My Greatest Pain Can Be Someone Else's Blueprint, with guest Portia Booker
Fri Jan 02 2026
Episode 221
Portia vulnerably shared her transformational journey after her mother's passing. She shared how her mother's transition inspired her to redirect her love energy towards personal transformation, leading her to write a book titled "Finding Grace within Grief.
Portia discussed the concept of transitioning to differentfrequencies to communicate with souls, emphasizing the need for individuals to lift their energy to meet others halfway. We explored how people cope with the loss of loved ones, particularly in cases of sudden or unexpected death, and the importance of allowing individuals to grieve in their own unique way without societal pressure to "move on" too quickly.
Open Communication and Life Connections
Portia shared her perspective on the importance of opencommunication with loved ones who have transitioned, emphasizing the need to ask for guidance and to remain open to messages. We discussed the concept of karmic connections and the belief that life is a game of self-discovery and joy.
Dark Night of the Soul Insights
Portia and I discussed the concept of the "Dark Night of the Soul" and its parallels to challenging experiences, such asmilitary training and educational trials. We shared discussion on believing that pain is not the enemy but serves as a teacher and a wake-up call.
Intuition and Creativity Insights
Portia discussed her experiences with intuition andcreativity, sharing personal stories about her professional and personal lives. She shared her experiences helping aspiring authors and the energy she draws from their stories, as well as her own practice of disconnecting from technology to recharge.
Portia shared personal experiences of connecting with nature and her current appreciation for local parks. She emphasized the importance of maintaining childlike curiosity and creativity.
Authenticity and Expression of Anger
Portia discussed the importance of expressing all aspectsof one's personality, including both positive and negative traits, while remaining authentic. We explored the challenges women face in expressing anger and the societal expectations that often label such expressions as undesirable.Portia shared a personal story about addressing hearsay and suggested focusing on positive change rather than dwelling on negative situations.
Reprogramming and Social Media Management
Portia spoke about the concept of programming and howpeople can choose to reprogram themselves. She included talking about the challenges of managing social media groups and the need for group admins to enforce rules against inappropriate content. We discussed the differencesbetween boundaries and walls, emphasizing that boundaries should be communicated and have consequences, while walls are rigid and unyielding.
Portia Booker is the Chief Media Producer and host of Groove with Portia, a show and platform with a mission to highlight powerful stories that resonate and leave a lasting impact.
Portia is the author of Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition…My Transformation. The book is a personal narrative on how grief is different than the societal depiction. Today, she helps individuals preserve their wisdom and legacy through podcasting, videography, and storytelling. Portia is also a dedicated grief group facilitator (Parent Loss and Suicide Loss), reminding others that our greatest pain can become someone else's blueprint.
Link: inktr.ee/portiabkrPortia is the authorof Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition…My Transformation. The book is apersonal narrative on how grief is different than the societal depiction. Today, she helpsindividuals preserve their wisdom and legacy through podcasting, videography,and storytelling. Portia is also a dedicated grief group facilitator (ParentLoss and Suicide Loss), reminding others that our greatest pain can become someone else's blueprint.Link: linktr.ee/portiabkr
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Episode 221 Portia vulnerably shared her transformational journey after her mother's passing. She shared how her mother's transition inspired her to redirect her love energy towards personal transformation, leading her to write a book titled "Finding Grace within Grief. Portia discussed the concept of transitioning to differentfrequencies to communicate with souls, emphasizing the need for individuals to lift their energy to meet others halfway. We explored how people cope with the loss of loved ones, particularly in cases of sudden or unexpected death, and the importance of allowing individuals to grieve in their own unique way without societal pressure to "move on" too quickly. Open Communication and Life Connections Portia shared her perspective on the importance of opencommunication with loved ones who have transitioned, emphasizing the need to ask for guidance and to remain open to messages. We discussed the concept of karmic connections and the belief that life is a game of self-discovery and joy. Dark Night of the Soul Insights Portia and I discussed the concept of the "Dark Night of the Soul" and its parallels to challenging experiences, such asmilitary training and educational trials. We shared discussion on believing that pain is not the enemy but serves as a teacher and a wake-up call. Intuition and Creativity Insights Portia discussed her experiences with intuition andcreativity, sharing personal stories about her professional and personal lives. She shared her experiences helping aspiring authors and the energy she draws from their stories, as well as her own practice of disconnecting from technology to recharge. Portia shared personal experiences of connecting with nature and her current appreciation for local parks. She emphasized the importance of maintaining childlike curiosity and creativity. Authenticity and Expression of Anger Portia discussed the importance of expressing all aspectsof one's personality, including both positive and negative traits, while remaining authentic. We explored the challenges women face in expressing anger and the societal expectations that often label such expressions as undesirable.Portia shared a personal story about addressing hearsay and suggested focusing on positive change rather than dwelling on negative situations. Reprogramming and Social Media Management Portia spoke about the concept of programming and howpeople can choose to reprogram themselves. She included talking about the challenges of managing social media groups and the need for group admins to enforce rules against inappropriate content. We discussed the differencesbetween boundaries and walls, emphasizing that boundaries should be communicated and have consequences, while walls are rigid and unyielding. Portia Booker is the Chief Media Producer and host of Groove with Portia, a show and platform with a mission to highlight powerful stories that resonate and leave a lasting impact. Portia is the author of Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition…My Transformation. The book is a personal narrative on how grief is different than the societal depiction. Today, she helps individuals preserve their wisdom and legacy through podcasting, videography, and storytelling. Portia is also a dedicated grief group facilitator (Parent Loss and Suicide Loss), reminding others that our greatest pain can become someone else's blueprint. Link: inktr.ee/portiabkrPortia is the authorof Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition…My Transformation. The book is apersonal narrative on how grief is different than the societal depiction. Today, she helpsindividuals preserve their wisdom and legacy through podcasting, videography,and storytelling. Portia is also a dedicated grief group facilitator (ParentLoss and Suicide Loss), reminding others that our greatest pain can become someone else's blueprint.Link: linktr.ee/portiabkr