Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

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 63-66 in the AA Big Book, starting on Step 4 and a review of the Resentments Inventory.   Links this episode: Serenity On The Sound Retreat, Oct. 14-16 on Zoom: https://www.soundretreat.org   Joe & Charlie Big Book Comes Alive (section relevant...

Join us in part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Theresa D. from Southern California shares about her codependency in her family of origin, problems in her marriage,  and her experience in recovery COSA.   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 htt...

Join us in part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Christine C. from Indiana shares about her childhood sexual abuse,  Intimacy Avoidance and her experience in recovery in SAA, ACA, CoDA, and RCA.   Links to things mentioned in this episode: Sponsors Helping Sponsors : https://saatalk.info/us/meetings/meeting?xmeeting[id]=168 To obtain access to our recorded podcasts, you can...

Join us in this episode as Jason talks with members of the PI/CPC Committee about how we carry SAA's message of Recovery to the public and to the Professional Community. Links mentioned in this episode (yes, there are a lot in this episode! Contact info below as well): https://saa-recovery.org/literature/introducing-saa-professional-community/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/pi-cpc-series-hope...

Join us in this episode as Juan talks about his recovery journey, sponsoring an inmate at San Quentin and working as the treasurer of the Bay Area Intergroup.   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/ LifeLine Partners: https://saa-store.org/7thTradition/llp/   Links mentioned...

Join us in this episode as Jason shares a segment of "Joe & Charlie: The Big Book Comes Alive".  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): ht...

Join us in this episode as John M turns the table on Jason & asks him questions about step work. John also shares about recovering from a slip after a few years of sobriety.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Mer - Stinkfist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1kyWoHYfcQ Parliament Funkadelic - Mothership Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12qq3dq_fQs&...

Join us in this group chat episode where we talk about the impact of this podcast, different aspects of the SAA program, our fellowship and a lot of fun!   Resources mentioned in this episode (as part of a personal recovery journey): Books: Always Turned On: Sex Addiction in the Digital Age by Jennifer Schneider and Robert Weiss   Podcasts: Sex, Love and Addiction with Dr. Rob Overcoming Betrayal...

"As a Higher Power, the transcendental mind of Mother Nature serves as the ultimate source of guidance and inspiration." In previous episodes, Jason has talked about finding a Higher Power through music. Join us in this short episode as he discusses finding a Higher Power through Nature (and shares some new music too!)   Links for literature mentioned in this episode (some are non-SAA approved, bu...

Join us in this episode as Darren F. shares his experience in SAA, how he got into service and talks about the committee that he chairs as we discuss the Twelve Concepts of Service.   Links for this episode: Draft of the Twelve Concepts: https://saa-recovery.org/news/draft-twelve-concepts-saa-service-released/ ISO Service Site: https://saa-iso.org Service Resumé: https://saa-recovery.org/saa-servi...

Join us in this episode as MJ shares about being a survivor of incest, suffering from PTSD, and using the outer circle to pursue his dream as a writer.   Link to the reading in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/tools-of-recovery-a-practical-guide-for-new-members-of-saa/ Links to articles about PTSD: https://bestcare.org/news/20200626/understanding-ptsd-sexual-assault-survivors http...

Join us in part 2 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as John R. shares about his childhood shame while discovering his sexuality, living with PTSD and his experience in recovery by working the Twelve Steps of SAA.   Book mentioned in this episode (referencing Jason's personal experience in response to listener feedback): It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and...

Join us in part 1 of the Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Sara P. shares about Intimacy Avoidance & Sexual Anorexia and her 10 years experience in COSA.   For more information about COSA: https://cosa-recovery.org For more about Intimacy Avoidance: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/intimacy-avoidance/     Be sure to reach us via email:  feedback@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com If you are...

Join us in this episode as Matt S. shares about his recovery as a sex addict, alcoholic & drug addict; his childhood experiences as a latch key kid; and finding a higher power through Wicca.   Book mentioned in this episode as part of our guest's experience in recovery: Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Magic & Witchcraft by Lisa Chamberlain   YouTube Links to music in this...

Join us in this episode as Jason responds to listener feedback and shares about his meditation music playlists.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Kati Rán - Blodbylgje: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGyHeRWP94g Wardruna - Andvevarljod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs2UpfIUujU Zero 7 - Somersault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO-3U5m9N0w Black Sabbath...

Join us in this episode as Bryan shares about his recent relapse, recovering from enmeshment with his mother and reconnecting with the program.   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....

In this episode, Jason & Bill T talk about the upcoming 34th Annual International SAA Convention which will be in Atlanta this May as well as other aspects of Recovery.   For the Convention website and info, please email either the ISO office info@saa-recovery.org  or through the podcast, jason@sexaddictsrecoverypod.com   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): The...

  Join us on this episode as past guest Ry shares about his struggles with slips since recording his first step for the podcast, his issues with being a minor attracted person and his optimism on his path to recovery.   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://suic...

  In this episode, instead of a recording from the SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting, Bennett and Jason discuss our outer circle connection with music (mostly Metal m/ ), our connection with others, and our connection with a power greater than ourselves. YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Exodus - The Toxic Waltz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3xC1I2rXHE Andreas Voll...

Join us in this episode as Brian T shares about his experience in COSA, his hyper vigilance, and current struggles in his marriage at the Bay Area Quarterly SAA/COSA Speaker meeting.   Links to readings in this episode: https://cosa-recovery.org/meetings/the-cosa-meeting-guide/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/intimacy-avoidance/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational pu...

Join us in this episode as Tim shares about changing his circles with new growth in recovery, his thoughts about feeling judged and judging others and some fun outer circle activities.   YouTube Links to music in this episode: Echoes of Nature: American Wilds - Deep Woods & Wilderness Rainshower: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lP2ZhmQ3gIPW5Ic2rFUfqycWT5v4GhcCA Bobby McFerrin - Don't...

Join us in this episode as Darren from the UK shares his childhood memories & patterns of acting out as adult to finding the rooms of SAA and doing volunteer & service work. 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://se...

Whether at the Convention or local retreats, workshops can help us grow in our recovery. Join us in this episode as Jason shares audio samples of past Convention Workshop recordings as well as discussing the Bay Area SAA YouTube Channel.   Links for Convention Recordings: https://saa-store.org/audio/ Intimacy and Sexual Avoidance pamphlets: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/intimacy-avoidance/ h...

Join us this week as Jason covers Tradition One and talks about the "Exploring Inclusion and Diversity in SAA" event from this past weekend.   Links and emails mentioned in this episode: ISO Service: https://saa-recovery.org/saa-service-resume/ Inclusion and Diversity Committee: IDC@saa-recovery.org https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/ Neurodiversity: saa.neurodiversity@gmail.com SAA Dissociative I...

Join us in this special episode and experience what it's like being in our Noon Zoom meeting as Brandon shares his First Step Presentation.   7th Tradition Donations for the podcast via PayPal: BAISAApaymentonly@gmail.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@sexad...