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August 13, 2025 49 mins

In this honest and sometimes hilarious episode, Marc talks about hitting rock bottom later in life. From celebrating his 50th birthday in detox to pooping his pants on the freeway, Marc details the moments of despair and absurdity that led him to recovery. His journey is a testament to the fact that it's never too late to ask for help and find a new way to live.

Key Topics & Themes Discussed:

  • Late-in-Life Addiction: Marc discusses how his rock bottom didn't happen until his late 40s, triggered by a series of life crises including divorce and family illness.
  • The Power of the Decision: Marc emphasizes that the most critical moment for him wasn't just getting sober, but the conscious, firm decision to get well and ask for help.
  • From Isolation to Fellowship: He describes the shift from the "go to your room" mentality of dealing with problems alone to the life-changing power of sharing himself and building a supportive community.
  • Finding a Higher Power: Marc shares his journey from being a "born and raised agnostic" to developing a concept of a higher power that worked for him, starting with the simple premise that "this is not my simulation."
  • Finding Humor in Humiliation: The group finds connection and laughter in some of Marc's most embarrassing moments, highlighting how the shared insanity of addiction can become a source of strength and identification in recovery.

Memorable Quotes:

  • "I was actually underneath the stairs of my condominium... and I'm sitting in a puddle of vodka with a broken bottle... that's when I realized, oh my gosh, I might have a problem."
  • "My first time alone at 47." - On the terrifying reality of having to finally face himself without the buffer of relationships or substances.
  • "One of the reasons that I bought a truck at one point in my life was to help people move. I know that sounds fucking crazy." - On his lifelong pattern of putting others' needs before his own.
  • On the detox group witnessing him jumping naked on his bed: "And none of them thought it was strange... 'Yep, been there.'"
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