Portia Raw and Real

Rapper Young Dro sits with Portia to discuss his battle with alcohol and drug addiction. The rapper details his journey to recovery before taking to the stage to perform his classic hit "Shoulder Lean," and a new song with Kirk Franklin and T.I. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Bernadette Anderson is the author of “Fulfilled: 52 Prescriptions for Healing, Health, and Happiness.” She breaks down the recipe for detoxing the things that stress us out. Nurse Tamara Dillard confesses she has bad habits as it relates to self-care, and motivational speaker Sadie Mae Evans reveals the simple techniques we can all use for a good mental detox. Learn more about your ad choices....

Loretta Green voted for the first time in 1960, and she hasn’t missed an election since! Former exotic dancer Coy Malone talks about her “Get Your Booty To The Polls” initiative designed to get black men to register to vote and participate in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portia talks to a couple who went from a life surrounded by hustling and drug dealing, to selling homes for high profile clients like rappers T.I. and Yung Joc. Not only are they sharing how they beat the odds, but also the work they’re doing to encourage people from living the life they once did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portia has an intimate conversation with rapper and media personality Headkrack about his exceptional career in radio, the importance of mental health, and his upcoming album “Microdose.” Headkrack currently hosts the nationally syndicated talk show “Dish Nation.” He also has a message for Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jameliah Gooden is a pastor and author of “The Death of The Angry Black Woman.” She is on a mission to shatter the stereotypes about black women and help people better understand the real emotions at work. Actress and school teacher, Tresure Price, gives Portia her take on the misconceptions associated with black women and explains why being strong doesn’t always mean being angry. Learn more about...

Statistics show many Americans are opting out of marriage, but psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt says there are still a lot of men who want to get married. Comedian Cecil Henry and retired Army Officer Henry Coleman are single men who say they are open to marriage but haven’t found the right woman just yet. The distinguished panel of men open up about their thoughts on men and marriage. Men Want to be...

Real talk, most of us are guilty of dating walking red flags. Shar’nee Amaris is the author and podcast host of “Confessions of an Ex-Wife.” She explains how ignoring red flags led her to entering toxic relationships. Portia viewer Stephanie Dean admits she was part of the problem for her failed marriages, and psychotherapist Dr. Akua Boateng breaks down how to recognize red flags in relationships...

When it comes to love, what we want and what we need tends to change over time. Senior dating consultant Dr. Gillian Royes shares what it means to date in your third act. Fabulous single lady, Joyce McGriff, keeps it real about what it’s like on the dating scene. The ladies discuss the rise in STDs amongst seniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re having a real and raw conversation about colorism. Katina Davis is the author of the children’s book “Dark Skinned Me.” She spent most of her childhood unhappy with her dark and lovely skin and now she’s on a mission to make sure every child knows they are beautiful. Makeup guru Kim Roxie struggled to find the perfect makeup for her beautiful skin complexion and beauty therapist Jessic...

In this installment of our “Black Love” series, the dynamic duo open up about the good times in their relationship, the toxic behaviors that nearly jeopardized their marriage, and how they overcame obstacles in their 25-year-marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portia sits down with Mila and Jermaine Horton, who live in a 300 square foot 18-wheeler. This couple is capturing the attention of hundreds of thousands of people on social media. Today they’re getting real about what it means to be “Coupled By The Miles.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shoes are one the first things to come off at the end of the day. Truth is we ask a lot of our feet. Portia sits down with Dr. Ebonie Vincent from “My Feet Are Killing Me” to get to the “sole” of what’s really happening with our feet. Must we do away with our beloved high heels?! Getting to the Sole of taking better care of our feet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

In the spirit of sisterhood and shared experiences, every black woman understands the power found in our collective voices. Dive into the 'Portia Raw & Real' podcast where Portia Bruner extends the conversations from her daily lifestyle TV show segments into deep, unfiltered discussions with influential guests, touching on topics that spark growth, healing, and empowerment. Tailored for the unapol...