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/i-m-here-i-m-queer-i-m-sober Phil Brunke is a new friend of mine who I met in a Facebook group called "Here, Queer. Sober" (link found below). In this episode of the AfterMeth I talk with Phil, who is a recovering crystal meth addict. We discuss his story, the pressures faced by gay men, the j...

Send us Fan Mail I love featuring other Coaches, especially queer ones in recovery! In this episode, I interview my new friend Alex Garner, a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, about his journey to sobriety and the tools and techniques that helped him stay sober. Alex shares his experience with addiction to various substances, and how he finally found success in his fifth rehab stint. He discusses t...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/permission-to-heal-in-recovery Matthew Fuller is a friend, colleague, and kick-ass Certified Coach, and I was honored to sit down with him for this week's podcast episode. Quitting meth is often the easy part of recovery; the hard work lies in self-awareness, trauma healing, and cultivating radical...

Send us Fan Mail Happy 30th Birthday, Crystal Meth Anonymous! Johnathon Vasquez, a member of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), shares his experience with addiction and recovery in this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast. He discusses his journey of relapse and recovery, highlighting the importance of doing the work and following the suggestions of the program. Jonathan emphasizes the need for different...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: http://drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/let-s-get-kinky-sober In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg discusses the intersection of kink and sobriety with guests Daddy Dale and Sober Steve. They explore how individuals can navigate their sexual identities and desires after overcoming addiction, emphasizing the importance of communication, community, and...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/the-trifecta-meth-sex-and-hiv In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Mark S. King, an HIV writer and advocate, about living with HIV and meth addiction. Mark's latest book, "My Fabulous Disease," is discussed as a launching point for topics such as stigma and shame associated w...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/the-meth-y-things-we-do   Holden, the author of 'Hold'n It Down,' shares his experiences with addiction, sex, and recovery. He discusses his journey from being a meth addict to finding sobriety and self-awareness. Our discussion dives into the propensity of meth to lower inhibitions and p...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/employment-post-addiction In this episode of the Aftermath podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Kevin Hyer, Esq. Founder/CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation. They discuss the importance of promoting and maintaining a Recovery-Friendly Workplace and the challenges faced by individuals in recovery.  Kevin...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/crystal-meth-the-next-aids-crisis Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with two of the most influential voices in Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery, Dr. David Fawcett and Terrence Crawford. Dr. Fawcett is the author of "Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Men's Guide to Sex and Recovery," and Mr. Crawford is...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/the-point-of-no-return In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Mausjohn, a recovering addict, about his struggle with addiction to crystal meth. He discusses his involvement in the ballroom scene and how drugs were prevalent within that community.  The turning point for Mausjohn was a decision poin...

Send us Fan Mail Supplementary Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/meditation-in-recovery In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Jason Linney, a meditation teacher, about the benefits of meditation for addiction recovery. They discuss the misconception that meditation is about stopping thoughts and explain that it is actually about awareness and non-judgment of...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/doing-the-work-in-recovery In this episode of the After Meth Podcast, host Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brian Banks, a former meth addict and now the host of his own podcast called Raging HeartOn, about his journey to recovery and the importance of therapy in his healing process. They discuss the challen...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/untangling-meth-from-sex In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg discusses the challenges of sober sex and intimacy after crystal meth addiction with psychosexual therapist David Clifford. They address common questions and concerns, such as approaching sober sex, untangling sexual function with pornography, and ov...

Send us Fan Mail Study Gude: www.drdallasbragg.com/marybeth/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Mary Beth O'Connor, author of 'From Junkie to Judge, One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.' Mary Beth, who was a long-term methamphetamine addict, discusses her amazing journey from addiction and deep trauma to recovery and eventually completing law school and...

Send us Fan Mail Supplemental Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/josh/ Josh Gray, a former heroin addict, shares his story of addiction and trauma. He was molested as a child and started using heroin at a young age. His addiction escalated throughout high school, and he would spend weekends alone in the woods shooting up heroin. The catalyst for his sobriety was when his best friend asked him to b...

Send us Fan Mail Supplementary Study Gude:  www.drdallasbragg.com/sexaddiction/ In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Ken Howard discuss the concept of sex addiction and its controversial nature. They explore the lack of objective diagnostic criteria for sex addiction and the subjective nature of its diagnosis. They also discuss the importance of understanding the motives behind sexual behavi...

Send us Fan Mail Study Guide for this Episode: www.drdallasbragg.com/family/ Mark, a former crystal meth addict, shares his journey of addiction, recovery, and self-acceptance. He discusses the enabling behavior of his family, the role of spirituality in his recovery, and the challenges of uncoupling crystal meth from sex. Mark emphasizes the importance of individualized recovery and the need to l...

Send us Fan Mail Study guide:  www.drdallasbragg.com/psychedelics/ In this episode of The AfterMeth, Steve Taylor, a psychedelic somatic facilitator, discusses the use of psychedelics in healing and sobriety. He explains that psychedelic somatic therapy focuses on accessing and processing deep-rooted traumas and core material in a safe and relational way. The therapy utilizes the body's innat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AfterMeth, Dr. Dallas sits down with former crystal meth addict Kaushal V.  Kaushal shares his journey of addiction and recovery. He initially turned to alcohol and Adderall to cope with the pressures of medical school. Eventually, he spiraled into meth addiction, which intensified during the pandemic. With the support of friends and family, he sought help a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AfterMeth podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dino Miliotis, a recovering addict and spokesperson for Opiate, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. They discuss the challenges of addiction recovery, the importance of accurate communication between patients and healthcare professionals, and the potential of technology to improve trea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brandon, a survivor of crystal meth addiction. They discuss the importance of nightly routines and how they can impact sobriety and mental well-being. Brandon shares his personal journey, starting from his childhood and feeling abandoned, to his experiences with addiction and the impact it had on his relationshi...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dr. Mark Morris about medical-assisted sobriety and supporting friends struggling with addiction. They discuss the importance of personalized treatment and the need for an open mind in exploring different approaches to sobriety. They also touch on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in finding supportive treatment options. Dr. Morris emphasizes...

Send us Fan Mail Find the accompanying "working" blog for this episode that includes journal prompts, reflective questions and a guided meditation here: www.drdallasbragg.com/dothework/ In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dave, a former crystal meth addict and sobriety coach. Dave shares his personal journey of addiction, recovery, and the importance of addressing mental he...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dallas Bragg and Andrew Moses discuss their experiences with drug addiction and the unique challenges faced by the queer community. They emphasize the importance of perspective shifts and changing one's relationship with oneself in the recovery process. They also highlight the limitations of traditional 12-step programs and offer alternative approaches to healing, focusin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg addresses a letter from a listener who is struggling with cravings and triggers even after six years of sobriety. Dr. Bragg challenges the idea that addiction is a disease and encourages the listener to see addiction as a part of themselves that can be integrated and worked with. He emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and emotional sob...