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From the AfterMeth Podcast - Episode with Craig Bricado Listen to the Podcast HERE Watch the Podcast HERE Take a moment before diving in. Craig's story reminds us that recovery isn't just about stopping substance use - it's about learning who we are beyond the substances, beyond the stories w...

Jun 12, 2025 addiction chemsex energy management lgbtq recovery

People-Pleasing and Meth Use

Him: "You into being a dom? I'm a f----t sissy." Me: rolling my eyes, "Yeah, I'm into that. You got stuff with you, right?" During my active meth use, I would pretend to be into whatever the guy wanted in exchange for drugs and companionship. I was dishonest and transactional. Typical people ...

Jun 09, 2025 addiction crystal methamphetamine lgbtq people pleasing queer recovery

Storytelling Healing AfterMeth

My dating profile used to read something like this: "Meth addict in recovery, HIV+ and two kids. If you kept reading, just swipe right." Back then, I used the justification that my life is an open book and I am "recovering out loud." But that was not the motivation behind divulging this i...

Jun 05, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex lgbtq storytelling

EDMR and Trauma - Informed Recovery

"Your brain needs time to recover. You've made these really strong associations, but our brains are plastic - they can change, they can reform, they can develop, they can make new associations." - Drake Schoeppl Core Insights from This Episode This conversation reveals the connection between u...

May 29, 2025 addiction chemsex emdr lgbtq trauma

You Didn't Fail, You Leveled Up!

If you take one concept from my content, its this: The key to recovery- and happiness- is reframing how you interpret (respond to) life experience. The only difference between someone who has a substantial amount of abstinent time and someone who is caught up in the relapse cycle is the abili...

May 26, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgbtq

ADHD and Chemsex Addiction

Let me be vulnerable with you: I've discovered lately that I sometimes invalidate the experiences of others. And if you follow my content, you'll know how much I've advised you not to invalide the experience of others. Because, what we judge becomes our karma (our learning opportunity). In oth...

May 22, 2025 add addiction recovery adhd crystal methamphetamine

The Ultimate Recover Life-Hack

I woke up but kept my eyes closed. I was lying on top of the blankets because the sheets were soiled, but not from me. The sound of booming bass and laughter from the parking lot at 6am might seem abnormal in most situations. Not at the Greenleaf Inn. My home away from home: the streets. ...

May 19, 2025 addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine lgbtq mindfulness

From Teacher to Tweaker: Bobby's Story

So happy to introduce you to my new Assistant Coach, Bobby! On this week's episode, you'll get to hear his story AND hear the two of us offer coaching advice to real listener letters. Bobby's powerful story of facing arrest, finding peace in surrender, and rebuilding his life offers insights fo...

May 15, 2025 addiction addiction recovery crystal methampetamine lgbtq

How Perfectionism Fuels Meth Use

(This is a long one, but - in my opinion - worth the time AND if you are enjoying my newsletters, please forward to someone who might also enjoy!) You want to stop using meth? You want to stop fighting urges? You want to stop repeating patterns? Then you must dig deep into the core of your suf...

May 12, 2025 addiction recovery childhood trauma lgbtq perfectionism

Sexual Intimacy Through Dance

"Embodiment to me is deep listening to the signals that my body gives me around what's right and wrong for my life." - Gary Our bodies are always speaking to us. Tightness in the chest, upset stomach, swollen throat... Anything we feel in the physical is a message from our spirit. But, most ...

May 08, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex conscious dance erotic dance gbtq methamphetamine

Become a Disciple of Your Higher Self

Discipline isn't punishment. It's not shame. It's not even about willpower. Real discipline is about loving yourself enough to create conditions where you can truly thrive. It's about making small promises to yourself and keeping them. It's about building trust with the one person who will be ...

May 05, 2025

Contingency Management

The first time I heard the term "Harm Reduction" was from a straight male meth dealer. I was later in my active use when my mom brought me to West Virginia to get my life together. This guy needed someone who could 'hit a vein,' and I needed free drugs. So, our relationship was transactional and...

May 01, 2025 addiction contingency management harm reduction methamphetamine recovery

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