Send us a text 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 w...
Jul 25, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us a text 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 an...
Jul 18, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us a text 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 sobriet...
Jul 11, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us a text 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 w...
Jul 04, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us a text 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...
Jun 27, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text 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 a...
Jun 20, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text 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! ...
Jun 13, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text 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 ...
Jun 06, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Alex from LGBTQ Mindfulness to discuss their experience navigating sobriety in the queer community while living a mindful life. Topics include Mindset Tips Finding A Community Building A Community Being Around Alcohol Being Around Drinkers Daily Care Practices And much more **Where to Find Us:** - Alex on Instagram 🟢 - Alex's Site 🖇️ - gAy A on IG 🟢 - gAy A everywhere else 🖇️ Tell a friend to listen today!! Until next time, stay sober! Support the show...
May 30, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text Earlier this month, Steve had the opportunity to ask his local community, "What Does Diversity Mean to You?" Find out what it means to the people of Sarasota, live from Diversefest at The Harvest Church on 17th Street. Enjoy the bonus episode, and until next time, stay sober! Support the show
May 27, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Christina Hayes Scott to discuss the significance of sobriety and holistic recovery. Topics include Recognizing burnout Emotional regulation Facing challenges like breakups and health scares, Exploring the 12-step program and cross addictions like overeating. Christina shares her personal journey to sobriety, emphasizing the transformative power it holds in dealing with emotions and progressing in life. Both Sober Steve and Christina stress the importance of h...
May 23, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text Steve shares a bonus audio diary episode about his experiences at this years Florida Roundup, with takeaways such as... What the heck is a roundup? Not letting travel difficulties impact the experience at your destination. Overcoming social insecurities like judgement and rejection. The positive experiences from workshop and social events on site. Adventuring out for firsts and letting go of "I can't"s Stay tuned for our usual episode Thursday! Want to hear more, check out Instagr...
May 21, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Alex Sphon to discuss recovering out loud in his community as well as tips and advice for anyone who is sober or sober curious. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Journaling in Recovery:** Alex shares how his journaling has helped him from the beginning of his sobriety journey and continues today. - **You Say I'm an Alcoholic Like It's A Bad Thing:** Alex shares how recovery out loud has changed his perception and sense of community over the ye...
May 16, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Eric from Sobervation to discuss recovering out loud, starting businesses sober, and staying motivated. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Fitness in Recovery:** Eric shares on how his weight loss journey and sobriety journey have continued since his last episode two years ago. 💪 - **Building a Business:** Eric shares how Sobervation was created, as well as how it’s helped his sobriety. 👕👚 - **Humor in Recovery** How humor has helped us both...
May 09, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text 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 ...
May 02, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text 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 cer...
Apr 25, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text 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...
Apr 17, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Welcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Brian Belovitch, author of Transfigured. He is a resilient individual who has navigated through societal pressures, personal struggles, and the challenges of identity and sobriety. Brian also has the unique experience of transitioning from male to female in his youth, and then a transition back to male in sobriety. Join host Steve as he sits down with Brian to explore his transformati...
Apr 11, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Welcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of our guest, Christopher, a fragrance and skin care developer and fashion designer. He shares his experiences with sobriety, the challenges he faced, and the resilience he developed. From creating his own line of fragrances to navigating personal struggles, Christopher's story is one of strength and determination. Our host, Steve, also discusses his own sobriety journey and the impact ...
Apr 04, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Welcome back to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, where we celebrate sobriety, resilience, and creativity. In today's episode, our host, Sober Steve, shares his personal journey of sobriety, reflecting on 1026 days of continuous sobriety and the approval of his workshop on overcoming shame and trauma in the context of sex and recovery for the Florida roundup. We then dive into a captivating interview with the talented Leo S., who shares his 35-year sobriety journey intertwined with...
Mar 28, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Hey there, Super Soberheroes! Today we have two stories that both touch on unique experiences, but share receiving an ADHD diagnosis in sobriety. We're joined by Chad C from Vancouver, who shares his 23-year journey through sobriety, competitive figure skating, and the unexpected challenges life throws our way. His story, filled with gratitude for life's gifts including marriage and travel, offers a raw and inspiring look at overcoming obstacles and the importance of supportive ne...
