In this heartfelt episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome my former mentor, Dr. Lisa McGuthry-Gore for a deeply personal conversation about grief, faith, and finding love again after loss.

Lisa shares her journey following the passing of her husband, Donald, after 32 years of marriage, and how she found herself unexpectedly remarried six months later to a man she once knew in college who also shared the same name. What may sound unbelievable to some is a powerful testimony of trusting God, honoring grief, and allowing joy to return without guilt.

We talk about what it means to hold space for both love and loss at the same time. Lisa opens up about how she stays connected to her late husband through family traditions, memories, and daily reminders while embracing a new chapter of life. This conversation affirms that grief does not have a timeline and healing does not require comparison.

We also explore signs of comfort and guidance after loss, including moments of reassurance that help us move forward when fear tries to hold us back. Lisa encourages listeners to trust their feelings, move at their own pace, and honor what feels right for them.

Lisa also shares the work she is doing through the Sally Mae Thomas Entrepreneurship Foundation, which focuses on entrepreneurship education and training for youth and women. She invites those interested in connecting to reach out via email at SignatureEvents23@yahoo.com.

This episode is for anyone navigating grief, widowhood, faith-based healing, and the courage to love again.