Knowing Me Knowing You

2 May 2025

Knowing … our relationship to chemsex pt. 1

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Knowing … our relationship to chemsex pt. 1

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent and Dave begin a two-part series on better understanding chemsex, our relationship to it and how we can heal it.

The boys are joined by Founder of Queer Recovery Coaching, Andrew Moses, and together they discuss a range of areas related to chemsex, including:

Andrew’s lived experience and how it informs the work he does,
Defining what “chemsex” actually is,
The relationship between dating apps and chemsex,
Whether the chemsex subculture is different across the world,
What some of the key drivers are for substance use, as well as
Why chemsex has become so prevalent in the gay community.

You can check out more of Andrew’s work via his social channels:

Instagram: Andrewmoses_coach

Tik Tok: Andrewmoses_coach

Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support

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Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.

Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.