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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

Turning Your Pain Into Purpose

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...

Jul 10, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex lgbtq methamphetamine

Why You Do What You Don't Want To Do

It can feel maddening when you are trying to quit using meth. Each day, each hour, each second feels like you are a different version of yourself. You don't want to use, you want to use, you hate meth, you will stop nothing until you have it. You have a stellar day of feeling happy and accom...

Jul 07, 2025 addiction lgbtq methamphetamine recovery

Sexual Reintegration AfterMeth

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...

Jul 03, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex lgbtq recovery

Reinventing Yourself AfterMeth

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...

Jun 19, 2025 addiction addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine lgbtq

Working With Your Energy AfterMeth

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

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