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How You Get Stuck in the Shame Cycle (and how to get unstuck)

This is Part 2 (See Part One) of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap." Next week, we'll explore how Marcus learns to work WITH his need for validation instead of against it. Marcus's Story: The Perfect Gay Son Marcus was eight years old when he learned that love came with con...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 13, 2025 addiction addiction recovery chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine lgbtq shame

The Gift of Rock Bottom

Kevin Davis's journey from 20 years of crystal meth addiction to becoming a successful model offers us a powerful roadmap for recovery. His story reminds us that transformation isn't just possible—it can lead to a life more fulfilling than we ever imagined. Listen to Episode Watch Episode Th...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 09, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay lgbtq meth methamphtamine recovery

Addicted to Approval

We often hear about people "trading one addiction for another" in early recovery. I know for me I couldn't drink enough Red Bull in my transition away from methamphetamine. But the most damaging trade-off is the addictions that are hidden. In order to explore this concept, I'll present a 4-p...

Oct 06, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgbtq meth

Your Wounds Hold the Answer

"The wound is the place where light enters you." - Rumi One sentence of Rumi's writings can send me into months of reflection. This line (credit to him, but never actually found in his writings) has been on my mind lately. As I reflected on these words, I thought of the beautifully wounded sou...

Sep 29, 2025 addiction chemsex healing lgbtq recovery

Why You Can't Stop Using: Intentions

In my early 20s, I was obnoxious, loud, and quite frankly, a bully. Percolating anger from childhood circumstances met the anguish of being a closeted adult. This perfect storm of bitterness rained down on others around me, especially those who appeared weak. A Cracker Barrel server at the t...

Sep 22, 2025 addiction chemsex lgbtq recovery

Loving Yourself AfterMeth

This week's discussion is gooooood. Real good. You won't want to miss it. So many of you are out there asking, "I know I'm supposed to love myself, but HOW?" In this episode, among many other relevant topics, my guest gives you some practical and impactful steps toward loving yourself. Liste...

Sep 11, 2025 addiction chemsex internal family systems lgbtq recovery therapy

Understanding Shame and Chemsex Misuse

Hey y'all, The term "shame" gets thrown around so often within the addiction recovery space. Especially when it comes to Chemsex (men who have sex with men engaged in sexualized drug use). Shame is also the most misunderstood concept within the addiction recovery space. Today, we take a deep di...

Aug 25, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgtq queer recovery

7 Years of Chemsex Recovery: Dallas' Story

Dr. Dallas Bragg's seven-year journey from active addiction to thriving recovery coach offers profound insights into the messy, beautiful, and transformative process of healing. His story isn't one of linear progress but rather a testament to the power of perception, free will, and the willingne...

Aug 14, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgbtq recovery

Understanding Loneliness and Chemsex

Reading a book with one eye on the Grindr grid. Stopping in the middle of cleaning my house to take the perfectly angled Snapchat. Broadcasting my hookups via my personal Zoom room. Before my active meth use, I couldn't stand to be alone for more than an hour. If I couldn't have physical compa...

Aug 11, 2025 addiction chemsex lgbtq loneliness methamphetamine

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

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