Mike S

Keep Coming Back: Real Stories of Sobriety & Recovery

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  • Marc J. Age 60 Sober: 9/16/16

Marc J. Age 60 Sober: 9/16/16

Wednesday 4th October 2023

Marc Jacobs shares his battle with addiction and journey to recovery, revealing the raw and transformative power of seeking sobriety.
Explicit
53 minutes
Raw
Transformative
Resilient
Hopeful
Introspective

About this podcast

Keep Coming Back: Real Stories of Sobriety & Recovery
Author:
Mike S
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Marc Jacobs: From Rock Bottom to Resilience

Episode Overview

  • Marc vividly describes his downward spiral of drug use, from cocaine to heroin, crystal meth, and GHB
  • His poignant account of relapse and emotional turmoil sheds light on the complexities of recovery
  • Delving into the introspective work of the twelve steps and the transformative power of making amends
  • Marc's candid narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and hope that emerges from addiction
  • His journey to sobriety was marked by challenges, reflecting the arduous path to recovery
I felt like it was some episode of some TV show where you're in this loop, and that's what hell is - a situation so painful that you're forced to repeat it over and over. That's what hell is.
Ever wondered how a high-flying designer like Marc Jacobs found his way out of the abyss of addiction? In this gripping episode of 'Journeys Unplugged', Marc opens up to host Mike S about his harrowing journey through the darkest corners of substance abuse. From the glitz of the fashion world to waking up in a pool of blood in Paris, Marc's story is anything but ordinary.
He doesn't shy away from detailing his battles with cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and GHB, painting a raw picture of his struggle. But it's not just about the lows; Marc also shares the grueling process of recovery, including the times he stumbled and had to pick himself back up. His candid reflections on working through the twelve steps and making amends offer a powerful testament to human resilience.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Marc's story is a beacon of hope and a reminder that recovery, though challenging, is possible.