Ep 29 The Hidden Danger in AA's Disease Model

Episode 29

Today in our deprogram AA series we’re unpacking how the AA disease model doesn’t just offer support—it can program you into a state of learned helplessness.

What starts as help can turn into a trap: you’re told you’re powerless, broken, and forever in recovery. But what if that’s not true? What if the idea of having a “fatal, progressive disease” is a belief system—not a biological reality—and what if that belief is what’s keeping you stuck?

We explore:

The origins of AA’s disease concept (spoiler: Bill was a salesman)
How “powerlessness” becomes programming
The myth of the disease doing pushups in the parking lot
The emotional cost of being told recovery is forever
And how to unbrainwash yourself so you can finally move on, empowered

This episode is for anyone questioning the forever recovery model, wondering if they’ve already healed, and ready to reclaim their autonomy, agency, and actual freedom.

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