As someone who doesn't have a substance abuse problem it confuses people on how I got involved in 12 step programs and what I got out of it. In this series I am going to talk about the things I connected to and what I got out of them. This first episode is about "Open Letter from an Alcoholic". It is the first thing I connected to that made me curi…

I have barely known Tony for over a decade. We always say hi when we see each other and he has always been nice to me, but let's be honest he got famous off of us begging for him to validate us as comedians.

In this episode I talk about how I handled a narcissist discharge/no contact with a toxic relationship. While going through different steps of CPTSD/Codependence recovery. I get an apology and I owe her some redemption but I am still left with some unsaid questions. I am also learning that unanswered questions are avoided because it involves accoun…

Trigger Warning: This story is about sexual assault. Since I am not apart of the crime, this is about how I interacted with the crime.

Enablers, Flying Monkeys, The "I am just trying to stay neutral" people are needed to protect abusive people so they can just continue to keep being abusive. It takes a village to get away with it.

It's been a week since I released my herpes episode and it has given me some relief. But it is a double edged sword.

It's been one year since I tested positive for herpes. From what I can tell my experience has been extremely common but no one talks about it and no one should feel alone or humiliated for having such a common experience.

A lot of my loving a supportive friends don't know what to say or how to show support or how to listen well. Especially after I tell them about my trauma. Here is a little 10 minute clip to help them be more helpful to you.

You can't honestly recover and keep all of your relationships and friendships. Not all of them are healthy enough to keep. And that's a good thing. And if you're losing a toxic friendships right now. Be proud that you've grown enough to see it and grown enough to walk away.

Thank you everybody. Telling my lifestory was a big deal to me. It was scary. And I want to thank all of you who listened. Even if you hate listened to it. Also just a note: If you act like you're the victim because I talked about your own behavior, that's toxic behavior. You are blaming the mirror for the reflection.…

This is the nice part. Where I talk about how I discovered the problems with codependency and how it hurt me. It breaking the cycle.

A raw expose from two men about dating the same woman at the same time. Aaron Michael Marsh and Paco Romane do an eloquent job in sharing their sides of the narcissistic abuse they endured as well as the striking similarities in their difficult childhoods. Sad, funny, frustrating, cathartic. A must-listen for anyone who has ever been cheated on, ha…

Aaron Michael Marsh, Adult Child. Here is my background. Here is my story and I have been terrified to tell it my whole life. I assumed if any of this ever got out that my family would kick me out of it. The reality is I needed to walk away from any family that would rather keep this a secret and protect the abusers than stay in it. That wouldn't a…

It seems that my friends don't really know how to respond to any reference to my estrangement to my family. So I am here to tell you as someone with no contact with my family, how I'd like to be talked to

I use to dread Mother's Day. But this year I am feeling empowered, and more safe and more loved than ever. And this is why you should feel the exact same way if you are also no contact with your mother on Mother's Day

Discovering my Adult Child journey and walking my way right in and through everything I have been avoiding emotionally.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

The burden of existing

I start to talk about boundaries and why I have so many for so many simples things.

I am embarressed to admit this, but also is this normal behavior?

Why it is a year between episodes.

How do you ask to be showered with love when you are desperately needing it.

This is an episode about how my mother doesn't love me and how people react to hearing that.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Billy is the most cuddly psychopath I've ever met. This will also be my last episode for a couple months.....all good things and reasons.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Kyle is one of the many unique characters we have at third wheel. Love him. No one else like him...thank god.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

***Trigger Warning*** This entire episode is about struggling with wanting to kill yourself.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Kipp Hart ... I'd say started his stand up career at Disneyland. Hear him talk about his time as a Jungle Cruise skipper and now as a stand up comic.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Alex Phillips looks like the coolest comic you'll ever see. Alex Phillips acts like the coolest comic you'll ever see. Alex Phillips is the coolest comic you'll ever see.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Emily gets intensely personal and silly like only she can.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Haley Hoffmeister stopped by on July 3rd and somehow the conversation got very medical. We also talk about how I got the name Bernard through all of high school.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Mike Masilotti came over and we talk about baseball and stand up ... you know, like boys do.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Avry Loves Neon lights, and we went there.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Callahan Welsh created a character that makes fun of stand up and stood out inside the open mic scene. This dude is always growing and always trying new things.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

I got Sally Mullins on the podcast today to talk about how she takes care of her personal boundaries when her art projects that she might not have those. Also check out her Amazon Special: Sleazy Does it, out now!Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Tony Bartolone talks to me about his experiences being homeless or under housedDoor Aaron Michael Marsh

Earl is nothing short of a Los Angeles Comedy Legend. Comedy Store staple. Respected by all. Great interview, take a listen.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Jahnnalee owns two dogs, who have their own careers. I talk to her about how her life became this and how it has transformed in to a stand up act.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

I haven't seen David Dorward in a couple years. We started at the same time and he was one of my favorites. Happy to catch up with him and he promises to be back.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Peter Murphy is a joy to be around...Let me say this before he dies....He lights up a room.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Keither and I go down my rabbit hole of 911 dispatch experienceDoor Aaron Michael Marsh

Pete Souvall loved being a stand up comedy but ultimately found more happiness after he left.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

CJ Price is everything I am afraid of in Orange County, stolen pokemon cards, ducks fans, and felonies.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Reem Edan talks to me about bidets and getting random texts from rappers.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Frank Powers has a voice that just excudes the love of life. And he wants nothing more for everyone to love life as much as he does.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Ali Musa "The Ali USA Podcast" has moved from Tucson to Austin!Door Aaron Michael Marsh

This is Katy Madzar's first podcast appearance ever! And my first Tarot Card reading ever!Door Aaron Michael Marsh

I have watched Ary's whole stand up journey so far. He did his first guest set at a real club and I talk to him about it. This episode is specficially for people who need a little more push to get what they have already earned.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Mihkel is one of my best friends. Lives in Vegas and I catch back up with him....Turns out he is starting a new podcast with his roommate and they hilariously love each other and agree on nothing....none of that is in this episode...but I wanted to let you know.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Julian is one of LA's top impersonators. We talk about voice over work and dreams a lot while they can't help but slip in to some very famous voices.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

I met Courtney Banks years ago doing stand up. Now she is deep in to political podcasting.Door Aaron Michael Marsh

Sarah Fatemi (Roast Battle) lost her IG. Please go follow her new account at IG: SarahFatemiOfficialDoor Aaron Michael Marsh