EP 1:47: Healing Religious Shame After Meth with Eric

The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction

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In this episode, Dr. Dallas Bragg welcomes life coach Eric Feltes for an intimate conversation about the impact of religious trauma on addiction. From growing up in strict religious environments to finding authentic self-acceptance, they explore how church shame drives many in the LGBTQ+ community toward crystal meth use. Feltes shares insights on moving beyond religious trauma, building genuine connections, and finding spirituality on your own terms. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for those struggling with shame, addiction, and the search for belonging. Content warning: This episode contains discussions of drug use, religious trauma, and sexuality. The conversation dives deep into practical strategies for healing sexual shame, understanding sexual integrity, and rediscovering intimate connections in sobriety. From mindful exploration of erotic preferences to building genuine vulnerability, this episode offers hope and practical guidance for those in recovery seeking to rebuild their relationship with sex and intimacy.

Eric Feltes is a Life Coach, actor, speaker, and writer. He and his team have helped hundreds of GBT+ men build community, become free of shame, find love, build businesses, and, at the end of the day, live their best shame-free gay lives. He has been seen in shows on Showtime, Netflix, and Amazon Prime, and he has spoken in churches across the country. Eric lives in Atlanta, GA with his dog Cadence and his 29 house plants.
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