09/10/2025
In this powerful episode of The Self-Aware & F**kedUp Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Marquis âRedâ Jacksonâauthor, poet, mentor, and speakerâfor a raw conversation about survival, healing, and rewriting your story.
Marquis opens up about his childhood growing up with a mother battling drug addiction, the pain of being hospitalized for suicidal ideations, and receiving diagnoses of depression and bipolar disorder. He shares how he transformed his struggles into art by turning poetry about his challenges into a moving series of short stories designed to help others expand their lens on life.
Now a devoted husband, father, and leader, Marquis talks about breaking generational curses, leading without ego, and finding strength in vulnerability. Tree also reflects on her own experiences, reminding us that being a product of your environment doesnât have to define youâit can refine you.
This episode is for anyone whoâs ever felt broken by their past but still believes in the possibility of healing, legacy, and love.
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This podcast is not a substitute for therapy.
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