The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine and Chemsex Addiction

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/corrected-links-do-you-believe-in-love-after-meth This is such a powerful and heartfelt episode! Dr. Dallas sits down with Dave Becker, better known as Sober Dave, to talk about love, sex, and sobriety after meth.  They dive into the realities of rebuilding trust, navigating intimacy, and reclaiming joy...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/weekendwarriors This is such a fun and important episode, y’all! I sit down with Joe Kulman and Dr. Neva "Dr. C" Chauppette from Party Wise to explore the slippery slope of "weekend warriors" in the MSM (men who have sex with men) community. We talk about the gradual progression from...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/cravings   In this episode of Aftermeth, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Andrew Moses, founder of Queer Recovery Coaching, get real about managing cravings in chemsex recovery. They flip the script on cravings, seeing them not as enemies but as messengers pointing to deeper needs. Through personal stories and expe...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/ketamine In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Trauma Therapist Bodhi Deva Ma to discuss the therapeutic potential of ketamine treatment, particularly in the context of addiction recovery and trauma therapy. They discuss their personal journeys with psychedelics, and Dallas shares how th...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/harmreduction In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Dr. David Fawcett explore various aspects of chemsex harm reduction strategies, the importance of social connections, and the role of mental health. They discuss alternative methods for managing cravings, the impact of shame and stigma, and the si...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/methfree Welcome to Season 2 y’all! I’m asked so often from you guys how I broke free from the grips of crystal methamphetamine (Tina). And, well, it was a clunky process that I had to shape on my own. This is precisely why I am providing Recovery Coaching for men who have sex with men and want to break...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/insights In this episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg presents a solo talk as the finale for Season 1. Dallas lists the 7 insights for effective chemsex (Tina) recovery that he's picked up from personal and professional experience.  The AfterMeth: Join our Facebook Community: https://...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, Dallas interviews a success graduate from his coaching program called Recovery Alchemy. Alex, from Birmingham, England, shares his journey from addiction to recovery. Growing up in a strict, religious household with an authoritative father, Alex struggled with his gay identity from an early age, experiencing deep shame and feelings o...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/homophobia In this episode of the AfterMeth podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Paulo Arranaga-Grayson to dive into the complex topic of internalized homophobia and how that contributes to Chemsex use among gay men. In addition, they discuss the importance of affirming care in recovery programs, sh...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide:  https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/religioustrauma In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg welcomes life coach Eric Feltes for an intimate conversation about the impact of religious trauma on addiction. From growing up in strict religious environments to finding authentic self-acceptance, they explore how church shame drives many in the LGBTQ...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/sexualshame In this episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, host Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Dr. Steven Davidson, a clinical sexologist and sexual integrity coach, to explore the complex relationship between shame, sexuality, and crystal meth addiction in the gay community. Dr. Davidson shares invaluable...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know the difference between “Gay-Friendly” and “Queer Affirming” when it comes to treatment and sober living? In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and his guests Joey Bachrach and Steven Buffin-Stewart from Rainbow Hill Recovery delve into the complexities of drug treatment, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss the importance of queer sober living enviro...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/leather-rubber-skin-head-what-s-your-flavor In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg engages in a candid conversation with Ralf, a recovering chemsex addict, podcast host, and sober HERO, about the intersection of sobriety, kink, and mental health. They explore the challenges of enjoyi...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/she-almost-lost-her-son-to-meth-addiction In this episode, Dallas sits down with his close friend, colleague and straight cis woman Nicole! Nicole shares her personal journey through addiction, pregnancy, and the fight for her family, emphasizing the importance of commitment, support, and the role of me...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/tantra-over-tina-rediscovering-sex-and-intimacy In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and John Pisano-Thomsen (Daddy Guru) dive deep into the intricate relationship between trauma healing, sexual energy, and the inner child. They explore how unresolved trauma can manifest in various aspects of life, pa...

Send us Fan Mail Supplementary Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/creative-expression-in-recovery In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Filmmaker Cory Bortnicker discuss the journey of recovery from crystal meth addiction, emphasizing the importance of creativity in the healing process. Cory shares his experiences and creative projects that stem from his own recovery...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/be-a-freak-between-the-sheets-safely Join Dr. Dallas Bragg and Christopher Hetzer, MSN, RN, ACRN, as they unpack the complexities of HIV stigma, addiction recovery, and sexual health in the modern era. From navigating healthcare as both provider and patient to exploring groundbreaking preventative treat...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/no-experience-is-a-bad-experience In this episode of the AfterMeth Podcast, I sit down with Russell, a gay former crystal meth user who is now a Certified Peer Specialist. He went from a padded room to a Recovery Professional! Russell shares his personal journey of creating his own recovery route, empha...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/jesus/ In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Tim, a gay former crystal meth addict who credits his recovery to his relationship with Jesus Christ. Tim discusses the complexities of addiction, recovery, and faith, particularly within the LGBTQ community. Tim shares his personal journey with meth...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/who-defines-sobriety In this week’s episode of The AfterMeth, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with the Anti – AA Queer Recovery Coach Mick Resendez to discuss addiction recovery in the LGBTQ+ community. They explore the role of alcohol as a trigger for crystal meth use and the need for alternative recovery o...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/is-your-heart-broken In this moving episode of The AfterMeth, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa McCracken, Executive Director at a Los Angeles recovery center specializing in sexualized drug use and chem sex addiction treatment. Together, we explore the profound concept of emotional "...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/are-you-ready-to-break-free-from-chemsex In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Daniel Gilsenan, Head of Supervision at Controlling Chemsex, the UK’s most active chemsex support charity, to discuss the complexities of addiction recovery, particularly in the context of...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/all-the-butt-stuff Let's talk about butt stuff! In this episode of The AfterMeth, host Dr. Dallas Bragg welcomes urologist Dr. Tom Gaither for a raw and honest conversation about crystal meth and its impact on sexual health. First up is a topic near and dear to any recovering meth addict: Erectile...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/intimacy/ I really loved this discussion with Coach Alex Ray, a Queer Intimacy Coach for Queer People. What a much-needed service!  We discuss topics such as overcoming religious trauma, practicing intimacy, and the role of OnlyFans in promoting healthy sexuality. Coach Alex shares his personal journey of self-acceptance and...

Send us Fan Mail Supplementary Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/loneliness-is-your-best-recovery-friend I really enjoyed this conversation with Dan, a former Methamphetamine addict whose story is very similar to my own. Yet, he provides so many unique perspectives. In this conversation, Dan discusses how he was able to maintain a high-functioning life while using m...