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- How does the church handle mental health?The church has always been known to be a place of healing, but when it comes to discussions on mental health, the open arms becomes closed doors. Why is this? On this episode of Groove with Portia I am joined by Megan Rochford, Program Director for NAMI Greater Cleveland, and also Darrylyn & Kennedy Lockhart. Darrylyn is a therapist at the May Dugan Center and her husband Kennedy is an elder at The Church of God in Christ. Tune into our conversation to hear how their church holds discussions on mental health and events NAMI will hold in July in honor of Minority Mental Health Month.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support55 min - Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Speaking From The HeartI have the tendency to be very blunt, but trust me it comes from my heart with love. On this Motivation Monday I am joined by a Sh-E-O and founder of Porscha's Heart-to-Heart Homecare, Porscha Lusk who also speaks from the heart. Tune into our conversation to hear how Porscha changed perspective about Monday and the importance of gratitude. For more information on Porscha's Heart-to-Heart Homecare visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support21 min - We All Have One AbilityEach one of us has one superpower: the ability to learn. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Sh-E-O Trina Jones of Learning Abilities Advocacy, who speaks from the heart the challenges of ensuring your child has the resources needed to be able to learn. Tune into our conversation to learn the questions to ask during an IEP meeting and ways to give your child confidence on the first day of school especially if they have a different learning style. For more information about Trina Jones and LAA, visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support57 min - Motivation (Mental Health) Monday: Feral LifestyleI think we all have a feral side. Who would've thought a joke I made about this word would end up on my show. On this Motivation Monday, I'm joined by the Ferally Awesome SH-E-O (Gretchen) of alternative clothing line Feral Mama Shop. Tune in to hear our conversation on Mental Health and who has the more feral spirit. For more information on Feral Mama Shop, you can visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support21 min - What does it mean to be poor?I never believed I was poor. I didn't have the latest shoes or name brand clothes, but I was wealthy in other ways. I have rich relationships with my family and long term friendships. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I am joined by Matthew Morales the author of "Never Be Poor Again". Tune into my conversation with Matthew as we dive into what being poor looks like and how time plays a role in being rich or poor. For more information on Matthew Morales, visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support59 min - Expressing Yourself Blackman (Black Women too)I'm guilty of keeping too much inside. Unfortunately, this does more harm to our health both mentally and physically. Kofi Forson, Founder of Express Yourself Blackman, could feel himself being suffocated by his own emotions and thoughts. He knew he needed to get help in order to breathe again. Tune into my conversation with Kofi to learn about his mental health journey and why he started Express Yourself Blackman. For more information on Kofi, visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support59 min - Weigh In: What does fatherhood mean to you?Father's Day does not carry the same weight as Mother's Day for some people. Personally, I resented that day for years due to my shattered relationship with my own Father until a gentleman told me to celebrate a man who served as a father figure in your life. On this episode of Groove with Portia, I invited Omar Campbell, CEO & Founder of Limitless Chanxes Gym, to share his story about fatherhood and why he shows up for his son through the challenges of co-parenting. For more information on Omar & Limitless Chanxes Gym, visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support59 min - What does stigma do?There is a heavy stigma placed on mental health especially for men of color. Why? How does stigma play a role in seeking treatment? Tune into my conversation with Megan Rochford, Program Director for NAMI Greater Cleveland, and Jeff Sims, Senior Nurse Practitioner from Recovery Resources, to learn how men of color view a mental health diagnosis and ways providers can be more culturally sensitive when treating clients who are Black Men.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support55 min - Gambling Versus InvestingI've noticed a lot of talk about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, etc. Well, I decided to do some digging to find the answers to my questions. Tune into my conversation with our financial expert from Northwestern Mutual Matthew Martinez to learn the difference between cryptocurrency and the traditional stock market, who should invest and the importance of checking your retirement account.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support55 min - Dive Deep: Survival Tips For Those with AquaphobiaI've had several near death experiences in my life because I don't know how to swim. Some of my friends laugh at me because I keep a life jacket under my seat in my car. Best believe that life jacket has come in handy more than once. What is the real reason lots of us (people of color especially) do not know how to swim? Tune into my conversation with Coach André Morton, CEO of Rhythm and Stroke LLC, to learn how he became an instructor and ways you can possibly save a life at a pool with everyday items. For more information on Rhythm and Stroke LLC, visit here.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groovewpb/support58 min
About Groove with Portia
From the publisher's feed
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 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.
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.