Bill flips the script for his birthday week and hands the mic to the woman who actually did all the hard work that day—his mom. (Let’s be honest, Bill just showed up screaming and demanding snacks.)

The two go back to the beginning, with Mom sharing what she remembers about Bill’s grand entrance into the world, what kind of kid he was (spoiler: probably exhausting), and the early signs of the guy he’d eventually become. Things turn reflective as they talk about Bill’s dad, who passed away just over a month ago—sharing funny memories, the two sides of his personality, and how faith shaped the family in both inspiring and frustrating ways. (Like that time religion caused Bill’s grandfather to stop speaking to his mom. Yep. Awkward.)

And then—plot twist—Bill finds out his mom is basically a Jedi. Okay, not quite, but she is a master-level Reiki Healer. She opens up about what drew her to Reiki, what it’s taught her about people, and even drops a short blessing practice. Add in a five-minute journal, a birthday wish, and a healthy dose of Mom-level wisdom, and you’ve got an episode that’s part therapy session, part stand-up act, and 100% real.

This is Bill as you rarely hear him—son, storyteller, and occasionally smart-ass—having a conversation that will make you laugh, tear up, and maybe even text your mom.

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