Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast
Episodes
Ep 088 Jason P. shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jason P. shares his journey of recovery with SAA and Celebrate Recovery. Special co-host LJ also joins us in this fun conve...
Ep 087 Nancy P shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this recording of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Nancy P. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA, her journey ...
Ep 086 SAA Tradition Study pt. 2 (fixed)
24 Mar 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 085 Tommy shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in the episode as Tommy talks about his recovery in SAA and being of service, especially as the GSR for his local group. Links mentioned in...
Ep 084 Perseverance with Returning Guest LJ
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LJ is back! Join us in this episode as Jason and LJ catch up with each other and talk about why has been away from meetings and sponsorship for a whil...
Ep 083 I'm Grateful To Be Alive
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason reflects on his recent hospitalization and the gratitude for being alive and present. YouTube Links to music in this episode...
Ep 082 Return of the Bay Area Retreat
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jason, Tim & Paul enthusiastically share their experiences around the Bay Area Retreat. To help enlighten newcomers to the ...
Ep 081 SAA Tradition Study pt. 1
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Darren F. leads a group discussion on the SAA Traditions. We will be breaking down the 12 Traditions of SAA into four sessi...
Ep 080 Corinna, Wife of a Sex Addict
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Corinna talks about her compassion for her husband finding recovery through SAA, her own recovery journey in and out of var...
Ep 079 Jeff M. shares his First Step
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! After a few weeks off during the Holidays, we're finally back with a new episode. Join us in this special episode as Jeff M. shares hi...
Ep 078 Ange shares her Experience, Strength & Hope
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Ange shares about healing from c-PTSD, the various traumatic events in her life & her journey in SAA. We also talked abou...
Ep 077 Aaron M shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Aaron M. from Colorado shares about his experience in recovery in SAA. ...
Ep 076 Patti M shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Patti M. from Colorado shares about her experience in recovery in COSA. ...
Ep 075 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.4
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we conclude the Step 4 segment from AA-speakers "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive". This recording covers pag...
Ep 073 Hayden shares her Experience, Strength and Hope
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Hayden shares her journey in SLAA & SAA, being a parent in recovery and sponsorship & service. We also talked about ...
Ep 072 Jeannie O shares the History of SAA
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jeannie O talks about SAA History, helping women in the program and carrying the SAA message to newer generations thr...
Ep 071 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.3
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we continue with another Step 4 segment from AA-speakers "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive". This recording c...
Ep 070 Matt E shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Matt talks about intergenerational trauma in his Native American community, his issues with porn piracy, and the ups &...
Ep 069 Chip shares his First Step
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this special episode as Chip shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting. YouTube Links to music in this episode (u...
Ep 068 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.2
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we continue with another Step 4 segment from AA-speakers "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive". This recording c...
Ep 067 Theresa D shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Theresa D. from Southern California shares about her codependency in her ...
Ep 066 Christine C shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Christine C. from Indiana shares about her childhood sexual abuse, Inti...
Ep 065 How Do We Carry the SAA Message To The Public?
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jason talks with members of the PI/CPC Committee about how we carry SAA's message of Recovery to the public and to the...
Ep 064 Juan K shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Juan talks about his recovery journey, sponsoring an inmate at San Quentin and working as the treasurer of the Bay Are...
Ep 063 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.1
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive". Well known in the recovery communities, AA spea...
Ep 062 John M Returns to share (and interview Jason)
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as John M turns the table on Jason & asks him questions about step work. John also shares about recovering from a slip af...
Ep 061 Group Chat: Program, Fellowship & Fun
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this group chat episode where we talk about the impact of this podcast, different aspects of the SAA program, our fellowship and a lot...
Ep 060 Nature As A Higher Power
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"As a Higher Power, the transcendental mind of Mother Nature serves as the ultimate source of guidance and inspiration." In previous episodes, Ja...
Ep 059 Darren F. carries the SAA Message through Service
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Darren F. shares his experience in SAA, how he got into service and talks about the committee that he chairs as we dis...
Ep 058 MJ shares his Experience Strength and Hope
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as MJ shares about being a survivor of incest, suffering from PTSD, and using the outer circle to pursue his dream as a w...
Ep 057 John R shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as John R. shares about his childhood shame while discovering his sexuality,...
Ep 056 Sara P shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Sara P. shares about Intimacy Avoidance & Sexual Anorexia and her 10 year...
