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gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Steve Bennet-Martin
238 episodes
2 months ago
Send us a text Hey Super Sober Heroes— I’m back with another special update, this time joined by my longtime friend and guest, Phil from Here Queer Sober. Phil shares the exciting news about the first-ever Here Queer Sober Roundup, happening next month in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. What started as a small Facebook group in February 2024 has grown into a vibrant community of 2,200+ queer sober members—and now they’re bringing that energy into an in-person celebration of recovery, r...
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Send us a text Hey Super Sober Heroes— I’m back with another special update, this time joined by my longtime friend and guest, Phil from Here Queer Sober. Phil shares the exciting news about the first-ever Here Queer Sober Roundup, happening next month in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. What started as a small Facebook group in February 2024 has grown into a vibrant community of 2,200+ queer sober members—and now they’re bringing that energy into an in-person celebration of recovery, r...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Health & Fitness,
Sexuality,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/238)
gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Here Queer Sober 2025 Update
Send us a text Hey Super Sober Heroes— I’m back with another special update, this time joined by my longtime friend and guest, Phil from Here Queer Sober. Phil shares the exciting news about the first-ever Here Queer Sober Roundup, happening next month in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. What started as a small Facebook group in February 2024 has grown into a vibrant community of 2,200+ queer sober members—and now they’re bringing that energy into an in-person celebration of recovery, r...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Still Sober, Still Sexy, Still Strong - Life Updates from Steve
Send us a text Hey Super Sober Heroes— I’m back on the mic with a long-overdue update! It’s been almost six months since my last episode, and so much has happened in my life and recovery journey. As of August 18, 2025, I’m 1,543 days sober, and I’m grateful for a listener message that reminded me just how much this podcast still matters. In this episode, I share: Why I paused the show and how I’ve been learning to set healthier boundaries.The powerful impact of working not one, but two 12-ste...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
TTFN
Send us a text Hey there, Super Sober Heroes 💖 It’s your host, Sober Steve, checking in with 1,397 days of sobriety and a big announcement: gAy A is going on an indefinite hiatus. After nearly four amazing years, 225+ episodes, and hundreds of powerful stories from across the queer sober spectrum, it’s time for me to shift my energy inward—toward my local community in Sarasota, Florida. When I launched gAy A at just 90 days sober, I couldn’t find the kind of podcast I needed—so I made it. Now...
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7 months ago
3 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Finding Light in the Darkness ft. Dillon
Send us a text Super Sober Heroes, we’re back with another in-person interview, and this week, I’m sitting down with my friend Dillon! 🏳️‍🌈💜 Dillon opens up about his journey to sobriety, how a birthday wake-up call led him to quit drinking, and the powerful role of resilience in his recovery. We talk about: ✨ The moment he knew he had to change ✨ How sobriety has transformed his life and relationships ✨ Finding strength in grief after loss ✨ Navigating the queer community as a sober person ✨...
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8 months ago
17 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Living Fearlessly Queer & Sober with India X Miller
Send us a text Hey there, Super Sober Heroes! Your host Sober Steve is here with 1,357 days sober, and this episode is extra special because we are recording in person for the first time! I’m thrilled to welcome India X Miller, a powerful advocate, trans activist, and sober warrior who has been navigating the world of recovery for over 40 years. India shares their incredible journey of sobriety, from getting clean as a teenager to experiencing relapse and reclaiming their recovery. We talk ab...
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8 months ago
32 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
The AI Interview – Answering Big Questions About Queer Sobriety with Phil B
Send us a text Super Sober Heroes, we're back for Part 2 with Phil B, co-founder of Here Queer Sober! 🎉 And this time, we’re shaking things up—AI is asking the questions! Phil and I tackle some of the biggest misconceptions and deeper truths about queer sobriety, including: ✨ Can queer and sober people actually have fun? (Spoiler: YES.) ✨ What’s it like dating and navigating relationships in sobriety? ✨ How do chosen families evolve in recovery? ✨ What’s one piece of wisdom we wish we knew in...
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9 months ago
15 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Coming Out the Other Side with Phil B – Career, Recovery & Here Queer Sober
Send us a text Super Sober Heroes, welcome back! Today, I’m joined once again by my dear friend and co-founder of Here Queer Sober, Phil B! With 7 years, 9 months, and 24 days sober, Phil shares about his whirlwind year—completing his master’s degree in counseling, navigating job offers, moving into his own apartment, and embracing the next chapter of his recovery and career. We also dive into: ✨ The big life transitions that tested his recovery—and how he stayed grounded ✨ Balancing sobriety...
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9 months ago
19 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Feeling the Feelings ft. Holland
Send us a text In this episode of Gay A: The Queer Sober Hero Show, host Steve is joined by the amazing Holland, who shares his journey to recovery, approach to spirituality, and how sobriety has transformed his life. Holland, who celebrates a sobriety date of February 2, 2022, opens up about growing up in Hawaii and Alaska, their struggles with addiction, and finding their way back to recovery after a series of challenges. Holland also discusses the importance of service, humility, and stayi...
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9 months ago
23 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Sober Gay Adventures ft. Johnny
Send us a text Episode Highlights 🌍 Traveling Sober & Building Community: Johnny shares how he founded Sober Gay Adventures, offering intimate, 10-day trips for queer sober travelers to explore the world with accountability and connection. His goal was to create meaningful travel experiences for those in recovery, providing fellowship in small groups across the globe. 🏳️‍🌈 Embracing Queer Joy: Johnny talks about loving the vibrant, campy, and dramatic aspects of queer culture and how that...
