Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

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 for educational purposes): Aurora - Conquerer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmVAmlpbnD4 Aurora being a comedian for over 6 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPfjDyItz9U Sofia Isella - The Doll People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-uRFa2qkE Sofia Isella - Hot Gum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11FvEpWEASc Sofia Isella - Hot Gum (Live at Wembly): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNVxDTs_Ik   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.  

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 a suicide help line and finishing up work on Step Two.   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 https://988lifeline.org   Links mentioned in this episode: Recommiting to Recovery: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/recommitting-to-recovery/ Submit a story to the new edition of the Green Book: https://saa-recovery.org/submit-recovery-stories/ Telemeetings website: https://saatalk.info/us/meetings   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Billy Lockett - Say I'm Sober: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAsAl6hE74   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.  

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 participate in a live music jam!   Media referenced in this episode: This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession by Daniel J. Levitin PBS Documentary: We Want The Funk! A History of Funk and Black Liberation of the 1970s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrgV35cBHVs Sinners Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7joulECTx_U   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Music Jam songs: first song (?), Blue Bossa, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, The Ocean, Wild Horses, Girl From Ipanema The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death (Funky Good Time): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu6s9t0iFSg The J.B.'s - The Grunt pt.1 & 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmwcYRZUPYE Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fN5RX15Zhw Public Enemy - Night Of The Living Baseheads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-J4llCWp7Q Black Eyed Peas - Labor Day (It's A Holiday): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vSvr2q5B0k Funk Factory - Rien Ne Va Plus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aW6yTSvrdo Beasite Boys - Car Thief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaUZpqSylkg Miles Caton - I Lied To You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGJlfjRUb1s Ludwig Göransson - Magic What We Do (Surreal Montage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgUXt1bq6Fk   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.    

Sponsorship is an important tool of sobriety and recovery. Join us in this group discussion on Sponsorship in SAA.   Links mentioned in this episode: ISO Service Website for information on Conference, GSRs, Areas, and more: https://saa-iso.org   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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, this recording finishes Ch. 6: Into Action. 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 Twelve Steps.   Links this episode (used for educational purposes): Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant to this episode):  Into Action (different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1JJrBt5yVY https://www.wpaarea60.org/audio/big-book-studies/joe-and-charlie-the-big-book-comes-alive/   Joe & Charlie Podcast Episodes: Ep 109 Joe & Charlie Steps 1 & 2: The Doctor's Opinion Ep 115 Joe & Charlie Step 2: There Is A Solution & Spiritual Experience Ep 121 Joe & Charlie Step 2: We Agnostics Ep 127 Joe & Charlie Step 3: How It Works Ep 063 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.1 Ep 068 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.2 Ep 071 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.3 Ep 075 Joe & Charlie Step 4 pt.4 Ep 135 Joe & Charlie Step 5: Into Action Ep 143 Joe & Charlie Steps 6 & 7: Into Action Ep 151 Joe & Charlie Steps 8 & 9: Into Action Ep 158 Joe & Charlie Steps 10 & 11: Into Action Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Killswitch Engage - I Believe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgS-fkFOsRA Playlists: SARP Music & Recovery (all songs played on the Podcast): https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-music-recovery/pl.u-XkD00bRFo76G7 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XX8hMdOT1KdqgWtXBKqD   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 without the main speaker share. Links mentioned in this episode: Step Workbook Event April 5th: This live Zoom workshop is your opportunity to learn how to implement a 32-week Stepwork Workbook model that is already transforming meetings—including SAA Durbanville (Cape Town), where five step work groups have launched, and nearly all members are now actively working the steps. For Zoom info, email: saa.recovery.za@gmail.com More info here: https://step-by-stepaprogramofrecovery.godaddysites.com/   The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): TOOL - Culling Voices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj3IbZV_YQM   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Peter shares about his experience in recovery in COSA, growing up with a family that was distant and violent and how his qualifier led him to recovery.   Links mentioned in this episode: Step Workbook Event April 5th: This live Zoom workshop is your opportunity to learn how to implement a 32-week Stepwork Workbook model that is already transforming meetings—including SAA Durbanville (Cape Town), where five step work groups have launched, and nearly all members are now actively working the steps. For Zoom info, email: saa.recovery.za@gmail.com More info here: https://step-by-stepaprogramofrecovery.godaddysites.com/   The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): TOOL - Culling Voices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj3IbZV_YQM   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 Family.   Link mentioned in this episode: Tools of Recovery: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/tools-of-recovery-a-practical-guide-for-new-members-of-saa/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Kathy Zavada - Love's Lullaby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6i3RgvT208 Anúna - Salve Rex Gloriae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrKI-4KpUm4 Celtic Woman - I See Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJabPYimznY Heilung - Nesso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbunCBgKOqE   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.  

