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”
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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”
Wishing You All a Happy Easter
Happy Easter! Or as we say here in France “Joyeuses Pâques!” #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #HappyEaster #JoyeusesPâques
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”
A Funny, Intimate and Deeply Honest Look at Eldercare
Authors News Network just released a lovely one-on-one interview with the author of “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Here’s the full transcript. Enjoy! Mark Steven Porro is an award-winning designer, writer, and director. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad,Continue reading “A Funny, Intimate and Deeply Honest Look at Eldercare”
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway
One year ago, Broadway’s bright neon lights shone for “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Fresh off two more literary wins, the NYC Big Book and the Independent Press Awards, we appeared on Broadway. And though Mother Nature rained on our parade, she did not dampen our joy. My niece, Shea Smith, braved theContinue reading “They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway”
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”
Simple yet Deeply Effective
A nursing home in Deventer, Netherlands has adopted an innovative intergenerational housing model: in exchange for thirty hours per month of companionship (not caregiving), local college students receive rent-free room and board. The idea grew from a desire to foster more warmth and connection in the home, while also alleviating a shortage of student housing.Continue reading “Simple yet Deeply Effective”
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?”