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Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the February 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Nancy W shares about her recovery in COSA. COSA Website: https://cosa-recovery.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): George Winston - Cloudburst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWbUWxd7UeI The Doors - Riders on the Storm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G2-FPlvY58 Jimi Hendrix - In From The Storm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zbwAprmRSE Fishbone - No Fear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-Ap_8_IDak   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the February 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Art D shares about his recovery in SAA and Intimacy Avoidance. ***Correction: Art is from Georgia, not Colorado***   Links mentioned in this Episode:  Fellow Travelers Recovery for MAPs: https://ftrecovery.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Cat Clyde - I Am Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTbMVUIqxLU Pink Floyd - Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-Ms_ek-kE Rush - Time Stand Still: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMSFqXGZ5TQ Fishbone - Swim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm0th4zgubw Fishbone - A Movement in the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0axfg5Ocs Fishbone - Skanin' to the Beat (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7xoRntimFI Fishbone - Black Flowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylj4QHQHLaY Post ending Fishbone - Post Cold War Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dNBnRgsoD0   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

In this episode, Jason talks about how stepping back after being overwhelmed allowed for being producitive in other areas. After 5 years, we have finally launched the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast website https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com! Now we have a page for each episode of the podcast, links to various podcasting platforms and other features like the Blog, Music Playlists, Episode Categories & a search function. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung - Kai Uwe Faust Podcast | Alfadhirhaiti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA4fC3WLVQU Heilung - Alfadhirhaiti (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGyHGjHyzf8 Songleikr - Elden Melder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zklLvDLUJlI Myrkur - Touch My Love and Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1zM4fiMu74 PTCH WTCH - Black Octopus ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5ccd8IVNtA Polo & Pan - Ani Kuni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ootQs7sVulY Mira Ceti - Ani Kuni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsP_6CtENYg Annicke Shireen - Discomfort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d7SiC-aANw   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-meetings.org/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc. 

Join us in this episode as Tyler R shares his First Step at the Noon Zoom Meeting talking about his Intimacy Avoidance and Sexual Anorexia.   Links mentioned in this episode: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/first-step-intimacy-guide-working-first-step-intimacy-sexual-avoidance-sexual-anorexia/ SAA subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SEXAA/ Retreats: Bay Area, March 13-15: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-bay-area-retreat/  San Diego, April 10-12: https://ocisaa.org/2026/02/12/san-diego-saa-retreatapril-10-12-2026/ Houston, April 17-19: https://houstonsaa.org email for details: [email protected] Book: Flowers in the Dark - Sister Dan Nghiem, MD   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Radiohead - Let Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVgHPSyEIqk Roger Waters - 5:06AM (Every Strangers Eyes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmoNwdyQzB8 Thom Yorke - Dawn Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9vx6J_pLCA Smoky Pitch - Mitch's Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yts5DYy5TDI Heilung - Tenet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOAixAjugUQ Death Cab For Cutie - Expo '86: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r85SJbsKZxE Thich Naht Hanh - The Five Spiritual Powers (Plus One): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiHEvQZ91A0 Vegyn & John Glacier - A Dream Goes On Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTlwiSN0QXw   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this episode as Craig M shares about his recovery, integrating exercise and self-awareness into his process and the uncomfortable truths of addiction, without glamorizing it, minimizing it, or hiding behind shame. Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US by dialing 988. https://988lifeline.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Heilung - In Maidjan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPCcEHao8Nw Skáld - Rún: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9NIBZfVBW4 Vígundr - Háva Hǫllu Í: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b9JJVU9hxs   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