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 strong sponsorship lineage.   SAA Women's Intergroup: https://saaforwomen.org Resources mentioned in this episode: The Four Agreements: A Pritical Guide For Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tracy B - Amen Tracy B - The Broken Places Teddy Swims - Lose Control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ3zL7kT6_c   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this episode as Brandon shares about his recovery in SAA, mental health and connects with Jason around metal music.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Florian Christl - Close Your Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlO_um6AIG4 Gojira - Global Warming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DiWzvE52ZY Gorgoroth - Procreating Satan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUNOIHz2QQU Wardruna - Fehu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgRb9EvMamg Wardruna - The Creation of "Dvaledraumer"with Jonna Jinton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX9c11ZC-aQ Wardruna - Dvaledraumer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6ffD5vCWBk   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.    

After finishing Program work, MJ & Jason talk about their sponsor/sponsee relationship; reflecting on the 12 Steps and just having some fun time chatting.  Jason also gets personal about depression, anxiety and the state of the world.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Miracle Archives - Sh!tshow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33LFuKIYnyM Limbomaniacs - Maniac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWPWegM5QO0 Prophets of Rage - Unfuck the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2qAb0dYF8g Lady Gaga - Born This Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vzrr64ZrVU Fear Factory - Oxidizer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJOXYdVeEdw Kati Rán - Vinda (ft. Maria Franz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ1Zz02rjS0 The Spaniels - Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGGxdS0SBmg   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 March 14-16, 2025. Enrich your recovery with meetings, workshops, meditation, and fellowship. We will also enjoy all manner of outer circle activities including drum circles, campfires, game night, talent/no talent show, and hiking among the rolling hills of West Marin.  This includes a re-post of the intro and outro of Ep 030 which has been pulled from public listening. Links mentioned in this episode: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/bay-area-out-of-the-fog-retreat-registration-is-open/ Registration: http://bit.ly/retreat2025link Workshop Submittal: http://bit.ly/2025workshopform   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung Resonator Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vvWTzpDHEI Heilung - Fylgija Ear / Futhorck Live (from LIFA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJvcN41H3Is Heilung - Alfadhirhaiti Live (from LIFA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wy-W-pYlds Heiling - LIFA (full show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1BsKIP4uYM   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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, this recording covers Ch. 6: Into Action. 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 Twelve Steps. ***note: The Ninth Step Promises section will be part of the next Joe & Charlie episode*** Links this episode (used for educational purposes): Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant to this episode):  Into Action (different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2UCg7PKBWk https://www.wpaarea60.org/audio/big-book-studies/joe-and-charlie-the-big-book-comes-alive/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): for KING + COUNTRY - Control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KhQj8LiTcQ   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 special interest recovery meetings for Minor Attracted Persons (MAPs).  Links mentioned in this episode: Fellow Travelers: https://ftrecovery.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tool live with Billy Strings - Jambi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXau3ewTHcM Primus live with Billy Strings - Over The Falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8idKlLAk0dA Primus live 12/30/2024 (Les Claypool's Frog Brigade) - David Makalaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cz81ayd5YM Billy Strings - Know It All: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_q6jbfMOoc   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Apocalypse Orchestra - Glass and Sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgVtAlPZnKY Playlists: SARP Music & Recovery (all songs played on the Podcast): https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-music-recovery/pl.u-XkD00bRFo76G7 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XX8hMdOT1KdqgWtXBKqD Jason's 2024 Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2024/pl.u-yZyVP2lsD5ev5   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Kit shares about his experience in recovery in both AA & SAA.