Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

Join us in the episode as past guest Ry returns to share his reflections since his previous appearance on the podcast, what lead to his current prison sentence and his spiritual growth while working the Steps. Writing to Prisoners pamphlet: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/writing-to-prisoners-recovery-through-outreach-in-saa/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Linkin Park - What I've Done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sgycukafqQ   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 Joseph R. shares at the 2025 Bay Area Giving Thanks Event. 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. It's not too late to donate to our Bay Area Giving Thanks fundraiser: Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTdonation or text "BAGT" to 91999 You can check this link after you donate to see that your donation got added to the total: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTthermometer Prisoner Outreach: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/prisoners/ https://saa-recovery.org/prisoner-writer/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): A Perfect Circle - The Hollow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Q_Ps4gkcY TOOL - H. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg8vTSyHFkQ   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US by dialing 988. https://988lifeline.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.

Please join us in this episode as Podcast listener M. shares his journey of recovery in SAA.   Books mentioned in this episode: Drop the Rock: Removing Cheater Defects Steps 6 & 7 by Bill P., Todd W. & Sara S. Drop the Rock Ripple Effect: Using Step 10 to Work Steps 6 & 7 Every Day by Fred H. It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie Harris   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Stephany Gretzinger - Morning Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EXutBXSqYU Lauren Daigle - Be Okay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_RNYbynU4 Breaking Rust - Walk My Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx3OirkhX0g   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 informational episode as Jason shares about this weekend's SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting & Giving Thanks information and also walks through using the ISO's new Meeting Search Website. Lots of links to follow for the Bay Area & the ISO.   Bay Area Links & Information: SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting Sunday November 2nd: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/bay-area-cosa-saa-quarterly-speaker-meeting/ Giving Thanks Saturday November 1st: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/announcing-the-23rd-annual-giving-thanks-11-1-25/ Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTdonation or text "BAGT" to 91999 You can check this link after you donate to see that your donation got added to the total: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTthermometer Bay Area Meetings page: https://bayareasaa.org/meetings/   ISO Website Links & Information: SAA Main Website: https://saa-recovery.org New Meeting Search Site: https://www.saa-meetings.org/ Group Registration Form: https://saa-recovery.org/group-registration-form/ A Simple How-To For Giving Thanks: https://saa-recovery.org/contribute/giving-thanks/ Website Feedback: https://saa-recovery.org/website-feedback-form/ Send any corrections to the ISO office at support@saa-recovery.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   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 S reads a written First Step from podcast listener "Noah".   Annual Bay Area Giving Thanks information: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/announcing-the-23rd-annual-giving-thanks-11-1-25/ Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTdonation or text "BAGT" to 91999   Book mentioned in this episode: Help Her Heal: An Empathy Workbook for Sex Addicts to Help their Partners Heal by Carol Juergensen Sheets , Allan J. Katz   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US by dialing 988. https://988lifeline.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): This Past Weekend #611 Louis C.K.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsIo5wYFeZc This Past Weekend #612 Pete Davidson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmxcNhJSvzM Jess Ray - Runaway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7PEXQMr9Wo Judah. - I Am: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNQNcbCuHhg Mumford & Sons - Surrender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2TsMjUYEF0   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 August 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Sandy S shares about her recovery in COSA. https://cosa-recovery.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): TOOL - Schism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80RtBeB61LE Holden Miller - Jekyll & Hyde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZoE_nzzKw The All-American Rejects - Move Along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XleOkGsYgO8   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 August 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Mike T shares about his recovery in SAA.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Dermot Kennedy - Let Me In: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CH8121AYp8 Wardruna - Voluspá: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPUPDo20nM   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 Danny M shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting talking about his experiences with porn & masturbation; his car accident leaving him paralyzed from the chest down; and finding hope in recovery.   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US by dialing 988. https://988lifeline.org YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Binsley Schwartz - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J1CfXFlI4c Elvis Costello - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCGlwx3L-Xk A Perfect Circle - Peace, Love & Understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehMBw86jBs Down By Law - Peace, Love & Understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4mtOpTMp3c   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 J. shares about his recovery in SAA, his experience being arrested for CSM and thoughts on living amends. Also a great River analogy to being swept up into the tide of addiction.   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US by dialing 988. https://988lifeline.