THIS IS WE Portia Chambers

Send us a Text Message.What happens when your life plan takes an unexpected turn? At 20, I discovered I was pregnant just as I was poised to kickstart my career in event planning. Join me, Portia Chambers, for the season finale of "THIS IS WE" as I share the raw, emotional rollercoaster of navigating an unplanned pregnancy with my husband, Bob, whose joy added a complex layer to my own fear and confusion. From the initial shock to the extraordinary moment of holding our daughter, Lily, for th...

Send us a Text Message.Imagine feeling trapped in a toxic work environment and yearning for change but not knowing where to start. Lindsay found herself in this exact predicament, and in this episode of "This Is We," she bravely shares her journey from being a dissatisfied teacher to launching her own coaching and mentorship program, Bold Empowerment. Learn how a simple question from a friend sparked Lindsay's transformation and gave her the courage to leave her job and follow her passion for...

Send us a Text Message.When Laurita's voice cracked with emotion recounting how the sudden loss of her dog Bruin pierced her heart, I knew this conversation was going to be a profound exploration of grief's tender territory. As we shared our stories, we wove a tapestry of love, loss, and the deep bonds that form with our animal companions. This episode is a sanctuary for those aching souls who've felt the sting of society's minimization of pet loss, inviting you to honor the weight of this ve...

Send us a Text Message.As your host, Portia Chambers, I've had the privilege of walking alongside the indomitable Brittney Megann, the visionary behind Social and Stilettos, as she recounts her ascent from a creative hairdresser to an entrepreneurial force in the wake of a devastating car accident. Our latest episode paints a vivid tapestry of change and resilience, where we delve into the very fabric of what it means to be women in transformation. We're not just trading stories; we're laying...

Send us a Text Message.When Morgan, a clinical social worker specializing in eating disorders, trauma, and emotion regulation, sat down with me, Portia Chambers, it was as if a dam burst within her, releasing a stream of profound insights on the interconnectedness of self-love, grief, and healing. Her own journey through these tumultuous waters serves as a compass for anyone navigating the complex emotions tied to self-worth and love's various, often unexpected, forms. Together, we traverse M...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever faced a storm of emotions so powerful it felt as if it could sweep you away? Sophia Plank, a somatic breathwork practitioner and stretch therapist, joins me, Portia Chambers, to recount her transformative journey through heartbreak and healing. Our discussion peels back the layers of grief following the loss of her brother, revealing how she navigated the subsequent spiral of partying and substance use, and the wakeup call that steered her towards a path o...