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tool - Invincible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxsld16TjSU Nadinko - Zelenaya Dubronka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKTB4MWk_SQ   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this episode as podcast listener Camilla shares her experience, strength & hope as a person in recovery whose brother was incarcerated for sex addiction.    Links mentioned in this episode: SAA Prisoner Outreach Program: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/prisoners/ What is EMDR?   https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/   The work of Pia Mellody - https://www.leslierawlings.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Five-Core-Practices.pdf Centering Prayer: https://cp12stepoutreach.org/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): David Bowie - Space Oddity (1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRMZ_5WYmCg David Bowie - Space Oddity (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYYRH4apXDo David Bowie - Lazarus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-JqH1M4Ya8 David Bowie & Trent Reznor - I'm Afraid of Americans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT3cERVRoQo David Bowie & NIN - Hurt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhhEHuChFck Nine Inch Nails - Hurt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty-bLdf8Bsw Johnny Cash - Hurt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AHCfZTRGiI Johnny Cash - I Came To Believe (2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPB92auG30s Johnny Cash - I Came To Believe (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTliWmqXkl4   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.  

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 for educational purposes): "Heilung / Charlie Brown Christmas mashup" (link withheld for podcast anonymity) Heilung - Hamrer Hippyer (LIFA Iotungard): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd14oJXW6PI Heilung - LIFA Iotungard (Hamrer at 1:16:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G5Dj-xMpb8 Primus - The Carpenter & the Dainty Bride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXfwyM7ltH8 Staind - Outside: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVQpfoqsY8Q Aaron Lewis - Outside (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0YR7cflSSQ TOOL - Fear Inoculum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7DfQMPmJRI Autoheart - Moscow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIRgN6xTjnA Disturbed - The Sound of Silence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 fellowship where we can celebrate the gifts we receive from the program; and second, to raise much-needed funds for the International Service Organization to carry the message to those who still suffer. Links mentioned in this episode: It's not too late to donate to our Bay Area Giving Thanks fundraiser:https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/omqKBw?vid=18onl4 A Simple How-To For Giving Thanks: https://saa-recovery.org/contribute/giving-thanks/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Vince Guaraldi Quintet - Charlie Brown Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok4nAmApnAo Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete - Ginza Samba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj73ob3UOb8 Vince Guaraldi Quintet - Thanksgiving Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twkxV-9Rws0   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 Thanks: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/join-us-for-the-22nd-annual-bay-area-giving-thanks-11-2-24/ Make donations here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/omqKBw?vid=18ogx7 or text "BAGT" to 91999   SAA/COSA Speaker meeting: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/saa-cosa-quarterly-speakers-meeting-sunday-11-10-24/   WOC Presents: Healthy Dating Workshop Thursday, November 14th 7:30pm – 9:00pm CST Sunday, November 17th 2:00pm – 3:30pm CST The Women's Outreach Committee is hosting two workshops.  Panel members will share experience, strength, and hope and answer questions about dating in recovery. Open to all SAA members   Books referenced: The Erotic Mind by Jack Morin The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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, this recording covers Ch. 6: Into Action. 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 Twelve Steps.   Links this episode (used for educational purposes): Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant to this episode):  We Agnostics (different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2UCg7PKBWk https://www.wpaarea60.org/audio/big-book-studies/joe-and-charlie-the-big-book-comes-alive/   Bay Area Giving Thanks 11/2/24: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/join-us-for-the-22nd-annual-bay-area-giving-thanks-11-2-24/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Björk - I Go Humble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmWAg5kAxrQ Norah Jones - Humble Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hudhPHSQQnw Eric Bibb - Just Keep Going On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zRtpX60XD0 Gojira - The Shooting Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnRv4azfris   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 SLAA & SAA; having bisexual relationships; and the lonliness of being a prostitute.   