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Queer GogglesJoey Bachrach: Rainbow Hill RecoveryOn this episode of Queer Goggles, Nick Vargas talks with Joey Bachrach of Rainbow Hill Recovery. They share their own experiences with recovery from substance use disorders and how their journeys impact their current work. Joey talks about recovery resources for the LGBTQ+ community and offers words of hope for those looking to recover. Support the showQueer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are interested in supporting this work, go to thesourcelgbt.org/giving to m...2025-05-0325 min
The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine AddictionEP 1:45: Drug Treatment: Queer-Affirming vs. Gay-Friendly with Rainbow Hill RecoverySend us a textDo you know the difference between “Gay-Friendly” and “Queer Affirming” when it comes to treatment and sober living? In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Bragg and his guests Joey Bachrach and Steven Buffin-Stewart from Rainbow Hill Recovery delve into the complexities of drug treatment, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss the importance of queer sober living environments, the necessity of reentry services, and the role of emotional sobriety in recovery. The conversation highlights the significance of creating a sense of belonging and family within treatment centers, as well as the need for affirming spaces t...2025-01-021h 04
TV GoldFake, The Bear, Faye, A Family AffairFour new releases reviewed this week – two dramas, a documentary and a movie. Fake – (Paramount+, 8 episodes) Asher Keddie and David Wenham star in this drama about liars, cheats, fantasists and phonies. Faye – (Binge/Foxtel documentary) Academy Award-winning actress and multi-decade movie star, Faye Dunaway, recounts the triumphs and challenges of her movie career. The star of Bonnie and Clyde, Chinatown, and Network, plus the controversial Mommie Dearest, speaks honestly about Hollywood and reflects on criticism she has faced along the journey. The Bear – (Disney+, 10 episodes) Season three of The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo E...2024-07-1143 min
gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero ShowWorking with Your Partner Sober ft. Joey B (#189)Send us a textSober Steve is joined by Joey Bachrach from Rainbow Hill Recovery to peel back the curtain and discuss what it’s like working in recovery with his husband, Andrew Fox. **Episode Highlights Include**- **The Role of Community in Recovery:** Insights from my visit to Rainbow Hill Recovery and how my sober community helped me get through my insecurities in Los Angeles. 🤲- **Building Professional Fulfillment:** Joey discusses the growth and success of Rainbow Hill now being DHCS certified and their dedication to making recovery accessible to EVERYONE. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️- **Joey’s Sober Heroes:** Hon...2024-04-2527 min
Metrosource Minis: The LGBTQ World & BeyondAddiction in the LGBTQ Community with Rainbow Hill Recovery Founders, Andrew Fox & Joey BachrachAs Pride season continues with festivals, parades, and increased nightlife, there is a community within our LGBTQ+ family that continues to thrive and grow, gaining a stronger voice in the last decade – that of our sober community. Pride celebrations now include safe spaces and events that cater to those on their journey from addiction, the stigma towards our sober family and the assumption that they can’t party with us is being diminished. Yet, there is still a long way to go. Because of our battle with discrimination, isolation, gender identity, and abandonment, the LGBTQ community struggles with substance abuse at a...2023-09-0429 min
gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero ShowRainbow Hill ft. JoeySend us a textHost Steve Bennet-Martin has the pleasure of speaking with Joey Bachrach, co-founder of Rainbow Hill Sober Living. He shares his experience, wisdom, and hope with us before telling us about his amazing Sober Home space. Rainbow Hill is located in Los Angeles, California and is a Sober Home for members of the gay and queer community. The goal is for Rainbow Hill Sober Living to be the foundation and steppingstone for every man who walks through the doors.Follow them on Instragram and Facebook @RainbowHillSoberLiving and check out their we...2021-09-3021 min