In this "Best Of" type clip show, Jason shares about the Bay Area Retreat and clips of Retreat episodes. Additionally, there are updates on the new Chapters feature on Apple Podcasts, announcements for the Feb SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting and the Santa Cruz Beach Burn event and some listener feedback.   Links mentioned in this Episode: Bay Area Out of the Fog 2026 Retreat Info: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-bay-area-retreat/ Scholarship Fund Donation Card Link: https://app.squareup.com/gift/VNCCXWPNRG4SK/order REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/retreat2026link WORKSHOP SUBMITTAL LINK: https://bit.ly/2026workshopform SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/bay-area-cosa-saa-quarterly-speaker-meeting/ Apple Podcast Chapter info: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/5482-using-chapters-on-apple-podcasts   Retreat Related Episodes of the Podcast: Ep 001 Introducing the Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast Ep 009 I Came To Believe: Finding a Higher Power Through Music Ep 082 Return of the Bay Area Retreat Ep 089 The Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast Workshop Ep 090 Women's Experiences at the Retreat Bonus Ep: Bay Area Retreat Info & Ep 074 Re-Post Ep 128 Retreat Workshop: Service Keeps You Sober Bonus Ep: Bay Area Retreat Info & Ep 030 Re-Post Ep 160 Music & Recovery: Conscious Contact Through Music   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in the 5th anniversary of the Podcast as T shares their First Step Presentation at the Noon Zoom Meeting talking about childhood sexual abuse, what it means to be Non-Binary, and awakening to to a new life in recovery. Links mentioned in this episode: Understanding Nonbinary People - How to Be Respectful and Supportive: https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-nonbinary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive Bay Area Out of the Fog Newsletter: https://bayareasaa.org/newsletter/ Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US by dialing 988. https://988lifeline.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Vìgundr - Drengr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzcBirn7x6s The Cranberries - Zombie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts Ren - Hi Ren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_nc1IVoMxc George Michael - Freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaEjDk3lgcI   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this episode as Jason L shares about his sex addiction recovery; how he has helped out others through nervous system regulation with ice baths and breathing exercises; and a spiritual reframe to break free of shame, addiction and mental health.   Links mentioned in this episode: https://cosa-recovery.org Jason's 2025 Playlist on Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2025/pl.u-55D6P86TPWlGW   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Wardruna - Himmindotter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0cDf4t7094 Calva Louise - Impeccable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1LZbRamE0o   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this recording for Part 2 of the November 2nd, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jayme R shares about their recovery in SAA, forgiveness and their continuing journey of being non-binary.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Madonna - Ray of Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ov9USxVxY Stevie Ray Vaughan - Tightrope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYZcaAqZQDY Brandi Carlile - That Wasn't Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNmo8I4dEQE Joe Walsh - One Day At A Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlfCyHbLdpI Guy Lomardo - Auld Lang Syne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfNMK3GRuOo   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this recording for Part 1 of the November 2nd, 2025 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Jennifer C shares about her recovery in COSA.   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juzKEzh_sHE Songleikr - Svarvi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYX0-4sA_mc Billy May & Thurl Ravenscroft - Do You Believe in Santa Claus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcAwOwocHDQ   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this episode as Chris shares his Ninth Step Amends Letter to victims of voyeursim and pornography.  We also discuss the topic of Social Media & AI being new examples of sexually addictive behaviors.   Links mentioned in this episode: SAA Literature Submisson: https://saa-recovery.org/iso/literature-committee/literature-submission/ Sponsorship: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/getting-a-sponsor/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/stepone-guide-sponsors/ https://saa-recovery.org/literature/step-two-guide-sponsors/ Prisoner Outreach Committee: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/prisoners/ Fellow Travelers Intergroup: https://ftrecovery.org   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): John Van Deusen - I Was Made To Praise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVYD5eXtnss   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.    

Join us in the episode as past guest Ry returns to share his reflections since his previous appearance on the podcast, what lead to his current prison sentence and his spiritual growth while working the Steps. Writing to Prisoners pamphlet: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/writing-to-prisoners-recovery-through-outreach-in-saa/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Linkin Park - What I've Done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sgycukafqQ   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.  

Join us in this epsiode as Joseph R. shares at the 2025 Bay Area Giving Thanks Event. This annual event serves two purposes: first, to provide an afternoon of great fellowship where we can celebrate the gifts we receive from the program; and second, to raise much-needed funds for the International Service Organization to carry the message to those who still suffer. It's not too late to donate to our Bay Area Giving Thanks fundraiser: Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTdonation or text "BAGT" to 91999 You can check this link after you donate to see that your donation got added to the total: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTthermometer Prisoner Outreach: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/prisoners/ https://saa-recovery.org/prisoner-writer/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): A Perfect Circle - The Hollow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Q_Ps4gkcY TOOL - H. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg8vTSyHFkQ   Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US by dialing 988. https://988lifeline.org   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/ The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Please join us in this episode as Podcast listener M. shares his journey of recovery in SAA.   Books mentioned in this episode: Drop the Rock: Removing Cheater Defects Steps 6 & 7 by Bill P., Todd W. & Sara S. Drop the Rock Ripple Effect: Using Step 10 to Work Steps 6 & 7 Every Day by Fred H. It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie Harris   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Stephany Gretzinger - Morning Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EXutBXSqYU Lauren Daigle - Be Okay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_RNYbynU4 Breaking Rust - Walk My Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx3OirkhX0g   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.

Join us in this informational episode as Jason shares about this weekend's SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting & Giving Thanks information and also walks through using the ISO's new Meeting Search Website. Lots of links to follow for the Bay Area & the ISO.   Bay Area Links & Information: SAA/COSA Speaker Meeting Sunday November 2nd: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/bay-area-cosa-saa-quarterly-speaker-meeting/ Giving Thanks Saturday November 1st: https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/announcing-the-23rd-annual-giving-thanks-11-1-25/ Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTdonation or text "BAGT" to 91999 You can check this link after you donate to see that your donation got added to the total: https://tinyurl.com/BAGTthermometer Bay Area Meetings page: https://bayareasaa.org/meetings/   ISO Website Links & Information: SAA Main Website: https://saa-recovery.org New Meeting Search Site: https://www.saa-meetings.org/ Group Registration Form: https://saa-recovery.org/group-registration-form/ A Simple How-To For Giving Thanks: https://saa-recovery.org/contribute/giving-thanks/ Website Feedback: https://saa-recovery.org/website-feedback-form/ Send any corrections to the ISO office at [email protected]   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected] SARPodcast YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.