Pneuma (in Stoic thought) is the vital spirit, soul, or creative force of a person. Join us this week as Jason talks about using creative energy with music to enrich his Outer Circle.

YouTube Links:

Tool - Pneuma live drum cam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FssULNGSZIA

Charismatic Voice (Opera Singer) Reaction & Analysis:

“Helvegen” by Wardruna featuring Aurora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0GMydcmzRo

“Wolf Totem” by The Hu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNx0RgQrcoM

List of music used in the episode for educational purposes. (I do not own the copyright and will delete if necessary).

Tool - Pneuma

Lorde - Royals

Otep - Royals

Dead Can Dance - Cantara (Live)

The Hu - Wolf Totem

Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live)

Stevie Ray Vaughn - Wall of Denial

Puscifer - Sour Grapes

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.

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Launching soon:

https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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 this week as William P. talks about growing up in El Salvador & Los Angeles; the death of his first sponsor; and the Tools of Recovery he uses to stay sober in SAA.

Tools of Recovery Booklet:

https://saa-recovery.org/literature/tools-of-recovery-a-practical-guide-for-new-members-of-saa/

If you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

800-273-8255

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.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]

Launching soon:

https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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 this week as Tucker shares how the shaming messages from Evangelical Purity Culture contributed to his sex addiction. The term "purity culture" relates to religious beliefs around sexual purity before marriage, but also contains damaging messages of gender and sexual control.

Music used in this episode:

Birdtalker - Want

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSXWadIWN38

If you are interested in learning more about Purity Culture, there are several articles written about the subject (We have chosen not link due to our Traditions).

If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me.

[email protected]

Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected]

Launching soon:

https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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.

Sex addiction is often described as an intimacy disorder. Sexual anorexia,  intimacy avoidance, or “sexually acting in” can be seen as the flip side of “sexually acting out”.  Join us in this episode as Deb W shares her experience, strength & hope around Intimacy and Sexual Avoidance as well as ISA awareness and helping SAA telemeetings move to Zoom.

Links for this episode:

https://saa-store.org/audio/

https://saa-recovery.org/literature/recovery-from-compulsive-sexual-avoidance-a-return-to-intimacy/

https://saa-recovery.org/literature/first-step-intimacy-guide-working-first-step-intimacy-sexual-avoidance-sexual-anorexia/

http://saatalk.info/us/resources

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]

Launching soon: https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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.

Now over a year since the pandemic started, meetings are starting to return to in-person meetings.  Making the decision to return (or go for the first time) can be both exciting & nerve-wracking. Join us  as Jason, Tim and James share about their thoughts and fears about going to in-person meetings this week as well as the virtues of Zoom meetings.

Book mentioned in this episode:

Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects - Steps Six and Seven

by Bill P., Todd Weber, & Sara S.

If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me.

[email protected]

Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected]

Launching soon:

https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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.

Not just a TV show about plane crash survivors on a mysterious island, LOST delved into the realms of science, faith, philosophy, and for Jason, Recovery. Join us this week as Jason & MJ share their thoughts on how LOST relates their journey of recovery in SAA.

Music used in the episode for educational purposes. (I do not own the copyright and will delete if necessary).

Joe Purdy - Wash Away

Three Dog Night - Shambala

Michael Giacchino - Moving On

Michael Giacchino - Shambala

Link for Locke and Charlie Scene in the episode “The Moth”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2-psZD4nzc

Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected]

Launching soon:

https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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 this week as return guest LJ shares about being groomed and molested as a child, his exploits as a transvestite and the miracle of recovery through working the twelve steps of SAA.

Links: RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) https://www.rainn.org/ (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

SAA Convention recordings: https://saa-store.org/audio/

Launching soon:

https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

Joe and Charlie the Big Book Comes Alive:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoNWFgxjiSXWPtuT-cMcXdgoszkHoLRb

Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected]

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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 this week as a Jason shares his thoughts on a special episode of HBO's Euphoria, where a recently-relapsed addict meets with her sponsor for an intimate conversation in a diner on Christmas Eve.

Euphoria Special Episode 1: Rue (part2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnUAKElS2UQ

Our official website will be launchng soon:

https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected]

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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.

Step Study groups are groups of addicts working through the Twelve Steps in a structured format.  Join us this week as a few attendees of the Extensions of Hope Step Study Group discuss what it’s like working the steps in community.

Music used in the episode for educational purposes. (I do not own the copyright and will delete if necessary).

Tool - The Grudge

https://saa-recovery.org/our-program/the-twelve-steps/

Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected]

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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.

"Each group has but one primary purpose — to carry its message to the sex addict who still suffers."  Join us this week as Jon shares the message of recovery through his sister’s recovery journal, the sadness of her death and the gift of music.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

800-273-8255

Music used in the episode for educational purposes. (I do not own the copyright and will delete if necessary).

Eric Bibb - I Am Blessed

Indigo Girls - Closer to Fine

Matisyahu - One Day

Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected]

To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.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.