gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show

Steve Bennet-Martin

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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, bo...

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Send us a textHey there, Super Sober Heroes 💖It’s your host, Sober Steve, checking in with 1,397 days of sobriety and a big announcement: gAy A is going on an indefinite hiatus.After nearly four amazing years, 225+ episodes, and hundreds of powerful stories from across the queer sober spectrum, it’s time for me to shift my energy inward—toward my local community in Sarasota, Florida.When I launched gAy A at just 90 days sober, I couldn’t find the kind of podcast I needed—so I made it. Now, ther

Mar 25, • 3:05

Finding Light in the Darkness ft. Dillon

Send us a textSuper Sober Heroes, we’re back with another in-person interview, and this week, I’m sitting down with my friend Dillon! 🏳️‍🌈💜 Dillon opens up about his journey to sobriety, how a birthday wake-up call led him to quit drinking, and the powerful role of resilience in his recovery.We talk about:✨ The moment he knew he had to change✨ How sobriety has transformed his life and relationships✨ Finding strength in grief after loss✨ Navigating the queer community as a sober person✨ His go

Feb 27, • 17:57

Living Fearlessly Queer & Sober with India X Miller

Send us a textHey there, Super Sober Heroes! Your host Sober Steve is here with 1,357 days sober, and this episode is extra special because we are recording in person for the first time! I’m thrilled to welcome India X Miller, a powerful advocate, trans activist, and sober warrior who has been navigating the world of recovery for over 40 years.India shares their incredible journey of sobriety, from getting clean as a teenager to experiencing relapse and reclaiming their recovery. We talk about t

Feb 20, • 32:21

The AI Interview – Answering Big Questions About Queer Sobriety with Phil B

Send us a textSuper Sober Heroes, we're back for Part 2 with Phil B, co-founder of Here Queer Sober! 🎉 And this time, we’re shaking things up—AI is asking the questions!Phil and I tackle some of the biggest misconceptions and deeper truths about queer sobriety, including:✨ Can queer and sober people actually have fun? (Spoiler: YES.)✨ What’s it like dating and navigating relationships in sobriety?✨ How do chosen families evolve in recovery?✨ What’s one piece of wisdom we wish we knew in ou

Feb 13, • 15:50

Coming Out the Other Side with Phil B – Career, Recovery & Here Queer Sober

Send us a textSuper Sober Heroes, welcome back! Today, I’m joined once again by my dear friend and co-founder of Here Queer Sober, Phil B! With 7 years, 9 months, and 24 days sober, Phil shares about his whirlwind year—completing his master’s degree in counseling, navigating job offers, moving into his own apartment, and embracing the next chapter of his recovery and career.We also dive into:✨ The big life transitions that tested his recovery—and how he stayed grounded✨ Balancing sobriety &

Feb 6, • 19:18

Feeling the Feelings ft. Holland

Send us a textIn this episode of Gay A: The Queer Sober Hero Show, host Steve is joined by the amazing Holland, who shares his journey to recovery, approach to spirituality, and how sobriety has transformed his life. Holland, who celebrates a sobriety date of February 2, 2022, opens up about growing up in Hawaii and Alaska, their struggles with addiction, and finding their way back to recovery after a series of challenges. Holland also discusses the importance of service, humility, and staying c

Jan 30, • 23:30

Sober Gay Adventures ft. Johnny

Send us a textEpisode Highlights🌍 Traveling Sober & Building Community:Johnny shares how he founded Sober Gay Adventures, offering intimate, 10-day trips for queer sober travelers to explore the world with accountability and connection. His goal was to create meaningful travel experiences for those in recovery, providing fellowship in small groups across the globe.🏳️‍🌈 Embracing Queer Joy:Johnny talks about loving the vibrant, campy, and dramatic aspects of queer culture and how that comm

Jan 23, • 18:45

Stay Strong, Do Good, Be Brave ft. Adam S

Send us a textSuper Sober Heroes, today I’m joined by Adam Schuler, a writer and advocate for addiction recovery, who shares his powerful journey through relapse, resilience, and ultimately rediscovering joy in sobriety.Adam gets candid about: ✨ The role of relapse in his recovery journey—and why it's not a failure, but a teacher ✨ How connection & community helped him finally break free from addiction ✨ The unexpected realization that changed his recovery: joy matters ✨ His approach to

Jan 16, • 19:53

Aging into Authenticity in Recovery ft. Mark V

Send us a textHey there, Super Sober Heroes! This week on Gay A, I’m joined by returning guest and podcast favorite, Mark, as we dive into the transformative power of sobriety and how it’s helped him embrace his authentic queer self.From growing up in a Catholic family with strict gender norms to navigating the complexities of being openly gay in the workplace, Mark shares his journey of self-discovery, healing, and unapologetically owning his queerness—brooches, skirts, and all!We also discuss:

Jan 9, • 25:27

Sober Holiday Tips and Tricks from the Vault

Send us a textIn this episode of gAy A, your queer sober hero show, I’m sharing holiday tips and tricks to help you navigate the festive season while staying sober. Whether you’re celebrating your first holiday in recovery or just looking for a little extra support, this episode dives into advice from listeners and my own experience on avoiding triggers, setting boundaries, and thriving through the season.I’m also celebrating 1300 days of continuous sobriety and reflecting on the tools and commu

Dec 19, 2024 • 24:57

Still Fucked and Insane ft. Scott G

Send us a textIn this episode, originally released on April 22nd, 2022, Steve welcomes Scott to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Scott on Instagram @scotttgrasso and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Also check out their website: https://www.scottgrasso.com/Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with t

Dec 12, 2024 • 41:42

Addiction and Zodiac Signs Revisited

Send us a textEpisode Description: Hey there, Super Sober Heroes! This week on Gay A, I’m diving back into the vault to revisit one of my earliest episodes on astrology and addiction. Originally recorded at just 105 days sober, this episode explores how our zodiac signs might influence our relationship with alcohol.But that’s not all—I'm adding fresh insights and exploring a new article on zodiac signs and their connections to other addictive tendencies. Whether you’re a Leo who loves to sp

Dec 5, 2024 • 12:17

Sober, Queer, & Kinky ft. Ralf: Embracing Recovery and Authenticity

Send us a textSober Steve is joined by Ralf Rasmussen, host of RealClearFetish! Talks RealClearPlay! Ralf shares his journey from addiction to seven years of sobriety, delving into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the intersection of recovery, kink, and queer identity.We discuss:🌈 The power of embracing authentic queer identity in sobriety.🖤 Ralf’s journey through addiction, recovery, and reclaiming his kink life without substances.🎤 How creating a podcast and a sober kink community

Nov 28, 2024 • 24:57

Steve on RealClearFetish! Talks RealClearPlay!

Send us a textCheck out my guest appearance on RealClearTalk this week, and check out the show wherever you find this podcast!!Show notes from the episode:Steve B has been sober since May 28th, 2021, and is the host of gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show. Having isolating during his drinking, he has only begun embracing his interests in leather, fetish, and kink in sobriety- something he believes is necessary for him in order to live a full, happy, and sober life. He is forever grateful for his sob

Nov 21, 2024 • 54:03

Stay Connected, Stay Sober ft. Richard D

Send us a textIn this episode of Gay A: The Queer Sober Hero Show, host Sober Steve welcomes Richard Dean, a fellow sober friend, to share his inspiring journey through addiction, recovery, and the exploration of codependence. Richard opens up about the challenges he faced in early sobriety, the lessons he learned from relapse, and the powerful transformation he experienced through programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Codependents Anonymous. Together, they discuss the unique aspects of queer s

Nov 14, 2024 • 24:40

Blank Spaces, Brave Faces, and Swift Steps ft. Julianne Griffin

Send us a textIn this episode of gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show, Sober Steve welcomes back Julianne Griffin, aka Jewels, the founder of Swift Steps—a unique sober community for Swifties in recovery. They dive deep into the therapeutic power of journaling, finding balance in sobriety, and the challenges of staying accountable in recovery. Jules shares how the love for Taylor Swift’s music, lyrics, and journey has become a powerful anchor for Swift Steps members to connect, support each other, a

Nov 7, 2024 • 20:50

Traveling in Sobriety ft. Frankie

Send us a textHey there, super sober heroes! 🦸🏽‍♂️ This week on Gay A, Sober Steve is thrilled to welcome back a fan-favorite guest and globetrotter, Frankie New! Steve and Frankie dive into a topic close to Frankie's heart: Traveling in Sobriety.In This Episode: Join Steve and Frankie as they discuss the unique adventures and perspectives that come with sober travel. From finding queer-friendly destinations and the occasional surprise doll museum to embracing the joy of being fully prese

Oct 31, 2024 • 22:17

Sobriety, Social Media, and Self Care ft. Jaycee K Clark

Send us a textHey, Super Sober Heroes! In this episode of gAy A, Sober Steve welcomes back Jaycee K. Clark for a powerful conversation on the impact of social media on mental health and sobriety. With over 1,227 days sober, Steve sits down with Jaycee to discuss how social media plays a dual role in our lives—both as a tool for connection and a source of distraction. Jaycee, who will be one of the keynote speakers at the Here, Queer, Sober event next September, shares personal insights from her

Oct 24, 2024 • 19:59

Being "Out" in Sobriety ft. Danielle

Send us a textHey there, Super Sober Heroes! In today’s episode of gAy A, host Sober Steve (with 1,227 days sober!) welcomes back Danielle—one of our long-time pod family members, to dive into a topic that many in the LGBTQ+ community can relate to: Being “Out” in Sobriety.What you’ll hear in this episode:Danielle reflects on her experiences of coming out in college and how it mirrors her sobriety journey.They discuss the importance of recovering out loud and the impact of living authentically i

Oct 17, 2024 • 24:10

Sober Support from The Vault (Part Two)

