In this installment of The Way Out Jason’s got a spectacular interview with Author, and person in long term recovery and dual diagnosee, Marques Marchand. Growing up in the 80’s, Marques endured his share of family dysfunction and adversity and like so many of us found drugs and alcohol to be quite the suitable escape from not only the strife within the family, but also his bi-polar II disorder which he wouldn’t discover until well into sobriety. Sober at 22, Marques’ story is a welcome reminder that we don’t have to drink and use for decades to fully qualify as alcoholics or addicts. Indeed, as his recovery journey unfolds, we come to understand what sobriety without working a program of recovery can be like – and how profoundly we can change, grow and truly transform when we start applying fundamental spiritual principles and sound behavior change on a foundation of sobriety. Listening to Marques share his road to true recovery is like sitting with an old friend in Recovery share their story, complete with all the laughter, camaraderie, and heaps of spiritual and recovery truth at every turn so Listen Up.

Best piece of advice-

"Just be willing"

Direct quote-

"The Boogie Man is a coward. He lives in the closet for a reason."

Book Recommendations:

Can't hurt Me by David Goggins

https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-David-Goggins-audiobook/dp/B07KKP62FW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=K1GKFHYVWGWB&dchild=1&keywords=cant+hurt+me+david+goggins&qid=1597537405&sprefix=Cant+hurt+%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-2

Song that symbolizes Marques' Recovery:

Protection by Massive Attack

Marques' Books:

Junk Knowledge: This is how I stayed sober 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1796316814/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_btf_awdo_U6goFbP1B1GHD

The Darkest Chapter: A Messy Guide to Dual Diagnosis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1674926650/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_btf_awdo_A9goFbS45PXMK

Recovery Resource Recommendations:

dbsalliance.org

nami.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Marques strongly suggests Journaling or Writing