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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...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 16, 2025 addiction addiction recovery chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine lgbtq

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

Dating AfterMeth

Introduction This conversation between Dr. Dallas Bragg and Coach Danny Morales explores the complexities of dating, relationships, and self-esteem, specifically for gay and bisexual men. The discussion covers everything from identity questions and bisexuality to practical dating advice and the ...

Oct 02, 2025 addiction recovery 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

Healing Sexual Shame

Shame. The most often discussed and most misunderstood word within the recovery space. I'll admit that I am still wading my way through all of the complex conceptual layers. One thing I do know: shame is at the core of any addictive pattern. The more we can learn about our own shame, the more ...

Sep 25, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex crystal methamphetamine hnh lgbtq meth pnp recovery sexual shame shame

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

When One Partner Uses

Relationships affected by Chemsex face unique challenges that test the very foundation of love, trust, and commitment. This episode study guide explores the complex dynamics between partners when one person struggles with methamphetamine use, drawing from real experiences of recovery and relat...

Sep 18, 2025 chemsex crystal methamphetamine gay men hnh pnp 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

The Sober Relapse

Six years meth-free. Helping other men transform their lives. Operating a globally downloaded podcast. Bootstrapping a successful coaching business. On paper, I was the recovery success story everyone wanted to be. But one Tuesday afternoon, sitting at my desk between client calls, my hands...

Sep 08, 2025 chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgbtq

The Moral Lessons of Chemsex

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...

Sep 04, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex crystal meth lgbtq methamphetamine

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