Mark Steven Porro: From Bachelorhood to Bedside – A Son’s Journey
Release Date: 04/24/2024
Yogi Aaron: Yoga, Mindfulness and Life
Bump In The Road
Yogi Aaron on The Life Changing Power of Mindfulness “Wake up every morning and ask those questions, how can I live my best life today? How can I live more fully?” -Yogi Aaron Life often presents us with unexpected challenges, and how we respond to these “bumps in the road” can define our path forward. In this compelling podcast episode, we meet a yogi whose tale is not just about yoga—it’s a profound narrative of facing chronic pain, confronting one’s identity, and ultimately finding empowerment through adversity. Yogi Aaron’s story begins with yoga, a practice...
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Lois Letchford: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Child's Mind
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Have you ever faced a challenge so daunting that it seemed insurmountable? Our latest podcast episode features an extraordinary story of a mother, Lois Letchford , who transformed her son's educational hurdles into an inspiring success. When her son Nicholas struggled with learning disabilities, Lois took matters into her own hands, proving that with creativity, dedication, and love, the impossible can become possible. Discover how Lois's innovative approach to teaching led Nicholas from being labeled with a low IQ to earning a PhD in applied mathematics from Oxford University. This episode is...
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Ann Hince: Emotional Freedom Technique
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Have you ever felt like the weight of your past traumas was physically holding you down? In our latest podcast episode, we explore a story that might change the way you think about emotional healing and personal growth. Ann, our guest, takes us on a journey through her life, marked by a series of traumas, including the loss of her mother at a young age. It wasn't until her late thirties that she discovered a technique that would revolutionize her world – Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping. With the simple yet profound act of tapping on meridian points on the body, Anne...
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Navy Pilot Jim Tritten, PTSD and Writing to Heal
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Our latest podcast episode, "Bump in the Road," is not your ordinary tale of survival. It's a deep dive into the psyche of a military pilot who, despite saving an aircraft and its passengers, faced an aftermath that would unravel only years later. Jim's story is one of resilience, a testament to the human spirit's ability to confront the most daunting obstacles. Listeners will be taken on a journey through Jim's life, from the moment of the crash to the psychological repercussions that followed. The physical manifestations of his trauma were as perplexing as they were frightening—losing time...
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Joelle Casteix: The Accidental Activist
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Joelle Castei is a writer, advocate, and self-proclaimed ‘accidental activist.’ Her story is one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, triumph. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joelle’s journey began in the place where she should have felt safest—her catholic high school in Southern California. But instead, she found herself in the clutches of predatory groomer and abuser. Joelle’s narrative is heart-wrenchingly common among survivors, yet her courage to speak out is extraordinary. She takes us through the dark corridors of her past, from battling depression and a suicide...
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Side Trips: Two Sides of a Coin
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Side Trips are super short podcasts that let me reflect and share my thoughts. This Side Trip came about due to my podcast with Lya Badgley. Lya said: "Choices you'll make may appear reckless to the people around you and to society. But you're thinking, I don't care, right? What's the worst that can happen? I could die?" Did this hit home with me as I went from a decade of diability to a decade of wild adventure. Listen in and see what you think. What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It...
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Paul Zolman: How Do You Want To Be Loved?
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Have you ever felt trapped by the shadows of your past, particularly when those shadows are cast by generational anger and emotional turmoil? Meet Paul Holman, a man who courageously shares his journey from being ensnared in a legacy of anger to finding freedom through love and understanding. Paul’s story is not just about personal transformation; it’s a beacon of hope for anyone who believes they are doomed to repeat the mistakes of their predecessors. Growing up in an environment where anger was the primary emotion, Paul vowed at 17 to create a different life for himself and his future...
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Lya Badgley: A Lifetime of Adventure
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Mark Steven Porro: From Bachelorhood to Bedside – A Son’s Journey
Bump In The Road
When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn: Embracing the Role of Caregiver Imagine receiving a call that would turn your world upside down. For Mark Steven Porro, a carefree bachelor living in Los Angeles, that call came from his brother in New Jersey. Their mother was on her deathbed. Dropping everything, Mark flew home, not knowing that this trip would change his life forever. In the latest episode of ‘Bump in the Road,’ we hear Mark’s incredible story of transformation from an actor and entrepreneur to a devoted son and caregiver. His mother, once in a semi-comatose state,...
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Imagine receiving a call that would turn your world upside down. For Mark Steven Porro, a carefree bachelor living in Los Angeles, that call came from his brother in New Jersey. Their mother was on her deathbed. Dropping everything, Mark flew home, not knowing that this trip would change his life forever.
In the latest episode of ‘Bump in the Road,’ we hear Mark’s incredible story of transformation from an actor and entrepreneur to a devoted son and caregiver. His mother, once in a semi-comatose state, miraculously recovered after a rogue hospice nurse broke protocol, leading to Mark’s decision to move back into his childhood home and assume full-time care for his mother.
Care often came down to the little things:
“One of the first things I did…She had these old drab day dresses and stuff like that. And I said, I don’t want my mom looking like an old lady. So I bought her a new wardrobe. And that cheered her up immensely.”
Mark’s narrative is not just a story of caregiving; it’s a journey of personal growth, humor, and empathy. He shares the challenges of changing diapers, learning to provide medical care, and even renovating the family home to make it more comfortable for his mother. Through it all, Mark maintains a sense of humor and a deep love for his mother, which he expresses in poignant, often hilarious anecdotes.
The episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to care for someone at the end of their life. Mark’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the profound impact we can have on each other’s lives. It’s a narrative that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the power of love and family.
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