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...
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...
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...
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...
In the depths of despair, a sobbing, snotty, wailing mess. I cried out to the Universe:
"Please take this from me!"
I was in the midst of a horrid come-down. I was deep in my "Tee-motions," as I used to call them.
I could have won the Oscar for this one. I had thrown myself on the floor, face b...
Evan's story demonstrates the possibility of complete life transformation after crystal meth addiction.
As a chemistry professor and drag queen who rebuilt his entire identity in a new city, Evan's journey offers a practical roadmap for anyone seeking to reinvent themselves in recovery.
His emph...
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...
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...
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...
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.
...
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...
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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...