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, host Steve Bennet-Martin, aka Sober Steve the Podcast Guy, continues the dive into gAy A's archives with Part 2 of "Sober Support from the Vault." After more than 225 episodes, Steve brings back some powerful early interviews that still resonate today. Whether you’re a new listener or a longtime fan, this episode offers a chance to revisit impactful stories from some of gAy A's earliest guests who continue to make waves in the queer sober

Oct 10, 2024 • 31:49

Sober Support from The Vault (Part One)

Send us a textIn this exciting two-part special, gAy A is diving into the archives! Host Steve Bennet-Martin, aka Sober Steve the Podcast Guy, takes you on a journey back to some of the earliest episodes of the show. With over 225 episodes and more than three years of content, it’s easy to miss some of the incredible stories shared by guests who have since become part of the gAy A family. So, Steve has pulled some of the best clips from his first solo episode, as well as his initial interviews w

Oct 3, 2024 • 26:34

Surviving Socializing Sober ft. Savanna

Send us a textIn this week’s episode of gAy A, Sober Steve the Podcast Guy sits down with his long-time sober sibling, Savannah. With 1,215 days sober for Steve and 1,365 days for Savannah, they share an honest conversation about surviving the challenges of sobriety—especially in a world where alcohol seems to be everywhere. From navigating social events and mocktails to processing personal triggers and using sobriety tools, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to go from simply

Sep 26, 2024 • 27:20

AI on Sobriety & Queerness: Steve interviews ChatGPT

Send us a textIn this exciting and unconventional episode of gAy A, Steve Bennet-Martin, aka Sober Steve the Podcast Guy, puts AI to the test! Can AI really understand the intersections of queerness and sobriety? Steve and ChatGPT dive into some of the most powerful themes shared by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery, exploring how technology can shed light on these deep, personal experiences. Plus, can you tell the difference between AI Steve and Real Steve? Tune in and find out!Key Takeaways:•Ca

Sep 19, 2024 • 27:06

Competitions in Sobriety ft. Chad

Send us a textIn this week's episode, host Steve, celebrating 1,202 days of sobriety, welcomes back Chad to continue their conversation on sobriety, fitness, and competition after bonding at OutSport's OutVivor event. Chad shares his experiences in various competitions, from marathons to soccer, and how pushing his limits has been a crucial part of his sober journey. He also provides insights into balancing fitness, fun, and personal growth while staying connected to recovery. The conv

Sep 12, 2024 • 23:19

Be True to Yourself ft. Chad R

Send us a textHost Steve celebrates 1,195 days of sobriety and welcomes Chad to share his powerful journey. Together, we explore the importance of self-discovery, overcoming toxic relationships, and building a life rooted in recovery and community.Celebrating Sobriety: Steve marks 1,195 days sober and introduces Chad to the show.Starting Early: Chad’s journey to sobriety and the struggles he faced along the way.Overcoming Challenges: From toxic relationships to personal growth, Chad opens up abo

Sep 5, 2024 • 16:07

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families ft. Melinda

Send us a textIn this episode, Sober Steve celebrates 1,186 days of sobriety and welcomes Melinda Dixon, the first member from Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) to join the show. Melinda shares her powerful journey toward emotional sobriety, shedding light on how ACA has profoundly shaped her life. The conversation explores the importance of emotional regulation through human connection, the power of community, and the impact of understanding one's core wounds on

Aug 29, 2024 • 23:55

Leather and Kink in Sobriety ft. Dale

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Dale for part two of their interview to discuss their experiences exploring and embracing leather and kink after entering recovery. Warning- this episode is *very* sexually explicit!Opening Discussion: "How do YOU celebrate your birthdays in recovery?"Topics discussed includeOur experiences (or lack thereof) with leather and kink before entering recovery.Unpacking and getting in touch with our kinks and fetishes in sobriety and step work.Ways the Leath

Aug 22, 2024 • 18:39

You Are Not Alone ft. Dale W

Send us a textHost Sober Steve celebrates 1,172 days of sobriety and introduces Dale W., who is 205 days back in sobriety, sharing his powerful journey in this first part of a two-part episode.Dale opens up about his struggles with meth addiction, the isolation he faced, and the joy he found in building connections within the queer community. The conversation delves into overcoming emotional hurdles, finding acceptance, and the critical role of honesty in sobriety. Together, Steve and Dale explo

Aug 15, 2024 • 29:38

Turning Your Mess Into Your Message ft. Jaycee K. Clark

Send us a textHost Sober Steve celebrates 1,164 days of sobriety and thanks listeners for their support, highlighting the new fan mail option before welcoming Jaycee K. Clark, a 34-year-old trans woman, to share her experience, strength, and hope, along with her inspiration for activism today. Jaycee discusses her past struggles with addiction, her experiences in sex work, and her journey to sobriety. She emphasizes the importance of building connections, overcoming shame, and transforming past

Aug 8, 2024 • 21:34

The Sober Unicorn ft. Holden

Send us a textIn this episode, Sober Steve welcomes Holden, host of The Sober Unicorn podcast and author of 'Hold'N It Down'. Holden shares his journey from addiction to recovery, the impact of his memoir, and the growth he's experienced. They discuss the importance of connection in sobriety and offer advice for those new to recovery. Don't forget to leave a five-star review to help others find this podcast!**Where to Find Us:**- Holden on Instagram 🟢- Holding It Down-

Aug 1, 2024 • 25:16

Day Counting in Early Recovery ft. Drake

Send us a textIn this episode of the 'gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show,' Sober Steve interviews Drake G, who shares his remarkable journey of early sobriety and his transformative experiences within the queer and recovery communities. Drake discusses his past struggles with addiction, mental health, and his path to recovery, emphasizing the importance of community and support in his newfound sobriety.00:00 Updates and Gratitude01:53 Meet Drake: Early Sobriety Journey03:42 Drake's

Jul 25, 2024 • 25:13

Forgiveness and Feeling At Home ft. Ginelle

Send us a textHome in Sobriety: An Interview with Ginelle TestaIn 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 Journey02:52 Interview with Ginelle Begins03:22 Ginelle's Road to Recovery08:10 Challenges and Growth in Sobriety14:27 Writing

Jul 18, 2024 • 22:28

Mailbag Part 2: Sober Lessons over 200 Episodes!

Send us a textIn 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, authentic life while addressing key questions and providing insights on sobriety

Jul 11, 2024 • 23:33

Celebrating 200 Episodes - Mailbag #1

Send us a textIn 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 ItElsa's Episodes:#163 Managing Career in Sobriety#33 One Day at a TimeJimmy's Episodes:#159 Don’t Take Yourself So SeriouslyJ9's Episodes:

Jul 4, 2024 • 28:17

Living Authentic, Sober, and Queer ft. Sam (#199)

Send us a textSober 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 genuine friendships. Key topics include recovery steps, embracing one's

Jun 27, 2024 • 37:24

Coping with Trauma and PTSD in Sobriety ft. Johnny Bear (#198)

Send us a textSober Steve Chats with Johnny Bear from Belly Talk on sobriety and bear community wellnessSober 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 discuss the challenges and triumphs of remaining sober while being active in social and

Jun 20, 2024 • 32:43

Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs ft. Richard A (#197)

Send us a textSober 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 SobrietyTopics include Facing TrialsOvercoming TribulationsCelebrating TrumphsDiscovering Self-ConfidenceEvolving in RecoveryAnd much more**Where to Find Us:**- Richard on Instagram 🟢- Richard on Facebook 🖇️- gAy A on IG 🟢- gAy A everywhere else 🖇️Tell a friend to listen today!! Until next time, stay sober!Support t

Jun 13, 2024 • 35:05

Swift Steps ft. Jewels & Emily (#196)

Send us a textSober 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 CommunityBuilding A CommunityRedefining RecoveryIdentifying Addictions in Art/MusicMental Health in RecoveryAnd much more**Where to Find Us:**- The Swift Steps on Instagram 🟢- The Swift Steps Website 🖇️- gAy A on IG 🟢- gAy A everywhere else 🖇️Tell a friend to

Jun 6, 2024 • 32:14

LGBTQ Mindfulness: Alex on Mindset Tips & Being Around Drinkers (#195)

Send us a textSober Steve welcomes Alex from LGBTQ Mindfulness to discuss their experience navigating sobriety in the queer community while living a mindful life.Topics include Mindset TipsFinding A CommunityBuilding A CommunityBeing Around AlcoholBeing Around DrinkersDaily Care PracticesAnd much more**Where to Find Us:**- Alex on Instagram 🟢- Alex's Site 🖇️- gAy A on IG 🟢- gAy A everywhere else 🖇️Tell a friend to listen today!! Until next time, stay sober!Support the show

May 30, 2024 • 31:05

What Does Diversity Mean To You? Diversefest 2024 Bonus

Send us a textEarlier this month, Steve had the opportunity to ask his local community, "What Does Diversity Mean to You?"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!Support the show

May 27, 2024 • 11:14

Unraveling Recovery ft. Christina Hayes Scott (#194)

Send us a textSober Steve welcomes Christina Hayes Scott to discuss the significance of sobriety and holistic recovery. Topics include Recognizing burnoutEmotional regulationFacing 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 dealing with emotions and progressing in life. Both Sober Steve and Christina stress the importance of holi

May 23, 2024 • 36:17

Winding Down from Florida Roundup '24 (#193)

Send us a textSteve 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"sStay tuned for our usual episode Thursday!Want to hear more, check out

May 21, 2024 • 28:15

Journaling and Community in Sobriety ft. Alex S (#192)

Send us a textSober 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 Thing:** Alex shares how recovery out loud has changed his perception and sense of community over

May 16, 2024 • 24:27

Sobervation: Sober Motivation featuring Eric (#191)

