Welcome to the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast, a place for sex addicts to share their experiences of recovery to help break the stigma, myths, and misconceptions of sex addiction.
Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the November 2nd, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jayme R shares about their recovery in SAA, forgiveness and their continuing journey of being non-binary.
YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes):
Madonna - Ray of Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ov9USxVxY
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Tightrope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYZcaAqZQDY
Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the November 2nd, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jennifer C shares about her recovery in COSA.
YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes):
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juzKEzh_sHE
Songleikr - Svarvi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYX0-4sA_mc
Join us in this episode as Chris shares his Ninth Step Amends Letter to victims of voyeursim and pornography. We also discuss the topic of Social Media & AI being new examples of sexually addictive behaviors.
Links mentioned in this episode:
SAA Literature Submisson: https://saa-recovery.org/iso/literature-committee/literature-submission/
Sponsorship:
https://saa-recovery.org/literature/getting-a-sponsor/
https://saa-recovery....
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):
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 Tha...
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...
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 Nove...
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 , ...
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.
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...
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
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 di...
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://...
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
(pas...
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
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://...
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:
Ou...
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:
New COSA Recovery book: https://cosa-recovery.org/shop/uncategorized/cosa-recovery-book/
SAA / COSA Speaker Meeting Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube...
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:...
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.or...
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
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