Best Steve Bennet Martin Podcasts (2024)

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AI on Sobriety & Queerness: Steve interviews ChatGPT 27:06

1h ago27:06

27:06

Send us a text In this exciting and unconventional episode of gAy A, Steve Bennet-Martin, aka Sober Steve the Podcast Guy, puts AI to the test! Can AI really understand the intersections of queerness and sobriety? Steve and ChatGPT dive into some of the most powerful themes shared by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery, exploring how technology can sh…

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Competitions in Sobriety ft. Chad 23:19

22h ago23:19

23:19

Send us a text In this week's episode, host Steve, celebrating 1,202 days of sobriety, welcomes back Chad to continue their conversation on sobriety, fitness, and competition after bonding at OutSport's OutVivor event. Chad shares his experiences in various competitions, from marathons to soccer, and how pushing his limits has been a crucial part o…

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Be True to Yourself ft. Chad R 16:07

12d ago16:07

16:07

Send us a text Host Steve celebrates 1,195 days of sobriety and welcomes Chad to share his powerful journey. Together, we explore the importance of self-discovery, overcoming toxic relationships, and building a life rooted in recovery and community. Celebrating Sobriety: Steve marks 1,195 days sober and introduces Chad to the show. Starting Early: …

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Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families ft. Melinda 23:55

15d ago23:55

23:55

Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve celebrates 1,186 days of sobriety and welcomes Melinda Dixon, the first member from Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) to join the show. Melinda shares her powerful journey toward emotional sobriety, shedding light on how ACA has profoundly shaped her life. The conversation expl…

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Leather and Kink in Sobriety ft. Dale 18:39

22d ago18:39

18:39

Send us a text Steve welcomes back Dale for part two of their interview to discuss their experiences exploring and embracing leather and kink after entering recovery. Warning- this episode is *very* sexually explicit! Opening Discussion: "How do YOU celebrate your birthdays in recovery?" Topics discussed include Our experiences (or lack thereof) wi…

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You Are Not Alone ft. Dale W 29:38

29d ago29:38

29:38

Send us a text Host Sober Steve celebrates 1,172 days of sobriety and introduces Dale W., who is 205 days back in sobriety, sharing his powerful journey in this first part of a two-part episode. Dale opens up about his struggles with meth addiction, the isolation he faced, and the joy he found in building connections within the queer community. The…

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Turning Your Mess Into Your Message ft. Jaycee K. Clark 21:34

1M ago21:34

21:34

Send us a text Host Sober Steve celebrates 1,164 days of sobriety and thanks listeners for their support, highlighting the new fan mail option before welcoming Jaycee K. Clark, a 34-year-old trans woman, to share her experience, strength, and hope, along with her inspiration for activism today. Jaycee discusses her past struggles with addiction, he…

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The Sober Unicorn ft. Holden 25:16

2M ago25:16

25:16

Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve welcomes Holden, host of The Sober Unicorn podcast and author of 'Hold'N It Down'. Holden shares his journey from addiction to recovery, the impact of his memoir, and the growth he's experienced. They discuss the importance of connection in sobriety and offer advice for those new to recovery. Don't forget…

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Day Counting in Early Recovery ft. Drake 25:13

2M ago25:13

25:13

Send us a text In this episode of the 'gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show,' Sober Steve interviews Drake G, who shares his remarkable journey of early sobriety and his transformative experiences within the queer and recovery communities. Drake discusses his past struggles with addiction, mental health, and his path to recovery, emphasizing the import…

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Forgiveness and Feeling At Home ft. Ginelle 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

Send us a text Home in Sobriety: An Interview with Ginelle Testa In this episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Steve interviews Ginellle Testa from Boston, who has been sober for over ten years. They discuss their sobriety journey, the importance of community, and Ginelle's upcoming recovery addiction memoir, Make a Home Out of You. 00:00 Fitn…

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Mailbag Part 2: Sober Lessons over 200 Episodes! 23:33

2M ago23:33

23:33

Send us a text In this 201st episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Sober Steve celebrates over 1,132 days of sobriety by answering questions from influential guests who’ve been significant to his podcast and recovery journey. This second part of the 200th episode mailbag extravaganza features Steve reflecting on his transformation, the ongoing…

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Celebrating 200 Episodes - Mailbag #1 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

Send us a text In this milestone episode, host Sober Steve celebrates 200 episodes with a special mailbag Q&A featuring questions from some of our amazing previous guests. Celebrate by binging past episodes by the amazing guests who asked this week's questions! Phil's Episodes: #172- A Change in Perspective #143- It’s How You Carry It Elsa's Episod…

