Have A Seat with Manny Rodriguez and Guests

La Fuente Clinical Director Rory Hunter, LMFT and Manny Rodriguez discuss how sex positivity has helped many queer people feel proud of who they are and how they love. However, when this open embrace of sex mixes with drug use — especially crystal meth — that same freedom can become risky for people in recovery.

Some may trade one addiction for another, replacing drugs with compulsive sex. This podcast explores how queer commun...

In this episode of Have A Seat, we explore the complex intersection of chemsex, sex positivity, cross addiction, and recovery in the LGBTQ+ community. La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center Clinical Director-Rory Hunter, LMFT delves into the addictive nature of chemsex and its impact on mental health, while highlighting the importance of embracing sex positivity to reduce stigma and promote healthier relationships with intimacy. Whet...

"Drag Race star Jason De Puy aka Salina EsTitties opens up about the struggles behind their success, including losing his mom to cancer, a partner’s relapse, and rebuilding after personal and professional turmoil. Discover how they overcame it all to reclaim their identity, health, and purpose—and how therapy and self-reflection were key to their inspiring transformation. Perfect for those seeking strength in recovery, LGBTQ suppor...

"Drag Race star Jason De Puy aka Salina EsTitties opens up about the struggles behind their success, including losing their mom to cancer, a partner’s relapse, and rebuilding after personal and professional turmoil. Discover how they overcame it all to reclaim their identity, health, and purpose—and how therapy and self-reflection were key to their inspiring transformation. Perfect for those seeking strength in recovery, LGBTQ supp...

Discover the inspiring recovery journey of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 alum Jason De Puy, aka Salina EsTitties, who hit rock bottom with drugs and alcohol before getting sober at just 21. In this powerful HAVE A SEAT interview manny Rodriguez Jason opens up about his path to sobriety, proving that recovery is possible at any age with hard work, determination, and a commitment to service. Whether you’re a fan of Drag Race, part of ...

Discover the inspiring recovery journey of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 alum Jason De Puy, aka Salina EsTitties, who hit rock bottom with drugs and alcohol before getting sober at just 21. In this powerful interview, Jason opens up about his path to sobriety, proving that recovery is possible at any age with hard work, determination, and a commitment to service. Whether you're a fan of Drag Race, part of the LGBTQ+ recovery communi...

Understanding drug use in the Gay LGBTQ+ community involves challenging stereotypes and examining the diverse realities of substance use within this population. In this video, we explore the data on drugs of choice among LGBTQ+ individuals, dispelling the myth that methamphetamine dominates across the board. While 53% of clients in our program struggle with crystal meth use, alcohol use represents a significant 27%, and 4% deal wit...

La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center is proud to present: “Have A Seat” with Manny Rodriguez and Guests. “Have A Seat” is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform for deep exploration and intimate conversations. Together, we’ll delve into the unique ways the LGBTQ community is affected by addiction, mental health challenges, and the evolving political landscape. We’ll welcome leaders and experts from within and beyond the LGBTQ add...

Success vs. Failure in LGBTQ Drug Rehab?

There is a lack of outcome data in the addiction medicine field, combined with the lack of data on the LGBTQ+ community in general, it is unsurprisingly that there is no existing data set or metric yet available to compare our data too.

Manny Rodriguez, Founder of La Fuente has been committed to providing more targeting services to LGBTQ individuals seeking treatment for addiction since...

Success vs. Failure in LGBTQ Drug Rehab?

There is a lack of outcome data in the addiction medicine field, combined with the lack of data on the LGBTQ+ community in general, it is unsurprisingly that there is no existing data set or metric yet available to compare our data too.

Manny Rodriguez, Founder of La Fuente has been committed to providing more targeting services to LGBTQ individuals seeking treatment for addiction since...

La Fuente is proud to present: “Have A Seat” with Manny Rodriguez and Guests.

“Have A Seat” is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform for deep exploration and intimate conversations. Together, we’ll delve into the unique ways the LGBTQ community is affected by addiction, mental health challenges, and the evolving political landscape.

We’ll welcome leaders and experts from within and beyond the LGBTQ addiction and mental health ...