gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us Fan Mail This week Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, dives into the world of dating apps for sober people in the queer community, and experiences across the different platforms and stages of our addiction and recovery. As I approach a monumental sobriety milestone, gratitude practices deepen my connections beyond the sober community with heartwarming responses from friends. Then, things get ev...

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

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

Send us Fan Mail Steve celebrates episode 175 by welcoming back his sober sibling, Kristen R, to discuss self care routines! Topics discussed include: Our concepts and resentments about self-care before sobriety The important of routine in early sobriety Embracing new ideas and forms of self-care How much self-care is too much The perfect day And much more! Follow us on Instagram @gayapodcast or o...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us Fan Mail Steve welcomes Jason back to reflect on how our sex lives and the ways we look at sex have evolved in our recovery. Topics discussed include: Catching up with Jason How did sex, drugs, and alcohol affect one another in our addiction What was sex like in early recovery What sex is like for us today The power of communication with sex Putting aside shame And much more! Follow Jason...

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

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

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

Send us Fan Mail Steve welcomes back Kristen to discuss navigating their relationship with their Higher Power through their step work and in their lives today. Topics discussed include: Grasping a Higher Power as queer individuals Our experiences going through the first few steps Living in the 11th Step Explaining Higher Power 'stuff' to people not in recovery And much more! Follow us on...

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

Send us Fan Mail Steve welcomes Dick to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community. Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www. Patreon.com/gAyApodcast Find Dick on Instagram @mercuryrising63  and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast. He is also on Facebook as Dick G...