Content Warning: This study guide addresses topics including sexual assault, consent violations, sex work, and substance use in explicit terms. These discussions are intended to support healing and harm reduction. Please engage with this material at your own pace and reach out for support if nee...
This is Part 4 of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap" (See part one, part two, part three).
Marcus's New Path: Conscious Connection
Marcus is sitting across from me on our Zoom call, and something is different. There's a settledness in his body that wasn't there six mon...
This week, we take another perspective on the journey to one of, if not the, biggest hurdles for men in chemsex recovery, intimate connection. The path to rediscovering genuine intimacy and connection can feel daunting, especially when substances have been your bridge to physical encounters fo...
This is Part 3 of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap" (See part one and part two). Next week, we'll explore the daily practices that sustain Marcus's transformation and keep him thriving in substance-free life.
Marcus Discovers His Hidden Truth
Marcus is six weeks into...
Welcome to this study guide designed to help you dive deeper into the neuroscience behind chemsex and what it means for your recovery journey.
Dr. Stephen Naulls is pioneering research that could change how we understand and treat chemsex addiction. This guide will help you process the informa...
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...
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.
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This week's episode explores the complex cultural dimensions of chemsex through the lens of Maurice George Nagington's groundbreaking research.
Rather than viewing chemsex solely through medical or pathological frameworks, this guide invites you to examine the rich moral and social structures th...
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Understanding Shame and Sexual Identity
Dr. Davidson emphasizes that shame differs fundamentally from guilt.
While guilt relates to specific actions we regret, shame cuts deeper - it's the belief that we ourselves are inhere...
