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Sisterhood Behind Bars: The Unbreakable Bonds of Women in Prison Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ "Don't ever give up. Don't ever, ever, ever, give up. I could not see a life this beautiful when I was dealing with the legal process or even when I was a young single mother... whatever hardship you may be going through, it holds the seeds to the beautiful future, to the best version of yourself." - Portia Louder, author of the memoir “Living Louder”, trauma and addiction mentor, public speaker, and today’s guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby. Some of our fierce topics today: [00:00] - Introduction to the podcast episode and guest, Portia Louder. [00:59] - Discussion about Portia's favorite color and what it tells about her. [1:58] - Crossroads in Portia's life that pushed her in a different direction: Portia's decision to change her life in prison and the empowerment she gained. [03:47] - Avoiding pain and facing it, the importance of self-awareness and reflection. [4:04] - Using time in prison productively and valuing personal growth. [7:48] - The cost of keeping secrets and the power of openly admitting mistakes. [11:32] - Portia's work in helping incarcerated women and writing content for prisons. [14:56] - Moving past denial and embracing personal growth and change. [17:31] Helping incarcerated individuals find their power and move past victimhood. [19:56] - Evaluating life after prison and finding fulfillment in personal growth and experiences. [22:54] - Discussing self-discovery and embracing one's true self. [25:00] - Understanding self-forgiveness as a journey. [26:02] - Examining the impact of mistakes on others and allowing them to express their pain. [27:08] - Highlighting the sisterhood and camaraderie experienced in women's prison. [30:54] - Addressing the challenges of reintegrating into society after prison. [33:24] - Encouraging resilience and embracing the potential for a better future. [34:27] Outro. About Portia Louder: Portia Louder photographed weddings for a while until an opportunity to flip real estate caught her attention. But then she somewhat naively committed mortgage fraud in 2011. Indicted, Portia spent four and a half years in federal prison. Today, she speaks openly about her mistakes and what it took to move past them. Portia gained a new perspective and currently teaches empowerment skills to at-risk youth, mentors women struggling with trauma and addiction, and writes and speaks about her experiences publicly. What a perfect trainwreck to discuss fiercely! Portia’s memoir, Living Louder, A Compassionate Journey Through Federal Prison, is an account of compassion, faith and enduring friendships discovered in federal prison. Links mentioned in this episode: By clicking on the links here, we may earn some additional revenue that directly supports this podcast. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Portia Louder: Book Website LinkedIn ____________________________________ Toby Dorr: Books and Audiobook Website Patreon YouTube Instagram Facebook Or head to https://linktr.ee/fierceconversations for all things Fierce Conversations with Toby. Credits: Created by Toby Dorr. Produced by Number Three Productions, a division of GracePoint Publishing. Theme song: Lisa Plasse: Composer, arranger, and flutist Caroline Parody: Piano Tony Ventura: Bass For more information on these fabulous musicians, please go to https://tobydorr.com/theme-song/
