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  • Can You Love Again Without Replacing Them?

    Can You Love Again Without Replacing Them?
    Feb 12 2026
    In this heartfelt episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome my former mentor, Dr. Lisa McGuthry-Gore for a deeply personal conversation about grief, faith, and finding love again after loss.

    Lisa shares her journey following the passing of her husband, Donald, after 32 years of marriage, and how she found herself unexpectedly remarried six months later to a man she once knew in college who also shared the same name. What may sound unbelievable to some is a powerful testimony of trusting God, honoring grief, and allowing joy to return without guilt.

    We talk about what it means to hold space for both love and loss at the same time. Lisa opens up about how she stays connected to her late husband through family traditions, memories, and daily reminders while embracing a new chapter of life. This conversation affirms that grief does not have a timeline and healing does not require comparison.

    We also explore signs of comfort and guidance after loss, including moments of reassurance that help us move forward when fear tries to hold us back. Lisa encourages listeners to trust their feelings, move at their own pace, and honor what feels right for them.

    Lisa also shares the work she is doing through the Sally Mae Thomas Entrepreneurship Foundation, which focuses on entrepreneurship education and training for youth and women. She invites those interested in connecting to reach out via email at SignatureEvents23@yahoo.com.

    This episode is for anyone navigating grief, widowhood, faith-based healing, and the courage to love again.
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    24 min
  • When Memory Becomes a Place of Comfort

    When Memory Becomes a Place of Comfort
    Feb 5 2026
    In this episode of Groove with Portia, I open a heartfelt conversation about grief, memory, and embracing the inner child. Inspired by my own memories of watching Hocus Pocus with my mother, we begin by exploring how childhood moments can become anchors of comfort after loss.

    I’m joined by Karena, as we share our personal experiences of losing our mothers and navigating the transition period that follows. Karena reflects on the passing of her mother, Charlene, and how grief has shifted from something heavy into something that allows both remembrance and joy to coexist. We talk about granting ourselves permission to move forward while still honoring the love that remains.

    Our conversation expands into how grief and memory can live together without canceling each other out. We discuss staying connected to loved ones through dreams, intuition, family, and intentional practices that offer comfort and grounding. I also share a vivid dream involving my mother’s voice and presence, and how those moments continue to guide me.

    We then explore the evolution of witchcraft, moving away from mystical ideas and toward a practice rooted in self-empowerment, daily intention, and nervous system regulation. Karena shares the inspiration behind The Witch’s Inn, which was born from her mother’s hospice room and her desire to create a warm, inviting space where women feel full permission to trust themselves.

    We close with a conversation about everyday magic, finding gratitude in small moments, and creating meaning after loss. Karena also shares details about upcoming Tarot Coven gatherings, Reiki sessions, workshops, and the Devoted Woman Collective, a program focused on nervous system regulation and intentional living.

    This episode is for anyone navigating grief, memory, inner child healing, and the courage to create meaning after loss.

    Connect with Karena: https://www.instagram.com/thatwitchkarena/
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    21 min
  • The Signs We Missed: A Mother's Story of Her Daughter's Trafficking

    The Signs We Missed: A Mother's Story of Her Daughter's Trafficking
    Jan 29 2026
    In this powerful and necessary episode of Groove with Portia, I honor Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a conversation that many families live, but few feel safe enough to share.

    I’m joined by Monica Estevez, a mother whose daughter survived human trafficking. Monica shares her family’s journey after her daughter was trafficked following connections made in New York in 2022. Despite widespread social media efforts and community support, her daughter was missing for over a year before finally being located and brought home.

    Monica speaks openly about the reality that survival does not mean healing is complete. She shares the signs of exploitation many people overlook, the severe trauma her daughter experienced upon returning home, and the challenges families face when mental health care is refused or unavailable. We talk about hallucinations, violence, drug use, and the emotional toll placed on parents who are desperately trying to protect their child while honoring their autonomy.

    This episode also explores the role of social media in reuniting families, the dangers young women face in certain environments, and the grooming tactics used to control victims. Monica emphasizes that awareness alone is not enough. Survivors need proper mental health care, medication, and long-term support, and families need education and community resources.

    Throughout our conversation, Monica returns to faith as a source of strength and hope. She shares how prayer and persistence have helped her witness a slow but meaningful turnaround in her daughter’s life. Monica also speaks about using social media to connect with other parents and caregivers walking a similar path.

    This episode is for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who wants to better understand the hidden realities of human trafficking and the long road to healing that follows.
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    24 min
  • Choosing to Stay When Life Hurts

    Choosing to Stay When Life Hurts
    Jan 22 2026
    In this deeply moving episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome John Stewart Hill, founder of the Good Contractors List, for a raw conversation about grief, surrender, faith, and purpose.

    John takes us back to 2011, a season marked by financial collapse, hopelessness, and a desire for life to end. What followed was a massive heart attack during one of the worst freezes in Dallas-Fort Worth history and a moment in the ICU that changed everything. As he was wheeled in, John heard a clear voice asking if he wanted to stay or go. That question became the turning point that reshaped his life, his faith, and his calling.

    We talk about what it means to truly surrender when grief has stripped everything away. John shares how choosing to stay alive came with three simple prayers. To be remembered for doing good. To truly live. And to touch as many lives as possible. From that surrender, the Good Contractors List was born, a faith-led mission to protect homeowners, restore trust, and bring integrity into a broken industry with a 25000 dollar guarantee.

    John also opens up about receiving a heart transplant in 2022 and meeting his donor’s family. The donor’s name was Christian Wachal, which means Watchman. A moment, John believes, confirmed his purpose as a protector and servant leader.