Ep 055 Matt S shares his Experience Strength and Hope
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Matt S. shares about his recovery as a sex addict, alcoholic & drug addict; his childhood experiences as a latch key k...
Ep 054 Listener Feedback & Meditation Music
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jason responds to listener feedback and shares about his meditation music playlists. YouTube Links to music in this...
Ep 053 Bryan L shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Bryan shares about his recent relapse, recovering from enmeshment with his mother and reconnecting with the program. ...
Ep 052 Bill T. shares about Recovery and the SAA Convention
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason & Bill T talk about the upcoming 34th Annual International SAA Convention which will be in Atlanta this May as well as oth...
Ep 051 Ry shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this episode as past guest Ry shares about his struggles with slips since recording his first step for the podcast, his issues with be...
Ep 050 Bennett Shares About Recovery & Metal
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, instead of a recording from the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting, Bennett and Jason discuss our outer circle connection with music (mo...
Ep 049 Brian T. shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Brian T shares about his experience in COSA, his hyper vigilance, and current struggles in his marriage at the Bay Are...
Ep 048 Tim B shares his Experience, Strength & Hope
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Tim shares about changing his circles with new growth in recovery, his thoughts about feeling judged and judging other...
Ep 047 Darren S. shares his Experience, Strength & Hope
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Darren from the UK shares his childhood memories & patterns of acting out as adult to finding the rooms of SAA and doi...
Ep 046 Workshop Recordings
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether at the Convention or local retreats, workshops can help us grow in our recovery. Join us in this episode as Jason shares audio samples of...
Ep 045 Personal Recovery Depends Upon SAA Unity
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Jason covers Tradition One and talks about the "Exploring Inclusion and Diversity in SAA" event from this past weekend. L...
Ep 044 Brandon shares his First Step
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this special episode and experience what it's like being in our Noon Zoom meeting as Brandon shares his First Step Presentation. 7t...
Ep 043 Meetings and Fellowship
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this group discussion as we talk about the impact our daily noon Zoom meeting has had on our recovery, the intimacy & connections we h...
Ep 042 Don't Be Afraid Of Change
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of change can be a scary thing for many people. In this short episode, Jason shares about the new year being a time of change, the pro...
Ep 041 Samuel shares his Experience, Strength & Hope
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks hiatus, we're back. Join us in this episode as Samuel shares about healing from trauma, being adopted and finding his birth roo...
Ep 040 Thanks and Gratitude
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode Jason shares about gratitude lists and music related to being thankful. Giving Thanks information: Mobile giving: If you...
Ep 039 Amy S. shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Amy S. shares her experience, strength & hope in her 5 years in COSA at the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meetin...
Ep 038 Michael R. shares at the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Michael R shares his experience, strength & hope in his 22 years in SAA at the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker mee...
Ep 037 Dylan shares his Experience, Strength & Hope
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Dylan and Jason discuss working the steps, meetings & fellowship. YouTube Links to music in this episode: Tool - W...
Ep 036 Talking Tenth Step with Tim
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Tim R. & Jason talk about the Tenth Step as well as recovery messages in Horror TV shows "Midnight Mass" and "The Hauntin...
Ep 035 Paul MJ shares his Experience, Strength & Hope
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Paul MJ & Jason discuss their friendship in SAA, retreats, music, and service as well as Intimacy and Sexual Avoidance...
Ep 034 Sarah B. shares her Experience, Strength & Hope
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Sarah B. discusses her recovery in SAA and what it's like to live with dissociative identity disorder (DID). We also h...
Ep 033 Amy MJ shares her Experience, Strength & Hope in COSA
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Amy MJ discusses her recovery in COSA from anxiety, depression & hyper vigilance. We also "nerd out" on recovery talk:...
Ep 032 The Ninth Step Promises
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through..." Join us in this episode as we di...
Ep 031 Megan from the UK
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Megan shares her experience as a woman in SAA, her struggles with risky sexual behavior and creating safe boundaries. ...
Ep 029 Tim R. from the UK
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
(Edit: In the recording, announced this as Ep 030 instead of Ep 029, I apologize for my mistake!) Join us in this episode as Tim R. from the UK s...
Ep 028 COSA Speaker: Kerry M
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Kerry M. shares her experience, strength and hope with 19 years in COSA. ...
Ep 027 SAA Speaker: Jeannie O. the first woman in SAA
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jeannie O., the first woman in SAA shares about her experience, strength & hope and forty years of sobriety at the Bay...
