Episode 56 - Broken & Brave (Part 1): A Couple's Journey Through Addiction, Prison, and Radical Accountability

What does true accountability look like in a relationship—especially when trust has been broken?

In this powerful episode of Marriage iQ, we dive into the extraordinary true story of Portia and Chad Louder—a couple whose marriage was tested by addiction, legal trouble, and a seven-year federal prison sentence.

Portia, once a thriving entrepreneur, shares her raw journey from prescription drug dependency to real estate fraud—and the painful wake-up call that changed everything. Her husband, Chad, opens up about what it was like to walk beside her through public shame, personal heartbreak, and ultimately, redemption.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How childhood trauma and addiction led Portia down a dangerous path

• What it cost her—and her family—when she avoided responsibility

• Chad’s honest reflections on loving someone through crisis

• The spiritual and emotional awakening Portia experienced behind bars

• How accountability, faith, and deep inner work rebuilt not just trust—but a whole new marriage

This is a story about hitting bottom and choosing to rise—with integrity, humility, and fierce love.

Don’t miss Part 2 of this episode, to be released this Friday, where Portia and Chad share the hard-won insights and unexpected grace that helped them thrive after prison.

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