Giving Thanks Announcement: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/join-us-for-the-22nd-annual-bay-area-giving-thanks-11-2-24/ Giving Thanks is open to both addicts and partners.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Our Lady Peace - Clumsy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp2P6JKc1QE Tool - Intension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMCU-lYb0G4   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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; the troubles of finding a Higher Power after being sexually abused by a family member; and leaving home to another state after finding faith & trust in a higher power.   Links mentioned in this episode: https://cosa-recovery.org/what-is-cosa/lgbtqia-cosas/ LGBTQIA2S+ COSA meeting Every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time Permanently online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87492517975 Meeting ID: 874 9251 7975 Email queercosa@gmail.com for the meeting password.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Wardruna - Hertan (Heart): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfiZXqKDR3s Wardruna - Grá (Live at the Acropolis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rghWk_AvfE0   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this episode as Aimee shares about her experiences being a Sex & Love Addict, listening to recovery podcasts & the importance of sharing women's stories of recovery.  Aimee & Jason also discuss the different S-fellowships, in particular SAA & SLAA. Links and references mentioned in this episode: Facing Love Addiction by Pia Mellody This podcast is not affliated with SLAA, but we acknowledge our common roots in the Steps & Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Information about SLAA: https://slaafws.org The Daily Reprieve Podcast: https://www.thedailyreprieve.com The One Day At A Time Podcast: https://odaatchat.com   SARP: Music & Recovery Playlist (all music that has been played on this podcast):  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XX8hMdOT1KdqgWtXBKqD Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-music-recovery/pl.u-XkD00bRFo76G7     YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung - In Maidjan (LIFA IOTUNGARD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G5Dj-xMpb8 Songleikr - Jenta Hi Gjekk Seg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCDKq9ubjI Heilung - Seidh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOxUdy-9YRw David Garcia feat. Maria & Kai from Heilung - Sverdhasøngurin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE6sIN97o9M Kati Rán - Kólga 16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy3A4GSKwak Kati Rán talks about Sála: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqvRkOZAs_E  Eivør - Falling Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNPIdGBn7M4   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

In this episode, we explore the world of SAA Service, in particular, the roles of Group Service Respresentatives (GRSs), Areas & Area Assemblies, Delegates, and The Conference. This type of service is critical for the survival of SAA as a whole. Links mentioned in this episode: The ISO Service Website: https://saa-iso.org/ for Username & Password, please email info@saa-recovery.org GSR Registration Form: https://saa-recovery.org/iso/gsr-registration-form/ Area Assembly Registration Form: https://saa-recovery.org/area-registration-form/ Business Motions & Delegate Info: https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/delinfo/index.php Area Alignment and Maps: https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/area/index.php Service Manual (draft): https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/service_manual/index.php Conference Charter: https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/ccc/index.php SAA SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SEXAA/   Ep 138 Misfits of Recovery Playlists: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77DH0ESHX7FtdtuqQfHIdY?si=cKyOCfbbT_Sprf8R45YgtQ&pi=u-FPFuplozQWSF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-misfits-of-recovery-we-are-138/pl.u-zPyLLE3FEbKlb   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 addictions; and a ton of stories about punk & hardcore music, mosh pits & many music samples! YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Since there are over 50 sound clips in this Ep, here is the list (YT links coming soon): Misfits - We Are 138:  We're a Couple of Misfits:  Misfits - I Turned Into A Martian:  Misfits - Death Comes Ripping:  Samhain - Halloween II:  Samhain - Twist of Cain:  Danzig - Twist of Cain:  Misfits - Dig Up Her Bones:  Pink Floyd - Dogs:  Relient K - Who I Am Hates Who I've Been:  Green Day - Welcome To Paradise:  Twisted Sister - I Wanna Rock:  Misfits - Die Monster Die:  Klank - Scarified:  Rackets & Drapes - Personal Jesus:  Less Than Jake - We're Not Gonna Take It:  Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop:  Chicago - You're the Inspiration:  Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song:  Twisted Sister - SMF:  Danzig/Slayer Promo:  Mustard Plug - Go:  Misfits - London Dungeon:  S.O.D. - March of the S.O.D.:  Misfits - Braineaters:  M.O.D. - Cap'n Crunch:  Descendants - Hope:  Adolescents - Amoeba:  Misfits - Violent World:  Corrosion of Conformity - Loss For Words:  Bad Religion - Leaders And Followers: Project 86 - The Sanctuary Hum:  Dropkick Murphys - Heroes of Our Past:  Mr. Bungle - Hell Awaits / Summer Breeze (Live) Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized:  Infectious Grooves - Therapy:  Iron Maiden & Onkyo ED-PH0N3S:  Rush - Cygnus X1:  Social Distortion - Another State of Mind:  Metallica - Die, Die My Darling:  Minor Threat - In Your Eyes:  Youth Brigade - Fight to Unite:  Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off:  7 Seconds - Walk Together, Rock Together:  S.O.D. - United Forces:  Mr. Bungle - Hypocrites / Habla Español O Muere:  G.B.H. - Sick Boy:  Exploited - Disorder: D.R.I. - I Don't Need Society:  Black Flag - Rise Above:  Misfits - We Are 138 (Live):    Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this episode as Jason reads podcast listener Adi's First Step. Adi's emotional & metaphorical narrative style inspired Jason to get creative & have fun with post-production and sound editing.   Links mentioned in this episode: Serenity on the Sound Retreat (Puget Sound, Washington) deadline for registration 8/7/24: https://www.soundretreat.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Find your People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDVl3WHoymI Gojira - Ah! Ça Ira (2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJuZ5aJiXDg Edith Piaf - Ah! Ça Ira: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrRyFsQBzmM   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 of Sponsors and Sponsees to share lessons learned and best practices to reinforce that message. Join us in this recording from the Summer of Sponsorship event in Sacramento, CA!   Links mentioned in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/getting-a-sponsor/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Parliament Funkadelic - Aquaboogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ5kYQ112l8   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 recording covers Ch. 6: Into Action. 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 Twelve Steps.   Links this episode (used for educational purposes): Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant to this episode):  We Agnostics (different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2UCg7PKBWk https://www.wpaarea60.org/audio/big-book-studies/joe-and-charlie-the-big-book-comes-alive/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tool - The Patient: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDrhI1GUnNg Crowder - Somebody Prayed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-0QXi7cLwI Dream Theater - Repentance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXImxOtjPY Dream Theater - This Dying Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqKZFSZ_6yU   Not played but referenced: Tool - Eon Blue Apocalypse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75hGl9stdQI Dream Theater 12 Step Suite: The Glass Prison (Steps 1, 2, & 3: Reflection / Restoration / Revelation) This Dying Soul (Steps 4 & 5: Reflections of Reality / Release) The Root of All Evil (Steps 6 & 7: Ready / Remove) Repentance (Steps 8 & 9: Regret / Restitution) The Shattered Fortress (Steps 10, 11 & 12 Restraint / Receive / Responsible)   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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; generation trauma in her family; and her decision to file for divorce as she & Gerry continue to work on their relationship. Links mentioned in this episode: https://cosa-recovery.org New COSA Recovery book: https://cosa-recovery.org/shop/uncategorized/cosa-recovery-book/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Reneé Rapp - Snow Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZEHXFIa7Bk Sinéad O'Connor - Take Me To Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMzY_KQIKjU Sinéad O'Connor - You Made Me The Thief Of Your Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_XcgGnultg   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 SLAA and SAA; how he landed in prison for 4 years; and the service he has done to help out others that are incarcerated. Apologies in advance for how often I said "incredibly powerful" in this Ep, but it's true! Links mentioned in this episode: Sponsorship Workshop in Sacramento July 6th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-of-sponsorship-tickets-905739249477 SAA Prisoner Outreach Program: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/prisoners/ Prison Writer Program (guidelines and sign up form): https://saa-recovery.org/POWriter/  Further Guidelines: https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/po/CorrespondenceGuidelines/ (for password, email info@saa-recovery.org)   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung - Traust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viqXlfkbWmQ (trigger warning mentioned in the episode) Dead Can Dance - Sanvean (I am You Shadow): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgl57vINmw Lisa Gerrard - Sanvean (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfPOzlNCrkM (not played, but still awesome). Bloodywood - Aaj: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgvH6tX4Ej0   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 finally working the Steps and being of Service in SAA.    