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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

People-Pleasing and Meth Use

Him: "You into being a dom? I'm a f----t sissy." Me: rolling my eyes, "Yeah, I'm into that. You got stuff with you, right?" During my active meth use, I would pretend to be into whatever the guy wanted in exchange for drugs and companionship. I was dishonest and transactional. Typical people ...

Jun 09, 2025 addiction crystal methamphetamine lgbtq people pleasing queer 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

The Ultimate Recover Life-Hack

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. ...

May 19, 2025 addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine lgbtq mindfulness

From Teacher to Tweaker: Bobby's Story

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...

May 15, 2025 addiction addiction recovery crystal methampetamine lgbtq

How Perfectionism Fuels Meth Use

(This is a long one, but - in my opinion - worth the time AND if you are enjoying my newsletters, please forward to someone who might also enjoy!) 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...

May 12, 2025 addiction recovery childhood trauma lgbtq perfectionism

Stop Playing the Victim!

We often think about narcissists being master manipulators. And, well, they are. But, in my experience, those who position themselves as the perpetual victim are the true masters. You can tell right away by someone's conversation if they accept the victim role in their lives: "My boyfriends we...

Apr 28, 2025 addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine lgbtq victim triangle

Attachment Styles and Chemsex Addiction

There's something so exciting about the texting dance that occurs after you match with someone from a dating app (at least the ones who are able to carry on a conversation). I guess you could say it's the modern version of "courtin'." I used to love sharing and learning with new matches. At one ...

Apr 24, 2025 addiction attachment style crystal methamphetamine lgbtq recovery

Wake Up and Take Control

Most of this world is asleep. Wake up. Scroll. Gym. Work. Scroll. Netflix. Sleep. What a life. The average person who grew up in suburbia, graduated from college, was employed by a corporation, married, had kids... I often wonder how they could ever know what it's like to smoke a bowl of meth a...

Apr 21, 2025 crystal methamphetamine lgbtq meth recovery

CORRECTED LINKS: Do You Believe in Love After Meth?

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE PODCAST LINKS IN THE FIRST EMAIL- THIS ONE WORKS! I need you to know that there really is sex after meth. Good sex. Great sex. And, better yet, there is looooove after meth. But don't take my word for it! In this episode, Dave Becker shares his journey of redis...

Apr 17, 2025 addiction crystal methamphetamine lgbtq sexual healing sexual health

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