Mar 21, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text In this bonus episode of gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, host Sober Steve shares his powerful and personal story told at his church's storyteller Sunday. From his childhood in Erie, Pennsylvania to his struggles with sobriety and finding his way back to God, Steve takes us on a raw and emotional journey. He talks about the impact of being "othered" and how it affected his sense of self-worth, his faith journey, and ultimately led to his battle with alcohol. Steve discusses his pa...
Mar 17, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Super Soberheroes, welcome to a new episode of gAy A, where my listeners and I open up about our personal stories and share our journeys of addiction and recovery in the queer community. In this episode, we'll be diving into Tim T.'s powerful story of battling addiction, hitting rock bottom, and finding his way to sobriety. We'll also hear from JP, who shares his own struggles with alcohol and the positive changes he’s made in his life since embracing sobriety. Both guests reflect...
Mar 14, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Hey there, Super Soberheroes! Today's episode features the remarkable Jim G, sharing his experience, strength, and hope with over four decades of sobriety. Steve's Gratitude: Engaging with Also Youth, a haven for Queer youth, sharing my experiences in leadership with the next generation of fabulousness! Sharing my story at Harvest, my church, during Storyteller Sunday, exploring unexpected journeys in leadership and faith. Jim's Interview: Introduction to Drinking Exploration of E...
Mar 07, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Steve welcomes back friend of the podcast and best selling quit-lit author, Charlie Gray, to discuss how creating, publishing, and marketing his "Charlie and The Frog" trilogy impacted his sobriety. Topics discussed include: What are you grateful for today? Charlie's "zany" journey to sobriety. Picking up the pen the first time Turning a book into a trilogy How the creative process changed Charlie's life. How the publishing and marketing process impacted him. What would a “Lost Ch...
Feb 29, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text 1,000 days sober – a milestone that's more than just a number; it's an accomplishment that takes resilience, community, and the power of embracing my authenticity! Join me on this episode as I dive deep into the highs and lows of my journey from addiction to recovery, shedding light on the peaks and valleys along the way, the lessons I've learned, and my hopes for what is to come. 🌈 Reflecting on a Queer Childhood: Unveiling the struggles and triumphs of growing up queer and expe...
Feb 22, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text This week Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, dives into the world of dating apps for sober people in the queer community, and experiences across the different platforms and stages of our addiction and recovery. As I approach a monumental sobriety milestone, gratitude practices deepen my connections beyond the sober community with heartwarming responses from friends. Then, things get even more personal as I bring my husband on to share our experience meeting on not one but two apps and ...
Feb 15, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Send us a text Hey there, super soberheroes! Today's episode is all about exploring the world of sober apps in 2024. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the best sober apps for tracking and motivation to supercharge your recovery journey. Connect with a supportive sober community and access online resources for continuous motivation and encouragement. Explore apps that prioritize queer and sober inclusion, fostering a safe and empowering environment for everyone. Dive into literature-...
Feb 08, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Send us a text Discover the unexpected journey of a queer podcaster's transformative experiences in sobriety, leading to the launch of a groundbreaking 2.0 version of their podcast. This emotional narrative takes you through the highs and lows of Steve's personal growth, as he unveils the concept of "sober superheroes." Stay tuned for the open loop of how this journey will empower and inspire the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, you will be able to: Reflecting on Queer Sobriety: Discovering pr...
Feb 01, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Send us a text Steve celebrates episode 175 by welcoming back his sober sibling, Kristen R, to discuss self care routines! Topics discussed include: Our concepts and resentments about self-care before sobriety The important of routine in early sobriety Embracing new ideas and forms of self-care How much self-care is too much The perfect day And much more! Follow us on Instagram @gayapodcast or on Facebook for more updates, and check out the Patreon page for our weekly Post Show and other exclusi...
Jan 25, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 175
