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The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine and Chemsex Addiction

Dallas Bragg
Crystal Meth
Chemsex
Mental Health
Addiction Recovery
Recovery
Crystal Meth Addiction
LGBTQ+ Community
Sober Sex
Addiction
Harm Reduction
Sobriety
Gay Community
Crystal Methamphetamine
Trauma
Intimacy
Loneliness
Gay Men
Sexual Health
Family Dynamics
Recovery Coaching

Vision:

To eradicate crystal meth addiction and chemsex misuse, especially among the gay male population.

Mission:

Using the power of social media, The AfterMeth will increase awareness around the characteristics and effects of crystal meth and chemsex on the community of men who have sex with men, provide stories of hope to inspire struggling users and produce a repository of tools to be used... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes130Founded2 years ago
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Supplemental Study Guide: www.recoveryalchemy.org/newsletters/blog/posts/acceptancestage

In this solo episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, Dallas Bragg brings his five-part series comparing the stages of grief to chemsex recov... more

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Supplemental Study Guide: www.recoveryalchemy.org/newsletters/blog/posts/unshamed

In this deeply personal episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, Dallas sits down with José Barrientos, a 33-year-old Latino gay man from Los Angele... more

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Supplemental Study Guide: www.recoveryalchemy.org/newsletters/blog/posts/depression

In this solo episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, Dallas Bragg continues the series on the five stages of grief as a framework for chemsex rec... more

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In this episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, Dallas sits down with Michael Power, an addiction counselor with over 15 years of experience special... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Power
Addiction counselor with 15+ years' experience; LGBT rehabilitation expert
Independent counselor; LGBT drug and alcohol services; speaker on chemsex recovery
Episode: EP 3:23 Dating App Hygiene in Chemsex Recovery with Mike
Thr33 (Tucker)
Yoga instructor, appears as a guest to discuss intimacy and recovery
Therapeutic yoga / wellness community
Episode: EP 3:17 Where Does Intimacy Begin with Thr33
Jamie Willis
Therapist; clinical specialist in chemsex addiction and LGBTQ mental health
Independent clinician; consultant/educator in LGBTQ+ addiction services
Episode: EP 3:15 Shadow Work for Chemsex Recovery with Jamie
Kit Morgan
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in adverse childhood experiences and religious trauma-informed care
The Liberated Porch / The Liberated Porch podcast
Episode: EP 3:13 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Chemsex Misuse with Kit
Dr. Patrick Lockwood
Licensed clinical psychologist in California
Los Angeles, CA
Episode: EP 3:11 Meth-Induced Psychosis with Patrick
Amanita Calderón-Cifuentes
Colombian trans woman, HIV researcher and advocacy officer
Trans Europe and Central Asia (TGU)
Episode: EP 3:9 Feeling is Healing: A Trans Woman’s Perspective with Amanita
Scott Stolarick
Licensed Masters Level Clinician focusing on trauma and addiction, expert on sex offender populations
Mosaic Pathway Counseling
Episode: EP 3:7 Healing for Sex Offenders with Scott
Jordan Hurt
Founder of the Queerity sober app
Queerity
Episode: EP 3:5 Finding Sober Community: The Queerity App with Jordan
Darren Murphy
ChemSec specialist practitioner at Forward Leeds Drug and Alcohol Service
Forward Leeds Drug and Alcohol Service
Episode: EP 3:4 Chemsex Alchemy: Turning Misery into Mission with Darren

Host

Dr. Dallas Bragg
Host of The AfterMeth Podcast, recovery coach guiding sobriety and intimacy discussions within the LGBTQ+ community

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Important and lifesaving podcast

    Amazing podcast. Incredibly informative and both a resource and a call to action to a problem more pervasive than our gay community is willing to

    bravely face and help.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @gaycoachjoey
    United States5 months ago
  • Andrés Lekanger

    I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the podcast about sex workers and chemsex. Last but not least, I am grateful for Dallas Braggs' openmindedness. The field of drug and addiction is full of taken for granted truths, and it is refreshing to see an opinionated person like Dallas really listen to- and bringing new voices and ideas to the front. It’s healing to listen to and I think this is one of the most important podcasts for queer people interested in recovery and drug-use.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrés Lekanger
    Norway6 months ago
  • Awesome podcast and very needed!

    I love that I got to be a guest and share my story. Meth use and chemsex is such a prevalent issue in our community and I love that this platform allows it to be discussed openly and honestly. So many people will benefit greatly from it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin R Davis
    United States6 months ago
  • Familiar Journey

    This was a very relatable podcast in my recovery journey. My sexuality issues coupled with my trauma issues and divorced from my ex-wife and children lead me to unforgettable and dangerous practice of slamming meth. There was a lot of parallels in the story that match mine, and I am grateful to have listened to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Similarly Slammed
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    So grateful to have found this podcast. It has been an incredible resource to help stay sober and heal the issues underlying the addiction.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zoltan2010
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Open, non-judgmental discussions that help reduce stigma.
Guest suggestions highlight practical, humane approaches to recovery.
Very informative and life-changing for some listeners.
Host is praised for empathetic interviewing and practical guidance.
Engaging, brave conversations about recovery and sexuality.

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EP 3:19 The Chemstories Podcast with Patrice and Bradley
Q: Why are you both interested in chemsex, and how does your lived experience shape the project?
Patrice discusses growing up around drugs and the stigma he observed, which motivated him to explore chemsex and research through a compassionate, harm-reduction lens; Bradley emphasizes the mission to normalize conversation, reduce stigma, and highlight resilience through panel-based storytelling rather than pathologizing drug use.
EP 3:3 Content Creation Post- Chemsex with Mason Cross
Q: What was the catalyst that made Mason decide to stop using.
He describes hitting rock bottom, episodes of sepsis, and the realisation that continuing would ruin his health and life, which pushed him toward selling his business and pursuing sobriety through structure and new goals.
EP 2:49 Building Your Chemsex Free Community with Beau
Q: How can someone prepare themselves before attending a Cuddle Puddle?
It's about making a choice and finding a space where everyone shares the same expectations regarding intimacy; communication is key.
EP 2:49 Building Your Chemsex Free Community with Beau
Q: What was your experience like then, when you were trying to find connection in the party and drug community?
Beau recalls feeling initially excited about joining the gay community through partying but eventually felt empty and unable to connect with others on a meaningful level due to a culture of objectification and substance use.
EP 2:48: The Gifts of Chemsex with Matthew
Q: What would it look like to love yourself?
Matthew reflects on the meaning of developing self-love and understanding his worth beyond external validations.

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The show centers on recovery from chemsex and crystal meth, with a blend of clinical insight, personal storytelling, and practical strategies tailored to men who have sex with men. Across episodes, topics include trauma-informed care, harm reduction, navigating intimacy in sobriety, relapse prevention, and reimagining community through sober networks and tech-enabled support. Noteworthy is the willingness to entertain non-traditional recovery paths—emphasizing empathy, embodied sexuality, and culturally specific challenges—making it a potentially valuable resource for listeners seeking pragmatic guidance, validation, and hope within a queer recovery context.

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2. Gay Men Going Deeper
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4. Chemstories – a podcast about PnP/chemsex (English-language edition)
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