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 conversation as we discuss the Conference Motion to change the wording of Tradition Eleven to read: "Our public relations policy is based on attraction, rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity across all public platforms." To send feedback on the Motion change to Area 54, email: areaassembly@saauk.info https://saa-iso.org/mbrs/docs/conf2024/2024-D006(MotionToChangeTraditionEleven).pdf (password protected) We need your story for the Green Book! New stories that reflect recovery involving technologies from the past twenty years.  Submit your stories at https://saa-recovery.org/gbstories   Share infomation about the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast at your SAA Meeting:  The Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast available on all major podcasting platforms and is a project of the Bay Area Intergroup of SAA. Find Links to podcast platforms: https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/ Listen Directly: https://sarpod.libsyn.com/ https://bayareasaa.org/podcast/ Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): William Elliott Whitmore - Bury Your Burdens in the Ground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeIse9JCiDE New Order - True Faith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfI1S0PKJR8 Be Still the Earth / Ether Valley - Redecay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gssFuohi47Y Antarctic Wastelands / Ether Valley - Solarspaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsTyY0CDb80 Ether Valley - Soulshimmers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R4Ar9wcSaY We Dream of Eden - For The Wandering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ZzlNjLE7g Tool - Soundscape Intro and Vicarious Live Bill Graham Civic 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV4reSWBxro "Jason's soundscape with Garageband" Heilung - Fylgija Ear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UwOZJPXA60 Heilung - Norupo (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo1SJMkXFic "Tell Me What It Takes" Devin Townsend Project - Fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo1SJMkXFic Nomad - Gathering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdDjNajhxu4     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 Mads shares his First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom meeting talking about his experiences with BDSM, cross dressing and kink.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Queen - Don't Stop Me Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgzGwKwLmgM Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKp7g0mxHVc TOOL - Hand of Doom (Black Sabbath Cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni0Ut1TGWws Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lVdMbUx1_k Black Sabbath - Into The Void: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSSEzWXqGKY Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvrOzYtnLMA Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CaEAj2vFTs Ozzy Osbourne - You Can't Kill Rock and Roll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tGt3yefz4M Ozzy Osbourne - Mama, I'm Coming Home (Back to the Beginning Live 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb1B3l42RIU Ozzy Osbourne - Mama, I'm Coming Home (Studio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0siYUjV9UM Resident Alien S4E6 Behind the Scenes (not the actual scene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_adrjbiPMI   Music Playlists: SARP: Music & Recovery Playlist (all music that has been played on this podcast, 400+ songs):  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XX8hMdOT1KdqgWtXBKqD Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-music-recovery/pl.u-XkD00bRFo76G7   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 we share an anonymous Step Twelve Story as read by previous Podcast guest Ben S.  Our anonymous guest shares about what he's learned working the Twelve Steps and how SAA has enriched his life.   Music Playlists: SARP: Music & Recovery Playlist (all music that has been played on this podcast, 390+ songs):  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XX8hMdOT1KdqgWtXBKqD Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-music-recovery/pl.u-XkD00bRFo76G7   SARP: Spiritual Mixes (Jason's personal Mix CDs combined to one playlist, 200+ songs):  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GDB0VHAFkrO1INuWxhTJb Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-spiritual-mixes/pl.u-EdAVVpGI90pj0   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Brolly - 'Til the Light Breaks Through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=341tnxNFiCY Shiny Penny - Find My Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3KVq8JcFUc Jeremy James Whitaker - Be Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUmwWpG6PDI Avi Kaplan - I'm Only Getting Started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tFYp3pq3PQ TOOL - Invincible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxsld16TjSU   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 May 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Brandon P. shares about how his addiction ended a relationship, finding recovery in SAA, and now thriving in a new marriage.   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, dial 988 in the US. https://988lifeline.org   Book referenced in this episode: Out of the Shadows by Patrick Carnes   SARP: Music & Recovery Playlist (all music that has been played on this podcast, 300+ songs):  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XX8hMdOT1KdqgWtXBKqD Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-music-recovery/pl.u-XkD00bRFo76G7   SARP: Spiritual Mixes (Jason's personal Mix CDs combined to one playlist, 200+ songs):  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GDB0VHAFkrO1INuWxhTJb Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-spiritual-mixes/pl.u-EdAVVpGI90pj0     YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): AJR - Inertia (Acoustic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG5Bzw6OlBk Morgan Wallen - Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6e6cbmiKqs Les Crane - Desiderata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bUTcy6w2Rw National Lampoon - Deteriorata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Axyqk5ERKQ   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 May 4th, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Judith M. shares about her experience in recovery in COSA; her favorite recovery tools and personal recovery poetry. Links mentioned in this episode: https://cosa-recovery.org New COSA Recovery book: https://cosa-recovery.org/shop/uncategorized/cosa-recovery-book/ SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywgmq_P1tAw&list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7gsCM0Ki0J1sdWCnY5zs-ZF&pp=gAQB Luke's Writings: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/10QR2uLMEtThTHb613g9UX59HMj1_4g4gOSkkcfASNG0/   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 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.