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The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction
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 favorite podcasts. Find answers to:
How can I stop relapsing?
How can I heal my addiction?
How does crystal meth addiction affect gay men?
How can I get sober?
The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction
EP 2:28 Healing Sexual Shame AfterMeth with Coach Kevin
Supplimental Study Guide: https://www.drdallasbragg.com/newsletters/blog/posts/kevinmartin
In this episode of The AfterMeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Coach Kevin Martin, a sexual empowerment coach based in Hawaii who specializes in helping gay men overcome sexual shame. Martin shares his personal journey from growing up in rural, conservative Ohio where his early same-sex attractions led to deep internalized shame and self-hatred. He explains how discovering the language to understand shame became liberating, allowing him to begin the healing process through therapy, coaching, and personal growth work that eventually led to his current role helping others with similar struggles.
The conversation provides a comprehensive exploration of sexual shame, distinguishing between shame ("I am bad") and guilt ("I did something bad"), and identifying three layers of sexual shame: identity-based shame about sexual orientation, shame about sexual actions and preferences, and performance/body image shame. Martin emphasizes practical strategies for healing, including identifying inner shame messages, respecting these beliefs while understanding their origins, and gradually replacing them with more helpful perspectives. He stresses the importance of mindful engagement with dating apps, finding supportive communities, and developing a clear sense of personal values as protection against shame-inducing experiences. The episode concludes with information about Martin's upcoming retreats focused on transforming shame into self-love.
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IG: @coachkevmartin
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