Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

Ep 186 Art shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the February 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Art shares about his recovery in SAA and Inti...

Ep 185 Why Stepping Back Can Help You Move Forward

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jason talks about how stepping back after being overwhelmed allowed for being producitive in other areas. After 5 years, we have fina...

Ep 184 Tyler R shares his First Step

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Tyler R shares his First Step at the Noon Zoom Meeting talking about his Intimacy Avoidance and Sexual Anorexia.   Links m...

Ep 183 Craig M shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Craig M shares about his recovery, integrating exercise and self-awareness into his process and the uncomfortable truths of...

Ep 182 Announcements, Updates and Emails

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this "Best Of" type clip show, Jason shares about the Bay Area Retreat and clips of Retreat episodes. Additionally, there are updates on the new Ch...

Ep 181 T. shares their First Step

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in the 5th anniversary of the Podcast as T shares their First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom Meeting talking about childhood sexual abuse,...

Ep 180 Jason L shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason L shares about his sex addiction recovery; how he has helped out others through nervous system regulation with ice ba...

Ep 179 Jayme R shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the November 2nd, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jayme R shares about their recovery in S...

Ep 178 Jennifer C shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the November 2nd, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jennifer C shares about her recovery in ...

Ep 177 Chris shares his Ninth Step Amends Letter

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Chris shares his Ninth Step Amends Letter to victims of voyeursim and pornography.  We also discuss the topic of Social Me...

Ep 176 Ry Returns to Share Before His Prison Sentence

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in the episode as past guest Ry returns to share his reflections since his previous appearance on the podcast, what lead to his current prison...

Ep 175 Joseph R shares at the 2025 Bay Area Giving Thanks Event

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this epsiode as Joseph R. shares at the 2025 Bay Area Giving Thanks Event. This annual event serves two purposes: first, to provide an afte...

Ep 174 M. shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us in this episode as Podcast listener M. shares his journey of recovery in SAA.   Books mentioned in this episode: Drop the Rock: Removi...

Ep 173 Speaker Meeting, Giving Thanks & the New Meeting Search Site

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this informational episode as Jason shares about this weekend's SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting & Giving Thanks information and also walks through...

Ep 172 Noah shares his First Step

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Ben S reads a written First Step from podcast listener "Noah".   Annual Bay Area Giving Thanks information: https://bayar...

Ep 171 Sandy S shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the August 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Sandy S shares about her recovery in COSA....

Ep 170 Mike T shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the August 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Mike T shares about his recovery in SAA.  ...

Ep 169 Danny M shares his First Step

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Danny M shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting talking about his experiences with porn & mastu...

Ep 168 J shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Podcast listener J. shares about his recovery in SAA, his experience being arrested for CSM and thoughts on living amends. ...

Ep 167 Group Discussion: Motion to Change Tradition Eleven

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this conversation as we discuss the Conference Motion to change the wording of Tradition Eleven to read: "Our public relations policy is ba...

Ep 166 Mads shares his First Step

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Mads shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting talking about his experiences with BDSM, cross dre...

Ep 165 An Anonymous Step Twelve Story

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as we share an anonymous Step Twelve Story as read by previous Podcast guest Ben S.  Our anonymous guest shares about...

Ep 164 Brandon P shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the May 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Brandon P. shares about how his addiction end...

Ep 163 Judith M shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the May 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Judith M. shares about her experience in reco...

Ep 162 Albert shares his First Step

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Albert shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used...

Ep 161 LJ shares about being Non-Binary

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as LJ opens up to talk about being Non-Binary. In addition we talk about having a few slips after long term sobriety, calling ...

Ep 160 Music & Recovery: Conscious Contact Through Music

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this workshop from the 2025 Bay Area Retreat. We had conversation on how music enriches our program of recovery and had a chance to partici...

Ep 159 Group Discussion: Sponsorship in SAA

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsorship is an important tool of sobriety and recovery. Join us in this group discussion on Sponsorship in SAA.   Links mentioned in this episode:...

Ep 158 Joe & Charlie Steps 10 & 11: Into Action

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Steps 10 & 11, from the Big Book of AA, t...

Ep 157 Evan shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Evan shares about his experience in recovery in SAA.   You...

Ep 156 SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting Episode Redux

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has been re-edited in order to remove the COSA Speaker share at the request of our guest. This new redux episode has the intro and outro ...

Ep 155 Liz P shares her Experience, Strength & Hope

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Liz shares about her recovery in ACA and SAA, what it is like as a blind person in recovery and finding her Higher Power Fa...

Ep 154 Tracy B shares her Experience, Strength & Hope

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Tracy shares her story of recovery in SA & SAA; starting her own patio meeting for Women Warriors and the importance of str...

Ep 153 Brandon B shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Brandon shares about his recovery in SAA, mental health and connects with Jason around metal music.   Link mentioned in th...