Send us a textSober Steve is joined by Eric from Sobervation to discuss recovering out loud, starting businesses sober, and staying motivated. **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 well as how it’s helped his sobriety. 👕👚- **Humor in Recovery** How humor has helped us both sta

May 9, 2024 • 24:47

No Fighting in the Life Boat with James Sweasy (#190)

Send us a textSober Steve is joined by James Sweasy to share his experience, strength, and hope on navigating sobriety while helping others through their own journeys.**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 recovery as a whole person and keep an open mind!- **Finding Value in Yourself:** James shares just how

May 2, 2024 • 32:40

Working with Your Partner Sober ft. Joey B (#189)

Send us a textSober Steve is joined by Joey Bachrach from Rainbow Hill Recovery to peel back the curtain and discuss what it’s like working in recovery with his husband, Andrew Fox. **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 Professional Fulfillment:** Joey discusses the growth and success of Rainbow Hill now being DHCS certif

Apr 25, 2024 • 27:16

Grief & ADHD Sober ft. Andy (#188)

Send us a textIn this episode, Sober Steve chats with our special guest, Andy, who bravely opens up about his journey to sobriety through grief and ADHD. Andy shares his struggles with alcohol, how he found his place within the queer community, and built a network of sober friends. Andy shares his challenges of traveling while sober, and the positive shifts in lifestyle that come with sobriety. You don't want to miss Andy's inspiring story and the valuable insights shared in this episo

Apr 17, 2024 • 33:36

Trans Figured in Sobriety ft. Brian B

Send us a textWelcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Brian Belovitch, author of Transfigured. He is a resilient individual who has navigated through societal pressures, personal struggles, and the challenges of identity and sobriety. Brian also has the unique experience of transitioning from male to female in his youth, and then a transition back to male in sobriety.Join host Steve as he sits down with Brian to explore his transformation

Apr 11, 2024 • 37:14

Success in Sobriety ft. Christopher V

Send us a textWelcome 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 determination. Our host, Steve, also discusses his own sobriety journey and the imp

Apr 4, 2024 • 47:19

Creativity in Sobriety: Leo S on Being a Creative Sober and Uncomfortable Work

Send us a textWelcome back to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, where we celebrate sobriety, resilience, and creativity. 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 captivating interview with the talented Leo S., who shares his 35-year sobriety journey intertwined

Mar 28, 2024 • 41:24

Skating, Self Love, ADHD, and Making Music in Sobriety ft. Chad and J9 #184

Send us a textHey there, Super Soberheroes! Today we have two stories that both touch on unique experiences, but share receiving an ADHD diagnosis in sobriety.We're joined by Chad C from Vancouver, who shares his 23-year journey through sobriety, competitive figure skating, and the unexpected challenges life throws our way. His story, filled with gratitude for life's gifts including marriage and travel, offers a raw and inspiring look at overcoming obstacles and the importance of suppo

Mar 21, 2024 • 52:05

Finding My Way Back to God ft. Steve #183

Send us a textIn this bonus episode of gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, host Sober Steve shares his powerful and personal story told at his church's storyteller Sunday. From his childhood in Erie, Pennsylvania to his struggles with sobriety and finding his way back to God, Steve takes us on a raw and emotional journey. He talks about the impact of being "othered" and how it affected his sense of self-worth, his faith journey, and ultimately led to his battle with alcohol. Steve di

Mar 17, 2024 • 16:19

Fitness and Sobriety: JP and Tim's Journeys towards Health & Happiness

Send us a textSuper Soberheroes, welcome to a new episode of gAy A, where my listeners and I open up about our personal stories and share our journeys of addiction and recovery in the queer community. In this episode, we'll be diving into Tim T.'s powerful story of battling addiction, hitting rock bottom, and finding his way to sobriety. We'll also hear from JP, who shares his own struggles with alcohol and the positive changes he’s made in his life since embracing sobriety. Both

Mar 14, 2024 • 53:52

From Porn Star to PhD ft. Jim G

Send us a textHey there, Super Soberheroes! Today's episode features the remarkable Jim G, sharing his experience, strength, and hope with over four decades of sobriety.Steve's Gratitude:Engaging with Also Youth, a haven for Queer youth, sharing my experiences in leadership with the next generation of fabulousness!Sharing my story at Harvest, my church, during Storyteller Sunday, exploring unexpected journeys in leadership and faith. Jim's Interview:Introduction to DrinkingExplora

Mar 7, 2024 • 47:12

The Frog No More ft. Charlie Gray #180

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast and best selling quit-lit author, Charlie Gray, to discuss how creating, publishing, and marketing his "Charlie and The Frog" trilogy impacted his sobriety.Topics discussed include:What are you grateful for today?Charlie's "zany" journey to sobriety.Picking up the pen the first timeTurning a book into a trilogyHow the creative process changed Charlie's life.How the publishing and marketing process impacted him.

Feb 29, 2024 • 36:26

1000 Days Sober: My Soberhero Origin Story

Send us a text1,000 days sober – a milestone that's more than just a number; it's an accomplishment that takes resilience, community, and the power of embracing my authenticity! Join me on this episode as I dive deep into the highs and lows of my journey from addiction to recovery, shedding light on the peaks and valleys along the way, the lessons I've learned, and my hopes for what is to come.🌈 Reflecting on a Queer Childhood:  Unveiling the struggles and triumphs of growing up

Feb 22, 2024 • 40:53

Swiping Sober: Navigating Love on Queer Dating Apps #178

Send us a textThis week Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, dives into the world of dating apps for sober people in the queer community, and experiences across the different platforms and stages of our addiction and recovery.As I approach a monumental sobriety milestone, gratitude practices deepen my connections beyond the sober community with heartwarming responses from friends. Then, things get even more personal as I bring my husband on to share our experience meeting on not one but two apps and ho

Feb 15, 2024 • 33:29

Sober Apps: Navigating Sobriety in 2024 #177

Send us a textHey there, super soberheroes! Today's episode is all about exploring the world of sober apps in 2024.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the best sober apps for tracking and motivation to supercharge your recovery journey.Connect with a supportive sober community and access online resources for continuous motivation and encouragement.Explore apps that prioritize queer and sober inclusion, fostering a safe and empowering environment for everyone.Dive into literature-d

Feb 8, 2024 • 34:31

Out of the Podcast Booth & Into the Spotlight: Taking My Sober Message Live

Send us a textDiscover the unexpected journey of a queer podcaster's transformative experiences in sobriety, leading to the launch of a groundbreaking 2.0 version of their podcast. This emotional narrative takes you through the highs and lows of Steve's personal growth, as he unveils the concept of "sober superheroes." Stay tuned for the open loop of how this journey will empower and inspire the LGBTQ+ community.In this episode, you will be able to:Reflecting on Queer Sobriet

Feb 1, 2024 • 30:51

Self Care Routines ft. Steve and Kristen

Send us a textSteve celebrates episode 175 by welcoming back his sober sibling, Kristen R, to discuss self care routines!Topics discussed include:Our concepts and resentments about self-care before sobrietyThe important of routine in early sobrietyEmbracing new ideas and forms of self-careHow much self-care is too muchThe perfect dayAnd much more!Follow us on Instagram @gayapodcast or on Facebook for more updates, and check out the Patreon page for our weekly Post Show and other exclusive conten

Jan 25, 2024 • 25:47

Putting Down the Sword ft. Kevin

Send us a textSteve welcomes Kevin to share his experience, strength, and hope while celebrating living a queer and sober life today.Topics discussed include:Kevin's favorite parts of life todayEntering recovery 'young'Struggling with negative self talkThe impact of family and cultureBeing kind to yourselfPutting down the swordAnd much more!Follow Kevin on Instagram @kev.chiang , and follow us too @gayapodcast. Head over to the Patreon page to hear our post-show where we will chat

Jan 18, 2024 • 38:24

Sober Magik ft. Dallas

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Dallas, to discuss how integrating Magik and practices like Akashic Records has helped enrich and enhance Dallas' recovery and his abilities to help others.Topics Covered Included:Our relationships with magic and religion growing upHow drugs and alcohol affected Dallas' connection to spiritualityHis experiences connecting with  Magik and using it to help people in recoveryHow Akashic Records can help understand your history and r

Jan 11, 2024 • 26:36

A Change in Perspective ft Phil #172

Send us a textSteve welcomes back a friend of the podcast, Phil, to discuss the change(s) in perspective that comes to us in recovery, along with what it's like navigating life queer and sober today.Topics Covered Included:Our favorite parts of being queer and sober todayOur perspectives growing upHow alcohol and drugs affected our perspectivesMoments of clarity that shift our perspectiveHow our perspective has evolved in our recoveryLooking ahead while living in the momentAnd much more!For

Jan 4, 2024 • 35:35

Bossing ft. Frank

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Frank, to discuss how our careers evolved in our recovery to eventually becoming our own bosses.Topics Covered Included:The work ethic we were raised with and our first jobsHow alcohol and drugs affected our work through our teens and early 20sThe shift from 'job' to 'career' and how alcohol and drugs affected our performance and mindset.Getting sober at work- 'downsizing' our jobs for the sake of our recovery

Dec 28, 2023 • 30:03

Sober Holidays ft. Jimmy C

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jimmy back to celebrate the holidays by looking back on what the seasons have meant to us throughout our lives into today, as we are celebrating sober!Topics discussed include:Our holidays growing upHow our holidays changed with alcohol and drugsWhat our first holidays were like sober.How our recovery has changed the way we see and feel about holidays'Tips' for managing the holidays soberAnd much more!Follow Jimmy @jcorn104 on IG, and follow us  @gayapodcas

