In this heartfelt Mother’s Day Bonus Drop, we go deeper with Sarah Jakes Roberts and her mother, Serita Jakes, for an intimate, tear-filled conversation about the invisible legacy mothers pass on. From stories of resilience and gentle parenting to redefining what power looks like for women, this is a celebration of the women who shape us – often quietly, always profoundly. 

You’ll hear surprising moments, like Mrs. Jakes' “gangster” side, laughter over failed childhood punishments, and Sarah’s lessons on surrender, soft power, and raising the next generation with love and truth.

This is the episode to share with every mother, mentor, and nurturer in your life.

Bonus Drops land every Thursday. If you missed the full episode with Sarah and Mrs. Jakes, catch it anytime in the My Legacy playlist.

Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger

Creator and Executive Producer: Suzanne Hayward

Co-Executive Producer: Lisa Lisle

Editor Duane Fogwelll

Post-production producer Tina Pittaway

A/V by A. Britton Dream Production Co.

Produced in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and Executive Producer Gabrielle Collins.

Like our podcast? Visit http://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement to see full episodes.

In this heartfelt Mother&rsquo;s Day Bonus Drop, we go deeper with Sarah Jakes Roberts and her mother, Serita Jakes, for an intimate, tear-filled conversation about the invisible legacy mothers pass on. From stories of resilience and gentle parenting to redefining what power looks like for women, this is a celebration of the women who shape us &ndash; often quietly, always profoundly.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll hear surprising moments, like Mrs. Jakes' &ldquo;gangster&rdquo; side, laughter over failed childhood punishments, and Sarah&rsquo;s lessons on surrender, soft power, and raising the next generation with love and truth.
This is the episode to share with every mother, mentor, and nurturer in your life.
Bonus Drops land every Thursday. If you missed the full episode with Sarah and Mrs. Jakes, catch it anytime in the My Legacy playlist.
Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger
Creator and Executive Producer: Suzanne Hayward
Co-Executive Producer: Lisa Lisle
Editor Duane Fogwelll
Post-production producer Tina Pittaway
A/V by A. Britton Dream Production Co.
Produced in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and Executive Producer Gabrielle Collins.
Like our podcast? Visit <a href="http://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement">http://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement</a> to see full episodes.

Step inside the lives of extraordinary individuals with My Legacy – the conversation redefining what it means to create a living legacy.  

Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, each episode uncovers the untold stories behind groundbreaking achievements and profound personal struggles — brought to life by those who lived them, and those who walked the journey alongside them. 

This isn’t just another celebrity interview. Each guest brings their “plus one” – a friend, family member, mentor, or trusted confidant who helped shape their path. Together, they offer an intimate window into the trials, triumphs, and truths that define a legacy. 

Join us every Tuesday for unforgettable conversations with remarkable guests like Gloria Steinem, Deepak Chopra, Mel Robbins, Billy Porter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, David Oyelowo, Sophia Bush, Jay Shetty, Martin Sheen, and many more. Then tune in Thursdays for bonus drops – powerful follow-ups, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper reflections that take the conversation even further. 

Extraordinary lives. Inspiring lessons. This is My Legacy. 

Step inside the lives of extraordinary individuals with My Legacy &ndash; the conversation redefining what it means to create a living legacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, each episode uncovers the untold stories behind groundbreaking achievements and profound personal struggles &mdash; brought to life by those who lived them, and those who walked the journey alongside them.&nbsp;
This isn&rsquo;t just another celebrity interview. Each guest brings their &ldquo;plus one&rdquo; &ndash; a friend, family member, mentor, or trusted confidant who helped shape their path. Together, they offer an intimate window into the trials, triumphs, and truths that define a legacy.&nbsp;
Join us every Tuesday for unforgettable conversations with remarkable guests like Gloria Steinem, Deepak Chopra, Mel Robbins, Billy Porter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, David Oyelowo, Sophia Bush, Jay Shetty, Martin Sheen, and many more. Then tune in Thursdays for bonus drops &ndash; powerful follow-ups, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper reflections that take the conversation even further.&nbsp;
Extraordinary lives. Inspiring lessons. This is My Legacy.&nbsp;

My Legacy Podcast

BONUS DROP: Sarah Jakes Roberts on the Women Who Shape Us

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In Part 1, he named the addiction. In Part 2, he asks the deeper question: What’s the way out? 

Clinical psychologist, body-based trauma expert, and author of Addicted to Drama, Dr. Scott Lyons returns with hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger to explore how we break free from a culture fueled by urgency, outrage, overstimulation, and loneliness. 

Joined again by his lifelong friend Nicole Asselin, Scott unpacks the difference between trauma bonding and drama bonding, the physiological cost of our attentional economy, and why shared stress can either heal us or hook us. 

Together, they explore: 
The critical difference between trauma bonding and drama bonding 
How social media and the “attention economy” fuel stress addiction 
Why loneliness is more dangerous than we realize 
The body-based practices that help regulate overstimulation 
How service and shared purpose can interrupt the chaos cycle 

Missed Part 1? You can listen here. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe for conversations that challenge, heal, and inspire. 

