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Groove with Portia
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…
Episodes
Groove with PortiaYour Body Is Your Barometer
I've found myself the past couple months prioritizing staying in the present moment. When I am fully invested, I feel it both mentally and physically. How can…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Oh No! Not Me!
Music speaks when words fail. I have listened to music not only to get work done, but also uplift my spirits during a rough time. On this episode of Groove…
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Feature Friday: I'm Breathing and I'm Still Here
Do you ever notice when your breathing is off? I can say from personal experience that anxiety or depression causes me to feel as though an elephant is sitting…
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Does A Title Give Value?
I used to think I was broken because of my mental health diagnosis. I didn't believe I could ever be a "whole" person due to the imbalance in my brain. I…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Coming Home to Our Truth
What does it mean to be at home? I'm not talking about a physical space with couches, food and a bathroom. I'm referring to yourself. Being comfortable in your…
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Feature Friday: My Son's Death Paved The Way for Me to Live
Losing a child is the worst fear of any parent. What do you say to a parent who has lost their child? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by…
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Do We Truly Act on What We Know?
Burn-out is real. I've been there a few times over the course of five years. How do we reignite our passion flame once it burns out? My guest did just that. On…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Let's Calm The World Down
What is your reaction when someone yells at you? Personally, I walk away. I didn't use to let this roll off my back, but I've learned to pick my battles. How…
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Feature Friday: Can I Have Your Attention Please?
We've all known someone growing up who had A.D.H.D. Most of the time children who are diagnosed have a difficult time being a kid while having this condition…
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The Power of Just Being
They say one person can change your whole life. Who would've thought a person's simple words of "just be you" could make a profound difference. On this episode…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: The Beacon of Truth
How often do you question yourself whenever a headache springs up? I can count the number of times I get a headache on one hand every year. Let's view a…
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Feature Friday: Dissecting The Path to Happiness
Is happiness a personal choice or is happiness (our own that is) the responsibility of others? What if "dissecting" every aspect of our life can lead us…
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A Measured Conversation Part 2: Turning A Legacy Into a Brand
Do you ever stop and think about the gift you have? I've learned my biological father used to be a DJ and radio show host here in my hometown. What if your…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Pick Your Discomfort
We've all heard the phrase "it could be worse" when we are plagued by two situations. How do you determine which sack of discomfort to hold? On this episode of…
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A Universal Language
Who would you say are the real translators of the world? Comedians. Each one of us knows the power of laughter. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Leaving An Eggstravagant Legacy
Life is not eggactly a perfect journey. There are cracks, holes, spills and many falls. What if one of these "flips" within our life inspire an eggstravagant…
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Broadcast Your Inner Champion
Your thoughts make up your reality. Let me say that again: Your thoughts make up your reality. How can you break free from these thoughts? On this episode of…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: I Give You My Heart
What is your definition of love? If the person you love said to you, "I give you my heart", how would you handle it? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I…
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Feature Friday: Dual Careers Work with a Can Do Attitude
What stops us from pursuing our dreams? Money? Fear? Children? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Tashea McDougald, Realtor and Author of…
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Inspiring 2 Live
In light of the recent suicide of Cheslie Kryst, I couldn't help but to speak about this. Mental illness is real. Suicide hurts not only the person impacted…
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Assess and Address
When was the last time you did an overall assessment of your life? How is your health looking these days? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Food Is Your Medicine and Killer
What does your health report card look like these days? I know the area of eating a balance meal could use some improvement. On this episode of Groove with…
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A Predator's Playground
543,018 is the number of individuals who went missing in 2020. Out of this number, nearly 40% were missing persons of color. What are we doing to spread…
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Feature Friday: When A Child Speaks
I've struggled with anxiety on and off for a few years. I wonder at times if anxiety took me by the hand during my childhood. For my parents, do you know the…
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The Process Is Necessary
When we set a goal, how often are we focused on the steps to achieve it? Our minds want to know if we will be successful or be re-directed. On this episode of…
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A Ph.D In Emotions
Now, I've heard of an IQ test to measure your intelligence, but never an EQ (Emotional Quotient) test or assessment? What is considered emotional intelligence?…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Why Not Me!
Entrepreneurship can be challenging when you first start out. Many new business owners tend to need help in the area of marketing and branding. On this episode…
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Turn Your Mess into a Message
Welcome 2022! Life can bring bitter moments, but gratitude helps us remember the sweet ones. My guest knows what is means to live both a sweet and bitter life…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: From Stuck to Unstoppable
I stopped making New Year resolutions. Why? I would not commit to them. I created my goal list to "fit in with everyone else" instead of creating it for my…
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The Gym For Your Brain
When pain hits us, we have two options: Address it or ignore it. For my guest, the pain of losing her sister at a young age drove her towards creating a device…
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Take One: Rewrite Your Script
It's the final Monday of 2021. Are you still struggling to get "your act together" for 2022? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Karen Snyder…
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Yes, I said F-IT!
