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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...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 27, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay gay man queer recovery

Validation Isn't the Problem (its the solution).

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...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 20, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine lgbtq queer recovery

The Gift of Rock Bottom

Kevin Davis's journey from 20 years of crystal meth addiction to becoming a successful model offers us a powerful roadmap for recovery. His story reminds us that transformation isn't just possible—it can lead to a life more fulfilling than we ever imagined. Listen to Episode Watch Episode Th...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 09, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay lgbtq meth methamphtamine recovery

Your Wounds Hold the Answer

"The wound is the place where light enters you." - Rumi One sentence of Rumi's writings can send me into months of reflection. This line (credit to him, but never actually found in his writings) has been on my mind lately. As I reflected on these words, I thought of the beautifully wounded sou...

Sep 29, 2025 addiction chemsex healing lgbtq recovery

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

Why You Can't Stop Using: Intentions

In my early 20s, I was obnoxious, loud, and quite frankly, a bully. Percolating anger from childhood circumstances met the anguish of being a closeted adult. This perfect storm of bitterness rained down on others around me, especially those who appeared weak. A Cracker Barrel server at the t...

Sep 22, 2025 addiction chemsex lgbtq recovery

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

Loving Yourself AfterMeth

This week's discussion is gooooood. Real good. You won't want to miss it. So many of you are out there asking, "I know I'm supposed to love myself, but HOW?" In this episode, among many other relevant topics, my guest gives you some practical and impactful steps toward loving yourself. Liste...

Sep 11, 2025 addiction chemsex internal family systems lgbtq recovery therapy

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

Why Do I Proscrastinate?

I focus most of my time helping men in early recovery who are trying to stop engaging in chemsex. But, the longer I am in this industry, the more I recognize the need to also help those who have been living meth-free for a considerable amount of time, who are asking, "What now?". Life after me...

Jul 21, 2025 addiction chemsex lgbtq procrastination recovery

Everyone Else is Partying, But I Can't

It's mid-July, and your Instagram feed looks like a highlight reel of everything you used to think you were missing. Shirtless men at circuit parties in Mykonos. Pride celebrations that stretch from Thursday to Tuesday. Festival lineups that make my former party-self salivate with envy. And h...

Jul 14, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lbgtq recovery

Why You Do What You Don't Want To Do

It can feel maddening when you are trying to quit using meth. Each day, each hour, each second feels like you are a different version of yourself. You don't want to use, you want to use, you hate meth, you will stop nothing until you have it. You have a stellar day of feeling happy and accom...

Jul 07, 2025 addiction lgbtq methamphetamine recovery

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