Dec 21, 2023 • 28:03

Enough is Enough ft. Ben

Send us a textSteve welcomes his GSM bestie Ben to share his experience, strength, and hope while celebrating living a queer and sober life today.Topics discussed include:Ben's favorite parts of life todayEntering recovery 'young'Struggling with egoChallenging yourself in recoveryLearning more about your sexuality in recoveryThe differences between the first few yearsParticipating in #TranSantaAnd much more!Listening in December '23?  Donate to Transanta - learn more here: ht

Dec 14, 2023 • 32:08

Sex in Recovery ft. Jason R #168

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jason back to reflect on how our sex lives and the ways we look at sex have evolved in our recovery.Topics discussed include:Catching up with JasonHow did sex, drugs, and alcohol affect one another in our addictionWhat was sex like in early recoveryWhat sex is like for us todayThe power of communication with sexPutting aside shameAnd much more!Follow Jason @rudabega82 on IG, and follow us too @gayapodcast. Head over to the Patreon page to hear what is basically &quot

Dec 7, 2023 • 26:20

Stinking Thinking ft. Mark

Send us a textSteve welcomes Mark back to celebrate 18 years of recovery while chatting about overcoming negative thoughts and actions many of us refer to as 'stinking thinking!'Topics discussed include:Mark's favorite parts of being queer and sober right now.Best ways to handle life's challengesWhat happens to our thinking when we aren't doing 'the work'Mark's E-Bay and Steve's Amazon bad habitsActing out sexually,  in person or onlineHow to self-cor

Nov 30, 2023 • 28:17

Not a Glum Lot ft. Cintia

Send us a textSteve welcomes Cintia to share her experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Cintia on Instagram @cintia0129  and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast. If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com S

Nov 23, 2023 • 20:01

Gratitude ft. Savanna

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Savanna to discuss finding gratitude in all things while living life queer and sober.Follow Savanna @savannadanna on IG and @lucci_mamas on Tik-Tok, and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcast. Head on over to the Patreon page to hear Savanna and Steve talk about Sexuality in sobriety!Support the show

Nov 16, 2023 • 22:11

Higher Power Stuff ft. Kristen

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Kristen to discuss navigating their relationship with their Higher Power through their step work and in their lives today.Topics discussed include:Grasping a Higher Power as queer individualsOur experiences going through the first few stepsLiving in the 11th StepExplaining Higher Power 'stuff' to people not in recoveryAnd much more!Follow us online at @gayapodcast. Head over to the Patreon page to hear Kristen and Steve spin the Topic Wheel!Support the

Nov 9, 2023 • 22:33

Managing Your Career in Sobriety ft. Elsa #163

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Elsa to discuss navigating your career in recovery, along with our favorite parts of being queer and sober today!Topics discussed include:What it was like for Elsa working in the alcohol industry while getting sober.How career changes can impact your recovery.The formula for having a 'good day' at work.How to cope with having a 'bad day' at work.How do you plan ahead in your life while also living one day at a time?Steve finally breaks his si

Nov 2, 2023 • 20:48

The Gift of Desperation ft. Dick G

Send us a textSteve welcomes Dick to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Dick on Instagram @mercuryrising63  and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast. He is also on Facebook as Dick Gunstone (from Canada) and you'll catch him in the Gay & Sober Men's Facebook Group!If you ar

Oct 26, 2023 • 26:19

Sober Superhero ft. Thomas

Send us a textSteve welcomes Thomas to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community and how Gay and Sober changed his life.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Thomas on Instagram @thomas_andreww and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast. He is also on Facebook as Thomas Gronert.If you are listening on release week and near Florida, c

Oct 19, 2023 • 47:21

Sober Gay Sunday ft. Dave #160

Send us a textSteve welcomes back one of his most popular guests, Dave, to discuss embracing and creating a sober community. Topics covered include:Connecting with a sober queer community, in real life or virtual.Creating events and a community, whether you are near a big city or the middle of nowhere.How Sober Gay Sunday started and became one of Boston's hottest social groups.How Sober Gay Sunday turned into a podcast, and how podcast has affected both of our recovery journeys.And much mo

Oct 12, 2023 • 20:06

Don't Take Yourself So Seriously ft. Jimmy A #159

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jimmy to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Jimmy on Instagram @himynameisrecovery and @ sobrietykween (and @jimmyarmstrongrealestate) and us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast.You can also check out his podcast, Hi, My Name is Recovery, wherever you find us!If you a

Oct 5, 2023 • 21:18

You Won't Always Feel Like This ft. Roger

Send us a textSteve welcomes Roger to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Roger on Facebook at Roger Harrison and follow us on Facebook and Instagram while you are at it  @gAyApodcast.You can also check out his website, https://waystosobriety.com/If you are interested in sharing your story, gett

Sep 28, 2023 • 23:35

I Didn't Listen ft. Jeff

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jeff to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober and paying it forward to the queer and sober community.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for an extended uncut version of Jeff's interview!Find  us on Instagram  @gAyApodcast.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com Support the show

Sep 21, 2023 • 27:23

90 Days Sober ft. Mrs. Chan-Charley

Send us a textSteve welcomes Mrs. Chan-Charley to share her experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Mrs. Chan-Charley on Instagram @black_ellen1 and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast. If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at

Sep 14, 2023 • 17:17

Sobriety and Recovery ft. Danielle #155

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Danielle to discuss the differences between sobriety and recovery, and our journey through both in the queer community.Topics Discussed Include: Catching up with Danielle since our last episodeDefining sobriety and our experiences being sober before starting our recovery journeys.Defining recovery and how that changed not just our sobriety, but our entire lives.Discussing how twelve step work worked for us, as well as other tools we use in our recovery.And much

Sep 7, 2023 • 27:26

Smashed, Not Wasted ft. Sam T

Send us a textSteve welcomes Sam to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Sam on Instagram @samthomas8186 and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast. He is also on Instagram @sam_thomas86If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-m

Aug 31, 2023 • 23:46

Acceptance is the Answer ft. Joshua

Send us a textSteve welcomes Joshua to share his experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Joshua on all the socials @joshuaatone and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail

Aug 24, 2023 • 21:09

Deeper Dating ft. Ken Page

Send us a textSteve welcomes Ken Page to share his experiences with Deeper Dating and the struggles queer and sober individuals face when it comes to finding love. Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show where Ken and I discuss Sex and Dating, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastCheck out all the information on Ken at https://www.deeperdating.com/Find Ken Page on all the socials @deeper.dating and follow us while you are at it  @gAyAp

Aug 17, 2023 • 29:50

Negativity Be Gone! ft. Bruce W. Brackett

Send us a textSteve welcomes Bruce W Brackett to share his experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Bruce on all the socials @bwb.positivity and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayap

Aug 10, 2023 • 33:43

Celebrating 150 Episodes ft. Steve B

Send us a textKristen interviews Steve as he reflects back on his first two years of recovery across 150 episodes of this podcast and what living queer and sober means to him today.Topics touched on include:Why reflect and be my own guest now?My journey through addiction and into recovery.How the podcast and my own recovery have both evolved.Learning there's more than one way to stay sober.How being 'fucked and insane' is a good thing once you accept it.The peace of bringing seren

Aug 3, 2023 • 23:28

Celebrating Sober ft. Savanna

Send us a textSteve welcomes back one of his sober besties, Savanna, to discuss learning to celebrate sober. Topics covered include:What celebrating looks like for us before recovery.How we got through our first year or so of celebrating firsts.What celebrating looks like to us today.Tips for celebrating and finding happiness in recoveryAnd much more!Check out our Patreon page for our Post-Show, now featuring video and the Topic Wheel and follow us wherever you are listening to get new episodes

Jul 27, 2023 • 29:21

Overcoming Obstacles ft. Joey B

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Joey B from Rainbow Hill Recovery to discuss Overcoming Obstacles, as well as all the new exciting work he's been up to since our first episode.  (He was on Episode 15 if you want to go back and check it out first!)Obstacles we discuss overcoming include:Learning to accept and love our sexualityLetting go of resents related to sexual abuseCoping with social anxietyPutting ourselves in dangerous situationsWorking with your partner/spouseAnd more, including t

Jul 20, 2023 • 23:18

Triple Threat ft. James T. Lane

Send us a textSteve welcomes James T. Lane to share his experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober. James is currently starring in a one-man autobiographical show - which he wrote - at THEATRE ROW called Triple Threat which chronicles (among other things) his struggle with addiction and journey towards sobriety. In his share he will touch on the 'triple threat' he's faced and overcomes daily being a "Black gay addict", and how

Jul 13, 2023 • 21:50

Light of a Clear Blue Morning ft. Shane

Send us a textSteve welcomes Shane to share his experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Shane on all the socials @uncleshanerocks and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gma

Jul 6, 2023 • 40:22

...Don't be an Ass Hat ft. Kole

Send us a textSteve welcomes Kole to share his experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Kole on all the socials @koletaylor57  and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.c

Jun 22, 2023 • 18:22

Love & Luck ft. Jaymes

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jaymes from Hot Apollo to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Jaymes on all the socials @hotapollo and follow us while you are at it  @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at g

Jun 15, 2023 • 18:32

It's How You Carry It ft. Phil B #143

Send us a textSteve welcomes Phil to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Phil on Facebook at Phil Brunke and follow us while you are at it on all the socials @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapo

Jun 8, 2023 • 39:05

Race in Recovery ft. The Blackyard Collective

Send us a textSteve welcomes Michael, Delano, and Chris from the Blackyard Collective on to discuss how their race affected their addictions and their experiences navigating recovery, along with building a community.To hear more check out our Patreon page for a free bonus episode to everyone and anyone that want's to check it out at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastTo learn more about the Blackyard Collective, go to https://www.theblackyardcollectivenyc.org/To follow them on their socials, @TheBl

