Lighting the Way

Lighting the Way

Author: Shanna Vavra August 7, 2023 Duration: 51:41

Today on Sense of Soul Podcast we have, Author & Advocate Marlon Bacote. After three decades of battling addiction, he hit rock bottom and searched for recovery and wellness. He spent a combined total of 23 years in jail and prison for petty larceny charges to support his habit. With co-occurring disorders ranging from depression, PTSD, bipolar, and Substance Use Disorder, he felt he had no way out of a meaningless life. Hopeless, suicidal, and lacking self-esteem, he entered the Drug Court Program, and everything changed. While in Drug Court, he earned two college degrees, held a steady job at the regional hospital, and began a career as a mental health professional to include becoming a VA Board Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.  He joined us today to share his first book, “Lighting the Way: Hidden Treasures.” Which highlights the importance of peer support in the treatment of mental health and promotes self-love in the hidden treasures we all possess.

Get his book: https://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Way-Treasures-Marlon-BaCote/dp/B09PK6JC6D/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=29a573e5-8176-42e9-9682-fffc9c56fbd4

Follow his journey on social media:  https://instagram.com/bacotemarlon?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.tiktok.com/@marlonbacote623?_t=8edDlE1nrYM&_r=1

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055507114504&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Learn more about his journey: https://www.wavy.com/opioid-addiction/portsmouth-health-department-hosts-opioid-anti-stigma-training/amp/

https://www.wtkr.com/2017/06/08/after-years-of-battling-his-own-addiction-newport-news-native-saves-man-who-overdosed-in-car

https://www.liberty.edu/journal/article/the-opioid-epidemic-responding-to-a-crisis-that-is-gripping-our-nation/

https://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Way-Treasures-Marlon-BaCote/dp/B09PK6JC6D

 


Hosted by Shanna Vavra, Sense of Soul is a space for deep conversation about the often messy path toward personal and spiritual understanding. Rather than offering simple answers, this podcast sits with the complexities of healing and growth, drawing from a well of diverse perspectives. Shanna connects with guests from various cultural and spiritual backgrounds, each bringing a raw account of how profound challenges were met with resilience and reframed into a sense of purpose. What you’ll hear in these dialogues are not polished success stories, but genuine narratives about confronting pain, questioning beliefs, and discovering an inner light that often feels hidden. The discussions naturally weave through themes of faith, self-improvement, and education in the broadest sense-learning from life itself. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful gathering where the focus is on authentic human experience across different traditions and personal journeys. It’s for anyone curious about the intersection of spirituality and daily life, seeking a sense of connection and reflection through the shared wisdom of others walking a similar path.
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