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Join us in this episode as Josef N. shares about his time in federal prison, finding a higher power as an athiest, and the importance of having women in SAA meetings. Links mentioned in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/prisoners/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/writing-to-prisoners-recovery-through-outreach-in-saa/ https://saa-recovery.org/women/ Women's SAA Intergroup website: https://saaforwomen.org YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Beautiful Emotional Orchestral Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6MinONmdX0 Kreator - Enemy of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnu0pqMab9U Soulfly - Innerspirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmH8sukbfbI Soulfly - Flyhigh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_krBLduN60 Eric Bibb - I Heard the Angels Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvczBwuuARM 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 your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/ 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 of the May 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Chris C shares about his recovery in COSA. COSA Website: https://cosa-recovery.org https://cosa-recovery.org/resource/men-in-cosa/ YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Christopher Cross - Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PnXcP8ZI7M Vigundr - Dramspaki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFPtg6s9UjQ 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 your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/ 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 Jeff talks about taking 17 years to get sober in his recovery journey in SLAA & SAA. Links mentioned in this episode: The Bubble pamphlet: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/the-bubble-a-metaphor-for-addictive-sexual-behavior/ SARP: Music & Recovery Playlist: Apple Music: https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/albums/sarp-music-recovery-on-apple-music/ Spotify: https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/albums/sarp-music-recovery-on-spotify/ YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Springtide - Distant Thunder, Sunday Morning (Again): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxZ7BwsYi8 Jimmy Eat World - The Middle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rubpIfLPzvU Aaron Burr, Sir (Hamilton Soundtrack): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6GFb7FIB0Y Eivør - Healer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXkDNKS9q5k 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 your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/ 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 February 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Nancy W shares about her recovery in COSA. COSA Website: https://cosa-recovery.org YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): George Winston - Cloudburst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWbUWxd7UeI The Doors - Riders on the Storm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G2-FPlvY58 Jimi Hendrix - In From The Storm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zbwAprmRSE Fishbone - No Fear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-Ap_8_IDak 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 your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/ 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 February 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Art D shares about his recovery in SAA and Intimacy Avoidance. ***Correction: Art is from Georgia, not Colorado*** Links mentioned in this Episode: Fellow Travelers Recovery for MAPs: https://ftrecovery.org YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Cat Clyde - I Am Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTbMVUIqxLU Pink Floyd - Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-Ms_ek-kE Rush - Time Stand Still: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMSFqXGZ5TQ Fishbone - Swim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm0th4zgubw Fishbone - A Movement in the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0axfg5Ocs Fishbone - Skanin' to the Beat (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7xoRntimFI Fishbone - Black Flowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylj4QHQHLaY Post ending Fishbone - Post Cold War Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dNBnRgsoD0 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 your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

In this episode, Jason talks about how stepping back after being overwhelmed allowed for being producitive in other areas. After 5 years, we have finally launched the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast website https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com! Now we have a page for each episode of the podcast, links to various podcasting platforms and other features like the Blog, Music Playlists, Episode Categories & a search function. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung - Kai Uwe Faust Podcast | Alfadhirhaiti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA4fC3WLVQU Heilung - Alfadhirhaiti (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGyHGjHyzf8 Songleikr - Elden Melder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zklLvDLUJlI Myrkur - Touch My Love and Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1zM4fiMu74 PTCH WTCH - Black Octopus ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5ccd8IVNtA Polo & Pan - Ani Kuni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ootQs7sVulY Mira Ceti - Ani Kuni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsP_6CtENYg Annicke Shireen - Discomfort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d7SiC-aANw 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 your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/ 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 Tyler R shares his First Step at the Noon Zoom Meeting talking about his Intimacy Avoidance and Sexual Anorexia. Links mentioned in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/first-step-intimacy-guide-working-first-step-intimacy-sexual-avoidance-sexual-anorexia/ SAA subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SEXAA/ Retreats: Bay Area, March 13-15: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-bay-area-retreat/ San Diego, April 10-12: https://ocisaa.org/2026/02/12/san-diego-saa-retreatapril-10-12-2026/ Houston, April 17-19: https://houstonsaa.org email for details: houstonthewoodlandssaarecovery@gmail.com Book: Flowers in the Dark - Sister Dan Nghiem, MD YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Radiohead - Let Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVgHPSyEIqk Roger Waters - 5:06AM (Every Strangers Eyes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmoNwdyQzB8 Thom Yorke - Dawn Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9vx6J_pLCA Smoky Pitch - Mitch's Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yts5DYy5TDI Heilung - Tenet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOAixAjugUQ Death Cab For Cutie - Expo '86: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r85SJbsKZxE Thich Naht Hanh - The Five Spiritual Powers (Plus One): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiHEvQZ91A0 Vegyn & John Glacier - A Dream Goes On Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTlwiSN0QXw 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 Craig M shares about his recovery, integrating exercise and self-awareness into his process and the uncomfortable truths of addiction, without glamorizing it, minimizing it, or hiding behind shame. 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): Heilung - In Maidjan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPCcEHao8Nw Skáld - Rún: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9NIBZfVBW4 Vígundr - Háva Hǫllu Í: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b9JJVU9hxs 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.

In this "Best Of" type clip show, Jason shares about the Bay Area Retreat and clips of Retreat episodes. Additionally, there are updates on the new Chapters feature on Apple Podcasts, announcements for the Feb SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting and the Santa Cruz Beach Burn event and some listener feedback. Links mentioned in this Episode: Bay Area Out of the Fog 2026 Retreat Info: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-bay-area-retreat/ Scholarship Fund Donation Card Link: https://app.squareup.com/gift/VNCCXWPNRG4SK/order REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/retreat2026link WORKSHOP SUBMITTAL LINK: https://bit.ly/2026workshopform SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/bay-area-cosa-saa-quarterly-speaker-meeting/ Apple Podcast Chapter info: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/5482-using-chapters-on-apple-podcasts Retreat Related Episodes of the Podcast: Ep 001 Introducing the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast Ep 009 I Came To Believe: Finding a Higher Power Through Music Ep 082 Return of the Bay Area Retreat Ep 089 The Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast Workshop Ep 090 Women's Experiences at the Retreat Bonus Ep: Bay Area Retreat Info & Ep 074 Re-Post Ep 128 Retreat Workshop: Service Keeps You Sober Bonus Ep: Bay Area Retreat Info & Ep 030 Re-Post Ep 160 Music & Recovery: Conscious Contact Through Music 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 the 5th anniversary of the Podcast as T shares their First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom Meeting talking about childhood sexual abuse, what it means to be Non-Binary, and awakening to to a new life in recovery. Links mentioned in this episode: Understanding Nonbinary People - How to Be Respectful and Supportive: https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-nonbinary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive Bay Area Out of the Fog Newsletter: https://bayareasaa.org/newsletter/ 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): Vìgundr - Drengr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzcBirn7x6s The Cranberries - Zombie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts Ren - Hi Ren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_nc1IVoMxc George Michael - Freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaEjDk3lgcI 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.