Links mentioned in this episode: The Blue Card: https://saauk.info/shop/leaflets/blue-card/ Just For Today aka The White Card: https://saauk.info/shop/leaflets/just-for-today-card/ Sponsorship Workshop in Sacramento July 6th: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/summer-of-sponsorship-workshop-july-6th/ For questions, please contact the Monday Night Shame to Grace meeting of Sacramento at mondayshametograce@gmail.com.  To register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-of-sponsorship-tickets-905739249477 To find the Playlists mentioned in this episode: Apple Music: search for “sarpod” and select Playlist instead of Top Results. Spotify: search for “SARP".   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Foreigner - In Pieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1l7aA_SJ-w Lou Gramm - Lost in the Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eY0baENaL4 Hellblade 2 Ingunn Battle (Heilung & David Garcia): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyd9i2AQd2w Yola - Walk Through Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2OmfJiSRAY   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 finally giving back through Service in the Noon Zoom meetings. Links mentioned in this episode: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/summer-of-sponsorship-workshop-july-6th/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-of-sponsorship-tickets-905739249477   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: dial 988 (in the US) or visit https://988lifeline.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Jeckyll & Hyde - This Is The Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5O8LLWSYuI Wicked - For Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYTeyNB1k5g   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.    

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/2up   YouTube videos from Spiritverse (formerly Spirit Science):  Spirit Science 6 - The Flower of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHuvW7YaGjQ Spirit Science 10 - The Math of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__bgs-DIpo8 Spirit Science 12 - The Human History Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8NNHmV3QPw YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Fibonacci in Lateralus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ReVCspSf0 Tool - Lateralus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7JG63IuaWs Heilung - Marduk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgcPDEtRDO4 NF - How Could you Leave Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOzQMCyPc8o Ren - Dominoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbbjWEnC3Gc Kris Kristofferson - Why Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzVycgM8XHQ Buddy Miller - Fall on the Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIO_l8puE78     Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tool - 7empest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2R69gVyZ0 VAST - Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVkRFR3mTzI Johnny Cash - Personal Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3QDDlWmR9Q Black Eyed Peas - Anxiety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZbVHb2AA68 Soulfly - Moses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITih7U6aKJA Red Hot Chili Peppers - Knock Me Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T7PyRdvemk John Denver - Sweet Surrender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6WMqFfpTAA Tori Amos - Crucify: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ipCKIxdHTs Patti Smith - Within You Without You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4vaJGYOSos The Beatles - Within You Without You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsffxGyY4ck Soulfly - Soulfly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grkFB5t6zZI Soulfly - Soulfly V: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ouaGQhTXf8 Enigma - Back To The Rivers Of Belief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbO8KBGWXhA Loreena McKennitt - The Mystic's Dream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFAfWH_CKVw Dead Can Dance - Rakim (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P52uWcYgqRs Cynic - Veil of Maya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSwmlthrB-I Insane Clown Posse - Thy Unveiling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooa6eVeMpZs Nine Inch Nails - Gave Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDgt-hw8A40 Tool - Pushit (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kKOzIIznJ4 Tool - Pushit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGm72iNBF8E Emmylou Harris - Deeper Well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMaL79qa4p8 VNV Nation -  Nova: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5nYjZk7FkQ Bradley Cooper - Too Far Gone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnR6wkJwGYs John McConnell - Sober: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnWyo6xt8qc Tool - Sober: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspxAG12Cpc Wardruna - Solringen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHAWJKmMTRQ Orphaned Land - Sapari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbCliCQnBUo Myrkur - Ulvinde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9cNZQIzShc Myrkur - Kulning / herding calls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l7ADnmDzCk Myrkur - Tor i Helheim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFjwW8Ranrg Gojira - Fortitude/The Chant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkRrend3sIw     Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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-service-resume/ GSR Registration: https://saa-recovery.org/iso/gsr-registration-form/ GSR Pamphlet: https://saa-recovery.org/wp-content/uploads/GSR-pamphlet-web-version.pdf Communication with the ISO: General requests: info@saa-recovery.org  Policy: director@saa-iso.net ISO Records: info@saa-recovery.org Database/Meeting Records: webmaster@saa-recovery.org The Outer Circle Newsletter (TOC) TOC Subscription: webmaster@saa-recovery.org TOC Submissions: toc@saa-recovery.org TOC Editor: toc@saa-recovery.org Email Lists: info@saa-recovery.org Literature: codys@saa-iso.net Store/Product Support: info@saa-recovery.org  Donations: info@saa-recovery.org PICPC: phillipb@saa-iso.net Prisoner Outreach: harveya@saa-iso.net News/Events Listing Request: https://www.saa-recovery.org/news-events/ ISAAC: avoidance@saa-recovery.org Women's Outreach: womensoutreach@saa-recovery.org Dear Grace/Grace List: grace@saa-women.org Dear Will/Men's Support List: men4saa@saa-recovery.org LGBT Outreach: lgbt@saa-recovery.org   Bay Area Intergroup information: https://bayareasaa.org/about/ Bay Area Retreat email: To subscribe, send an email to bayareasaa-intergroup+subscribe@groups.io   Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast: Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc. 

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 Twelve Steps.   Links this episode (used for educational purposes): The 1938 Manuscript of the Alcoholics Anonymous: https://aainthedesert.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ORIGINAL-MANUSCRIPT-OF-THE-BIG-BOOK.pdf Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant to this episode):  We Agnostics (different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTDDao8Oko https://www.wpaarea60.org/audio/big-book-studies/joe-and-charlie-the-big-book-comes-alive/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): George Harrison - My Sweet Lord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR4lpQWcT5g Heilung - Svanrand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGzOj5JTMnE   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 music in this episode (used for educational purposes): for KING + COUNTRY - Burn the Ships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOVrOuKVBuY Quarantool - We're In This Together (NIN Cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fDBNHHEX7Q   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.  

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 distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (in the US) https://988lifeline.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Craig's brass band - House of the Rising Sun Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Save My Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6RzABcEwp8 Chuck Mangione - Children of Sanchez Overature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ds69kqY8s Brass Against - Lateralus (Tool cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dr6ZlcR6Fo Fishbone - Sunless Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B61XAN2Ujw   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.    

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 affected by sexual compulsive behavior including members of other Twelve Step programs. Especially helpful for anyone who identifies as being affected by childhood caregivers or members of your family of origin – or - if you are not sure and are exploring whether you may have been affected by compulsive sexual behavior in this way, you are very welcome! Tuesdays 4:00 pm Pacific /  5:00 pm US Mountain / 6:00 pm Central / 7 pm Eastern  Thursdays 1:00 pm Pacific / 2:00 pm US Mountain / 3:00 pm Central / 4:00 pm Eastern /  9:00 p.m. BST  Zoom ID: 566 056 0930 Please contact ACSA.COSA2@gmail.com for information and meeting passcode   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Simon & Garfunkel - The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QwxTXGSLWQ Death Cab For Cutie - When Soul Meets Body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uizQVriWp8M   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.  