    This episode is for anyone navigating grief, loss, depression, faith crises, or life after rock bottom. It is a reminder that purpose can rise from pain and that surrender is not weakness but the beginning of transformation.

    Connect with John: https://thegoodcontractorslist.com/
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    24 min
  • When Chronic Pain Has No Clear Diagnosis

    When Chronic Pain Has No Clear Diagnosis
    Jan 15 2026
    Chronic pain affects millions of people, yet many are told their tests are normal and their symptoms cannot be explained.

    On this episode of Groove with Portia, I sit down with Dr. David Clarke, president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, to explore what happens when pain is generated by the brain rather than structural injury.

    Dr. Clarke shares his personal and professional journey into neuroplastic medicine, including the moment that changed his career when he discovered that a patient’s severe gastrointestinal symptoms were rooted in unresolved trauma. We talk about how stress, anxiety, depression, and adverse childhood experiences can manifest as very real physical pain, even when scans and lab work appear normal.

    We explore how neuroplastic symptoms show up in the body, why so many patients feel dismissed or misunderstood, and how validating someone’s experience is often the first step toward healing. Dr. Clarke explains his framework for identifying neuroplastic pain, the importance of looking beyond symptoms, and how emotional patterns can quietly drive chronic illness.

    This episode also dives into groundbreaking research on neuroplastic recovery therapy, including long term studies showing significant and lasting pain reduction. We discuss why this work is gaining attention from healthcare systems, insurers, and medical schools, and why hope matters for people who have been told they must simply live with pain.

    If you are navigating chronic pain, unexplained illness, grief stored in the body, or the emotional weight of not being believed, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a new lens for understanding healing.

    Connect with Dr. Clarke: https://www.symptomatic.me/
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    27 min
  • Pain and Gratitude Can Coexist: Here’s How I Write Them

    Pain and Gratitude Can Coexist: Here’s How I Write Them
    Jan 8 2026
    In this deeply nourishing episode of Groove with Portia, I sit down with the amazing Cornelia—a personal energy strategist and the creator of The Abundance Journal. Cornelia’s journey from electrical engineer to quantum thinker opened a portal to her own healing and now she’s here to share how her tools can help us all tune into the frequency of abundance.

    We explore the powerful connection between gratitude and grief, how journaling can rewire our thoughts, and the importance of allowing ourselves to receive—especially when we’ve been conditioned to give. Cornelia breaks down the concept of personal frequency and how honoring our emotional states can help us shift our inner vibration.

    As we discuss her new book and upcoming projects around feminine energy, Cornelia reveals the quiet but revolutionary strength in pausing, reflecting, and being present. She offers a 30-minute complimentary energy strategy session to help others reconnect with themselves, their intentions, and their deeper purpose. We also talk about how living in alignment with your feminine energy is not just soft—but powerful.

    This episode is for anyone navigating grief, burnout, or seeking a softer, more supportive way to thrive.

    Connect with Cornelia: https://www.corneliakawann.com/
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    23 min
  • When Silence Speaks Louder Than Success

    When Silence Speaks Louder Than Success
    Dec 30 2025
    On this episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome Becca Pierce, former CEO of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange and author of a powerful new book centered on self-worth, identity, and life after loss.

    Becca opens up about two defining moments that changed everything. The first was a very public career loss that left her grieving the identity she had spent years building. The second came fourteen months later when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and forced to slow down in ways she never had before. Together, these experiences led Becca into a deep season of grief, anger, faith questioning, and ultimately transformation.

    We talk honestly about what it means to grieve versions of ourselves that no longer exist, including the loss of professional identity, physical ability, and certainty about the future. Becca shares how recovery challenged her belief that success equals achievement, especially when healing plateaued and progress felt invisible. She reflects on anger as a messenger, grief as a teacher, and optimism as a choice that had to be practiced daily.

    This conversation also explores faith, silence, and the courage to listen when life is asking us to change. Becca shares how community support after surgery reshaped her understanding of success, why setting boundaries became essential, and how choosing time with her daughter over career validation redefined her priorities.

    We discuss self worth beyond productivity, grief integration, emotional resilience, and the truth that love does not need to be earned. Becca also shares the story behind her book and her mission to help others release the lie that achievement determines value.

    If you are navigating grief, identity loss, burnout, or a life transition that forced you to pause, this episode will meet you right where you are.

    To learn more about Becca, her book, and her speaking and coaching work, visit morebeccapierce.com.
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    27 min
  • I Buried Her in a French Press: A Story of Love, Loss, and Identity

    I Buried Her in a French Press: A Story of Love, Loss, and Identity
    Dec 18 2025
    Welcome back to Groove with Portia. In this powerful episode, I open up about a recent moment with a medium who reminded me that living authentically is the real path to healing. That message laid the perfect foundation for my conversation with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey—a globally recognized podcaster, community builder, and author of I Buried Her in a French Press.

    Sarah joins me to talk about what it truly means to hit rock bottom and still rise with grace. She shares her journey from losing her job in a family business to launching Let’s Talk Supply Chain, building a 14-person team, and finding her purpose after grief. We discuss her grandmother’s passing, the symbolic meaning behind her memoir title, and how she used her voice to find healing in unexpected places.

    We also explore how gratitude, identity, and letting go of perfection can help us rebuild. Sarah and I talk about the weight women carry—especially in leadership and male-dominated industries—and why reclaiming your power begins with self-awareness.

    Whether you’re grieving a loved one, leaving a job, or just trying to rediscover your identity, this episode is your permission to evolve, to show up as you are, and to embrace progress over perfection.

    Connect with Sarah: https://sarahbarneshumphrey.com/
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    30 min