Send us a Text Message. 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 **Whe ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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 E ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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 networks. The conversation takes a deeper look at the intersection of recovery and maintain ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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 Chapter” to one of the books look like? How has life changed since the trilogy? Turning add ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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-driven apps for recovery resources, unlocking a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Acce ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes back a friend of the podcast, Phil, to discuss the change(s) in perspective that comes to us in recovery, along with what it's like navigating life queer and sober today. Topics Covered Included: Our favorite parts of being queer and sober today Our perspectives growing up How alcohol and drugs affected our perspectives Moments of clarity that shift our perspective How our perspective has evolved in our recovery Looking ahead while living in the moment And much more! For more Phil, find him on Facebook at Phil Brunke, and for more us,  follow us ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes back Elsa to discuss navigating your career in recovery, along with our favorite parts of being queer and sober today! Topics discussed include: What it was like for Elsa working in the alcohol industry while getting sober. How career changes can impact your recovery. The formula for having a 'good day' at work. How to cope with having a 'bad day' at work. How do you plan ahead in your life while also living one day at a time? Steve finally breaks his silence on the NA debate as Elsa and Steve talk about non-alcoholic 'spirits' And much more! Follow El ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes back one of his most popular guests, Dave, to discuss embracing and creating a sober community. Topics covered include: Connecting with a sober queer community, in real life or virtual. Creating events and a community, whether you are near a big city or the middle of nowhere. How Sober Gay Sunday started and became one of Boston's hottest social groups. How Sober Gay Sunday turned into a podcast, and how podcast has affected both of our recovery journeys. And much more! Check out our Patreon page for our Post-Show, now featuring video and the Topic Whee ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes Jimmy to share his experience, strength, and hope while they discuss living sober in the queer community. Thank you for listening. Please join our Patreon family for the post-show, along with more exclusive content at www.Patreon.com/gAyApodcast Find Jimmy on Instagram @himynameisrecovery and @ sobrietykween (and @jimmyarmstrongrealestate) and us while you are at it  @gAyApodcast. You can also check out his podcast, Hi, My Name is Recovery, wherever you find us! If you are interested in sharing your story, getting involved with the show, or just ..read more

Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes back Danielle to discuss the differences between sobriety and recovery, and our journey through both in the queer community. Topics Discussed Include:  Catching up with Danielle since our last episode Defining sobriety and our experiences being sober before starting our recovery journeys. Defining recovery and how that changed not just our sobriety, but our entire lives. Discussing how twelve step work worked for us, as well as other tools we use in our recovery. And much more! Check out our Patreon page for our Post-Show, now featuring video and ..read more