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Multiple Minority Stress and Chemsex Misuse

In this episode, Gustavo shares his journey of navigating addiction while carrying multiple marginalized identities - Venezuelan, undocumented, neuro-spicy (neurodivergent), and gay. His story illuminates how multiple minority stress creates unique challenges that go far beyond what any single...

Jul 31, 2025 addiction chemsex lgbtq minority stress

Redefining Support in the ChemSex Community

Y'all, this conversation with Andrew and Jordan from Canada absolutely shattered everything we think we know about recovery and support. Their work represents a radical departure from the shame-based, one-size-fits-all approach that has dominated addiction treatment for decades. As Jordan beau...

Jul 24, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine harm reduction lgbtq

Why Do I Proscrastinate?

I focus most of my time helping men in early recovery who are trying to stop engaging in chemsex. But, the longer I am in this industry, the more I recognize the need to also help those who have been living meth-free for a considerable amount of time, who are asking, "What now?". Life after me...

Jul 21, 2025 addiction chemsex lgbtq procrastination recovery

Breaking the Silence of Chemsex

Alexander's story reveals the difference between those who can navigate substance use safely and those who cannot. This often comes down to a mysterious internal voice - what he describes as "luck" but what we might better understand as intuitive self-awareness. This voice whispers warnings wh...

Jul 17, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex crystal methamphetamine harm reduction

Everyone Else is Partying, But I Can't

It's mid-July, and your Instagram feed looks like a highlight reel of everything you used to think you were missing. Shirtless men at circuit parties in Mykonos. Pride celebrations that stretch from Thursday to Tuesday. Festival lineups that make my former party-self salivate with envy. And h...

Jul 14, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lbgtq recovery

Turning Your Pain Into Purpose

Ben Kaye's story demonstrates that recovery isn't just about stopping substance use—it's about transforming your pain into purpose and your experience into expertise. As a therapist with lived experience in chemsex recovery, Ben has spent years building bridges between the underserved and the sy...

Jul 10, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex lgbtq methamphetamine

Sexual Reintegration AfterMeth

Sexual recovery after methamphetamine addiction is one of the most complex yet transformative aspects of healing. As Mell McCracken, a leading expert in chemsex recovery, reminds us: "Sex is never an emergency, especially in sexual recovery." This journey requires deep self-reflection, patience...

Jul 03, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex lgbtq recovery

Fuck Like a Porn Star (AfterMeth)

Sexual recovery after meth addiction isn't just about abstaining from substances—it's about fundamentally reimagining your relationship with intimacy, pleasure, and connection. Jayson Parker's journey from religious shame through addiction to sexual liberation offers a roadmap for anyone seeking...

Jun 26, 2025 addiction addiction recovery chemsex sexual reintegration

Working With Your Energy AfterMeth

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

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

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