Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

Join us in this group chat as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Podcast! From the origins of the Podcast to most recent Episodes, we share our personal reflections and music. For this recording, we had past guests of the podcast as well as friends from the Noon Zoom Room.

Links mentioned in this Episode:

Blog post of Jason's live Heilung photos: https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/my-photos-of-heilung-live-in-2022/

Bay Area Giving Thanks 2026 information (the url still has last year's date): https://bayareasaa.org/announcements/announcing-the-23rd-annual-giving-thanks-11-1-25/

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

Amigo the Devil - Cannibal Within: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0AhBtzGPvI

Amigo the Devil - The Mechanic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HppA6VtasE

The Lonely Island - I'm on a Boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avaSdC0QOUM

Jonah Kagen - Don't You Give Up On Me Yet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baambCDEv10

TOOL - Right In Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bndL7wwAj0U

Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0cAWgTPiwM

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 2 of the August 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Mary Joy S shares about her recovery in SAA and a few Ninth Step Miracles.

New pamphlet: https://saa-recovery.org/literature/self-care-connection/

SAA Audio from past Conventions: https://saa-store.org/audio/

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

Marc Broussard - Home (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2vvAJQ10U8

Kyndal Inskeep - Growing Pains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlECE6z3ZWk

David Garcia Diaz - Who Has Changed and Who Has Not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXvgYqb8fGM

Heilung & David Garcia Diaz - Læknisgaldr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wcq6kcsm8c

Heilung - Læknisgaldr Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6bkO-CKgyI

Mentioned but not played:

Senua's Saga Trailer (Heilung - In Maidjan): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJWI4bkD9ZM

Senua's Sacrifice full playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue2j7okR9Gw

Senua's Saga full playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05zNatvdUVo

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 August 2026 Bay Area SAA/COSA Quarterly Speaker meeting as Kerry M shares about her recovery in COSA and her Ninth Step Miracle.

https://cosa-recovery.org

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

Puya - Fundamental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeW97xQ6-lc

Puya - Keep It Simple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMEHcr2IXgo

Heilung - Sagas Trailer (Ýlir 2026): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-2ydSVIBhEU

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 Tom B, chair of the SAA LGBT Outreach Subcommittee, shares about using new social media to carry the SAA message of recovery to sex addicts in the LGBTQ community.

Links mentioned in this episode:

New LGBTQ page on the main SAA Outreach website: https://saa-recovery.org/diversity/lgbt/

New website for the LGBTQ+ Community in SAA: https://www.lgbtqsaa.com

LGBTQ SAA Socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@lgbtqsaa

https://bsky.app/profile/lgbtqsaa.bsky.social

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590120221153

SAA Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SEXAA/

SAA UK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saauk.info/

Bay Area SAA- John's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWPWE_nmxg4

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

Schoolhouse Rock (Bob Dorough) - Three is a Magic Number: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8lRKCw2_Pk

Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM3fodiK9rY

Beastie Boys - Rhymin' and Stealin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4m_M0JwGLI

Enigma - Return to Innocence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk_sAHh9s08

The Tea Party - Temptation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3pP4Mi93Bw

Blind Melon - Three is a Magic Number: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6to8QyaA1Y

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 special episode as brothers Tyler & Brannon share about their roles as therapists in the world of compulsive sexual behavior disorder and betrayal trauma healing. In our conversation, we talk about how they help individuals navigate the complexities of addiction, shame, and trauma to create high-integrity lives. We also get into their personal histories and a few fun stories!

Link mentioned in this episode:

Southern California Fall 2026 Retreat: https://socalretreat.eventsmart.com/events/spring-2026-retreat-registration-2/ or email: [email protected] for more information.

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

Super Low Frequency Healing Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjOXz5LUy9M

TOOL - Parabol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynzDDi9Y044

TOOL - Parabol (slowed 800% with binaural beats): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDdSg47o_pA

TOOL - (-) Ions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smjXVkiBYmI

TOOL - Viginti Tres: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flRx55ucBlQ

TOOL - 10,000 Days (Easter Egg): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp2SgpRIwkc

TOOL - Wings For Marie, Pt. 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNTo34xOwoM

Voivod - Experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW3sKaV50Ac

Heilung | Resonator Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vvWTzpDHEI

Heilung - Hamrer Hippyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGVH0qY-JGw

Heilung - Hamrer Hippyer (LIFA Iotungard, Red Rocks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORWQtS51og8

Just for fun:

Heilung /Charlie Brown mashup (Hamrer Hippyer/Christmas dance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=camKh0n0BbE

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 Nathan V shares about his recovery journey in OA & SAA; his career as a death doula; and his love for making music playlists.

