From Porn Star to PhD ft. Jim G

gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show

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 Early Drinking Experience
• Initial Experiences in the LGBTQ+ Community
• Involvement in Sex Work and Pornography
• Turning Point: (Content Warning) Being raped while intoxicated
• Transformation and Acceptance
• Separating Sex from Alcohol and Drugs
• Show and Tell with Jim's Chip and 2nd Edition Big Book
• Sex work during the AIDS epidemic
• Jim's beliefs on spirituality and destiny in favor of traditional religious views
• Embracing our self-worth and authenticity
• And much more!

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1. Steve's Gratitude (00:00:01)

2. Getting to Know Jim G (00:04:10)

3. When Things Changed (00:18:01)

4. Sobriety Over Four Decades (00:27:48)

5. Sobriety, Sex, and Self-Worth (00:33:23)

6. Sobriety Journey Interviews and Updates (00:46:24)