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.

Join us in this episode as Jason L shares about his sex addiction recovery; how he has helped out others through nervous system regulation with ice baths and breathing exercises; and a spiritual reframe to break free of shame, addiction and mental health.

Links mentioned in this episode: https://cosa-recovery.org

Jason's 2025 Playlist on Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2025/pl.u-55D6P86TPWlGW

YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes):

Wardruna - Himmindotter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0cDf4t7094

Calva Louise - Impeccable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1LZbRamE0o

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 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

Brandi Carlile - That Wasn't Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNmo8I4dEQE

Joe Walsh - One Day At A Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlfCyHbLdpI

Guy Lomardo - Auld Lang Syne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfNMK3GRuOo

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 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

Billy May & Thurl Ravenscroft - Do You Believe in Santa Claus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcAwOwocHDQ

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 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.org/literature/stepone-guide-sponsors/
https://saa-recovery.org/literature/step-two-guide-sponsors/

Prisoner Outreach Committee: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/prisoners/

Fellow Travelers Intergroup: https://ftrecovery.org

YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes):

John Van Deusen - I Was Made To Praise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVYD5eXtnss

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.