Music Playlists & Blog:

Podcast Playlists: https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/music-fullwidth/

SARP: Music & Recovery Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sarp-music-recovery/pl.u-XkD00bRFo76G7

SARP: Music & Recovery Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XX8hMdOT1KdqgWtXBKqD

Podcast Blog: https://www.sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/news-3-columns/

Books mentioned in this episode:

Thích Nhất Hạnh - No Death, No Fear

Thích Nhất Hạnh - Living Buddha, Living Christ

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

High Fidelity Mixtape Rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzQwbRdh5Ts

Radiohead - Paranoid Android: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHiGbolFFGw

Minor Threat - Steppin' Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDE2LRQZKD4

Black Flag - Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcRujcvfQeY

Tori Amos - Jackie's Strength: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbwtIz2SqsM

INXS - Don't Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLm3Khusq_8

Flipper - In Life My Friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab-sO0tIILc

Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_6IjeprfEs

De La Soul - Brakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k5Hmr1mc4Q

Savage Beat of Augie Colón - Colón: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tNh9IpG2yc

Sepultura - Kaiowas (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr0Rg2p9Xjw

Sepultura - Kaiowas (Live with 6 drummers, different recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GzfkRYnGQ

Sharkbait - Live Jam 1990 (no video for the song Vertical Assault): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SebGhGytFqA

Neurosis - Cleanse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0A-npZR78w

Carl Stalling Project - Anxiety Montage (Stage Fright track not found): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZambICrqM

Matthew Sweet - Scooby Doo, Where Are You?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uLjQBXdJyQ

The Ramones - Spiderman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV7VtiEja5Q

Schoolhouse Rock! Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjNM4eItNRA

Madreblu - Certamente: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCMPryaniN0

Duran Duran - Falling Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TplEakRFx0M

Kyuss - Asteroid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjHzPrBCgf0

Pizzicato Five - Twiggy Twiggy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcdrTlNlSds

Fear Factory - Final Exit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yuv0kMJjCM

Heilung - Fylgija Ear / Futhorck (LIFA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJvcN41H3Is

Heilung - Fylgija Ear / Futhorck (lyrics translation & explanation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhO_0GB8CUk

Wardruna - Helvegen (First Flight of the White Raven): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n90SVmnomdM

TOOL - Wings For Marie (Pt. 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNTo34xOwoM

TOOL - Wing For Marie (Pt. 1) & 10,000 Days (Pt. 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2sg-KGIRng

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 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 Trish shares about their step work since the posting of their First Step on Ep 181 of the Podcast; their experience with Buddhist meditation; clarification on being non-binary; as well as finding a connection to a Higher Power through music.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-nonbinary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive

Recovery Dharma: https://recoverydharma.org

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

Heilung - Futhorck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFCbscV1HZE

George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbJede-o6gM

T.I. - Trauma Bond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDqEXirnuy4

Lauryn Hill ft. Carlos Santana - To Zion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6_8wYiP0yM

Ren & Webby - Neurodivergent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNGcF7T9D3w

Fleetwood Mac - Songbird: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Hqn8x6a8s

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 podcast listener Hannah shares about her recovery journey in SLAA & SAA, finding help in bith Women's Groups and Mixed Meetings & her experience as a Gen Z addict in recovery.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://saaforwomen.org/

https://saa-recovery.org/literature/safe-and-sexually-sober-meetings-helping-women-feel-welcome-in-your-meeting/

https://saa-recovery.org/literature/a-special-welcome-to-the-woman-newcomer-from-other-women-members-of-saa/

Serenity on the Sound Retreat, August 27-30 in Washington state: https://www.soundretreat.org

Gen Z & Millennial Meeting: https://www.saa-meetings.org/meetings/gen-z-millennial-saa-meeting-sunday

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

Bo Burnham - All Eyes On Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rx_p3NW7gQ

Bo Burnham - Bezos (Parts 1-4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NORfmd7aao

Heilung - Krigsgaldr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ZqZVunCb4

Heilung - Hakkerskaldyr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUJUAufR8MA

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.

*** Audio Corrected*** Join us in this episode as past guest Yael W. from Israel catches us up on her life over the past few years: finishing the Steps and sponsoring; finding service work for SAA Israel; avoiding a near relapse in program; and finding a new relationship through dating.

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

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://bayareasaa.org/about/intergroup-orientation-guide/

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

Dead Pioneers - Never Alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idz-rGLd4Hs

Orphaned Land - All is One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bds3FALcR7M

Orphaned Land - Like Orpheus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hurWzo01FpM

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 N. shares her First Step and has a conversation with Jason about the Three Circles and Higher Power.

Book mentioned in this episode: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer

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

George Carlin - Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ssJtD08vCc

George Carlin Advertising Lullaby: Advertising Lullaby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZq6MfGKpQ0

Mitch Hedberg - Sandwiches (Sprite): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYbWQO85Vwo

Mitch Hedberg - Arrows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y2HYz8mvR4

Mitch Hedberg (Pancakes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUrcUjMq-gE

Brian Posehn - Metal Fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9tSXAqmtZM

Maria Bamford - Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR-IAh5kF_c

Maria Bamford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpQcLPbzhys

Maria Bamford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ysiB8Y7rTU

Maria Bamford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vARmKhEcZws

Bob Rubin - Big Jim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JEScCpMx-c

Brian Regan - Stupid In School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWzYaZDK6Is

Iliza Schlesinger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJMUfvCGSRs

Iliza Schlesinger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnlUCrMH9zM

Bo Burnam - Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GR6QuCf-Ww

Bo Burnam - Welcome to the Internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1BneeJTDcU

Bo Burnam - Can't Handle This (Kanye Rant): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYy0o-J0x20

Lucy Darling - Live Crowd Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuMGNfkg1zU

Lucy Darling - Live in NY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb8LvG-_jvo

Lucy Darling - Performs Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SOiNR3xZhI

Luc Darling - Oh Nuo, Heulp: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/l8c2qoOX8G4

Lucy Darling: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M_AyacOU4pQ

Taylor Tomlinson - Therapy: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YmrnjqcoiuI

Taylor Tomlinson - Father's Day Cards: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H9py8fHXrPg

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.