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"Eyes opening to new parts of yourself, realizing what has truly been driving you, seeing the world in a new way." Hey y'all, Welcome to Part 2 of the 12-Week Upward Spiral series. If you read Part 1, you know we started with the Honeymoon Phase—those first three weeks of electric resolve and...

Mar 09, 2026 chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth gay men hnh meth methamphetmine pnp

100th Episode and Season 2 Finale: 7 Guiding Practices for Chemsex Recovery

A Note from Dallas One hundred episodes. When I started this podcast, I genuinely thought we'd run out of things to say. I could not have been more wrong. What keeps me going — what has always kept me going — are the messages from men all over the world telling me they listened to the podcast ...

Mar 05, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq tina

Chemsex Recovery: Honeymoon Phase

"Hopeful to try something new, excited about possibilities, new resolve to quit." Hey y'all, This is the first in a series of newsletters where I'm going to walk you through what I call the 12-Week Upward Spiral of chemsex recovery—a map I created after years of working with gay men in chemse...

Mar 02, 2026 chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay gay men lgbtq

Finding Purpose In Chemsex Recovery

Sitting in a circle with 8 heterosexual people of various genders, none of whom with a history of crystal methamphetamine use. Working with drug counselors who had never heard the word "Tina" before. That was my treatment experience. Also, my probation experience. Also, my drug court experien...

by Dallas Bragg — Feb 23, 2026 chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay men msm purpose recovery

Chemsex Recovery: Your Dark Night of the Soul

Can you remember who you were before you tried meth (or meph or monkey dust)? I remember me. The man who thought coming out of the closet was the answer to my pain. The man who imprinted onto every man who showed him attention. The man who wrapped anger and resentment around him like a hea...

by Dallas Bragg — Feb 16, 2026 chemsex chemsex addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay men lgbtq meth addiction

The Gifts of Chemsex

When I think about the men I work with, one of the most common things I hear is, "Dallas, I don't have trauma." They can't pinpoint a single catastrophic event — no abuse, no neglect in the traditional sense. And yet, here they are, deep in chemsex, wondering how they got here. Matthew's story...

Feb 12, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

Finding Your Way Out of the Chemsex Recovery Maze

You know that feeling, right? You turn every corner trying to get substance-free, trying to build a better life, and there's just... another wall. Another setback. Another slip. Another disappointment. You're doing everything "right" - going to meetings, working steps, seeing your therapist, whi...

Feb 09, 2026 chemsex chemsex addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine manifesting meth

Navigating Relationships Through Chemsex Recovery

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Feb 05, 2026 addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

Finding You: A Journey to Authentic Recovery with Shane Mayson

Finding You: A Journey to Authentic Recovery with Shane Mayson Introduction from Dallas I met Shane Mayson at an interventionist conference in Provincetown, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I instantly fell in love with this human. There's something magnetic about people who've done deep ...

Jan 29, 2026 addicition chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

Why You Resist Quitting Chemsex (or any other behavior that's good for you)

You know you need to quit. You've known for a while now. You can see what crystal is costing you—the relationships damaged, the opportunities missed, the version of yourself that keeps slipping further away. You've had moments of clarity where you think, "This is it. I'm done. Tomorrow I'm goi...

by Dallas Bragg — Jan 26, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay men lgbtq

Unlocking Your Erotic Mind: A Guide to Sexual Reintegration After Chemsex

When I think about the journey back to healthy sexuality after chemsex, I'm reminded that this isn't just about getting hard again or learning to orgasm without substances. It's about something much deeper—reconnecting with what genuinely arouses you, what turns you on at a psychological level...

Jan 22, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq tina

Artificial Intelligence for Chemsex Recovery with Richard

I've been using AI more and more in my work, and honestly, it's changed how I create content, organize my thoughts, and even process my own experiences. When clients started telling me they were using Claude AI during panic attacks or to work through cravings, I knew we needed to explore this ...

Jan 15, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

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