Ep 152 MJ Reflects on Working the 12 Steps

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After finishing Program work, MJ & Jason talk about their sponsor/sponsee relationship; reflecting on the 12 Steps and just having some fun time chatt...

Bonus Ep: Bay Area Retreat Info & Ep 030 Re-Post

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Bay Area Retreat Committee is excited to invite you to our annual Out of the Fog retreat at Walker Creek Ranch in Marin County on the weekend of M...

Ep 151 Joe & Charlie Steps 8 & 9: Into Action

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Steps 8 & 9, from the Big Book of AA, thi...

Ep 150 Garrett N shares his First Step

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Garrett N shares his First Step recorded at the Fellow Travelers Recovery Group, which is an Intergroup of SAA with...

Ep 149 Sarah shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Sarah shares about her experience in recovery in COSA.   Y...

Ep 148 Kit shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Kit shares about her experience in recovery in both AA & SA...

Ep 147 Camilla, Sibling of a Sex Addict

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as podcast listener Camilla shares her experience, strength & hope as a person in recovery whose brother was incarcerated for ...

Ep 146 Ben S shares his First Step

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Ben S. shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used...

Ep 145 Jason shares at the 2024 Bay Area Giving Thanks Event

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this epsiode as Jason shares at the Bay Area Giving Thanks. This annual event serves two purposes: first, to provide an afternoon of great ...

Ep 144 Gary O shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Gary O shares an Experience, Strength & Hope talk at the Noon Zoom Room.  Links mentioned in this episode: Bay Area Giving...

Ep 143 Joe & Charlie Steps 6 & 7: Into Action

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Steps 6 & 7, from the Big Book of AA, thi...

Ep 142 Scott G shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Scott G shares about his experience in recovery in both SLA...

Ep 141 Sylvan shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Sylvan shares about their experience in recovery in COSA; t...

Ep 140 Aimee shares her Experience, Strength & Hope

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Aimee shares about her experiences being a Sex & Love Addict, listening to recovery podcasts & the importance of sharing wo...

Ep 139 How do Areas, Delegates & GSRs work with The SAA Conference?

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the world of SAA Service, in particular, the roles of Group Service Representatives (GRSs), Areas & Area Assemblies, Deleg...

Ep 138 The Misfits of Recovery: We Are 138

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this panel discussion on Music & Recovery: How music has saved us before & after joining SAA; how music might have been intertwined in our...

Ep 137 Adi's First Step

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason reads podcast listener Adi's First Step. Adi's emotional & metaphorical narrative style inspired Jason to get creativ...

Ep 136 Summer of Sponsorship Workshop

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsorship can be hard. Finding a sponsor can be challenging. The importance of having a sponsor can not be overstated. In fact, we organized a panel...

Ep 135 Joe & Charlie Step 5: Into Action

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Step 5, from the Big Book of AA, this rec...

Ep 134 Jennie K shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jennie K. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA; ...

Ep 133 Gerry J shares at the SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Gerry J. shares about his experience in recovery in both SL...

Ep 132 Yael shares her Experience, Strength & Hope

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in theis episode as Yael from Israel shares about finding the Podcast to start her recovery journey in SAA, her childhood and family life, and...

Ep 131 David P shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as past guest of a few group chat episodes, David P, shares in more detail in our one-on-one conversation. We explore what it ...

Ep 130 Kane shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Kane from Bristol in the UK talks about his recovery journey in SAA. Resources referenced in this episode: The Bubble: ht...

Ep 129 Music & Recovery: Spiritual Playlists

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Join us in this Music & Recovery episode as Jason shares about his Spiritual Mixes and Playlists as well upcoming projects for the sexaddictsre...

Ep 128 Retreat Workshop: Service Keeps You Sober

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the 2024 Bay Area Retreat, Jason presents a workhop Service Keeps You Sober. Join us as attendees take part in this recording of an interactive d...

Ep 127 Joe & Charlie Step 3: How It Works

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Step 3, from the Big Book of AA, this rec...

Ep 126 Marco shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Marco shares about his 30+ years of recovery in SAA, working the steps and recommitting to recovery after being away for aw...

Ep 125 Craig shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Craig shares about his recovery journey in SAA and living in the outer circle through music.   Link mentioned in this epis...

Ep 124 Stephanie & John share their Experience, Strength & Hope

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as past guest Stephanie and her husband John share about their recovery journies in COSA & SAA, involvement with past & curren...

Ep 123 Allison W shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Allison W. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA,...

Ep 122 Tim R shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Tim R. shares about his experience in recovery in SAA and t...

Ep 121 Joe & Charlie Step 2: We Agnostics

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Step 2, from the Big Book of AA, this rec...

