Groove with Portia

Groove with Portia

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Groove with Portia episodes

  • I'm Joining The Repair Team
    I have to maintain my mental wellness daily. Each day I set one goal. This helps to reduce my chances of reverting back negative thinking. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Erick Allen (EA), Licensed Substance Abuse & Mental Health Professional. Tune into our conversation to hear how EA battles to urge to return to his old habits and why men view other men as competition. For more information on EA, visit here.

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    57 min
  • Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: I Didn't Want to Be Different
    Self-Love means so many things in the world today. In my eyes,self-love is preservation of my wellbeing. What does it take for each of us to learn how to love ourselves the way we do others? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Kurt Powers, personal trainer and host of The Powers Project Podcast. Tune into our conversation to learn how Kurt discovered how to love himself and ways to own your authentic self through your relationships. For more information on Kurt, visit here.

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    59 min
  • Don't Be a Bystander! Be a By-Doer!
    When tragic events happen on a global scale, it affects all of us in some way. When I worked in the news industry, I found it challenging to hold a straight face when certain tragic stories aired. How do first responders manage their mental wellness during a crisis? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Larry Penton, Co-Founder of Penton Pending Consulting Solutions. Tune into our discussion on safety when an active violent incident occurs and how first responders can find balance during a traumatic moment. For more information on Larry, visit here. 

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    59 min
  • Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: This Is What We Look Like
    I've noticed a trend with mental health. Lots of them have similar symptoms. If this is the case, how can more accurate diagnosis be given to start someone on the right path instead of a maze? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Matthew Dickson, Founder of Mind Aid. Tune into our conversation to learn how Matthew recovered from schizophrenia and the common misconceptions associated with severe mental illness and violent actions. For more information on Matthew, visit here.

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    34 min
  • Let My Mind Be As Clear As The Water
    When I was struggling mentally, I found it challenging to stay afloat. I didn't want to contine riding this wave of ups and downs with my emotions. I learned several tools to see my mental health diagnosis as a checks and balances system (lifejacket) instead of an anchor. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Coach Andre' Morton, Founder of Rhythm and Stroke LLC. Tune into our conversation to learn how becoming a swim instructor enhanced his parent skills and what to look for when purchasing a life jacket. For more information on Coach Andre, visit here.

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    59 min
  • Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: From Unknown to Understanding
    I noticed the world appears very noisey today. This is why I make time for social media detoxing. It's beneficial for my mental wellness to step away from social media and step into a place of more grounding. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Erick Brazile, Founder of Healing Hyenas. Tune into our conversation to learn what it means to have a sound mind in a world full of noise and lessons Erick learned from his father that he is passing down to his son. For more information on Erick, visit here. 

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    32 min
  • Finding Your Truth
    I believe it's imperative to question everything around you. In the world that we live in, how much truth is available amongst so much illusion? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Adam Coleman, Founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. Tune into our discussion on why deceit from mainstream entities continue to hide our truth and what the real picture of debt forgiveness would look like. For more information on Adam, visit here. 

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    59 min
  • Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: The Peanut Butter & Jelly of Addiction
    *Disclaimer: This episode may contain content some may deem inappropriate, triggering or offensive. Please consume at your own risk as topics covered may not be suitable for work.*
    Addiction and mental health can be complex. They are often separated. In our society, a select few addictions are given a pass while others continue to be buried under shame and guilt. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Joshua Shea, Trauma and Addictions Coach. Tune into our discussion on how addiction plays a role in mental wellness obstacles and ways to change the narrative around addiction. For more information on Joshua, visit here.

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    39 min
  • Audit Your Life
    I used to think failure was the end. I didn't believe you could come back from completely falling on your face. As I've been on this entrepreneurial journey, I see failure as part of the process for success. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Omar Campbell, CEO & Founder of Limitless Chanxes Gym. Tune into our conversation to learn how to shift your mindset around failure and the definition of fatherhood in 2022. For more information on Omar, visit here.

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    57 min
  • Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: The Common Denominator is Oxygen
    Over the last couple years, I have discovered mental health is viewed and treated differently around the world. What will it take to create one global treatment around mental health? On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Kunle (Pronounced Koon-Lee) Pelemo, Chief Mental Health Strategist. Tune into our conversation to learn about the three P's within the word Passion and what it will take to reach a global understanding of mental health. For more information on Kunle, visit here.

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    32 min

About Groove with Portia

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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…