Content Warning: This study guide addresses topics including sexual assault, consent violations, sex work, and substance use in explicit terms. These discussions are intended to support healing and harm reduction. Please engage with this material at your own pace and reach out for support if nee...
This is Part 4 of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap" (See part one, part two, part three).
Marcus's New Path: Conscious Connection
Marcus is sitting across from me on our Zoom call, and something is different. There's a settledness in his body that wasn't there six mon...
This week, we take another perspective on the journey to one of, if not the, biggest hurdles for men in chemsex recovery, intimate connection. The path to rediscovering genuine intimacy and connection can feel daunting, especially when substances have been your bridge to physical encounters fo...
This is Part 3 of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap" (See part one and part two). Next week, we'll explore the daily practices that sustain Marcus's transformation and keep him thriving in substance-free life.
Marcus Discovers His Hidden Truth
Marcus is six weeks into...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
