Finding Joy in caregiving with Mark Steven Porro

In episode 15 of our Mics and Minds series, we meet Mark Steven Porro, the author of "A Cup of Tea on the Commode”. At the age of 55, Mark transitioned from his carefree bachelor lifestyle to become a first-time caregiver for his ninety-year-old mother. Stay tuned and continue listening to the episode with our host Payal Nayar to witness how Mark’s story encourages people to care for their loved ones.Mark's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. As an award-winning designer, writer, director, and a best-selling author, he has crafted a multifaceted career. He has written countless jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. Mark has also demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by founding five non-profit companies, albeit unintentionally. His debut memoir, "A Cup of Tea on the Commode" depicts a blend of sadness, sweetness, and humour highlighting his heartfelt efforts to fill his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. The memoir has garnered significant praise from all renowned authors. Mark's ability to share his personal caregiving journey with honesty, humour, and heart has inspired many and underscored the tremendous effort involved in caregiving. Tune in as Mark shares his journey and lessons learned along the way with our host Payal Nayar Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/2Vf8vv8⠀Spotify: https://buff.ly/2Vf8uHA⠀Google Podcasts:https://buff.ly/2Vds6LX⠀-Original music credit: Rish Sharma.His music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and other streaming platforms.-October2019 voicesandmore Pte Ltd All rights reservedDo support the show with reviews, shares and a one time donation to help bring you a lot more important content.https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meltingpotcollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.