Jun 1, 2023 • 40:13

Sex in Recovery ft. Frank

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Frank, to discuss connecting with and embracing your sexuality in recovery.For more Frank,  follow them on IG @manyourstyle - and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcastCheck out our Post-Show to hear us talk more about our steamier sexual encounters in recovery at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober friends!Support the show

May 25, 2023 • 24:21

Making Music ft. J9 #140

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, J9, to discuss making music and connecting with your creative side in recovery.For more J9,  follow them on IG @j9grooves - and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcastCheck out our Post-Show to hear us talk about how making friends and connections in recovery at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober friends!Support the show

May 18, 2023 • 19:43

Discovering Your Identity ft. Michael

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Michael Sargood, to discuss discovering and embracing your true identity in recovery.For more Michael,  follow him on IG @happywithoutthehooch - and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcastCheck out our Post-Show to hear us talk about how his ADHD diagnosis affects his recovery at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober friends!Support the show

May 11, 2023 • 22:04

Overcoming Ruts ft. Jo

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Jo Walduck, to discuss navigating life's challenges and overcoming ruts in your recovery while staying sober.For more Jo,  follow her on IG @jowalkduck - and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcastCheck out our Post-Show to hear us talk about the harms of diet culture at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober friends!Support the show

May 4, 2023 • 25:08

Sober But Stuck ft. Kristen

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Kristen, to discuss feeling sober but stuck, and how we overcome ruts in recovery.Follow us on Instagram @gayapodcastCheck out our Post-Show to hear us get to know Dusty better at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober friends!Support the show

Apr 27, 2023 • 25:12

Marriage ft. Dusty

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Dusty, to discuss navigating marriage in sobriety, diving into maintaining a long term relationship through addiction, relapse, and recovery.For more Dusty,  follow him on IG @jdustygrimes - and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcastCheck out our Post-Show to hear us get to know Dusty better at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober friends!Support the show

Apr 20, 2023 • 21:26

Sexuality ft. Charlie Gray #135

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Charlie Gray, to discuss discovering and embracing our sexuality in recovery.For more Charlie Gray, check out his numerous past episodes with us, google 'At Least I'm Not the Frog' or follow him on IG @hismajestycharles3rd - and follow us while you are at it @gayapodcastCheck out our Post-Show to hear us discuss sexual first times at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober friends!Support the show

Apr 13, 2023 • 23:17

Discovering Your Gender in Recovery ft. Chris

Send us a textSteve welcomes back friend of the podcast, Chris, to talk about their experiences with gender in recovery, as well as navigating our queer community sober.Interested in more details on the Spring Clearance Roundup check out their Instagram @springclearance Also give Chris and I a follow @cprgivesyoulife and @gayapodcastUntil next time, stay sober, friends!Support the show

Apr 6, 2023 • 19:04

More Will Be Revealed ft. Jase

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jase to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Jase on Instagram (and everywhere else) @theladybearica and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at g

Mar 30, 2023 • 27:39

Be Still and Know ft. Dallas

Send us a textSteve welcomes Dallas to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Dallas on Instagram (and everywhere else) @drdallasbragg and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me a

Mar 23, 2023 • 25:05

Don't Carry It All ft. JP

Send us a textSteve welcomes JP to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind JP on Instagram @jppaultenor and @jppaulva and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmai

Mar 16, 2023 • 24:33

Do it for Yourself ft. Elle

Send us a textSteve welcomes Elle to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Elle on Instagram @sobersoulfood and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com Un

Mar 9, 2023 • 17:27

Focus on What's Important ft. Maxim

Send us a textSteve welcomes Maxim to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Maxim on Instagram @sobersoulfood and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com

Mar 6, 2023 • 16:19

Do Over ft. Brad

Send us a textSteve welcomes Brad to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Craig on Instagram @thebradshreve and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastAlso check out his podcast, Queer We Are, wherever you are listening to us!If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved wi

Mar 2, 2023 • 24:15

Sobriety Isn't Misery ft. Craig

Send us a textSteve welcomes Craig to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Craig on Instagram @craigjames1289 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com

Feb 26, 2023 • 25:41

Acceptance is the Answer ft. Crescent

Send us a textSteve welcomes Crescent to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Crescent on Instagram @crescent_diamond_coach and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastAlso check out her website- https://crescent-diamond.com/If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with

Feb 23, 2023 • 20:17

Give It Your All Ft. Jason R #125

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jason to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Check out Jason's podcast, Sober Solutions, wherever you listen to gAy A!Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Jason on Instagram @rudabega82 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved w

Feb 16, 2023 • 29:14

Fortune Favors the Bold ft. Blaise

Send us a textSteve welcomes Blaise to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Blaise on Instagram @iamblaserino and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com

Feb 9, 2023 • 20:30

Acceptance ft. Mark

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Mark to discuss our issues dealing with accepting ourselves, our sexuality, our addictions, and how we are working to overcome these issues and learn to accept ourselves authentically.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Mark on Instagram @heymarko8 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved

Feb 2, 2023 • 28:48

Deeds, Not Words ft. Nate

Send us a textSteve welcomes Nate to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Nate on Instagram @npkrogh and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com Until ne

Jan 26, 2023 • 14:31

Fearless & Thorough Ft. Danielle #121

Send us a textSteve welcomes Danielle to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Danielle on Instagram @dc_and_rosey and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail

Jan 19, 2023 • 26:27

The Next Right Thing ft. Paula

Send us a textSteve welcomes Paula to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Paula on Instagram @ilovelr69 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com , an

Jan 12, 2023 • 23:26

More Than One Way to Get Sober ft. Chris

Send us a textSteve welcomes Chris to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFind Chris online at www.atriptolove.com and on all the socials @aroadtriptolove. Follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, ple

Jan 5, 2023 • 19:39

Freedom Is... ft. Mario

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Mario to share their experiences with GSM, the Gay and Sober Men's Conference, discussing years past and what's to come this year.Register for the conference today at www.gayandsober.org/registrationThank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastReach out to Mario at chairy@gayandsober.orgIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the sho

Dec 29, 2022 • 20:11

There is a Solution ft. Mario

Send us a textSteve welcomes Mario to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastReach out to Mario at chair@gayandsober.org and follow Gay and Sober everywhere @gayandsoberIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gma

Dec 22, 2022 • 18:12

The Frogs Bottle ft. Charlie Gray #116

Send us a textSteve invites back best-selling author, Charlie Gray, to discuss his newest book, A Frog's Bottle, out now!Check out his book now on Amazon, follow him on social media searching Charlie Gray or At Least I'm Not The Frog, and go to his website, www.atleastimnotthefrog.comHead over to our Patreon family for our post-show discussion on cut content and spoilers, as well as getting steamy as we discuss his erotic novella, It Happened One EDC. Not a member, join today at www.pa

Dec 18, 2022 • 22:30

GSM: Freedom Is... ft. Landon

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Landon to share their experiences with GSM, the Gay and Sober Men's Conference, discussing years past and what's to come this year.Register for the conference today at www.gayandsober.org/registrationThank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastReach out to Landon at community@gayandsober.org or www.harlimmanor.comIf you are interested in sharing your story, g

Dec 15, 2022 • 24:48

Love Will Turn You Around ft. Landon

Send us a textSteve welcomes Landon to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastReach out to Landon at community@gayandsober.org or www.harlimmanor.comIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport the sh

Dec 8, 2022 • 41:43

Living Life to the Fullest ft. Frank

Send us a textSteve welcomes Frank to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Frank on Instagram @manyourstyle and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com

Dec 1, 2022 • 22:48

Gratitude 2022

Send us a textAs we kick off the holiday season, Steve welcomes back past guests and listeners alike to share what they are grateful for this year!I'm so thankful for all of you for listening! Happy Thanksgiving and Holidays!Support the show

Nov 24, 2022 • 13:23

Focus on Today ft. Robby

Send us a textSteve welcomes Robby to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Robby on Instagram @rah_bee_rooss and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.co

Nov 17, 2022 • 15:52

HALT ft. John

Send us a textSteve welcomes John to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow John on Instagram @soberguynyc and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSup

Nov 10, 2022 • 17:43

Whatever You Want, God ft. Jameson

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jameson to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Jameson on Instagram @biscuitsandjamo and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gm

Nov 3, 2022 • 25:17

Practice Makes Permanence ft. Jim C

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jim to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Jim on Instagram @jcorn104 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport

Oct 27, 2022 • 23:29

You Can't Do It Alone ft. James

Send us a textSteve welcomes James to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow James on Instagram @jamesb0223 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSu

Oct 20, 2022 • 15:08

Staying Connect ft. Mark

Send us a textSteve welcomes Mark to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Mark on Instagram @heymarko8 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSuppo

Oct 13, 2022 • 26:16

Become Your Dream ft. Delano

Send us a textSteve welcomes Delano to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Delano on Instagram @theodorehuxtable and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gma

Oct 6, 2022 • 27:21

Marriage ft. Brandy Joe #104

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Brandy Joe to discuss the topic of marriage- including drinking married, finding sobriety, and growing independently while growing with your partner.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Brandy Joe on Instagram @brandyjoeplamby and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just

Sep 29, 2022 • 26:32

Allow Good Things ft. Davide

Send us a textSteve welcomes Davide to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Davide on Instagram @daviderialto and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.c

Sep 22, 2022 • 14:38

Put Yourself First ft. Wes

Send us a textSteve welcomes Wes to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Wes on Instagram @lifeofweston and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastAlso, check out Wes' podcast, Two Bottles Deep, wherever you find podcasts!If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved

Sep 15, 2022 • 16:15

Every Day is New ft. Ash

Send us a textSteve welcomes Ash to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Ash on Instagram @bloodstainedpodcast and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastAlso, check out Ash's podcast, Blood Stained, a menstruation pod, wherever you find podcasts!If you are interested in sharing you