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Living Authentic, Sober, and Queer ft. Sam (#199) 37:24

3M ago37:24

37:24

Send us a text Sober Steve celebrates 1,123 days of sobriety by reflecting on a recent pride experience and the value of friendships. He welcomes guest Sam to discuss the journey of overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction, sharing candid stories about choosing sobriety over harmful habits. They delve into the challenges and joys of living authenti…

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Coping with Trauma and PTSD in Sobriety ft. Johnny Bear (#198) 32:43

3M ago32:43

32:43

Send us a text Sober Steve Chats with Johnny Bear from Belly Talk on sobriety and bear community wellness Sober Steve celebrates his 1,117 days sober by sharing his gratitude for the supportive Sarasota community and exciting Pride Month activities. He then interviews Johnny Bear from the Belly Talk podcast, who opens up about his tumultuous journe…

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Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs ft. Richard A (#197) 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Richard to share his experience, strength, and hope with getting sober in the queer community, as well as their philosophy of the 3 T's of Sobriety Topics include Facing Trials Overcoming Tribulations Celebrating Trumphs Discovering Self-Confidence Evolving in Recovery And much more **Where to Find Us:** - Richar…

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Swift Steps ft. Jewels & Emily (#196) 32:14

3M ago32:14

32:14

Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Jewels and Emily from Swift Steps to discuss their experience navigating sobriety and building a recovery community centered around being a fan of Taylor Swift. (Get it, now?) Topics include Finding A Community Building A Community Redefining Recovery Identifying Addictions in Art/Music Mental Health in Recovery …

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LGBTQ Mindfulness: Alex on Mindset Tips & Being Around Drinkers (#195) 31:05

4M ago31:05

31:05

Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Alex from LGBTQ Mindfulness to discuss their experience navigating sobriety in the queer community while living a mindful life. Topics include Mindset Tips Finding A Community Building A Community Being Around Alcohol Being Around Drinkers Daily Care Practices And much more **Where to Find Us:** - Alex on Instagr…

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What Does Diversity Mean To You? Diversefest 2024 Bonus 11:14

4M ago11:14

11:14

Send us a text Earlier this month, Steve had the opportunity to ask his local community, "What Does Diversity Mean to You?" Find out what it means to the people of Sarasota, live from Diversefest at The Harvest Church on 17th Street. Enjoy the bonus episode, and until next time, stay sober! Support the show…

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Unraveling Recovery ft. Christina Hayes Scott (#194) 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Christina Hayes Scott to discuss the significance of sobriety and holistic recovery. Topics include Recognizing burnout Emotional regulation Facing challenges like breakups and health scares, Exploring the 12-step program and cross addictions like overeating. Christina shares her personal journey to sobriety, emp…

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Winding Down from Florida Roundup '24 (#193) 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

Send us a text Steve shares a bonus audio diary episode about his experiences at this years Florida Roundup, with takeaways such as... What the heck is a roundup? Not letting travel difficulties impact the experience at your destination. Overcoming social insecurities like judgement and rejection. The positive experiences from workshop and social e…

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Journaling and Community in Sobriety ft. Alex S (#192) 24:27

4M ago24:27

24:27

Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Alex Sphon to discuss recovering out loud in his community as well as tips and advice for anyone who is sober or sober curious. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Journaling in Recovery:** Alex shares how his journaling has helped him from the beginning of his sobriety journey and continues today.…

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Sobervation: Sober Motivation featuring Eric (#191) 24:47

5M ago24:47

24:47

Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Eric from Sobervation to discuss recovering out loud, starting businesses sober, and staying motivated. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Fitness in Recovery:** Eric shares on how his weight loss journey and sobriety journey have continued since his last episode two years ago. 💪 - **Building a Bu…

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No Fighting in the Life Boat with James Sweasy (#190) 32:40

5M ago32:40

32:40

Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by James Sweasy to share his experience, strength, and hope on navigating sobriety while helping others through their own journeys. **Episode Highlights Include** - **Identify, Don't Compare:** How focusing on our similarities rather than our differences helps keep us connected and sober! - **Finding Value in So…

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Working with Your Partner Sober ft. Joey B (#189) 27:16

5M ago27:16

27:16

Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Joey Bachrach from Rainbow Hill Recovery to peel back the curtain and discuss what it’s like working in recovery with his husband, Andrew Fox. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Community in Recovery:** Insights from my visit to Rainbow Hill Recovery and how my sober community helped me get throug…

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Grief & ADHD Sober ft. Andy (#188) 33:36

5M ago33:36

33:36

Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve chats with our special guest, Andy, who bravely opens up about his journey to sobriety through grief and ADHD. Andy shares his struggles with alcohol, how he found his place within the queer community, and built a network of sober friends. Andy shares his challenges of traveling while sober, and the posit…