You read the title of this episode correctly. The words come right out of our mouth at times and you can't retract them. On this episode of Groove with Portia…
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From Single to Soulmate: Words from The Love Doctor
Love is always in the air if your heart is open. Where do you find love in a pandemic & highly active society? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am…
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Walking Into Happiness
How do you want to walk through this life? I don't want an easy life, but I want to build the strength to endure a tough one. On this feature episode of Groove…
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Ink It When You Think It
Did you know success is tangible? Each of us holds a different definition for the word success. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Dominique…
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Rachel's Song
As a creative, I get what I would call the "itch" where the idea I have is forcing me to focus on it. This story is unfamiliar to Dave Combs, long time…
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Created For a Purpose on Purpose
My short lived television career left me feeling lost in direction. The interesting part is walking away from my media endeavor helped me to discover my…
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You Have A lot of Guts
Life throws us many unfavorable circumstances. What keeps you going when adversity strikes? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Swapna…
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How should you respond when you hear a P.E.E.P?
When you hear someone yell for help, what is your reaction? Do you go to their rescue or pretend that you didn't hear it? How does this apply when someone…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: The New Face of Grief
This time of year is hard for lots of us. Family members and friends are no longer with us. Traditions have changed and the amount of people are the dinner…
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NAMI HomeFront
November is also a time where we honor our veterans and their dedication to our society. Do you have a veteran in your life who struggles with their mental…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Show It All
I've always heard the phrase "hard work pays off". What happens when you actually witness the payout for the dedication and commitment you put into a project…
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Not Longevity, Lungevity!
I thought my heart stopped when I read a sign at the hospital that Lung Cancer is the number one killer for both men and women. Let that sink in. As most of…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Can I Feel Down About a Missed Opportunity?
We often think of grief when someone passes away. A few weeks ago, I experienced grief from a missed opportunity. How does that work? On this episode of Groove…
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Words From A Deficient Man
The damage from the absence of a father in the home makes an appearance throughout our lives. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Adam…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Stay On Your Grind
During COVID, many entrepreneurs took their business to a new height. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Latosha Stone, Founder of Proper…
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The Theory of Racelessness
What comes to mind when you hear the word "race"? I am not talking about running here. What emotions come up? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Sis, Put Your Designer Hat On!
What life do you aspire to have? Do you see the vision in your head or when you touch something does it spark creativity? On this episode of Groove with…
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Fearless Fridays: Emotions Are Energy In Motion
It's Fri-yay! Have you ever heard of a body part being associated with an emotion? For example, let's say a doctor tells you that your ear infection is…
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How did you end up in my chair today?
We've all been prescribed a medication for a physical ailment such as headaches, knee pain, rashes, etc. How do psychiatrist prescribe mental health…
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What does this day have in store for me?
It's not always easy to start a fresh day with a fresh mind. How do we change our mindset to give everyday a new chance when adversity hits us? On this episode…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Your Brand Starts with You
How would you feel if you could get paid to share your story? Let that sink in. How does effective branding equate to wealth? On this episode of Groove with…
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Reaching a Mental Milestone
Does grief have a limit? On this rare solo episode of Groove with Portia, I discuss a moment of grief from a different circumstance and how my mental wellness…
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Design The Life You Want
Our careers in life may change, but our values stay with us. Serving others stems deeper than a healthcare profession or restaurant career. On this episode of…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Building Stronger Communities
The saying goes it take a village to ensure success, but what about building stronger communities? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Aaron…
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What about his death?
Death is an interesting topic and concept. I always wondered why we live forever once our physical body leaves the earth, but while living we tend to be "dead"…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: The Three Ps: Prayer, Push & Pay off
We are often told in order to solve a problem, we have to think outside the box. How often do we look inside to find our answer? On this episode of Groove with…
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The Access Code
What does it take to get ahead in this life? Money? Power? Access. How does access play a role in reaching your goals? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I…
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Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Your Grill is a Cold...
We could all use a good laugh. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Rob Gordon, comedian & actor. Tune into our conversation to hear about…
Groove with PortiaIs Trauma A Public Health Crisis?
Each one of us has been traumatized by an event in our life. How do those traumatic events impact not only our mental health, but also physical? On this…