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  • Day Counting in Early Recovery ft. Drake
    Jul 25 2024

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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 m
  • Forgiveness and Feeling At Home ft. Ginelle
    Jul 18 2024

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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 m
  • Mailbag Part 2: Sober Lessons over 200 Episodes!
    Jul 11 2024

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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 m
  • Celebrating 200 Episodes - Mailbag #1
    Jul 4 2024

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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 m
  • Living Authentic, Sober, and Queer ft. Sam (#199)
    Jun 27 2024

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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 m
  • Coping with Trauma and PTSD in Sobriety ft. Johnny Bear (#198)
    Jun 20 2024

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    Sober Steve Chats with Johnny Bear from Belly Talk on sobriety and bear community wellness

    Sober Steve celebrates his 1,117 days sober by sharing his gratitude for the supportive Sarasota community and exciting Pride Month activities. He then interviews Johnny Bear from the Belly Talk podcast, who opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction, self-discovery, and eventual sobriety. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of remaining sober while being active in social and bear communities, and share advice on building a support network, seeking help, and maintaining daily sobriety practices. Johnny also highlights the importance of authenticity, community support, and promoting wellness within the bear culture. Full of personal insights and inspirational stories, this episode offers encouragement and practical tips for anyone navigating their path to sobriety.

    00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
    00:50 Interview with Johnny Bear
    01:49 Johnny's Journey to Sobriety
    04:38 Challenges and Turning Points
    12:31 Finding Community and Self-Discovery
    16:31 Overcoming Abuse and Seeking Help
    21:51 Rebuilding Life and Embracing Sobriety
    26:01 Maintaining Sobriety and Community Engagement
    31:22 Conclusion and Contact Information

    **Where to Find Us:**
    - Johnny Bear on Instagram 🟢
    - Johnny Bear on Belly Talk 🖇️
    - Johnny Bear’s Blog!
    - The Belly Club Facebook Group 🖇️
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

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




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    33 m
  • Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs ft. Richard A (#197)
    Jun 13 2024

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    Sober Steve welcomes Richard to share his experience, strength, and hope with getting sober in the queer community, as well as their philosophy of the 3 T's of Sobriety

    Topics include



    • Facing Trials
    • Overcoming Tribulations
    • Celebrating Trumphs
    • Discovering Self-Confidence
    • Evolving in Recovery
    • And much more


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

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

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    35 m
  • Swift Steps ft. Jewels & Emily (#196)
    Jun 6 2024

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    Sober Steve welcomes Jewels and Emily from Swift Steps to discuss their experience navigating sobriety and building a recovery community centered around being a fan of Taylor Swift. (Get it, now?)

    Topics include



    • Finding A Community
    • Building A Community
    • Redefining Recovery
    • Identifying Addictions in Art/Music
    • Mental Health in Recovery
    • And much more


    **Where to Find Us:**
    - The Swift Steps on Instagram 🟢
    - The Swift Steps Website 🖇️
    - gAy A on IG 🟢
    - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️

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

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    32 m