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Trans Figured in Sobriety ft. Brian B 37:14

5M ago37:14

37:14

Send us a text Welcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Brian Belovitch, author of Transfigured. He is a resilient individual who has navigated through societal pressures, personal struggles, and the challenges of identity and sobriety. Brian also has the unique experience of transitioning fr…

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Success in Sobriety ft. Christopher V 47:19

6M ago47:19

47:19

Send us a text Welcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of our guest, Christopher, a fragrance and skin care developer and fashion designer. He shares his experiences with sobriety, the challenges he faced, and the resilience he developed. From creating his own line of fragrances to navigating …

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Creativity in Sobriety: Leo S on Being a Creative Sober and Uncomfortable Work 41:24

6M ago41:24

41:24

Send us a text Welcome back to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, where we celebrate sobriety, resilience, and creativity. In today's episode, our host, Sober Steve, shares his personal journey of sobriety, reflecting on 1026 days of continuous sobriety and the approval of his workshop on overcoming shame and trauma in the context of sex and recovery…

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Skating, Self Love, ADHD, and Making Music in Sobriety ft. Chad and J9 #184 52:05

6M ago52:05

52:05

Send us a text Hey there, Super Soberheroes! Today we have two stories that both touch on unique experiences, but share receiving an ADHD diagnosis in sobriety. We're joined by Chad C from Vancouver, who shares his 23-year journey through sobriety, competitive figure skating, and the unexpected challenges life throws our way. His story, filled with…

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Finding My Way Back to God ft. Steve #183 16:19

6M ago16:19

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Send us a text In this bonus episode of gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, host Sober Steve shares his powerful and personal story told at his church's storyteller Sunday. From his childhood in Erie, Pennsylvania to his struggles with sobriety and finding his way back to God, Steve takes us on a raw and emotional journey. He talks about the impact of…

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Fitness and Sobriety: JP and Tim's Journeys towards Health & Happiness 53:52

6M ago53:52

53:52

Send us a text Super Soberheroes, welcome to a new episode of gAy A, where my listeners and I open up about our personal stories and share our journeys of addiction and recovery in the queer community. In this episode, we'll be diving into Tim T.'s powerful story of battling addiction, hitting rock bottom, and finding his way to sobriety. We'll als…

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From Porn Star to PhD ft. Jim G 47:12

7M ago47:12

47:12

Send us a text Hey there, Super Soberheroes! Today's episode features the remarkable Jim G, sharing his experience, strength, and hope with over four decades of sobriety. Steve's Gratitude: Engaging with Also Youth, a haven for Queer youth, sharing my experiences in leadership with the next generation of fabulousness! Sharing my story at Harvest, m…

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The Frog No More ft. Charlie Gray #180 36:26

7M ago36:26

36:26

Send us a text Steve welcomes back friend of the podcast and best selling quit-lit author, Charlie Gray, to discuss how creating, publishing, and marketing his "Charlie and The Frog" trilogy impacted his sobriety. Topics discussed include: What are you grateful for today? Charlie's "zany" journey to sobriety. Picking up the pen the first time Turni…

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1000 Days Sober: My Soberhero Origin Story 40:53

7M ago40:53

40:53

Send us a text 1,000 days sober – a milestone that's more than just a number; it's an accomplishment that takes resilience, community, and the power of embracing my authenticity! Join me on this episode as I dive deep into the highs and lows of my journey from addiction to recovery, shedding light on the peaks and valleys along the way, the lessons…

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Swiping Sober: Navigating Love on Queer Dating Apps #178 33:29

7M ago33:29

33:29

Send us a text This week Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, dives into the world of dating apps for sober people in the queer community, and experiences across the different platforms and stages of our addiction and recovery. As I approach a monumental sobriety milestone, gratitude practices deepen my connections beyond the sober community with heartwar…

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Sober Apps: Navigating Sobriety in 2024 #177 34:31

8M ago34:31

34:31

Send us a text Hey there, super soberheroes! Today's episode is all about exploring the world of sober apps in 2024. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the best sober apps for tracking and motivation to supercharge your recovery journey. Connect with a supportive sober community and access online resources for continuous motivation and …

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Out of the Podcast Booth & Into the Spotlight: Taking My Sober Message Live 30:51

8M ago30:51

30:51

Send us a text Discover the unexpected journey of a queer podcaster's transformative experiences in sobriety, leading to the launch of a groundbreaking 2.0 version of their podcast. This emotional narrative takes you through the highs and lows of Steve's personal growth, as he unveils the concept of "sober superheroes." Stay tuned for the open loop…