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 anyone affected by sexual compulsive behavior including members of other Twelve Step programs. Especially helpful for anyone who identifies as being affected by childhood caregivers or members of your family of origin – or - if you are not sure and are exploring whether you may have been affected by compulsive sexual behavior in this way, you are very welcome! Tuesdays 4:00 pm Pacific /  5:00 pm US Mountain / 6:00 pm Central / 7 pm Eastern  Thursdays 1:00 pm Pacific / 2:00 pm US Mountain / 3:00 pm Central / 4:00 pm Eastern /  9:00 p.m. BST  Zoom ID: 566 056 0930 Please contact ACSA.COSA2@gmail.com for information and meeting passcode   Book mentioned in this episode: Silently Seduced: When Parents Make Their Children Partners by Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D. Podcast mentioned in this episode: The Mental Illness Happy Hour: Episode #588 Covert Incest with Dr. Kenneth Adams https://mentalpod.com/archives/6606   Find Links for the Podcast: https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/ Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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=Jd9X3Wby7ec Tool - No Quarter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUq-JSXvS4 The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI8P6ZSHSvE Blonde Redhead - For the Damaged Coda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Js-XbNj6Tk Falling In Reverse - Popular Monster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jakpo7tj7Qw   Find Links for the Podcast: https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/ Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 Twelve Steps.   Bay Area Retreat Registration ends March 10th: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/out-of-the-fog-and-into-the-light-retreat-march-2024/   Links this episode (used for educational purposes): Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant to this episode):  We Agnostics (different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTDDao8Oko https://www.wpaarea60.org/audio/big-book-studies/joe-and-charlie-the-big-book-comes-alive/ Ted Lasso & Lost rewatches on The Revisited Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/the-revisited-podcast/     Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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.youtube.com/watch?v=LdI057Rs3wY XTC - Dear God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p554R-Jq43A Andy Partridge - Wonderfalls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt03LM7PYys Lawless ft. Sydney Wayser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHIkJTkXhxc Fishbone - Dear God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iaGag7xlfg Stevie Wonder - Have A Talk With God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQVeCxtuP14 Buffy Sainte-Marie - God Is Alive Magic Is Afoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJynaL4gON8   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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-causes/syc-20376021    YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Ted Lasso has a panic attack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jzNO7GOE2I Ted Lasso on Mental Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUtKiCXwKI8 Audioslave - Show Me How To Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVXIK1xCRpY Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGBdCChz6_A   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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, campfires, game night, talent/no talent show, and hiking among the rolling hills of West Marin. Early Bird pricing ends on Feb 11th. Register for the Retreat here:  http://bit.ly/retreat2024link Submit proposals for Workshops here:  http://bit.ly/2024workshopform  Please share the links to the online registration with your meetings/fellows. If you have any questions, please email us at mailto:bayarearetreat@gmail.com. EP 074 U. shares his Experience, Strength & Hope Join us in this episode as U. speaks at the Serenity on the Sound retreat. In addition to sharing the journey of his addiction, U. shares about finding recovery in the rooms of Sexaholics Anonymous before coming to SAA, as well as spiritual awakenings through surrender, gratitude, forgiveness and prayer.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Wardruna - Kvitravn (White Raven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhiUacGzIg8   7th Tradition Donations for the podcast via the Bay Area Intergroup PayPal: BAISAApaymentonly@gmail.com To donate to the ISO: https://saa-store.org/7thTradition/   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com Launching soon: https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/ SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/ To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Nomad - Croc Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwk68ztJ98c John Denver - To The Wild Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNQbgQH2NGU Comeback Kid - Surrender Control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQInfX7LyaE   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 Links for the Podcast: https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/ Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 and Traditions helping him in his recovery journey in SAA. Bay Area Retreat information: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/out-of-the-fog-and-into-the-light-retreat-march-2024/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): North Texas Wind Symphony - Linden Lea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEt4lIBNBhY Travis Meadows - Sideways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-PJW9NP0-0 Travis Meadows - It Ain't Fun No More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U81MttOZMgE v.Spy v.Spy - Sallie Anne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE54H9xmeWo Spore Itch   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

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 the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and how to go about working the Twelve Steps. Timestamps: Ch.1: Bill's Story: 07:55 Ch. 2: There Is A Solution: 24:36 Appendix II: Spiritual Experience: 43:26   Links this episode (used for educational purposes): Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant to this episode):  Bill's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFyepWh9Y-w There Is A Solution (different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ZNsY8gwwk https://www.wpaarea60.org/audio/big-book-studies/joe-and-charlie-the-big-book-comes-alive/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): TOOL - Forty Six & 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIuZUCpm9hc   Be sure to reach us via email: feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.