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  • You Are Not Alone ft. Dale W

    You Are Not Alone ft. Dale W
    2024/08/15

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    Host 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 explore the importance of authentic connections and offer a glimpse into their shared experiences within sober kink communities, which they’ll discuss more in the next episode.

    - Dale's Journey: From meth addiction and isolation to finding community and recovery.
    - Overcoming Emotional Hurdles: The challenges Dale faced and how he overcame them.
    - Building Authentic Connections: The importance of honesty and community in sobriety.
    - Sneak Peek: A preview of their upcoming discussion on sober kink communities.

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Dale on Instagram 🟢
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

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    30 分
  • Turning Your Mess Into Your Message ft. Jaycee K. Clark

    Turning Your Mess Into Your Message ft. Jaycee K. Clark
    2024/08/08

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    Host 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 traumas into a source of hope and activism. Jaycee also talks about her experiences navigating healthcare and dental work as a recovering addict, offering valuable advice for newcomers on the impermanence of emotions.

    - **Celebrating Sobriety:** Steve marks 1,164 days of sobriety and thanks listeners for their engagement.
    - **Listener Impact:** Nick made history as my first text fan mail!
    - **Jaycee's Story:** Her journey from addiction to recovery and activism.
    - **Overcoming Shame:** Turning past traumas into hope and activism.
    - **Navigating Healthcare:** Insights into managing healthcare as a recovering addict.
    - **Advice for Newcomers:** The importance of understanding that emotions are temporary.

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Jaycee on Instagram 🟢
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

    PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT:

    Ismael Rodriguez www.ismaelphoto.com

    @el_ismaelrodriguez



    Stay sober, friends!

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    22 分
  • The Sober Unicorn ft. Holden

    The Sober Unicorn ft. Holden
    2024/08/01

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    In 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.

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    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Holden on Instagram 🟢
    - Holding It Down- Free with Kindle Unlimited!
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

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    25 分
  • Day Counting in Early Recovery ft. Drake

    Day Counting in Early Recovery ft. Drake
    2024/07/25

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    In 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 Gratitude
    01:53 Meet Drake: Early Sobriety Journey
    03:42 Drake's Struggles with Addiction
    09:48 Turning Point and Recovery
    13:12 Life After Rehab
    18:51 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Drake on Instagram 🟢
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

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    25 分
  • Forgiveness and Feeling At Home ft. Ginelle

    Forgiveness and Feeling At Home ft. Ginelle
    2024/07/18

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    Home in Sobriety: An Interview with Ginelle Testa

    In this episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Steve interviews Ginellle Testa from Boston, who has been sober for over ten years. They discuss their sobriety journey, the importance of community, and Ginelle's upcoming recovery addiction memoir, Make a Home Out of You.

    00:00 Fitness and Sobriety Journey
    02:52 Interview with Ginelle Begins
    03:22 Ginelle's Road to Recovery
    08:10 Challenges and Growth in Sobriety
    14:27 Writing and Forgiveness
    19:05 Future Aspirations and Community
    21:30 Conclusion and Farewell

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Ginelle on Instagram 🟢
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

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    22 分
  • Mailbag Part 2: Sober Lessons over 200 Episodes!

    Mailbag Part 2: Sober Lessons over 200 Episodes!
    2024/07/11

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    In this 201st episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Sober Steve celebrates over 1,132 days of sobriety by answering questions from influential guests who’ve been significant to his podcast and recovery journey. This second part of the 200th episode mailbag extravaganza features Steve reflecting on his transformation, the ongoing battle with alcohol-related thoughts, and the joys of living a sober, authentic life while addressing key questions and providing insights on sobriety and community.

    Celebrate by binging past episodes by the amazing guests who asked this week's questions!

    Charlie's Episodes:
    #23 At Least I'm Not The Frog
    #81 Listen To Yourself
    #116 The Frog's Bottle
    #135 Sexuality
    #180 The Frog No More

    Christina Hayes Scott:
    #194- Unraveling Recovery

    Jason R:
    #125 Give It Your All
    #168 Sex in Recovery

    Eric from Sobervation:
    #67 Not Afraid
    #191 Sobervation

    Alex S
    #77 You're Not Struggling Alone
    #192 Journaling and Community

    Brandy Jo
    #53 You Get Better
    #83 Discovering Your Identity
    #104 Marriage

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    24 分
  • Celebrating 200 Episodes - Mailbag #1

    Celebrating 200 Episodes - Mailbag #1
    2024/07/04

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    In this milestone episode, host Sober Steve celebrates 200 episodes with a special mailbag Q&A featuring questions from some of our amazing previous guests.

    Celebrate by binging past episodes by the amazing guests who asked this week's questions!

    Phil's Episodes:
    #172- A Change in Perspective
    #143- It’s How You Carry It

    Elsa's Episodes:
    #163 Managing Career in Sobriety
    #33 One Day at a Time

    Jimmy's Episodes:
    #159 Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously

    J9's Episodes:
    #184- Creating with ADHD
    #140- Making Music
    #64 Just Start, Don't Stop

    Dave from Sober Gay Sunday's Episodes:
    #160: Sober Gay Sunday
    #97: Sober Travel
    #87: Dating Sober
    #88: Sex and Communication
    #70: I Don't Do That Anymore

    Danielle's Episodes:
    #155 Sobriety & Recovery
    #121 Fearless & Thorough

    Also mentioned- Steve's Storyteller Sunday at Church:
    #183 Finding My Way Back To God

    Thank you all for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend! If you loved it, send a text using the link above. If you really loved it, leave a review!

    Stay sober <3

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

    Living Authentic, Sober, and Queer ft. Sam (#199)
    2024/06/27

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    Sober Steve celebrates 1,123 days of sobriety by reflecting on a recent pride experience and the value of friendships. He welcomes guest Sam to discuss the journey of overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction, sharing candid stories about choosing sobriety over harmful habits. They delve into the challenges and joys of living authentically in the queer community, redefining personal truths, and cultivating genuine friendships. Key topics include recovery steps, embracing one's true self, dealing with societal expectations, and forming supportive relationships in sobriety. The episode emphasizes acceptance, continuous self-improvement, and the importance of living an authentic life.

    00:36 Introduction and Gratitude
    04:54 Interview with Sam Begins
    10:31 Sam's Journey to Sobriety
    22:41 Living Authentically in Sobriety

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Sam on Instagram 🟢
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

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    37 分