Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

Join us in part 2 of the recent Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as David K. shares about his experience in recovery in SAA, the importance of prayer and having a Higher Power (plus a little bonus performance from the Bay Area Retreat Talent Show).   Be sure to reach us via email:  feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, ple...

Join us in this recording of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Linda P. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA, being an adult child of a sex addict, and the importance of program tools and service.   For More information about COSA, please visit the website: https://cosa-recovery.org/ Convention recording:  https://cosa-recovery.org/shop/mp3/2009-oakland/2009-05-the-200-...

Join us in this episode as Jim L talks about his recovery in SAA, service work with the ISO And LitCom and the beauty of Gratitude.   Links mentioned in this episode: The Outer Circle Newsletter: https://saa-recovery.org/news-events/saa-newsletter/ The ISO Service Website:  https://saa-iso.org/ LitCom: https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/litcom/index.php Member Services are password protected, please email i...

Join us in this episode as Sean O talks about being a survivor of the Child Abuse Sex Scandal in the Catholic Church and the beginning of his recovery journey in SAA.   Links Mentioned in this episode: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2022/04/20/new-jersey-diocese-settle-sex-abuse-lawsuits-87-5-m/7380461001/ https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/articles/guilt-and-shame-of-being-raped http...

Join us in this episode for our group discussion as panel of women attendees of the Bay Area Retreat talk about their retreat experiences, sponsorship and what it's like being a woman in SAA.  Also, more clips from the Talent/No Talent Show.   Links talked about in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/a-special-welcome-to-the-woman-newcomer-from-other-women-members-of-saa/ Grace List...

From the 2023 Bay Area Retreat, Jason presents The Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast Workshop. Join us as attendees take part in this recording of an interactive discussion for the SAA podcast to share our experiences of recovery with listeners around the world. Jason also shares some music from the Talent/No Talent Show at the Retreat.    Out of the Fog Newsletter can be found here: https://bayareasaa...

Join us in this episode as Jason P. shares his journey of recovery with SAA and Celebrate Recovery. Special co-host LJ also joins us in this fun conversation. We talked about a lot of music especially Ska & Punk (links below).   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Balalaika Russian folk music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn06W-iBfkQ Dropkick Murphy's - A Few...

Join us in this recording of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Nancy P. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA, her journey through the Twelve Steps and her traumatic experience being stalked and harassed.   For More information about COSA, please visit the website: https://cosa-recovery.org/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Mira C...

Join us in this episode as continue our group discussion on the SAA Traditions. We will be breaking down the 12 Traditions of SAA into four sessions. In this episode, we finish up Tradition Three and then move on to Traditions Four, Five and Six.   Be sure to reach us via email:  feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free...

Join us in the episode as Tommy talks about his recovery in SAA and being of service, especially as the GSR for his local group.   Links mentioned in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/wp-content/uploads/GSR-pamphlet-web-version.pdf https://saa-recovery.org/iso/gsr-registration-form/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Sol Seppy - Enter One: https://www.yo...

LJ is back! Join us in this episode as Jason and LJ catch up with each other and talk about why has been away from meetings and sponsorship for a while and his return. Additionally, LJ dicusses perseverance and allowing God to guide us as he sees fit.   Links mentioned in this episode: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/retreat-registration-update/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/getting-a-s...

In this episode, Jason reflects on his recent hospitalization and the gratitude for being alive and present.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tool - Parabola:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DuAAmHpGbw Cass Elliott - It's Getting Better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxmXu6k8PiU P.O.D. - Alive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce2KN06dS7c Andy Grammer -...

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

Join us in this episode as Darren F. leads a group discussion on the SAA Traditions. We will be breaking down the 12 Traditions of SAA into four sessions. In this episode, we talk about the history of the Traditions and then cover the first three Traditions. Jason also covers listener feedback, comments and reviews as well as sharing some recovery music.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (u...

Join us in this episode as Corinna talks about her compassion for her husband finding recovery through SAA, her own recovery journey in and out of various programs, and healing the inner child. We also talked about Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA) and Healthy Intimate Relationship (HIR) meetings in the SAA & COSA fellowships.   Links mentioned in this episode for HIR meetings & RCA: HIR meeting...

Happy New Year! After a few weeks off during the Holidays, we're finally back with a new episode. Join us in this special episode as Jeff M. shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting. Please be sure to check out the new Bay Area SAA website (we finally added the podcast player): https://bayareasaa.org/podcast/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purpose...

Join us in this episode as Ange shares about healing from c-PTSD, the various traumatic events in her life & her journey in SAA.  We also talked about the our in-person meeting's annual Holiday Music Jam.   Links mentioned in this episode: The Secret Life of This Girl Blog: https://thesecretlifeofthisgirl.com/ The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel v...

Join us in part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Aaron M. from Colorado shares about his experience in recovery in SAA.   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, i f you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used f...

Join us in part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Patti M. from Colorado shares about her experience in recovery in COSA.   For More information about COSA, please visit the website: https://cosa-recovery.org/ Giving Thanks information: Mobile giving: If you would like to give using your mobile phone, please text BAGT (for Bay Area Giving Thanks) to 91999 Web giving: go to ht...

Join us in this episode as we conclude the Step 4 segment from AA-speakers "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  This recording covers pages 67-70 in the AA Big Book covering the Fears Inventory, Sexual Harms and Other Harms Inventories.   Patrick Carnes books mentioned in this episode (email response): Don't Call it Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexu...

Join us in this episode as Hayden shares her journey in SLAA & SAA, being a parent in recovery and sponsorship & service.  We also talked about the talent show/outer circle show & tell at Serenity on the Sound retreat.   Links mentioned in this episode: SAA Women's Intergroup: https://saaforwomen.org/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/getting-a-sponsor/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/safe-a...

Join us in this episode as Jeannie O talks about SAA History, helping women in the program and carrying the SAA message to newer generations through sponsorship and service.   Links mentioned in this episode: Sponsors Helping Sponsors (meeting info & recordings): https://saatalk.info/us/meetings/meeting?xmeeting%5Bid%5D=168 SAA Women's Intergroup: https://saaforwomen.org/   Be sure to reach us via...

Join us in this episode as we continue with another Step 4 segment from AA-speakers "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  This recording covers pages 66-67 in the AA Big Book (and pages 551-552), finishing the Resentments Inventory.   Links this episode: OCISAA Fall Retreat, Oct. 22 in Irvine, CA: https://ocisaa.org/upcoming-retreat/ https://ocintergroupsaa.files.wordpress.com/2022/09/ocisaa...

Join us in this episode as Matt talks about intergenerational trauma in his Native American community, his issues with porn piracy, and the ups & downs of his spiritual path. We also talk about Native representation and the use of psychedelics.   YouTube Links referenced in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung - Opening Ceremony/In Maidjan at the Warfield (9/24/22): https://www.yo...

Join us in this special episode as Chip shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung - Tenet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOAixAjugUQ   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/...