gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
gAy A delivers inspiring stories about queer people in sobriety who are achieving amazing feats in their recovery, proving that we are all LGBTQIA+ sober heroes. If you are looking for a safe space where all queer people, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, age, length of sober time, or method of recovery are valid, this is the sober show for you. If you are sober, you are a hero! This show is not affiliated with any program or institution, so you will hear stories from alcoholics and addicts where people mention getting sober using recovery methods such as rehabilitation, both inpatient and outpatient rehabs, sober living, hospitals, and some of us who got sober at home on our own. Guests may mention twelve step programs like AA, CMA, SMART Recovery, or other methods, while accepting that no one answer is perfect for everyone. This podcast will provide valuable insights for any interested in learning more about queer recovery, from those of us with years or even decades of recovery under their belt, to people just beginning their sobriety journey, to even the sober curious or friends and family of alcoholics and addicts. Each week, host Sober Steve the Podcast Guy tries to answer the following questions in various formats and with different perspectives: · How do I get and stay sober in the queer community? · Can you have fun while being sober and gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or queer? · What does a sober life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community look like? · Where do sober gay and queer people hang out? · How can I have good sex sober? · What are tips and tricks for early sobriety? · How can I get unstuck or out of this rut in my recovery? · How will my life change if I get sober? · Can you be queer and sober and happy? · How can I untangle sex and alcohol and drugs?
Episodes
In this episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Steve interviews Ginellle Testa from Boston, who has been sober for over ten years. They discuss their sobriety journey, the importance of community, and Ginelle's upcoming recovery addiction memoir, Make a Home Out of You.
00:00 Fitness and Sobriety Journey
02:52 Interview with...
In this 201st episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Sober Steve celebrates over 1,132 days of sobriety by answering questions from influential guests who’ve been significant to his podcast and recovery journey. This second part of the 200th episode mailbag extravaganza features Steve reflecting on his transformation, the ongoing battle with alcohol-related thoughts, and the joys of living a sober, authen...
In this milestone episode, host Sober Steve celebrates 200 episodes with a special mailbag Q&A featuring questions from some of our amazing previous guests.
Celebrate by binging past episodes by the amazing guests who asked this week's questions!
Phil's Episodes:
#172- A Change in Perspective
#143- It’s How You Carry It
Elsa's Episodes:
#163 Managin...
Sober Steve celebrates 1,123 days of sobriety by reflecting on a recent pride experience and the value of friendships. He welcomes guest Sam to discuss the journey of overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction, sharing candid stories about choosing sobriety over harmful habits. They delve into the challenges and joys of living authentically in the queer community, redefining personal truths, and cultivating gen...
Sober Steve Chats with Johnny Bear from Belly Talk on sobriety and bear community wellness
Sober Steve celebrates his 1,117 days sober by sharing his gratitude for the supportive Sarasota community and exciting Pride Month activities. He then interviews Johnny Bear from the Belly Talk podcast, who opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction, self-discovery, and eventual sobriety. They dis...
Sober Steve welcomes Richard to share his experience, strength, and hope with getting sober in the queer community, as well as their philosophy of the 3 T's of Sobriety
Topics include
- Facing Trials
- Overcoming Tribulations
- Celebrating Trumphs
- Discovering Self-Confidence
- Evolving in Recovery
- And much more
**Where to Find Us:**
- Richard on Instagram 🟢
- Richard...
Sober Steve welcomes Jewels and Emily from Swift Steps to discuss their experience navigating sobriety and building a recovery community centered around being a fan of Taylor Swift. (Get it, now?)
Topics include
- Finding A Community
- Building A Community
- Redefining Recovery
- Identifying Addictions in Art/Music
- Mental Health in Recovery
- And much more
**Where to Find Us:**
Sober Steve welcomes Alex from LGBTQ Mindfulness to discuss their experience navigating sobriety in the queer community while living a mindful life.
Topics include
- Mindset Tips
- Finding A Community
- Building A Community
- Being Around Alcohol
- Being Around Drinkers
- Daily Care Practices
- And much more
**Where to Find Us:**
- Alex on Instagram 🟢
- Alex's Site 🖇️
- gAy...
Find out what it means to the people of Sarasota, live from Diversefest at The Harvest Church on 17th Street.
Enjoy the bonus episode, and until next time, stay sober!
Sober Steve welcomes Christina Hayes Scott to discuss the significance of sobriety and holistic recovery.
Topics include
- Recognizing burnout
- Emotional regulation
- Facing challenges like breakups and health scares,
- Exploring the 12-step program and cross addictions like overeating.
Christina shares her personal journey to sobriety, emphasizing the transformative power it holds in deal...
Steve shares a bonus audio diary episode about his experiences at this years Florida Roundup, with takeaways such as...
- What the heck is a roundup?
- Not letting travel difficulties impact the experience at your destination.
- Overcoming social insecurities like judgement and rejection.
- The positive experiences from workshop and social events on site.
- Adventuring out for firsts and letting go of "I can't...
Sober Steve is joined by Alex Sphon to discuss recovering out loud in his community as well as tips and advice for anyone who is sober or sober curious.
**Episode Highlights Include**
- **The Role of Journaling in Recovery:** Alex shares how his journaling has helped him from the beginning of his sobriety journey and continues today.
- **You Say I'm an Alcoholic Like It's A Bad Thin...
**Episode Highlights Include**
- **The Role of Fitness in Recovery:** Eric shares on how his weight loss journey and sobriety journey have continued since his last episode two years ago. 💪
- **Building a Business:** Eric shares how Sobervation was created, as...
**Episode Highlights Include**
- **Identify, Don't Compare:** How focusing on our similarities rather than our differences helps keep us connected and sober!
- **Finding Value in Sobriety:** You need to value your sobriety to reco...
**Episode Highlights Include**
- **The Role of Community in Recovery:** Insights from my visit to Rainbow Hill Recovery and how my sober community helped me get through my insecurities in Los Angeles. 🤲
- **Building Prof...
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 one of strength and determina...
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 into a c...
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