No Matter What Recovery

On the next episode of #nomatterwhatclubpod Paulo, Mell, and Jack welcome Dr Wesley Detwiler to the Club to discuss returning from a relapse, the magic of sober living, embracing the idea of a dating app holiday in early sobriety, and building self esteem. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and all your favorite streaming platforms. @Paulwithanohh @Inkandcaviar #wedorecover #sober #lgbtq #addictionrecovery #sobertok #gaytiktok

We’re thrilled to have Bryce Beliveau step into his new role today as admissions and outreach coordinator! Bryce will be responsible for spreading the word about the great work our clinicians do for our clients, and will also be one of the first voices of hope callers hear on our admissions line. Bryce holds a very special place in our hearts - he has grown with us since his early days in recovery more than three years ago! Congrats on the new role, Bryce! #lgbtq #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth

Please help us congratulate Phil Rodriguez on his promotion to alumni coordinator at No Matter What Recovery! He has an important role - keeping former clients engaged in their recovery beyond treatment. Phil is so personable and easy to talk to - and he’s a great source of inspiration with double digit sobriety under his belt. Congrats, Phil! #lgbtq #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #nomatterwhatrecoveryla

Danilo Martinez has been with No Matter What Recovery since day one: first as a tech, then as Operations Manager, and now as Director of Operations at our outpatient center! In his role, he’ll oversee the health and safety of all clients and staff, manage Human Resources, and take the lead on special projects. Congrats, Danilo, on the well-deserved promotion! #lgbtq #addictionrecovery #mentalhealthrecovery

Emmy-winning makeup artist and drag performer 6 joins No Matter What Club podcast hosts Paulo, Mell and Jack to chat about finding hope in sobriety; discovering your voice; and, the panel weighs in on the different perspectives of personal achievements in sobriety. Watch/listen on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms. #lgbtq #sobriety #mentalhealthrecovery #addictionrecovery #soberpodcast #queerpodcast

Paulo and Mell welcome twin sisters Vivian and Victoria Rubio to the club! In our next episode, Victoria shares what it was like to come out on national television as trans during her teens; Vivian fights back on erasing a community; Mell talks about sexualized drug use within the trans population; and, both sisters send a heartfelt message to trans kids. Streaming on all your favorite platforms Thursday 2/27 ????? #soberpodcast #soberlife #lgbtq #recoveryispossible

Welcome to the premiere episode of the No Matter What Club podcast! Host Paulo Arranaga-Grayson introduces his regular drop in co-hosts: Mell teases the chemsexies; a moment of discovery for Jack; and what turned Anthony’s life around. Join The Club on YouTube and all your favorite streaming platforms. A link to the episode can be found in the comments. ?? #queerpodcast #gaypodcast #lgbtq #sobriety #mentalhealthawareness #nomatterwhatclub #nomatterwhatrecoveryla #losangeles

No Matter What Recovery co-founder Paulo Arranaga-Grayson and The AfterMeth host @drdallasbragg discuss internalized homophobia and its affect on addiction — and what can be done to help bring a greater sense of freedom in recovery. Listen to The AfterMeth on your favorite podcast streaming platform, or on YouTube! #lgbtq #internalizedhomophobia #internalizedhomonegativity #recoverypodcast #recoveryispossible #nonatterwhatclub #losangeles

Save the date! On Thursday, October 31st, No Matter What Recovery Executive Director Mell McCracken joins podcast host Dr Dallas Bragg of “The AfterMeth” to discuss the profound concept of emotional “heartbreak” as a root cause of addiction, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. *Look for the podcast on your favorite streaming service

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Mell McCracken, CADC-II, ASAT, RAE to the No Matter What Recovery team! Mell (they/them) joins us as our new Executive Director, serving as the leader of our dual diagnosis programming as well as overseeing our sexualized drug use curriculum. Mell is a fierce advocate for healing and transformation through substance abuse counseling, sex addiction therapy, and treatment program development. They have nearly a decade of experience and extensive expertise in empowering individuals to overcome their struggles with addiction, mental health, and navigating the complexities of chemsex in the queer community. Mell is nationally and internationally recognized as a certified LGBT+ educator, co-author, and treatment provider. They also serve as faculty member at the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Specialists. Welcome to the family, Mell! #lgbtq #wedorecover #mentalhealthmatters #traumahealing #nomatterwhatrecoveryla #nomatterwhatclub #losangeles