Secular Overeaters is an informal community and resource hub created to support the physical, emotional, and integrative recovery of Overeaters Anonymous members and others who don’t identify with the traditional Twelve-Step presentation of god. We recognize that theist and patriarchal language can not only alienate but also cause additional harm to many who come to the rooms seeking relief from compulsive eating and food behaviors. Our mission is to provide secular resources, including literature, podcasts, workshops, meeting listings, and fellowship. Most importantly, we strive to be a safe, inclusive space for secular overeaters of all identities, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity and expression, as we support each other on the lifelong journey of recovery.
Secular Overeaters had considered pursuing 501(c)3 nonprofit status for many years. However, after long and careful consideration, the SO Board chose to partner with a fiscal sponsor instead. In early 2026 we began working with Atheists United (AU), an organization that shares our secular values. In exchange for 5% of our annual donations, AU provides SO with a dedicated bank account, insurance, and tax-exempt status. AU is our operational partner, and we still maintain full autonomy over all programmatic and strategic decisions, community initiatives, and daily operations.
Our first project was this website, which was created in the fall of 2020 with volunteer member content development, web skills, and financial contributions. Since then we’ve added: workshops and special events, secular literature, a Facebook page, a podcast, Zoom rooms for group meetings and recovery circles, and free print copies of OA newcomer and sponsor brochures.
We welcome your feedback and ideas. You can use this contact form to get in touch. And in the spirit of the Seventh Tradition, please consider making your contribution to help defray our ongoing costs.
Thank you!
We’re looking for volunteers with a wide range of skills and interests to help us foster secular overeater resources! Use this form to let us know your interests, and we’ll get back to you soon.
