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Vision: To eradicate crystal meth addiction, 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 on the gay male population, provide stories of hope to inspire struggling addicts and produce a repository of tools to be used by the loved ones of gay meth addicts. Join Dr. Dallas Bragg every other week. You can find The AfterMeth Podcast anywhere you listen to your favor ...
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The Sex, Love, and Addiction: Healing Conversations for Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Men podcast, featuring Dr. David Fawcett, presents ongoing expert discussions highlighting the life concerns of gay, bisexual, and transgender men. Dr. Fawcett, Vice President of Clinical Programming for Seeking Integrity Treatment Centers, is a licensed psychotherapist and sexologist specializing in co-occurring addictions, notably paired drug use and sex (aka, chemsex). He is the author of Lust, Men, and ...
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Welcome to " Conversations with Courageous Educators” the podcast that understands the challenges and rewards of being an educator. Host Luke George, a passionate advocate for student growth and success, invites you to join him as he explores the strategies and stories as told by courageous educators who thrive in their roles.
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Amile & Suba met whilst working their first ever doctor jobs in a hospital just outside of London. They have since lived together, become friends & supported each other through the highs and lows of working life. Listen as they chat through the stories and challenges that face junior doctors every single day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/methandaids/ Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with two of the most influential voices in Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery, Dr. David Fawcett and Terrence Crawford. Dr. Fawcett is the author of "Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Men's Guide to Sex and Recovery," and Mr. Crawford is the Writer, …
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Meet Daniela Falecki, the human dynamo and passionate advocate for teacher wellbeing. In this episode, we delve into Daniela's new book, "Thrive," and explore strategies to help teachers navigate the highs and celebrations of teaching, as well as the lows and stressful times. Daniela Falecki, a dedicated educator and wellbeing consultant, shares he…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/methy/ Holden, the author of 'Hold'n It Down,' shares his experiences with addiction, sex, and recovery. He discusses his journey from being a meth addict to finding sobriety and self-awareness. Our discussion dives into the propensity of meth to lower inhibitions and push the taboo env…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/employment/ In this episode of the Aftermath podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Kevin Hyer, Esq. Founder/CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation. They discuss the importance of promoting and maintaining a Recovery-Friendly Workplace and the challenges faced by individuals in recovery. Kevi…
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In this episode, we sit down with Katrina Bourke, a leadership and wellbeing expert, who shares her inspiring journey from being a teacher to becoming a passionate leader. Katrina emphasizes the importance of autonomy and self-awareness in leadership and delves into the challenges and vulnerabilities that leaders face. Katrina introduces the concep…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/decisionpoint/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Mausjohn, a recovering addict, about his struggle with addiction to crystal meth. He discusses his involvement in the ballroom scene and how drugs were prevalent within that community. The turning point for Mausjohn was …
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Lesley Barrett, the Principal of Neerigen Brook Primary School, leads a marginalized school where 36 different languages are spoken and 25% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Over the past eight years, Lesley has made incredible strides in transforming the school, its staff, the community, and the students. In this episod…
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Send us a text Supplementary Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/meditation-in-recovery/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Jason Linney, a meditation teacher, about the benefits of meditation for addiction recovery. They discuss the misconception that meditation is about stopping thoughts and explain that it is actually about aware…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: http://www.drdallasbragg.com/thework/ In this episode of the After Meth Podcast, host Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brian Banks, a former meth addict and now the host of his own podcast called Raging HeartOn, about his journey to recovery and the importance of therapy in his healing process. They discuss the c…
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Dr. Selena Fisk, renowned as the data storyteller, joins us to reveal the transformative power of data analysis in education. With a unique approach, Selena demonstrates how measuring student disposition and behaviours directly impacts achievement. In this episode, Selena shares her three-prong approach: data literacy, data visualisation, and data …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/untanglingmeth/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg discusses the challenges of sober sex and intimacy after crystal meth addiction with psychosexual therapist David Clifford. They address common questions and concerns, such as approaching sober sex, untangling sexual function with po…
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Send us a text Study Gude: www.drdallasbragg.com/marybeth/ In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Mary Beth O'Connor, author of 'From Junkie to Judge, One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.' Mary Beth, who was a long-term methamphetamine addict, discusses her amazing journey from addiction and deep trauma to recovery and eventuall…
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Send us a text Supplemental Study Guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/josh/ Josh Gray, a former heroin addict, shares his story of addiction and trauma. He was molested as a child and started using heroin at a young age. His addiction escalated throughout high school, and he would spend weekends alone in the woods shooting up heroin. The catalyst for his …