Ep 120 Dear God: A Second Step Story

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Jason's sponsee "John Barleycorn III" reads a letter to God as part of his work on Step 2. Afterwards, we have discussion abo...

Ep 119 Azhar shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Azhar talks about his recovery journey in SAA, going through withdrawal, finding the podcast, and mental health. Jason shar...

Bonus Ep: Bay Area Retreat Info & Ep 074 Re-Post

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Out of the Fog and Into the Light Retreat – March 2024 The Bay Area Retreat Committee is excited to invite you to our annual Out of the Fog in Ma...

Ep 118 Art shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Art shares an Experience, Strength & Hope talk at the Noon Zoom meeting.  In his share, Art talks about Intimacy avoidance...

Ep 117 Don J shares his First Step

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Don J. shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting.   Links mentioned in this episode: Retreat: h...

Ep 116 Ben V. shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Ben V. shares an Experience, Strength & Hope talk at the Noon Zoom meeting.  In his share, Ben talks about the Steps ...

Ep 115 Joe & Charlie Step 2: There Is A Solution & Spiritual Experience

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Step 2, from the Big Book of AA, this rec...

Ep 114 Jim W shares at he SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jim W. shares about his experience in recovery in SAA, what...

Ep 113 Julie P shares at he SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Julie P. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA an...

Ep 112 Shawn P shares his First Step

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Shawn P. shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting.   Giving Thanks Donations: Text BAGT to 9199...

Ep 111 Jack shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jack shares his story of recovery in SAA, getting into SAA service, and the miracle of Meetings. We also talk about some mu...

Ep 110 Chandler shares his Experience, Strength & Hope

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Chandler talks about his recovery journey in SAA and his work on Sex/Porn recovery based App to help people build conn...

Ep 109 Joe & Charlie Steps 1 & 2: The Doctor's Opinion

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  Looking at Steps 1 & 2, this recording covers The Do...

Ep 108 Chris L shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Chris L. shares an Experience, Strength & Hope talk at the Noon Zoom meeting.  In his share, Chris talks about his recover...

Ep 107 Andrew C shares his First Step

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this special episode as Andrew C. shares his First Step Presentation. Instead of just a one-on-one recording on Zoom, we had a few friends ...

Ep 106 Tradition Study Pt.4

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as we conclude our group discussion on the SAA Traditions. We will be breaking down the 12 Traditions of SAA into four session...

Ep 105 Stephanie H shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Stephanie H. shares about her experience in recovery in COS...

Ep 104 Jim C shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jim C. shares about his experience in recovery in SAA: from...

Ep 103 Chip shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as past guest Chip shares about reaching one year of sobriety from porn and masturbation, the importance of phone calls and ta...

Ep 102 Mike S shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Mike S shares about his journey of recovery in SAA, the gifts of the program and sobriety, and the power of music.   Orang...

Ep 101 Phillip B from the ISO Talks About Giving Hope A Voice

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Phillip talks about his work with the Internation Service Organization (ISO of SAA, Inc.) as the PI/CPC manager, Giving Hop...

Ep 100 Celebrating of 100 Episodes of the Podcast

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this group chat as we celebrate 100 episodes of the Podcast!  From silly moments of laughter to emotion-filled shares, we talk about the i...

Ep 099 MJ Returns for more Experience, Strength & Hope

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as returning guest MJ talks about his journey of 11th Step meditation, thoughts on the toxic environment in Hollywood as it re...

Ep 098 The Healing Power of Throat Singing

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jason talks about how the healing art of throat singing has helped in his recovery journey both as a form of meditation and...

Ep 097 Anonymous shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as an anonymous guest shares his journey of recovery in SAA. We chose the pseudonym "Anonynous" and used pitch shifting softwa...

Ep 096 Tradition Study Pt.3

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as continue our group discussion on the SAA Traditions. We will be breaking down the 12 Traditions of SAA into four sessions. ...

Ep 095 Cyrus shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Cyrus talks about his family of origin in Bangladesh; the toxic shame and depression that stemmed from childhood emotional ...

Ep 094 David K shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in part 2 of the recent Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as David K. shares about his experience in recovery in SAA, the importance...

Ep 093 Linda P shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this recording of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Linda P. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA, being an adu...

Ep 092 Jim L shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Jim L talks about his recovery in SAA, service work with the ISO And LitCom and the beauty of Gratitude.   Links mentioned...

Ep 091 Sean O shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as Sean O talks about being a survivor of the Child Abuse Sex Scandal in the Catholic Church and the beginning of his recovery...

Ep 090 Women's Experiences at the Retreat

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode for our group discussion as panel of women attendees of the Bay Area Retreat talk about their retreat experiences, sponsorship...

Ep 089 The Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast Workshop

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the 2023 Bay Area Retreat, Jason presents The Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast Workshop. Join us as attendees take part in this recording of an inter...