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In this episode of the AfterMeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Drake Schoeppl explore the deep connection between trauma, addiction recovery, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. Drawing from both clinical expertise and lived experience, Drake explains how EMDR can help individuals move beyond abstinence and toward lasting emotional healing.

They unpack how low self-esteem, intimacy wounds, and limiting belief systems often drive patterns of crystal meth use, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Rather than framing addiction as a moral failure, Dr. Bragg highlights how unprocessed trauma and emotional disconnection lie at the heart of substance use. EMDR therapy offers a way to safely reprocess these experiences and begin to rebuild trust in oneself.

The episode also touches on the importance of stabilization and grounding before trauma work begins, the role of curiosity in navigating triggers, and the value of individualized treatment. Dr. Bragg and Drake stress that recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that healing starts with being met where you are, without shame. Whether you're exploring EMDR as a therapy option or seeking a deeper understanding of trauma-informed recovery, this conversation offers both practical guidance and hope for change.

About Drake Schoeppl, LCSW

Drake Schoeppl, LCSW, is a licensed therapist practicing in both Florida and Illinois. He brings years of experience supporting individuals dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, addiction, relational issues, and those within the LGBTQ+ community. Drake takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach to therapy and emphasizes the importance of culture in the healing process.

Throughout his career, Drake has served in a variety of roles, including as a crisis therapist responding to 911 mental health calls, a clinician on an inpatient psychiatric unit, a therapist in a substance use rehabilitation center, and in supportive work with LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and their families. His diverse background informs a compassionate, culturally responsive, and client-centered practice.

You can access Drake Schoeppl’s website with resources and connect with Drake using the following links:

https://ignitinghope.info

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/drake-schoeppl-chicago-il/818141

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In this episode of the AfterMeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Daniel Gilsenan unpack the complicated intersection of ADHD and chemsex addiction. They explore how impulsivity, emotional regulation, and identity all play into the recovery process—and why empathy, not judgment, is key.

From the risks of self-diagnosis to the role of psychotherapy and medication in healing, this conversation challenges the labels we cling to and invites a more nuanced understanding of both ADHD and addiction. For anyone navigating recovery while questioning their mental health, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a reminder: you’re not broken—you’re becoming.

Guest Bio
Daniel Gilsenan is Head of Clinical Supervision at Controlling Chemsex, the UK’s most active chemsex support charity. He has extensive experience supporting people engaged in chemsex, substance use, and recovery. He is a highly trained executive coach, psychodynamic psychotherapist, and recovery specialist with a background spanning both corporate and clinical settings.

His approach integrates these two worlds – the commercial and the therapeutic – enabling him to support clients navigating the intense pressures of high-performance environments.

Daniel's rigorous training and in-depth personal therapy help him work at the intersection of inner experience and external context, offering insight into how personal patterns shape professional and relational dynamics.

He is a full member of the British Psychoanalytic Council and an accredited Executive Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.

You can reach Daniel and recovery help:
enquiries@gilsenan.com
+44 7352 347 588
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In this powerful episode of the AfterMeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg sits down with Bobby—a former educator turned recovery coach—to unpack the complex realities of chemsex addiction, particularly involving crystal meth and GHB.

Bobby shares how a single arrest became a turning point, leading him from a life of isolation and substance use into one of purpose, healing, and service. Together, he and Dr. Bragg explore the emotional weight of relapse, the role of treatment courts, and how ADHD, productivity pressures, and disconnection can fuel addiction.

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