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Send us a text Supplementary Study Gude: www.drdallasbragg.com/sexaddiction/ In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Ken Howard discuss the concept of sex addiction and its controversial nature. They explore the lack of objective diagnostic criteria for sex addiction and the subjective nature of its diagnosis. They also discuss the importance of…
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David Wanstall began his teaching career at Halls Creek District High School in a remote town in the Kimberleys. Now, with 38 years of experience, he serves as a Director of Education, having worked in diverse schools and contexts. In this episode, we discuss the profound impact of school culture, setting behaviour expectations for students and sta…
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Send us a text Study Guide for this Episode: www.drdallasbragg.com/family/ Mark, a former crystal meth addict, shares his journey of addiction, recovery, and self-acceptance. He discusses the enabling behavior of his family, the role of spirituality in his recovery, and the challenges of uncoupling crystal meth from sex. Mark emphasizes the importa…
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Send us a text Study guide: www.drdallasbragg.com/psychedelics/ In this episode of The AfterMeth, Steve Taylor, a psychedelic somatic facilitator, discusses the use of psychedelics in healing and sobriety. He explains that psychedelic somatic therapy focuses on accessing and processing deep-rooted traumas and core material in a safe and relational …
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With 34 years of experience in education, Dr. Ray Boyd is not just a seasoned educator but also a marathon runner and an inspirational leader. Named Principal of the Year in 2014, Dr. Boyd has even honed his leadership skills at Harvard Business School. Recently, he opened Dayton Primary School and co-founded the Centre of Excellence with two other…
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Send us a text In this episode of The AfterMeth, Dr. Dallas sits down with former crystal meth addict Kaushal V. Kaushal shares his journey of addiction and recovery. He initially turned to alcohol and Adderall to cope with the pressures of medical school. Eventually, he spiraled into meth addiction, which intensified during the pandemic. With the …
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Send us a text In this episode of the AfterMeth podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dino Miliotis, a recovering addict and spokesperson for Opiate, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. They discuss the challenges of addiction recovery, the importance of accurate communication between patients and healthcare professionals,…
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With over 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Lillian Fawcett is an accredited Dyslexia-SPELD specialist teacher and has additional qualifications in psychology. She developed Cracking the ABC Code, a program grounded in well-researched memory and literacy learning principles, and constantly updates it with new research. Dr. Fawcett has succes…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brandon, a survivor of crystal meth addiction. They discuss the importance of nightly routines and how they can impact sobriety and mental well-being. Brandon shares his personal journey, starting from his childhood and feeling abandoned, to his experiences with ad…
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Send us a text Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dr. Mark Morris about medical-assisted sobriety and supporting friends struggling with addiction. They discuss the importance of personalized treatment and the need for an open mind in exploring different approaches to sobriety. They also touch on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in finding sup…
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Send us a text Find the accompanying "working" blog for this episode that includes journal prompts, reflective questions and a guided meditation here: www.drdallasbragg.com/dothework/ In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dave, a former crystal meth addict and sobriety coach. Dave shares his personal journey of addiction, recovery, and …
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Send us a text Dr. Dallas Bragg and Andrew Moses discuss their experiences with drug addiction and the unique challenges faced by the queer community. They emphasize the importance of perspective shifts and changing one's relationship with oneself in the recovery process. They also highlight the limitations of traditional 12-step programs and offer…
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In this inaugural episode of Conversations with Courageous Leaders, we sit down with Louise O'Donovan, the Principal of Jilbup Primary School, which opened its doors in 2024. Louise is a distinguished educator whose commitment to excellence in education has garnered her recognition, including the prestigious West Australian Primary Principal of the…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg addresses a letter from a listener who is struggling with cravings and triggers even after six years of sobriety. Dr. Bragg challenges the idea that addiction is a disease and encourages the listener to see addiction as a part of themselves that can be integrated and worked with. He emphasizes the im…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Ignacio, the CEO and co-founder of Controlling Chemsex, an organization that supports men struggling with chemsex addiction. Ignacio shares his personal journey of overcoming a severe GHB dependency and his work in helping others. They discuss the importance of being ready to help others i…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews his sister, Janice, about what it was like to have a close relative addicted to crystal meth. They discuss childhood memories, the changes that occurred after Dallas came out, and the warning signs that Janice noticed. They also talk about the importance of support and how to handle phone …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Rob, a sex addiction recovery life coach, about his personal journey and the challenges of sex addiction. They discuss the connection between sex addiction and other addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and the destructive nature of sex addiction. Rob emphasizes the impo…
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Send us a text In this episode of Aftermeth, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Paul Janeski discuss building social networks post-addiction, the integrative and holistic approach to therapy with gay men, changing negative self-narratives, navigating triggers in recovery, and reframing relapse. In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Paul Janeski discuss the …
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg shares his personal story of addiction and recovery. He discusses the impact of childhood messages and beliefs on his addiction journey. Dr. Bragg highlights the importance of early experiences in shaping one's worldview and self-perception. He also explores the challenges of coming out and finding a…