Ep 026 Ry shares his First Step
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Step One: We admitted we were powerless over addictive sexual behavior - that our lives had become unmanageable. Join us in this special episode ...
Ep 025 Feeling Overwhelmed
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Jason talks about re-connecting with a Higher Power after being overwhelmed with work, life and uploading the podcast to You...
Ep 024 John M. shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as John M. talks about service, sponsorship, & "the meeting after the meeting." He also shares about being the parent of a tran...
Ep 023 Creative Energy, Music & the Outer Circle
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pneuma (in Stoic thought) is the vital spirit, soul, or creative force of a person. Join us this week as Jason talks about using creative energy ...
Ep 022 William P. shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as William P. talks about growing up in El Salvador & Los Angeles; the death of his first sponsor; and the Tools of Recovery he uses...
Ep 021 Tucker shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Tucker shares how the shaming messages from Evangelical Purity Culture contributed to his sex addiction. The term "purity culture...
Ep 020 Deb W shares about Intimacy Avoidance
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex addiction is often described as an intimacy disorder. Sexual anorexia, intimacy avoidance, or "sexually acting in" can be seen as the flip side ...
Ep 019 Back to In-Person Meetings
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now over a year since the pandemic started, meetings are starting to return to in-person meetings. Making the decision to return (or go for the...
Ep 018 LOST in Recovery
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not just a TV show about plane crash survivors on a mysterious island, LOST delved into the realms of science, faith, philosophy, and for Jason, ...
Ep 017 LJ Returns to Share
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as return guest LJ shares about being groomed and molested as a child, his exploits as a transvestite and the miracle of recove...
Ep 016 Sobriety Is Your Greatest Weapon
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as a Jason shares his thoughts on a special episode of HBO's Euphoria, where a recently-relapsed addict meets with her sponsor ...
Ep 015 Working the Steps With a Step Group
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Step Study groups are groups of addicts working through the Twelve Steps in a structured format. Join us this week as a few attendees of th...
Ep 014 Jon carries the Message of Recovery
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Each group has but one primary purpose — to carry its message to the sex addict who still suffers." Join us this week as Jon shares the me...
Ep 013 Isolation, Inclusion, Resentments & Acceptance
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this week's episode as Jason & Tim share a free flowing conversation about a variety of topics including being vaccinated, podcast ori...
Ep 012 Bill I. shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Bill I. shares the ups and downs in his 19 years of sobriety, from a cardiac scare, divorce and the death of his son t...
Ep 011 Perfectly Flawed - Letting Go of Perfectionism
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Progress rather than perfection" is the atmosphere for growth that we seek to promote. Join us this week as Jason imperfectly talks about tryi...
Ep 010 Jayme shares their Experience, Strength and Hope
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Jayme shares their journey of becoming gender non-binary, the pain of childhood abuse and the hope of feeling their f...
Ep 009 I Came To Believe: Finding a Higher Power Through Music
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a Higher Power, for many, music is the sound of spirituality – which not only enhances the human experience, but serves as a connection to th...
Ep 008 Using Program Tools To Help With Life's Difficulties
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Acceptance around difficulties in life can be challenging. Join us in this week's episode as Tim & Jason discuss using the steps and program too...
Ep 007 Am I A Sex Addict?
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the question of "Am I a Sex Addict?" may seem simple, many of us in the program can attest that it surely isn't. Join us in this episode for ...
Ep 006 The First Year of Recovery
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first year of recovery is often the most terrifying yet transformative time of a sex addict's life, especially in 2020. Join us in this episode...
Ep 005 LJ shares his Experience, Strength and Hope
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode where our guest LJ shares his insights of addiction, recovery & sponsorship. Jason also answers some listener feedback a...
Ep 004 The Three Circles - A Tool of Recovery
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode where share our thoughts on the Three Circles. In SAA, we have many Tools of Recovery. The Three Circles help us defin...
Ep 003 Jason's Story of Experience, Strength & Hope
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing our personal stories can help diminish any shame we may be feeling about our past behaviors, as well as helping others identify with simi...
Ep 002 Our First SAA Meeting Experiences
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going to an SAA meeting for the first time can feel kinda scary, but often when we attend our first meeting, we find that we are not alone. ...
Ep 001 Introducing the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the introductory episode of the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast, an outreach project of the San Francisco Bay Area Intergroup of SAA. In this ...