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9 months ago
18 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Stay Strong, Do Good, Be Brave ft. Adam S
Send us a text Super Sober Heroes, today I’m joined by Adam Schuler, a writer and advocate for addiction recovery, who shares his powerful journey through relapse, resilience, and ultimately rediscovering joy in sobriety. Adam gets candid about: ✨ The role of relapse in his recovery journey—and why it's not a failure, but a teacher ✨ How connection & community helped him finally break free from addiction ✨ The unexpected realization that changed his recovery: joy matters ✨ His ap...
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10 months ago
19 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Aging into Authenticity in Recovery ft. Mark V
Send us a text Hey there, Super Sober Heroes! This week on Gay A, I’m joined by returning guest and podcast favorite, Mark, as we dive into the transformative power of sobriety and how it’s helped him embrace his authentic queer self. From growing up in a Catholic family with strict gender norms to navigating the complexities of being openly gay in the workplace, Mark shares his journey of self-discovery, healing, and unapologetically owning his queerness—brooches, skirts, and all! We also di...
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10 months ago
25 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Sober Holiday Tips and Tricks from the Vault
Send us a text In this episode of gAy A, your queer sober hero show, I’m sharing holiday tips and tricks to help you navigate the festive season while staying sober. Whether you’re celebrating your first holiday in recovery or just looking for a little extra support, this episode dives into advice from listeners and my own experience on avoiding triggers, setting boundaries, and thriving through the season. I’m also celebrating 1300 days of continuous sobriety and reflecting on the tools and ...
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10 months ago
24 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Still Fucked and Insane ft. Scott G
Send us a text In this episode, originally released on April 22nd, 2022, Steve welcomes Scott to share their experience, strength, and hope with you, along with advice on getting and staying sober. Follow Scott on Instagram @scotttgrasso and follow us while you are at it @gAyApodcast. Also check out their website: https://www.scottgrasso.com/ Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you have found this information helpful. If you are interested in sharing your story, gettin...
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11 months ago
41 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Addiction and Zodiac Signs Revisited
Send us a text Episode Description: Hey there, Super Sober Heroes! This week on Gay A, I’m diving back into the vault to revisit one of my earliest episodes on astrology and addiction. Originally recorded at just 105 days sober, this episode explores how our zodiac signs might influence our relationship with alcohol. But that’s not all—I'm adding fresh insights and exploring a new article on zodiac signs and their connections to other addictive tendencies. Whether you’re a Leo who loves to s...
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11 months ago
12 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Sober, Queer, & Kinky ft. Ralf: Embracing Recovery and Authenticity
Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Ralf Rasmussen, host of RealClearFetish! Talks RealClearPlay! Ralf shares his journey from addiction to seven years of sobriety, delving into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the intersection of recovery, kink, and queer identity. We discuss: 🌈 The power of embracing authentic queer identity in sobriety. 🖤 Ralf’s journey through addiction, recovery, and reclaiming his kink life without substances. 🎤 How creating a podcast and a sober kink...
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11 months ago
24 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Steve on RealClearFetish! Talks RealClearPlay!
Send us a text Check out my guest appearance on RealClearTalk this week, and check out the show wherever you find this podcast!! Show notes from the episode: Steve B has been sober since May 28th, 2021, and is the host of gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show. Having isolating during his drinking, he has only begun embracing his interests in leather, fetish, and kink in sobriety- something he believes is necessary for him in order to live a full, happy, and sober life. He is forever ...
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11 months ago
54 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Stay Connected, Stay Sober ft. Richard D
Send us a text In this episode of Gay A: The Queer Sober Hero Show, host Sober Steve welcomes Richard Dean, a fellow sober friend, to share his inspiring journey through addiction, recovery, and the exploration of codependence. Richard opens up about the challenges he faced in early sobriety, the lessons he learned from relapse, and the powerful transformation he experienced through programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Codependents Anonymous. Together, they discuss the unique aspects of que...
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12 months ago
24 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Blank Spaces, Brave Faces, and Swift Steps ft. Julianne Griffin
Send us a text In this episode of gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show, Sober Steve welcomes back Julianne Griffin, aka Jewels, the founder of Swift Steps—a unique sober community for Swifties in recovery. They dive deep into the therapeutic power of journaling, finding balance in sobriety, and the challenges of staying accountable in recovery. Jules shares how the love for Taylor Swift’s music, lyrics, and journey has become a powerful anchor for Swift Steps members to connect, support each othe...
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1 year ago
20 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Traveling in Sobriety ft. Frankie
Send us a text Hey there, super sober heroes! 🦸🏽‍♂️ This week on Gay A, Sober Steve is thrilled to welcome back a fan-favorite guest and globetrotter, Frankie New! Steve and Frankie dive into a topic close to Frankie's heart: Traveling in Sobriety. In This Episode: Join Steve and Frankie as they discuss the unique adventures and perspectives that come with sober travel. From finding queer-friendly destinations and the occasional surprise doll museum to embracing the joy of being fully present...
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1 year ago
22 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Sobriety, Social Media, and Self Care ft. Jaycee K Clark
Send us a text Hey, Super Sober Heroes! In this episode of gAy A, Sober Steve welcomes back Jaycee K. Clark for a powerful conversation on the impact of social media on mental health and sobriety. With over 1,227 days sober, Steve sits down with Jaycee to discuss how social media plays a dual role in our lives—both as a tool for connection and a source of distraction. Jaycee, who will be one of the keynote speakers at the Here, Queer, Sober event next September, shares personal insights from ...
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1 year ago
19 minutes

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show
Send us a text Hey Super Sober Heroes— I’m back with another special update, this time joined by my longtime friend and guest, Phil from Here Queer Sober. Phil shares the exciting news about the first-ever Here Queer Sober Roundup, happening next month in New York City at the Marriott Marquis. What started as a small Facebook group in February 2024 has grown into a vibrant community of 2,200+ queer sober members—and now they’re bringing that energy into an in-person celebration of recovery, r...