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Self Care Routines ft. Steve and Kristen 25:47

8M ago25:47

25:47

Send us a text Steve celebrates episode 175 by welcoming back his sober sibling, Kristen R, to discuss self care routines! Topics discussed include: Our concepts and resentments about self-care before sobriety The important of routine in early sobriety Embracing new ideas and forms of self-care How much self-care is too much The perfect day And muc…

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Putting Down the Sword ft. Kevin 38:24

8M ago38:24

38:24

Send us a text Steve welcomes Kevin to share his experience, strength, and hope while celebrating living a queer and sober life today. Topics discussed include: Kevin's favorite parts of life today Entering recovery 'young' Struggling with negative self talk The impact of family and culture Being kind to yourself Putting down the sword And much mor…

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Sober Magik ft. Dallas 26:36

9M ago26:36

26:36

Send us a text Steve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Dallas, to discuss how integrating Magik and practices like Akashic Records has helped enrich and enhance Dallas' recovery and his abilities to help others. Topics Covered Included: Our relationships with magic and religion growing up How drugs and alcohol affected Dallas' connection to spir…

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A Change in Perspective ft Phil #172 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

Send us a text Steve welcomes back a friend of the podcast, Phil, to discuss the change(s) in perspective that comes to us in recovery, along with what it's like navigating life queer and sober today. Topics Covered Included: Our favorite parts of being queer and sober today Our perspectives growing up How alcohol and drugs affected our perspective…

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Bossing ft. Frank 30:03

9M ago30:03

30:03

Send us a text Steve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Frank, to discuss how our careers evolved in our recovery to eventually becoming our own bosses. Topics Covered Included: The work ethic we were raised with and our first jobs How alcohol and drugs affected our work through our teens and early 20s The shift from 'job' to 'career' and how alc…

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Sober Holidays ft. Jimmy C 28:03

9M ago28:03

28:03

Send us a text Steve welcomes Jimmy back to celebrate the holidays by looking back on what the seasons have meant to us throughout our lives into today, as we are celebrating sober! Topics discussed include: Our holidays growing up How our holidays changed with alcohol and drugs What our first holidays were like sober. How our recovery has changed …

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Enough is Enough ft. Ben 32:08

9M ago32:08

32:08

Send us a text Steve welcomes his GSM bestie Ben to share his experience, strength, and hope while celebrating living a queer and sober life today. Topics discussed include: Ben's favorite parts of life today Entering recovery 'young' Struggling with ego Challenging yourself in recovery Learning more about your sexuality in recovery The differences…

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Sex in Recovery ft. Jason R #168 26:20

10M ago26:20

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Send us a text Steve welcomes Jason back to reflect on how our sex lives and the ways we look at sex have evolved in our recovery. Topics discussed include: Catching up with Jason How did sex, drugs, and alcohol affect one another in our addiction What was sex like in early recovery What sex is like for us today The power of communication with sex …

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Stinking Thinking ft. Mark 28:17

10M ago28:17

28:17

Send us a text Steve welcomes Mark back to celebrate 18 years of recovery while chatting about overcoming negative thoughts and actions many of us refer to as 'stinking thinking!' Topics discussed include: Mark's favorite parts of being queer and sober right now. Best ways to handle life's challenges What happens to our thinking when we aren't doin…

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Not a Glum Lot ft. Cintia 20:01

10M ago20:01

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Send us a text Steve welcomes Cintia to share her experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community. Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcast Find Cintia on Instagram @cintia0129 and follow us while you are at it @g…

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Gratitude ft. Savanna 22:11

10M ago22:11

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Send us a text Steve welcomes back Savanna to discuss finding gratitude in all things while living life queer and sober. Follow Savanna @savannadanna on IG and @lucci_mamas on Tik-Tok, and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcast. Head on over to the Patreon page to hear Savanna and Steve talk about Sexuality in sobriety! Support the show…

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Higher Power Stuff ft. Kristen 22:33

11M ago22:33

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Send us a text Steve welcomes back Kristen to discuss navigating their relationship with their Higher Power through their step work and in their lives today. Topics discussed include: Grasping a Higher Power as queer individuals Our experiences going through the first few steps Living in the 11th Step Explaining Higher Power 'stuff' to people not i…

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Managing Your Career in Sobriety ft. Elsa #163 20:48

11M ago20:48

20:48

Send us a text Steve welcomes back Elsa to discuss navigating your career in recovery, along with our favorite parts of being queer and sober today! Topics discussed include: What it was like for Elsa working in the alcohol industry while getting sober. How career changes can impact your recovery. The formula for having a 'good day' at work. How to…

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