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 was like to come out as gay man in the rooms of SAA after the death of his wife; working in ministry for most of his life as well as being a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of the clergy; and fi…

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: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/the-bubble-a-metaphor-for-addictive-sexual-behavior/ The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life by Drunvalo Melchizedek: https://archive.org/details/B-001-001-119/mode/2u…

Join us in this Music & Recovery episode as Jason shares about his Spiritual Mixes and Playlists as well upcoming projects for the sexaddictsrecoverypod.com website. To find the Playlists mentioned in this episode on Apple Music, search for “sarpod” and select Playlist instead of Top Results. (Spotify has not been set up yet). YouTube Links to musi…

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 discussion about SAA service at the local, intergroup & ISO level. Links & emails mentioned in this episode: ISO Service Website: https://saa-iso.org Service Resume: https://saa-recovery.org/saa-servic…

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 recording covers Ch. 5: How It Works. Well known in the recovery communities, AA speakers Joe & Charlie have done many talks about the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and how to go about working the Twelv…

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 awhile. We also talk about his story in the Green Book. Links mentioned in this episode: Recommiting To Recovery pamphlet: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/recommitting-to-recovery/ YouTube Links to …

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 episode: Group Guide: Handbook for SAA Groups: https://saa-recovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/SAA_Group_Guide.pdf Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional …

Join us in this episode as past guest Stephanie and her husband John share about their recovery journies in COSA & SAA, involvement with past & current Conventions and enjoying outer circle behaviors like painting. Links mentioned in this episode: COSA website: https://cosa-recovery.org Adult Children of Sexual Addiction Meeting is open to anyone a…

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, living through covert incest, & finding peace after a miscarriage. Links mentioned in this episode: COSA website: https://cosa-recovery.org Adult Children of Sexual Addiction Meeting is open to anyon…

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 the importance of working the steps and finding integrity. YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tool - Soundscape Two (46&2 Intro): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd…

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 recording covers Ch. 4: We Agnostics. Well known in the recovery communities, AA speakers Joe & Charlie have done many talks about the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and how to go about working the Twelv…

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 about Steps 2 & 3. Links mentioned in this episode: Prayers: https://bayareasaa.org/prayers/ YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Traffic - John Barleycorn: https://www…

Join us in this episode as Azhar talks about his recovery journey in SAA, going through withdrawal, finding the podcast, and mental health. Jason shares his current struggle with panic attacks & anxiety as it relates to the TV show Ted Lasso. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/symptoms-caus…

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 Marin County on the weekend of March 15-17, 2024. Enrich your recovery with meetings, workshops, meditation, and fellowship. We will also enjoy all manner of outer circle activities including drum circles, c…

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, grooming, and one day at a time recovery through the program of SAA. Bay Area Retreat information: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/out-of-the-fog-and-into-the-light-retreat-march-2024/ YouTube Li…

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: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/out-of-the-fog-and-into-the-light-retreat-march-2024/ SAA/COSA Speakers meeting: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/quarterly-saa-cosa-speakers-meeting-online/ Find L…

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 recording covers sections of Ch. 1: Bill's Story, Ch. 2 There Is A Solution & Appendix II: Spiritual Experience. Well known in the recovery communities, AA speakers Joe & Charlie have done many talks about…

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 he has learned from his sponsor, and from being a sponsor. YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Put One Foot in Front of the Other (from Santa Claus is Coming to To…

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 and the importance of having boundaries. YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Michael Franti & Spearhead - Pray For Grace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51t5lL0p77o …

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 91999 Giving Thanks Thermometer https://rb.gy/7cmgm Mobile giving: https://app.mobilecause.com/e/BFXxdw?vid=dl9rp Web giving: https://app.mobilecause.com/f/31w2/n?vid=d59db YouTube Links to music in this epi…

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 music too! Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dailling 988 in the US. https://988l…

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 connections with others in finding abstinence from addictive behaviors. YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Chtonic - Supreme Pain For The Tyrant: https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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 Doctor's Opinion from the Big Book of AA. Well known in the recovery communities, AA speakers Joe & Charlie have done many talks about the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and how to go about working the …

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 recovery journey in SAA, the importance of service and the Hour of Power of program work & meditation. Giving Thanks information: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/news/ Giving Thanks Invite: https://rb.gy/…

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 show up to make it feel more like a meeting or group chat. Links mentioned in this episode: Fellow Travelers Recovery Intergroup for SAA MAPs meetings: https://FTRecovery.org Pennsylvania/New Jersey S…

