🌈 Welcome to "Have a Seat" – the podcast that dives deep into addiction, mental health, and the unique experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by Manny Rodriguez, a veteran in LGBTQ+ advocacy, we explore topics that matter: from minority stress to family rejection, trauma, and navigating recovery.

In this episode, Manny breaks down what makes LGBTQ+ addiction different with 6 powerful insights. Learn how societal pressures, community-specific challenges, and healthcare discrimination shape addiction within our community—and how affirming, culturally competent care can make all the difference.

If you're an LGBTQ+ individual, a mental health professional, or an ally, this podcast is for you. 💡 Subscribe for expert advice, real stories, and resources to support recovery and wellness.

📞 Need help? Call La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center at 323.464.2947—because you’re not alone.

🎁 6 Reasons Why Choosing an LGBTQ+ Treatment Center Matters" link: https://youtu.be/GmFAKASpRBE

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La Fuente Clinical Director Rory Hunter, LMFT and Manny Rodriguez discuss how sex positivity has helped many queer people feel proud of who they are and how they love. However, when this open embrace of sex mixes with drug use — especially crystal meth — that same freedom can become risky for people in recovery.

Some may trade one addiction for another, replacing drugs with compulsive sex. This podcast explores how queer communities can remain sex-positive while also creating safer, more supportive paths to healing.

View Part One of SEX METH and The Dangers of Cross Addiction: https://youtu.be/aUqyfttwW1A

Success vs Failure in LGBTQ Drug Rehab: https://youtu.be/IbkZ7GHLdME

In this episode of Have A Seat, we explore the complex intersection of chemsex, sex positivity, cross addiction, and recovery in the LGBTQ+ community. La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center Clinical Director-Rory Hunter, LMFT delves into the addictive nature of chemsex and its impact on mental health, while highlighting the importance of embracing sex positivity to reduce stigma and promote healthier relationships with intimacy. Whether you’re new to recovery, a gay man navigating this journey, a concerned parent, or a therapist seeking insights, this discussion offers actionable strategies for fostering safer and more supportive recovery environments. Join us for a conversation that balances compassion, lived experience, and data-driven advocacy.

https://youtu.be/q3dg3kSkW7s