What if some of life’s hardest seasons also hold some of its most meaningful lessons? In Episode 159 of heCast, Mike Chisholm sits down with Mark Steven Porro for an honest, heartfelt, and unexpectedly funny conversation about caregiving, aging, family, grief, dignity, and finding joy in hard seasons. Mark Steven Porro is an award-winning designer,Continue reading “What if some of life’s hardest seasons also hold some of its most meaningful lessons?”
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Now for Something Completely Different
Now for something completely different. The passing of Chuck Norris prompted another lively visit between authors Mark Steven Porro and John Daly. This is their third podcast together. The first two were a lot of fun, but let’s see if the third time is indeed the charm. In this episode, Mark discusses working with Chuck,Continue reading “Now for Something Completely Different”
Caregiving with Humor and Heart
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Steven Porro, author of “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” We talk about his experience giving up his bachelor lifestyle to care for his mother during her final years with humor and heart . Mark shares the raw, unfiltered reality of stepping into the role of caregiverContinue reading “Caregiving with Humor and Heart”
The Story Behind the Story
Love sometimes looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, it looks like a son who chooses to stay. Stay tuned for the story behind the story. To listen on Apple podcast, click here. To listen on Podbean, click here. In this powerful episode of Backstory Sessions: Love Stories, we sit down withContinue reading “The Story Behind the Story”
Went in Blind but Left with Insight
Mark shared his story on Zach Tidwell’s “Going in Blind” podcast. Zach has his own powerful story. He is a completely-blind Marine Corps veteran and suicide survivor best known for his lighthearted approach to the hard topics in life and ability to inspire others. To learn more about it, click here. From Zach’s show notesMarkContinue reading “Went in Blind but Left with Insight”
Finding Joy in the Hard Places
Caregiving is heavy—but it doesn’t have to be hopeless. MARK STEVEN PORRO lives by a simple but powerful mantra: “Find the joy.” In today’s episode of “The Unfiltered by G’Ade,” he shares how this mindset, “Finding Joy in the Hard Places,” helped him navigate emotional tension, exhaustion, and difficult moments while caring for his mother.Continue reading “Finding Joy in the Hard Places”
What does it truly mean to show up?
What does it truly mean to show up for someone you love? In this profoundly moving and surprisingly funny episode, we sit down with Mark Steven Porro—actor, designer, and award-winning author—to discuss his journey from the Hollywood hills to taking care of his 89-year-old mother. Mark shares the deeply personal origin story behind his acclaimedContinue reading “What does it truly mean to show up?”
The Ups and Downs of Caring
Let’s Think About “A Cup of Tea on the Commode” With Special Guest Mark Steven Porro Mark shares his thoughts on a cup of tea on the commode, reminding people to show love and compassion to those they care about. While learning about Mark, we discussed his book and the ups and downs of caringContinue reading “The Ups and Downs of Caring”
What happens when you trade bachelor life for caregiving?
What happens when you trade bachelor life for caregiving? Mark Steven Porro, author of the award-winning memoir “A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom and How I Survived to Tell the Tale,” shares his unforgettable journey caring for his ninety-year-old mother. Through humor, love, and resilience, Mark foundContinue reading “What happens when you trade bachelor life for caregiving?”
From Memoir to Rockstar
“Today on Rockstar Diaries – Healing Out Loud, we welcome a man whose life reads like a screenplay — equal parts heart, humor, and humanity. Mark Steven Porro is an award-winning actor, artist, entrepreneur, and the brilliantly soulful author of ‘A Cup of Tea on the Commode’ — a memoir that proves laughter and loveContinue reading “From Memoir to Rockstar”