A Valentine’s Conversation with a Little Bit of Heartbreak - Old Logo - Unlisted

Описание: This conversation looks a little different — and that’s intentional.

In this episode of Caffeinated Conversations, Brooke sits down with Trace Hudson, a 22-year-old student athlete, speaker, and advocate, for an honest discussion about life, love, grief, and perspective.

Recorded during a week of personal loss, this conversation spans generations — from a 90-year-old life well lived to the realities of being 22 today. Together, Brooke and Trace talk about heartbreak, dating, mental health, family dynamics, divorce, resilience, and what it really means to connect in a world shaped by technology and constant noise.

This episode is reflective, raw, funny in moments, and deeply human.

Grab your coffee, settle in, and join the conversation.


Video Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Caffeinated Conversations
00:45 – A different kind of Monday and a personal loss
01:26 – Introducing Trace Hudson and a generational perspective
01:47 – Sponsor message: The Nerve and Disc Institute
02:32 – Living with chronic pain and finding relief
05:48 – Perspective after loss and listening to your body
06:15 – What life looks like at 22
07:00 – Public speaking, cancer advocacy, and finding your voice
08:34 – College athletics and choosing a path
09:56 – Letting go of expectations and redefining success
11:25 – Career plans, money, and long-term thinking
12:41 – Family influence and growing up
14:23 – Cancer, resilience, and gratitude
15:30 – Dating, relationships, and modern connection
19:42 – AI, dating culture, and generational differences
21:55 – Meeting people in person versus online
22:28 – Dating stories and lessons learned
28:35 – Marriage, timelines, and not rushing life
30:03 – Divorce from a child’s perspective
33:11 – Parenting, communication, and putting kids first
36:03 – Being a step-parent and building trust
39:10 – Mental health, empathy, and awareness
40:55 – Looking ten years ahead
42:50 – Valentine’s Day, love, and expectations
44:55 – Cups We Love and the stories we carry
46:45 – Taking time, gratitude, and what’s next
48:17 – Closing thoughts and cheers