Sep 8, 2022 • 30:06

Straight-Edge ft. Michael R

Send us a textSteve welcomes Michael to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow WT on Instagram @witzzzian, and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSup

Sep 1, 2022 • 18:30

Let Go and Let God ft. Sarah

Send us a textSteve welcomes Sarah to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Sarah on Instagram @SarahMFerro to donate to her marathon run for High Watch Recovery Center, and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show,

Aug 27, 2022 • 24:41

Feel It Now, Feel It Later ft. WT

Send us a textSteve welcomes WT to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow WT on Instagram @witmac, and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport the

Aug 25, 2022 • 20:14

A Power Greater Than Ourselves ft. Reace

Send us a textSteve welcomes Reace to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Reace on Instagram @more_reace , and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com

Aug 18, 2022 • 21:59

Sober Travel ft. Dave #97

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Dave to talk about vacations and travel in sobriety.Follow Dave on Instagram @gymdave85 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.Also, join our Patreon family for the post-show where we get more into traveling in relationships vs single and the fun we have at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or j

Aug 11, 2022 • 17:37

Recovery Isn't Microwavable ft. Daniel

Send us a textSteve welcomes Daniel to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Daniel on Instagram @danielvanwaus , and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Aug 4, 2022 • 25:25

If You Can't Have One... ft. Jordan

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jordan to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Jordan on Instagram @thesoberpartyboy , and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Jul 28, 2022 • 14:54

I Am... Ft. Tim G

Send us a textSteve welcomes Tim to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Tim on Instagram  @the_timgilmore , and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastIf you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Jul 21, 2022 • 13:32

The No Matter What Club ft. Sandy

Send us a textSteve welcomes Sandy to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcastFollow Sandy on Instagram  @silentwhat and Twitter @FTSGooen, and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast on both!If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmai

Jul 14, 2022 • 15:09

Keep Coming Back ft. Kevin

Send us a textSteve welcomes Kevin to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comAnd join our Patreon family for exclusive bonus content including post-show discussions today at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastOr Follow

Jul 7, 2022 • 38:06

Roundup Wind Down: GSM 2022

Send us a textSteve is back from his time at the Gay and Sober Men's Conference 2022 and is ready to share all about it! In this episode I touch on highlights from the daytime parts of the conference, including:The Welcome MeetingThe Traditions WorkshopShame and Stigma to Strength and HopeAgeism and Body DysmorphiaThe Fourth StepThe Sex WorkshopThe Hard Rock MeetingThe Raffle ft. Logan HardcoreMarching in NYC PrideWant to know all the fun that I got up to in the after hours event? Check out

Jun 30, 2022 • 15:19

Celebrating One Year Sober w/ Kristen

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Kristen to celebrate their first full year of sobriety. Together, they reflect back on counting days, starting step work, doing service, and the power of community. Join our Patreon community and listen to this episodes after-show today at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastAlso engage with the podcast on Instragram @gayapodcast or e-mail me directly at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Jun 23, 2022 • 23:07

Community Update

Send us a textSteve provides updates on some community updates related the podcast, including the launch of our new Patreon Community!Patreon members get access to exclusive content like after shows and bonus episodes, along with membership to our private Facebook group community.Join today at www.patreon.com/gayapodcastSupport the show

Jun 20, 2022 • 2:31

Sex and Communication ft. Dave #88

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Dave to talk about sex in sobriety.Follow Dave on Instagram @gymdave85 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.  Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Unti

Jun 16, 2022 • 25:44

Dating Sober ft. Dave

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Dave to talk about dating in recovery.Follow Dave on Instagram @gymdave85 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.  Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. U

Jun 13, 2022 • 21:44

Give it a Whirl ft. Chris

Send us a textSteve welcomes Chris to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Chris on Instagram @cprgivesyoulife and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so y

Jun 9, 2022 • 31:06

Relapse ft. Gabriel

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Gabriel to talk about relapse in recovery.Follow Gabriel on Instagram @the.archangelgabriel and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. He's also on Tik-Tok @the.archangelgabriel too! Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so yo

Jun 6, 2022 • 20:53

One Day at a Time ft. Brian

Send us a textSteve welcomes Brian to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Brian on Instagram @bpdannelly and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you ca

Jun 2, 2022 • 25:43

Discovering Your Identity ft. Brandy Joe #83

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Brandy Joe to talk on the topic of Discovering Your Identity in sobriety.Follow Brandy Joe on Instagram @brandyjoeplamby and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes w

May 30, 2022 • 32:42

Keep It Simple ft. Klay

Send us a textSteve welcomes Klay to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Find Klay on Facebook @ Klay Montgomery and follow us while you are at it @ gAyApodcastThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you c

May 26, 2022 • 27:00

Listen to Yourself ft. Charlie Gray #81

Send us a textSteve welcomes back best-selling author Charlie Gray to talk on the topic of Discovering Your Identity in sobriety.Follow Charlie on Instagram @hismajestycharles3rd and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. He's also on TikTok @atleastimnotthefrog , and you can buy his book "At Least I'm Not the Frog" on AmazonThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting invo

May 23, 2022 • 29:52

GSM 2022 ft. Mitch

Send us a textSteve welcomes on Mitch, the Conference Chair for this year's Gay and Sober Men's conference, to discuss the upcoming event.Register for the conference today: https://www.gayandsober.org/registrationDownload the app and use code  GSApp before June 1st for discounted tickets!Or join us for Pride celebration on Sunday here: https://www.gayandsober.org/celebration.Book your stay at the Westin here: https://www.gayandsober.org/housingThank you for listening. Please rate and r

May 21, 2022 • 14:08

Untoxicated ft. Andrew

Send us a textSteve welcomes Andrew to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Alex on Instagram @addiedawg and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. Also check out Untoxicated on Instagram @untoxicated_ausThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gm

May 19, 2022 • 26:51

Marriage ft. Savanna

Send us a textSteve welcomes back Savanna to talk on the topic of Marriage in Sobriety.Follow Savanna on Instagram @savannadanna and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. She's also on TikTok @lucci_mamasThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get ne

May 16, 2022 • 44:28

You're Not Struggling Alone ft. Alex S #77

Send us a textSteve welcomes Alex to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Alex on Instagram @ads5202 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. Also check NWPA Pride at https://nwpapride.org/Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Fol

May 12, 2022 • 19:47

Trust the Process ft. Jimmy

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jimmy to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Jimmy on Instagram @_jimmyadams and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. Also check out his website at https://www.thejimmyadams.com/Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodc

May 9, 2022 • 32:27

This Naked Mind ft. John

Send us a textSteve welcomes John to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow John on Instagram @thettotalcoach and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Also check out their website: https://www.thettotalcoach.com/Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapod

May 5, 2022 • 22:04

F*cked and Insane ft. Scott

Send us a textSteve welcomes Scott to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Scott on Instagram @scotttgrasso and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Also check out their website: https://www.scottgrasso.com/Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcas

Apr 28, 2022 • 43:00

Beginning Step 11

Send us a textSteve reflects on beginning the 11th step of his 12 Step Program: "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out.”Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.co

Apr 26, 2022 • 8:01

Self Reflection ft. Joe

Send us a textSteve welcomes Joe to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Lonny on Instagram @joepiccinetti and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you c

Apr 21, 2022 • 26:46

Living in the 10th Step

Send us a textSteve reflects on beginning the 10th step of his 12 Step Program: "Continued to take personal inventory, and when wrong, promptly admitted it"Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Th

Apr 18, 2022 • 6:44

I Don't Do That Anymore ft. Dave #70

Send us a textSteve welcomes Dave to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Dave on Instagram @gymdave85 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can g

Apr 14, 2022 • 23:01

Getting My Steps In

Send us a textSteve recaps his experiences with working through the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth steps of his twelve-step program.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that time, stay s

Apr 11, 2022 • 7:33

Sober, Not Boring ft. Dani

Send us a textSteve welcomes Dani to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Lonny on Instagram @alcoholfreeadventures and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening

Apr 7, 2022 • 21:37

Not Afraid ft. Eric #67

Send us a textSteve welcomes Eric to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with how medicinal marijuana helps his sobriety, and his advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Eric on Instagram @reinventingeric and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gma

Apr 4, 2022 • 21:03

Live and Let Live ft. Lonny

Send us a textSteve welcomes Lonny to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Lonny on Instagram @_lonny and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can ge

Mar 31, 2022 • 13:39

Help Others & Get to Work ft. Jessika

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jessika to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Jessika on Instagram @jessikajanene1 and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening s

Mar 28, 2022 • 45:30

Just Start, Don't Stop ft. J9 #64

Send us a textSteve welcomes J9 to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow J9 on Instagram @j9grooves and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Also check out their website for links to their work: https://www.liinks.co/j9groovesThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mai

Mar 24, 2022 • 17:13

Euphoria (2019)

Send us a textIn the first crossover episode of gAy A and A Lifetime of Happiness, the Steves discuss the hit TV show, Euphoria, and how it spoke to Steve and his sobriety journey. Topics covered includeRue's struggles with addictionThe impact Rue's struggle has on the people around herHunter Schafer's breakout role of JulesThe relationship between Rue and JulesJules risky encounter with Cal JacobsSo many penises!Hot-takes on the other charactersIf you enjoyed this crossover episo

Mar 21, 2022 • 27:17

Baby Steps ft. Nae

Send us a textSteve welcomes Nae to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Nae on Instagram @nae_reforged and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Also check out their website, www.naereforged.com for more Nae-ness :-)  Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at

Mar 17, 2022 • 26:18

Completing Steps 4 and 5

Send us a textSteve reflects back on what it was like completing Steps 4 and 5 of his twelve step program with his sponsor, as well as what some of his fears, resentments, and sex inventory included.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comFollow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when the