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 sessions. In this episode, we will be covering Traditions Ten, Eleven and Twelve. Links mentioned in this episode: The Tradition Study document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k898i0gmBCPpkIAP3UZZlTjgLg…

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 COSA and as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in the church. Adult Children of Sex Addicts Meeting information: https://cosa-recovery.org/meeting/adult-children-of-sex-addicts-acsa-onl-48/ Schedule of…

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 victim to perpetrator to recovered sex addict and his service in the SAA Community. Links Mentioned in this episode: Orange County SAA Fall Retreat: https://ocisaa.org/upcoming-retreat/ Adult Childre…

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 taking things one day at a time. Previous Chip shared his First Step on the podcast and was part of our 100th episode celebration. 7th Tradition Donations for the podcast via the Bay Area Intergroup Pay…

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. Orange County Intergroup of SAA: https://ocisaa.org/ YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orJSJGHjBLI Ed Sheeran - B…

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 Hope A Voice, LifeLine Partnership and future ISO projects including the new website saa-connect.org. Links mentioned in this episode: SAA Connect: https://saa-connect.org/ Giving Hope A Voice presentati…

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 impact of the Podcast, the program of SAA, friendship, music & mental health. For this recording, we had past guests of the podcast as well as listeners turned first-time guests. Listen to Ange and Jason…

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 relates to the #MeToo movement, and breaking down the stigma of sex addiction (even within the rooms of SAA). Literature mentioned in this episode: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/05/lost-tv-s…

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 an outer circle activity. YouTube Informational videos used or mentioned in this episode: Vocal Coach Reacts to YMA SUMAC - Chuncho (She LITERALLY sings like a bird...): https://www.youtube.com/watch…

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 software to modulate his voice. SAA Public Information Handbook: https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/docs/orTools/SAA.PublicInformationHandbook.2016.pdf For Username & Password email the ISO: INFO@SAA-RECOVERY.ORG You…

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. In this episode, we will be covering Traditions Seven, Eight and Nine. 7th Tradition Donations: Group or individual contributions to the Bay Area Intergroup: https://bayareasaa.org/contribute/ or thro…

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 abuse; and finding a sense of peace within the teachings of Islam. Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide P…

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 of prayer and having a Higher Power (plus a little bonus performance from the Bay Area Retreat Talent Show). Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable a…

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 adult child of a sex addict, and the importance of program tools and service. For More information about COSA, please visit the website: https://cosa-recovery.org/ Convention recording: https://cosa-reco…

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 in this episode: The Outer Circle Newsletter: https://saa-recovery.org/news-events/saa-newsletter/ The ISO Service Website: https://saa-iso.org/ LitCom: https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/litcom/index.php Member …

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 journey in SAA. Links Mentioned in this episode: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2022/04/20/new-jersey-diocese-settle-sex-abuse-lawsuits-87-5-m/7380461001/ https://www.healthyplace.com/ab…

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 and what it’s like being a woman in SAA. Also, more clips from the Talent/No Talent Show. Links talked about in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/a-special-welcome-to-the-woman-newcom…

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 interactive discussion for the SAA podcast to share our experiences of recovery with listeners around the world. Jason also shares some music from the Talent/No Talent Show at the Retreat. Out of the Fog N…

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 conversation. We talked about a lot of music especially Ska & Punk (links below). YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Balalaika Russian folk music: https://www.youtube.c…

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 through the Twelve Steps and her traumatic experience being stalked and harassed. For More information about COSA, please visit the website: https://cosa-recovery.org/ YouTube Links to music in this e…

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. In this episode, we finish up Tradition Three and then move on to Traditions Four, Five and Six. Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested…

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 this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/wp-content/uploads/GSR-pamphlet-web-version.pdf https://saa-recovery.org/iso/gsr-registration-form/ YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational pu…

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 while and his return. Additionally, LJ dicusses perseverance and allowing God to guide us as he sees fit. Links mentioned in this episode: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/retreat-registration-update/…

In this episode, Jason reflects on his recent hospitalization and the gratitude for being alive and present. YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tool - Parabola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DuAAmHpGbw Cass Elliott - It's Getting Better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxmXu6k8PiU P.O.D. - Alive: https://www.…

Join us in this episode as Jason, Tim & Paul enthusiastically share their experiences around the Bay Area Retreat. To help enlighten newcomers to the SAA program we talk about what the retreat is, what we get out of a weekend of recovery, and what are some of the fears or questions that people new to to the program might have. We were also joined b…