#167 | Finding Healing & Resilience in Prison with Portia Louder (Post-Traumatic Growth & Mindset Shifts)

In this episode of the Kintsugi Podcast, I sit down with Portia Louder, whose story of resilience and redemption is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring. Portia opens up about the choices that led her to a federal prison, far from her family and community and the profound lessons she discovered behind bars. She shares how, through unimaginable loss and struggle, she found healing by connecting with others who had their own stories of pain and transformation. Her journey reminds us all that even in our lowest moments, we can find strength, compassion, and the courage to rebuild. Portia’s story speaks to anyone who’s ever felt broken but believes in the possibility of a second chance. Key moments of this interview: 2:00 Introduction of Portia Louder 7:30 Early childhood struggles 20:00 The real estate scheme that changed my life 27:00 The day I found out I was going to prison 37:00 Finding genuine connection in prison 43:00 Compassion and kindness in prison 54:00 Rediscovering freedom and identity in prison Connect with Portia: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn Thank you for tuning in to The Kintsugi Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more stories of resilience and transformation. Join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to navigate life with more ease and prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day. Social Media and Contact Information : Instagram: Pause Breathe Reflect https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect LinkedIn: Michael O'Brien https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/ Websites: Discover more at www.michaelobrienshift.com (http://www.michaelobrienshift.com) Sponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App To discover more about bringing mindfulness into your daily life, download the Pause Breathe Reflect App today!