Paulo and Mell share details about the new 90-day chemsex curriculum workbook that is being utilized at No Matter What Recovery. The workbook, authored by Mell, educates the reader on the effectsaffects of the combo of crystal meth and sex on our brain, healing from the fusion, relapse prevention strategies, and sexual health in recovery.

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Tags: #mentalhealth #hope #chemsex #healing

Hosts:

Paulo Arranaga-Grayson

Co-Founder, No Matter What Recovery

Mell McCracken

Executive Director, No Matter What Recovery

In our season finale of the No Matter What Club podcast, Paulo, Anthony, and Mell chat with journalist Sandra Vergara about her journey with sobriety, the pitfalls of using psychedelics therapeutically, and we have a robust discussion on the phrase ‘California Sober’ and the potential harm the lifestyle has done to folks trying to get sober.

Sandra Vergara is a journalist, tv/digital series host, and mental health coach known for her ability to bridge entertainment with meaningful conversations.

She began her career as a lifestyle correspondent for Yahoo digital, and went on to host for E! Network, working alongside icons like RuPaul.

Most recently, she served as the LA correspondent for PEOPLE’S “The TV Show.”

Sandra is passionate about emotional healing, recovery, and the power of storytelling. Drawing from her own lived experience, she speaks openly about sobriety, self worth, and the journey to reclaim inner peace. Her mission is to hold space for real transformation with honesty and compassion.

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No Matter What Recovery: www.nomatterwhatrecovery.com

No Matter What Club podcast: https://nomatterwhatrecovery.com/no-matter-what-club-podcast/

Tags: #mentalhealth #hope #inspiration

In this episode of the No Matter what club podcast, Paulo, Anthony, and Mell welcome , Jessica Steinman, LMFT to the show. The four of them dive into the discussion of love and sex addiction, what does it mean to be recovering from it, and what are some signs for those who might be struggling. We also discuss how those struggling with chemsex or sexualized drug use may also be affected.

Jessica is the Chief Clinical Officer for No Matter What Recovery and our favorite LGBTQ+ ally.

Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. She works with individual adults, couples, and families.

Jessica has vast knowledge of many facets of mental health issues – but her passion for addiction has been a focus of hers for over a decade, especially with Sex and Love Addiction and Sexualized Drug Use.

Jessica trained at The Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and she received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena.

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No Matter What Recovery: www.nomatterwhatrecovery.com

No Matter What Club podcast: https://nomatterwhatrecovery.com/no-matter-what-club-podcast/

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