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Groove with Portia

Groove with Portia

De: Portia Booker
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Welcome, friend. I’m Portia Booker, storyteller, producer, and host of Groove with Portia.

Groove with Portia is a storytelling podcast centered on one powerful question: how did you find your groove through adversity?

If you’re here, chances are you’ve experienced grief. The loss of a loved one, a dream, or the version of yourself you once knew. Maybe you pivoted from corporate life into entrepreneurship, or maybe everything you worked for was suddenly stripped away.

Every Thursday, I sit down with everyday people, leaders, creatives, and visionaries who share how they turned pain into purpose, obstacles into opportunities, and grief into growth. These conversations are honest, soulful, and healing.

Groove with Portia is recognized as a top 10 percent global podcast, reflecting a growing community that believes in the power of storytelling to guide, teach, and restore.

If you’re navigating loss, faith, mental wellness, or a major life transition, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the groove.Portia The Producer Ciencias Sociales Espiritualidad Higiene y Vida Saludable
Episodios
  • Why My Story Convinced Others to Stay

    Why My Story Convinced Others to Stay
    Apr 3 2026
    Grief and healing after suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles can feel overwhelming, but there is always more to life than your current circumstance. In this episode, we explore mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and healing through storytelling in a deeply personal and honest conversation.

    I sat down with Kevin Hines, a suicide attempt survivor who jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge and lived, to talk about the reality of what happened in the moments before and after his attempt. Kevin shares the immeasurable emotional pain that led him to the bridge, the instant regret he felt the moment he let go, and the miracle that kept him alive.

    He reflects on living 26 years beyond the day he thought his life would end and what it means to see life as a gift. Kevin speaks about faith, purpose, and the importance of continuing forward even in the midst of pain. He reminds us to think about the moments, people, and experiences we would miss, and how those possibilities can anchor us in difficult times.

    We also talk about the power of storytelling and speaking up. Kevin shares how opening up about his experience has impacted others, with many people sharing that his story helped them choose to stay. He emphasizes that giving to others, sharing truth, and creating space for honest conversations can change lives.

    This episode is a reminder that suicidal thoughts are not the truth, pain does not have to be the end, and with time, effort, and support, things can get better.

    Attend Kevin’s talk: tri-c.edu/kevinhines
    Connect with Kevin: https://kevinhinesstory.com/
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    21 m
  • He Stopped Asking “Why Me” and Started Living Differently

    He Stopped Asking “Why Me” and Started Living Differently
    Apr 2 2026
    Healing from pain, grief, and life’s challenges isn’t about ignoring what hurts—it’s about learning how to move through it with intention. In this episode, we explore resilience, mental health awareness, and how to turn pain into purpose through storytelling and lived experience.

    I sat down with resilience coach Rick Cram to talk about his journey through chronic pain, multiple surgeries, and the mindset shifts that helped him reclaim his life. Together, we unpack what it really means to heal—not by avoiding pain, but by reframing it, feeling it, and growing through it.

    Rick shares his “Plan to Be Your Best” framework and breaks down the three steps of resilience: tuning in, planning, and following through. We also talk about gratitude during difficult seasons, how to stay grounded in the face of adversity, and why intentional living is key to long-term healing.

    If you’re navigating grief, mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or simply trying to make sense of your story, this conversation will meet you where you are.

    Connect with Rick: https://rickcram.com/about-rick-cram/
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    23 m
  • The Internal Work You Need Before Transformation

    The Internal Work You Need Before Transformation
    Mar 26 2026
    What happens when you reach the point where you cannot pretend anymore?

    In this episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome Shannan Kym, TEDx speaker, life coach, and author of Find the Answers Within You: 10 Pathways Toward Self Discovery.

    Shannan shares the pivotal moment on August 17, 2019 when she made the decision to speak her truth and leave behind an unhealthy marriage. What began as a breaking point became an awakening.

    We talk about:
    • Reaching rock bottom and choosing life
    • Breaking free from toxic relationships
    • Taking responsibility without self blame
    • Understanding why we attract certain partners
    • Setting boundaries with narcissistic personalities
    • Forgiveness as an ongoing personal practice
    • Why forgiving does not require forgetting
    • Protecting sobriety and protecting your children
    • Finding your personal why
    • Living as a role model through authenticity

    Shannan speaks candidly about addiction, vulnerability, stillness, and the courage it takes to sit with yourself long enough to uncover truth. Her book outlines 10 pathways toward healing and self discovery, offering guidance for anyone navigating trauma, people pleasing, unhealthy relationships, or identity loss.

    This conversation is for the listener who feels stuck, who knows something needs to change, and who is ready to begin within.

    Give yourself grace. Protect your peace. And remember that answers often live within you.

    Connect with Shannan: https://www.shannankym.com/
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    24 m
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