#102: Austin Marquez (he/him) and Carson Rammelt join Liz and Bryce III to share their story of creating STAGES, the 11 track album written by Austin and produced by Carson. The album recounts the different stages of recovery. It speaks to experiencing the pink cloud, carrying guilt from the past, falling in love again in sobriety, enduring different forms of "relapse", and finding inner-strength.
Check out the episode to learn more about the Carson and Austin and the beautiful piece of work they created together, including:
- How although producing the album was intimidating at first, the project was incredibly healing to Carson throughout his first year of recovery.
- The song Austin wanted to omit from the album and how Carson talked him through keeping it for others to hear.
- How a microphone is similar to a camera in the way that it picks up all the emotions and intentions.
- The many stages of creating this body of work -- from reaching a place of healing so Austin could write about recovery, to sharing it with Carson, and now sharing it with us.
Stream STAGES on Soundcloud!
Follow Austin and Carson on Instagram @austin_mrqz & @sixfoot_5.
To learn more about Carson, check out his interview in People Magazine.
Check out Austin's first Podcast episode Healing Through Music and Community.
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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*
If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.
- Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
- Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
- Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
- Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST
*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.
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