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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

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

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence and Chemsex Recovery

Recovery is a journey that doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Cravings hit at 2 AM, triggers surface during mundane moments, and sometimes we need support when our usual resources aren't available. This is where ChatGPT and other AI tools can serve as accessible, non-judgmental companions in your...

Aug 28, 2025 addiction recovery artificial intelligence chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgbtq

Understanding Shame and Chemsex Misuse

Hey y'all, The term "shame" gets thrown around so often within the addiction recovery space. Especially when it comes to Chemsex (men who have sex with men engaged in sexualized drug use). Shame is also the most misunderstood concept within the addiction recovery space. Today, we take a deep di...

Aug 25, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgtq queer recovery

7 Years of Chemsex Recovery: Dallas' Story

Dr. Dallas Bragg's seven-year journey from active addiction to thriving recovery coach offers profound insights into the messy, beautiful, and transformative process of healing. His story isn't one of linear progress but rather a testament to the power of perception, free will, and the willingne...

Aug 14, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgbtq recovery

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

Breaking the Silence of Chemsex

Alexander's story reveals the difference between those who can navigate substance use safely and those who cannot. This often comes down to a mysterious internal voice - what he describes as "luck" but what we might better understand as intuitive self-awareness. This voice whispers warnings wh...

Jul 17, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex crystal methamphetamine harm reduction

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