gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show

Send us Fan Mail 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 of his sober journey. He also provides...

Send us Fan Mail 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: Chad’s journey to sobriety and the struggles he...

Send us Fan Mail 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 explores the importance of emotional regulation thro...

Send us Fan Mail 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) with leather and kink before entering re...

Send us Fan Mail 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 conversation delves into overcoming emotional h...

Send us Fan Mail 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, her experiences in sex work, and her journey to so...

Send us Fan Mail 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 to leave a five-star r...

Send us Fan Mail 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 importance of community and support in his n...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fitness and Sobriety Journey 02:52 Interview wi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 battle with alcohol-related thoughts, and the j...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Episodes: #163 Managing Career in S...

Send us Fan Mail 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 authentically in the queer community, redefining persona...

Send us Fan Mail 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 journey through addiction, self-discovery, and eventua...

Send us Fan Mail 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:** - Richard on Instagram 🟢 - Richard on Facebook 🖇️...

Send us Fan Mail 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 And much more **Where to Find Us:** - The Swif...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Instagram 🟢 - Alex's Site 🖇️ - gAy A on IG 🟢 -...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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, emphasizing the transformative power it holds i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 events on site. Adventuring out for firsts and le...

Send us Fan Mail 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. - **You Say I'm an Alcoholic Like It'...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Business:** Eric shares how Sobervation was creat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sobriety:** You need to value your sobriety t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 through my insecurities in Los Angeles. 🤲 - **Buildin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 positive shifts in lifestyle that come with sobriety....

Send us Fan Mail 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 from male to female in his youth, and then a trans...