In Part 1, he named the addiction. In Part 2, he asks the deeper question:&nbsp;What&rsquo;s&nbsp;the way out?&nbsp;
Clinical psychologist, body-based trauma expert, and author of Addicted to Drama,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Lyons&nbsp;returns with hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger&nbsp;to explore how we break free from a culture fueled by urgency, outrage, overstimulation, and loneliness.&nbsp;
Joined again by his lifelong friend Nicole Asselin, Scott unpacks the difference between trauma bonding and drama bonding, the physiological cost of our attentional economy, and why shared stress can either heal us or hook us.&nbsp;
Together, they explore:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The critical difference between trauma bonding and drama bonding&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">How&nbsp;social media and the &ldquo;attention economy&rdquo; fuel stress addiction&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Why loneliness is more dangerous than we realize&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">The body-based practices that help regulate overstimulation&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">How service and shared purpose can interrupt the chaos cycle&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Missed Part 1? You can listen here. New episodes drop every Tuesday.&nbsp;Subscribe for conversations that challenge, heal, and inspire.&nbsp;

Dr. Scott Lyons Plus One (Part 2): The Way Out of Chaos 

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Before Dr. Scott Lyons became an expert on drama addiction, he was living it – weaponizing empathy, chasing crisis to feel alive, and mistaking stress for connection. 

Now a clinical psychologist, body-based trauma expert, and author of Addicted to Drama, Scott joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger for a fearless and deeply personal conversation about chaos, trauma, and the hidden ways we keep ourselves stuck. 

Joined by his best friend of over 20 years, Nicole Asselin, Scott reflects on the childhood trauma, shame, thrill-seeking, and relational patterns that shaped his life – and how he ultimately broke free. 

Together they explore: 
The science behind addiction to stress (and how endorphins keep us hooked) 
Trauma bonding vs. drama bonding 
Why chaos can feel safer than peace 
How to build connection without crisis 
Turning thrill-seeking into growth instead of self-sabotage 

Note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. Viewer discretion advised. 

Don’t miss Part 2, airing Tuesday, March 17. Subscribe for conversations that challenge, heal, and inspire. 

Before&nbsp;Dr. Scott Lyons&nbsp;became an expert on drama addiction,&nbsp;he&nbsp;was living it&nbsp;&ndash; weaponizing&nbsp;empathy, chasing crisis to feel alive, and mistaking stress for connection.&nbsp;
Now a clinical psychologist, body-based trauma expert, and author of Addicted to Drama, Scott joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger for a fearless and deeply personal conversation about chaos, trauma, and the hidden ways we keep ourselves stuck.&nbsp;
Joined by his best friend of over 20 years, Nicole Asselin, Scott reflects on the childhood trauma, shame, thrill-seeking, and relational patterns that shaped his life &ndash; and how he&nbsp;ultimately broke&nbsp;free.&nbsp;
Together they explore:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The science behind addiction to stress (and how endorphins keep us hooked)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Trauma bonding vs. drama bonding&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Why chaos can feel safer than peace&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">How to build connection without crisis&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Turning thrill-seeking into growth instead of self-sabotage&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Note: This episode includes&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;of&nbsp;suicide and mental health. Viewer discretion advised.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t&nbsp;miss Part 2, airing Tuesday,&nbsp;March 17. Subscribe for conversations that challenge, heal, and inspire.&nbsp;

Dr. Scott Lyons Plus One (Part 1): Why You’re Addicted to Chaos 

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Zarna Garg is one of the fastest-rising comedians in America. A sold-out touring headliner, streaming special comedy star, and breakout voice redefining what midlife success looks like, Zarna didn’t step onto a stand-up stage until she was 44. 

In this electric and deeply personal episode of My Legacy, Zarna joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger to talk about losing her mother at 14, leaving home, immigrating to the U.S., and reinventing herself more than once. By her side is her plus one — her daughter Zoya — the person who dared her to try stand-up and helped turn her jokes into a viral, sold-out comedy career. 

Together, they share how: 
It’s never too late to reinvent yourself 
The life experience you think disqualifies you may be your greatest advantage 
Betting on yourself can change your family’s future 
Reinvention requires courage — not permission 
Your voice gets stronger with age 

Don’t miss an episode — subscribe now to catch new episodes every Tuesday 

Zarna Garg is one of the fastest-rising comedians in America. A sold-out touring headliner, streaming&nbsp;special&nbsp;comedy star, and breakout voice redefining what midlife success looks like, Zarna&nbsp;didn&rsquo;t&nbsp;step onto a stand-up stage until she was 44.&nbsp;
In this electric and deeply personal episode of My Legacy, Zarna joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger&nbsp;to talk about losing her mother at 14, leaving home, immigrating to the U.S., and reinventing herself more than once. By her side is her plus one &mdash; her daughter Zoya &mdash; the person who dared her to try stand-up and helped turn her jokes into a viral, sold-out comedy career.&nbsp;
Together, they share how:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">It&rsquo;s&nbsp;never too late to reinvent yourself&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The life experience you think disqualifies you may be your greatest advantage&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Betting on yourself can change your family&rsquo;s future&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Reinvention requires courage &mdash; not permission&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Your voice gets stronger with age&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Don&rsquo;t&nbsp;miss an episode &mdash; subscribe now to catch new episodes every Tuesday&nbsp;

Zarna Garg Plus One: Reinvention has No Age Limit 

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BONUS DROP: Sarah Jakes Roberts on the Women Who Shape Us

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