Mar 15, 2022 • 11:39

Hardcore SobrieTea ft. Logan

Send us a textSteve welcomes Logan to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Logan on Instagram @loganxhardcore and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.And don't forget to check out his podcast, Hardcore SobrieTea where you tune into podcasts!Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just s

Mar 10, 2022 • 30:00

Don't Quit Before the Miracle ft. Lucas

Send us a textSteve welcomes Lucas to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that time, sta

Mar 7, 2022 • 34:11

Everybody Loves a Comeback Story ft. Sarah

Send us a textSteve welcomes Sarah to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Sarah on Instagram @Sarah_Zubrin and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you

Mar 3, 2022 • 19:11

The Jaywalker

Send us a textSteve reflects back on the story of the jaywalker from the Big Book and his thoughts on how it relates to his experiences with alcoholism.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comFollow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until tha

Feb 28, 2022 • 6:09

All I Know So Far ft. David

Send us a textSteve welcomes David to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow David on Instagram @davidmahoneygram and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so

Feb 24, 2022 • 30:29

My NYC Trip

Send us a textSteve reflects back on his recent trip to New York City to meet his sponsor and fellows from his home group.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that time, stay sober, friends

Feb 19, 2022 • 6:01

Keep Coming Back ft. Andres

Send us a textSteve welcomes Andres to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Andres on Instagram @the_new_dre and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you

Feb 17, 2022 • 19:32

You Get Better ft. Brandy Joe #53

Send us a textSteve welcomes Brandy Joe to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Brandy Joe on Instagram @brandyjoeplamby and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast.If you love horror movies also check out his podcast, Scaring is Sharing, @scaringissharingThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or

Feb 10, 2022 • 24:10

Connection

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin shares some updates on his sobriety, including the passing of a friend in the program, his second local Sober Social, and his upcoming trip to NYC.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out

Feb 7, 2022 • 7:20

Not Today, Satan ft. Jo

Send us a textSteve welcomes Jo to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Jo on Instagram @jowalduck and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get ne

Feb 3, 2022 • 23:20

Gay Sober Travel ft. Ron

Send us a textSteve welcomes Reed to share their experience, strenght, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Ron on Instagram @gaysobertravel and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastYou can also find more information about Gay Sober Travel at www.gaysobertravel.comThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please

Jan 31, 2022 • 27:48

I Want to Live, Not Just Survive ft. Reed

Send us a textSteve welcomes Reed to share their experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Reed on Instagram @reedwayne and @nbnapodcast and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listen

Jan 27, 2022 • 24:13

Changes

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin shares some updates on his sobriety, including his new experiences hosting a 12 step meeting as well as how it's inspired him to start a new career.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.comOr Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they co

Jan 24, 2022 • 9:20

Happy Without the Hooch ft. Michael

Send us a textSteve welcomes Michael to share his experience, wisdom, and hope with you, continuing from where we left off in our last episode.Follow Michael on Instagram @happywithoutthehooch and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are

Jan 20, 2022 • 32:39

Unhappy with the Hooch ft. Michael

Send us a textSteve welcomes Michael to share his experience, wisdom, and hope with you, starting with what it was like, what happened, and what it's like now.Follow Michael on Instagram @happywithoutthehooch and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow

Jan 17, 2022 • 30:38

Progress, Not Perfection ft. Dusty

Send us a textSteve welcomes Dusty to share his experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Dusty on Instagram @jdustygrimes and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can ge

Jan 13, 2022 • 28:05

Sex Inventory

Send us a textSteve reflects back on his sordid history of sexual encounters as part of the healing through Step 4, making a searching and fearless moral inventory.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Th

Jan 10, 2022 • 5:14

The Gift is in My Wounds ft. Danielle

Send us a textSteve welcomes Danielle to share her experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with the experience of writing her book, The Gift is in My Wounds, and finding her gift through Intuitive Readings. Follow Danielle on Instagram @daisy_souldchild and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastYou can also check out her website, linktr.ee/DaisysoulchildThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story,

Jan 6, 2022 • 23:01

The Sober Gay ft. Dillan

Send us a textSteve welcomes Dillan, the host of The Sober Gay Podcast to share his experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with his advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Dillan on Instagram @thesobergay and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast The Sober Gay releases new episodes weekly, so follow them- after you follow me! Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with

Jan 3, 2022 • 21:57

What Doesn't Kill You... ft. Alex

Send us a textSteve welcomes Alex to share his experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with his advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Alex on Instagram @crossfitcurator and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastYou can also check out his website,  www.priestscape.comThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@

Dec 30, 2021 • 33:02

Facing Fears

Send us a textSteve shares an audio-diary about what it was like going through his Fear Inventory as part of his 4th Step.What were your experiences with your fear inventory like? Let me know via e-mail at gayapodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram @gAyApodcastPlease rate and review if you have found this information helpful.Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that time, stay sober, friends!Support the show

Dec 27, 2021 • 6:24

Slow Down ft. Levi

Send us a textSteve welcomes Levi to share his experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with his advice on getting and staying sober.Follow Levi on Instagram @lost_on_a_bicycle and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcastThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so

Dec 23, 2021 • 28:29

Sober for the Holidays

Send us a textSteve shares listener and personal advice on ways to stay sober throughout the holiday season.Thanks to Lores, Charlie, Dusty, and Eric for sharing your thoughts! Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Unti

Dec 20, 2021 • 8:53

Accept and Acknowledge ft. Lores

Send us a textSteve welcomes Lores to share her experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with her advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that time, s

Dec 16, 2021 • 18:07

Resentments Part 2

Send us a textSteve reflects back on completing his initial resentment inventory as part of his fourth step, and announces that he's secured his tickets for this years GSM!Interested in joining him for an amazing time during NYC's Pride this year? Tickets are on sale now for GSM 2021 from June 23rd-26th and are on sale through the end of this year. Grab them before the price goes up here: https://www.gayandsober.org/eventsSupport the show

Dec 14, 2021 • 4:38

Willingness ft. Christopher

Send us a textSteve welcomes Christopher to share his experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with his advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that t

Dec 9, 2021 • 38:30

I Need YOU!

Send us a textAs Steve is preparing for future episodes he needs YOUR help!What are some tips or tricks that help you stay sober during the holidays and new year?Would you be interested in joining us as a guest for one of our Thursday episodes?What topics would you like to hear researched and shared about on our Monday episodes?Your feedback will help shape the face of this podcast as we head into a new year, so PLEASE e-mail me at gAyApodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @gAyApodcastSupport

Dec 6, 2021 • 2:04

One Day at a Time ft. Elsa #33

Send us a textSteve welcomes Elsa to share her experience, wisdom, and hope with you, along with her advice on getting and staying sober.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that time, st

Dec 2, 2021 • 24:54

Crystals and Sobriety

Send us a textSteve shares some of the crystals that have been know to help with sobriety. During his journey into the metaphysical, he discusses the benefits of amethyst, carnelian, lepidolite, black onyx, and selenite.Support the show

Nov 29, 2021 • 4:33

Sobriety, Starbucks, and Tik-Tok ft. Savanna

Send us a textSteve welcomes  Savanna to share her experience, wisdom, and hope. Topics discussed include:Her journey with alcohol and addictionHow sexuality played a role in her addiction and recoveryPositive changes in her life since getting sober and how she stays soberHow Tik Tok and Starbucks have both played a positive role in her sobriety journey.What one year of sobriety means to her.Her tips and tricks on how she stays sober.Follow Savanna on Tik-Tok today @lucci_mamasFollow us on Insta

Nov 25, 2021 • 39:27

Resentments

Send us a textSteve reflects back on the first part of his Step 4 work with his sponsor as he takes inventory of his resentments.Topics touched on include:My initial fear of Step 4The importance of having a sponsorWhat a resentment actually isHow worksheets are helpingWhat my worksheet looks likeSupport the show

Nov 22, 2021 • 11:53

Don't Be Afraid ft. Scott

Send us a textSteve welcomes Scott to share their experience, wisdom, and hope. Topics discussed include:Replacing one addiction with anotherDiscovering your gender identity and sexuality in sobrietyUnderstanding and overcoming childhood traumaHow they stay sober and overcome difficultiesThe differences between their first time getting sober and this timeTheir advice for other alcoholicsSupport the show

Nov 18, 2021 • 24:14

Sugar Cravings

Send us a textSteve reflects on his sugar cravings he's developed since getting sober and does some research into the 'why' of it all.Topics discussed include:How alcohol is converted to sugar in the bloodstreamThe effects of dopamine on our brain and cravingsWhat transfer addictions are and how to avoid themLet us know how you handled your sugar cravings or just say hi at gayapodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Nov 15, 2021 • 6:40

Vintage Sobriety ft. Ali

Send us a textSteve welcomes Ali to share her experience, wisdom, and hope. Topics discussed include:Overcoming pain in sobrietyA great metaphor with a lobsterFeeling acceptance in her bisexuality in sobrietyHer recommendations on staying sober and finding fellowship.Follow Ali on Instagram @vintagesobriety and follow me while you are there @gAyApodcastThank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting i

Nov 11, 2021 • 28:28

Step 3 Revisited

Send us a textSteve reflects on his Step 3 and his discussion about it with his sponsor last night.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi, please e-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com, Or Follow Us wherever you are listening so you can get new episodes when they come out every Monday and Thursday. Until that time, stay sober, friends!Support the show

Nov 8, 2021 • 7:09

Sober Siblings ft. Kristen

Send us a textSteve is joined by his sober sibling, Kristen, to share their wisdom, strength, and hope. Together they reflect back on counting days together and ways to keep and stay sober.E-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com anytime for feedback, to get involved with the show, or to just say hi! Also join our conversation on Instagram @gayapodcastStay sober, friends!Support the show