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Send us a Text Message. The Aftermeth Podcast is introduced by Dr. Dallas Bragg, a former crystal meth addict turned sobriety coach. The purpose of the podcast is to increase awareness about crystal meth addiction among the gay male population and provide resources for addicts and their loved ones. Dr. Bragg shares a message from a viewer who credi…
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Dr. Wesley Detwiler is a licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in California and he works closely with the LGBTQ+ community and those suffering from addiction and complex trauma. In this episode, Dr. Wesley talks about what sex positive really means when you are in sobriety. He also talks about how the community itself can ostracize men who are…
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Dr. David Fawcett, the author of Lust, Men, and Meth, has a conversation with the translator of the book, Karl-Anton Gerber, discussing how this project came about, his own story, and the chemsex scene in Germany. German title: Lust, Rausch und Crystal Meth: Wege aus dem Chemsex-Konsum bei MSM TAKEAWAYS: [1:50] A little bit about Karl. [3:20] Karl …
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Carol Teitelbaum is a Marriage & Family Therapist and has been a licensed Therapist since 1985. Carol comes on the show to talk about abuse that has happened to our young boys and how this problem is still minimized in today’s society. She shares some common myths people have about men and abuse and how there’s a deep silence in the community for t…
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Ignacio Labayen De Inza is the CEO of Controlling Chemsex, an organization that provides chemsex support to people living in the UK. Ignacio has personally struggled with chemsex himself and understands how lonely and isolating the journey to recovery can be. This is why he’s been working in this field since 2008 to help those struggling with addic…
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Kenya Hutton has dedicated close to 20 years to working in social justice, equity, HIV prevention, and the facilitation of behavioral interventions among communities heavily impacted by HIV in NYC and Washington, DC. In this episode, Kenya talks about the Ballroom community and how it has been a stable for many LGBTQ+ members for decades now. He ex…
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Richard L. Zaldivar has been on the forefront of the fight against HIV/AIDs in the latino and LGBTQ community. His non-profit, The Wall Las Memorias Project, is making important social impacts in Los Angeles, California. Under the project, Richard and team were able to create the nation’s first publicly funded AIDs monument in the US., the first ev…
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Steven Davidson is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist in Fort Lauderdale. He is known as the Sexual Integrity Coach and has over 30 years of experience working with couples. He is also the author of Sexual Integrity. In this week's episode, Steven shares why it's so important to communicate your actual desires instead of …
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Today we have three guests on the show. Dr. Stefanie Carnes is the President of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), Kristina Padilla is the Vice President of Education & Strategic Development as well as the Chief Academic Officer for California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and R…
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Jeff Berry and Derrick Mapp are both long-time survivors of HIV. They are advocates in their community and work for HIV organizations to help other persons living with HIV find normalcy in their lives. Their mission is to reduce the stigma of HIV. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn about Shanti Project and The Reunion Project, and how these organ…
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Adam Nathan Schultz is a massage therapist, yoga teacher, endurance running, and former chemsex user. Christopher Tearno is a nurse practitioner who has clinical experience with infectious diseases. Today, our two guests talk about the importance of connection to the body and rediscovering what your body -really- feels like after the use of drugs. …
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Todd Love is a therapist and counselor, who was previously a DUI Defense Attorney and in the IT sector. He specializes in ADHD, addiction recovery, and more. As someone who has ADHD himself, Todd understands that it can be a particularly lethal combo to have ADHD and an addiction. Find out more about some of the symptoms of ADHD and how it ties int…
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Dean Buckley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate focusing on sex addiction, intimacy disorders, substance abuse, and healthy sex. Dean shares what kind of things he’s been seeing lately when it comes to his clients and navigating the pandemic. A lot of people have relapsed due to Covid and Dea…
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Lulu Cook is a dietitian, counselor, and nutrition therapist. When one of her loved ones identified as transgender and began to transition, she looked high and wide to find food resources to help them through their journey and better fuel their body. She couldn’t find any information! Today, Lulu educates how the LGBTQ community is underserved in t…
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Jesus Aguais Founded Aid for AIDS International with the idea of collecting unused and unexpired HIV medication and sending it to HIV+ people in low-income countries who do not have access to these medications. Originally from Venezuela, Jesus moved to New York City in 1989 and has been involved in AIDS advocacy groups since then. Today, he shares …
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Eddie Capparucci specializes in treating sexual and pornography addictions and is also the author of the new book, “Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction.” In this episode, Eddie explains the 9 inner children a lot of men face, some of the common triggers, what to do when your inner child comes up, and how to make changes …
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In my first episode, I talk to you about my latest bingeing obsession. Nope not Netflix, but Masterclass! Recently I've been listening to Chris Voss' take on what it means to be a successful communicator. I discuss the three techniques of Mirroring, Labelling & Mastering Delivery. These are all methods I've tried in my consultations with patients a…
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