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gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show

By: Steve Bennet-Martin
  • Summary

  • 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, both inpatient and outpatient rehabs, sober living, hospitals, and some of us who got sober at home on our own. Guests may mention twelve step programs like AA, CMA, SMART Recovery, or other methods, while accepting that no one answer is perfect for everyone.

    This podcast will provide valuable insights for any interested in learning more about queer recovery, from those of us with years or even decades of recovery under their belt, to people just beginning their sobriety journey, to even the sober curious or friends and family of alcoholics and addicts.

    Each week, host Sober Steve the Podcast Guy tries to answer the following questions in various formats and with different perspectives:

    · How do I get and stay sober in the queer community?

    · Can you have fun while being sober and gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or queer?

    · What does a sober life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community look like?

    · Where do sober gay and queer people hang out?

    · How can I have good sex sober?

    · What are tips and tricks for early sobriety?

    · How can I get unstuck or out of this rut in my recovery?

    · How will my life change if I get sober?

    · Can you be queer and sober and happy?

    · How can I untangle sex and alcohol and drugs?

    © 2024 gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
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Episodes
  • No Fighting in the Life Boat with James Sweasy (#190)
    May 2 2024
    Sober 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 much he went through and how he came out the other side believing in his own value.
    - **And Much More! **

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - James Sweasy's Website
    - James on Facebook
    - James on IG 🟢
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

    Tell a friend to listen today!! Until next time, stay sober!



    Listeners, I NEED YOUR HELP! This podcast is growing rapidly, and I want to make sure we can all grow together, so take this survey and let me know what I'm doing right and where I should focus my attentions going forward to provide the best podcast for YOU possible! CLICK HERE!

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    34 mins
  • Working with Your Partner Sober ft. Joey B (#189)
    Apr 25 2024
    Sober 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 certified and their dedication to making recovery accessible to EVERYONE. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
    - **Joey’s Sober Heroes:** Honoring individuals like Manny Rodriguez, whose authenticity helped pave the way for Joey and others in the recovery community. 🦸‍♂️
    - **Navigating Relationships At Work and At Home:** Exploring the delicate dynamics of relationships after addiction, emphasizing routine, communication, and mutual growth.🏣🏡
    - **And Much More! **

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Rainbow Hill Recovery 🏣
    - Rainbow Hill Sober Living 🏡
    - Totally Sober 🔴
    - Joey’s IG 🟢
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

    Tell a friend to listen today!! Until next time, stay sober!



    Listeners, I NEED YOUR HELP! This podcast is growing rapidly, and I want to make sure we can all grow together, so take this survey and let me know what I'm doing right and where I should focus my attentions going forward to provide the best podcast for YOU possible! CLICK HERE!

    Support the Show.

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    28 mins
  • Grief & ADHD Sober ft. Andy (#188)
    Apr 17 2024
    In 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 episode.

    Steve then dives into the correlation between ADHD and addiction with some facts and stats that may surprise you! Do you have an ADHD diagnosis already? Or might you have ADHD and have not been diagnosed yet? If you are in recovery, your chances of this affecting you are higher than you might think!

    Connect with Andy on IG @andyalsop

    Connect with Steve everywhere @gayapodcast or email Steve@SoberSteve.com

    Until next time, stay sober friends!

    Source for ADHD Mentions: https://www.addictions.com/blog/adhd-in-addiction-recovery-and-how-it-affects-people/

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    34 mins

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I’m returning to a sober lifestyle after 2 years trying to make it work. Being gay in the south in my 30s, I’ve found that feeling welcome and connected was tough. Having this podcast and relating to so many in my community that suffer from my disease has really made me have hope again, be excited about my journey, and feel connected. Thank you Steve

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