Nov 4, 2021 • 31:55

Steps 1 and 2 Revisited

Send us a textSteve revisits the first two steps of his twelve step program and reflects back on how his thoughts on them have changed after 150 days of sobriety and through working with a sponsor.E-mail me at gayapodcast@gmail.com anytime for feedback, to get involved with the show, or to just say hi! Also join our conversation on Instagram @gayapodcastStay sober, friends!Support the show

Nov 1, 2021 • 8:48

At Least I'm Not the Frog ft. Charlie Gray #23

Send us a textSteve invites on bestselling author, Charlie Gray, to discuss his book, At Least I'm Not the Frog. They also discuss what life has been like since the books release, what's next for Charlie, and some of the burning questions Steve had after reading the book.You can find "At Least I'm Not the Frog" on AmazonYou can follow Charlie on Instagram @hismajestycharles3rd , and while you are at it follow me @gayapodcastAlso check out his website, www.atleastimnotthe

Oct 28, 2021 • 32:09

Review: At Least I'm Not the Frog

Send us a textSteve reviews the book "At Least I'm Not the Frog: A Zany Memoir of Alcoholism and Recovery" by Charlie Gray. As of this recording this was the number one book on Amazon on recovery and I shared how I can certainly see why. The book details his journey to recovery, which includes four DUI’s and three trips to jail, along with treatment at six rehabs, at least twenty detox facilities, and another twenty or more trips to a psych ward. He’s also lived in five different

Oct 25, 2021 • 7:16

You Are in Control ft. Jeroen

Send us a textSteve interviews Mindset Coach Jeroen about his journey to sobriety along with advice on how he maintains his sobriety by helping others.Follow him on Instagram @thecoachwithin , and follow me while you are at it @gayapodacst !Thanks for listening! Stay sober, friends!Support the show

Oct 21, 2021 • 13:12

Alcohol and Astrology

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin reflects on a conversation he had with a coworker about the correlation between Astrology and Alcohol, along with the research he found when diving into it more. Tell me what you think! gAyApodcast @ gmail.com and Instagram!Source: https://psychreel.com/zodiac-sign-most-likely-to-be-alcoholics/Support the show

Oct 18, 2021 • 6:18

Finding Your Happy ft. Gabriel

Send us a textSteve welcomes Gabriel on to share his experience, wisdom, and hope. Topics covered include overcoming the loss of his parents, internalized homophobia, divorce, and relapses, along with living out loud, social media in sobriety, finding your happy, and more.Check out Gabriel on all the socials!Instagram @the.archangelgabrielTikTok @the.archangelgabrielStay sober, friends!Support the show

Oct 14, 2021 • 28:41

Thank You!

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin takes a moment to thank all of the listeners and guests so far! At Day 100 sober, this is the first recording after the podcast's launch, so he takes the opportunity to share his gratitude for all your support.Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram for the majority of our social media content @gAyApodcast , or email him directly at gAyApodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Oct 11, 2021 • 3:44

Creative Sober

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin gets to chat with Missing Mei, founder of The Creative Sober, a space for sober creatives on Instagram as well as a podcast. Topics discussed include her journey with alcohol and addiction, anxiety and depression, how The Creative Sober got started, and what it's like identifying your pronouns.Support the show

Oct 7, 2021 • 29:45

My First Qualification

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin practices his first qualification for his Twelve Step meeting by sharing one with all of you!Support the show

Oct 4, 2021 • 13:47

Rainbow Hill ft. Joey

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin has the pleasure of speaking with Joey  Bachrach, co-founder of Rainbow Hill Sober Living. He shares his experience, wisdom, and hope with us before telling us about his amazing Sober Home space. Rainbow Hill is located in Los Angeles, California and is a Sober Home for members of the gay and queer community. The goal is for Rainbow Hill Sober Living to be the foundation and steppingstone for every man who walks through the doors.Follow them on Instragram a

Sep 30, 2021 • 21:44

Drop the Rock

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin shares his experience of "Dropping the Rock" at a Twelve Step convention. Through this process he touches on his lifetime of resentments, how his adoption attempt led to his resentments finally boiling over, and how the Drop The Rock workshop helped relieve him of that toxic resentment.Support the show

Sep 27, 2021 • 14:37

Gay and Sober

Send us a textSteve is joined by special guest, Christian Parker, founder of GayAndSober.org, to discuss how it evolved from a tragedy into a website that helps thousands of people in the LGBT+ community get and stay sober while finding a community.Check out the website and it's important links here:Homepage- www.gayandsober.orgMeeting Finder- https://www.gayandsober.org/meetingsEvents- https://www.gayandsober.org/eventsGive Back- https://www.gayandsober.org/support"Casting"- http

Sep 23, 2021 • 27:50

"SoberCon"

Send us a textSteve discusses his experience about his first conference about sobriety and a Twelve Step program. Topics include flying solo at a conference, Drop the Rock, meeting new fellows, and an LGBT+ workshop he attended.Support the show

Sep 20, 2021 • 12:54

Recovered Life ft. Chelsea

Send us a textSteve invites Chelsea from Recovered Life Podcast to share her experience, wisdom, and hope. Topics covered include sobriety, anxiety, mental health, podcasting about sobriety, and more. Check out Chelsea's podcast, Recovered Life Podcast, wherever you listen to us! You can also find her website here: https://www.chelseananderson.com/podcast and follow her online @justbchelseaStay sober!Support the show

Sep 16, 2021 • 31:14

60 Days

Send us a textSteve reflects back on his first 60 days of sobriety with what's helped and some of the lessons he's learned.Highlights include:Learning how to get AND stay soberThe importance of fellows and serviceThe struggles with finding the 'right' sponsorExpectations are just premeditated resentmentsIdentifying triggers and knowing when to step backStaying accountable through service and goalsSupport the show

Sep 13, 2021 • 11:25

Grieving ft. Abby

Send us a textSteve welcomes Abby on to share her experience, wisdom, and hope with us. Abby is a content creator who shares her story and information about sobriety, grief, and being queer on her account @thesobergaygriever . She is the chapter leader of @1000hoursdrylgbtqia and she hosts free LGBTQIA+ support meetings on @reframe_app zoom. You can sign-up for these zoom meetings by clicking the link in the bio of @reframe_app Thank you for listening. Please leave a review if you found this inf

Sep 9, 2021 • 17:20

My Second Step

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin shares what his experience getting to and through Step Two of his twelve step program was like."We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity"Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful.If you need help immediately, please call SAMSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just saying hi,

Sep 6, 2021 • 7:09

Career vs. Sobriety ft. Richard

Send us a textSteve invites guest and recovering addict Richard to share his experience, widsom, and hope with us. As a meth addict who has been clean for 3 years he shares how that has affected his place in the LGBT+ community, as well as how he had to change careers to stay sober.Thank you for listening. Please leave a review if you found this information helpful. If you need help immediately, please call SAMSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.If you are interested in sharing your story,

Sep 2, 2021 • 18:26

Gay and Sober Resources

Send us a textSteve Bennet-Martin shares some of the resources he uses to stay sober, including:Websiteswww.gayandsober.orgwww.aa.orgBooksThe Big BookLGBT narrators are p.338 and 359 in the 4th edition)12 Steps and 12 TraditionsGLAD Day by Joan Larkin (Daily Affirmations)Workbook/JournalSober as F*ck Workbook by Sarah Ordo12 Steps Journal when you finish ^Facebook GroupsGay and Sober MenLGBTQ+ Online Recovery MeetingsUs! ( www.facebook.com/gayapodcast )PodcastsThis one, clearlyThe Sober GayThe C

Aug 30, 2021 • 9:28

Tips for Newcomers

Send us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin shares some tips and tricks to sobriety that he's learned along his first 30 days. From remembering not to HALT to trying to learn to meditate, there should be some good advice for newcomers and regulars alike.Stay sober!Thank you for listening. Please leave a review if you found this information helpful. If you need help immediately, please go to www.aa.org or call SAMSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.If you are interested in sharing your story

Aug 26, 2021 • 6:50

My Step One

Send us a text"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol- that our lives had become unmanageable"Steve Bennet-Martin reflects back on what going through Step One was like for him.Support the show

Aug 26, 2021 • 7:01

Meetings 101

Send us a textWith how scary the unknown can be, Steve Bennet-Martin takes an opportunity to review what you can expect from Meetings, how to find the right one for you, and what the format of the meetings means to him.Support the show

Aug 26, 2021 • 13:27

Sobering Numbers

Send us a textSteve reports back on the research he did on alcohol statistics. Topics covered include:What is "one drink"?Binge Drinking for LGBT youthBinge Drinking vs. Heavy DrinkingLGBT statistics involving alcoholSuicide statstics involving alcoholThank you for listening. Please leave a review if you found this information helpful. If you need help immediately, please go to www.aa.org or call SAMSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.If you are interested in sharing your story, g

Aug 26, 2021 • 7:51

Hi, I'm Steve...

Send us a textIn our first episode of gAy A I take a moment to introduce myself as host of this podcast. I'm Steve Bennet-Martin, I'm an alcohol, and my daily affirmation is that I am worthy of love.I quickly give the major bulletpoints of who I am before jumping into my first memories or drinking followed by my last ones. Thank you for listening. Please leave a review if you found this information helpful. If you need help immediately, please call SAMSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-66

Aug 26, 2021 • 9:01

gAy A Trailer

Send us a textComing soon! gAy A is a podcast about sobriety in the LGBT+ community. Steve shares this announcement trailer to share his plans of what's to come. Follow/subscribe to get full episodes when this podcast launches on August 26th, 2021.Support the show

Jun 21, 2021 • 2:23