159.Starting Over I Portia Louder shares how she turned addiction and prison into purpose—and now helps others find healing and hope.

In this episode of the What Now Podcast, I sit down with Portia Louder to share her extraordinary journey of hardship, resilience, and redemption. From growing up in a loving but chaotic home, to becoming a mother as a teenager, battling addiction, and serving time in federal prison, Portia’s story is one of raw honesty and profound transformation.Amid loss and brokenness, she discovered healing through faith in Jesus Christ, the power of the Atonement, and the structure she once lacked but found even behind prison walls. Her experience reshaped her identity, restored her family, and gave her a new purpose: to bring hope and healing to others who feel forgotten or judged.Today, Portia is an author, coach, and advocate who uses her voice to strengthen individuals and families, proving that no one is beyond the reach of grace. Her testimony of love, faith, and second chances will inspire anyone who has ever struggled to believe in their own worth.✨ New episodes every two weeks. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎧 You can also listen on Apple & Spotify📱 Follow @podcastwhatnow on Facebook & Instagram for more inspiring stories▶️ Watch full episodes on YouTube (link in bio)