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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 helpl…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 28 Identity Manipulation + Self Diagnosis in AA
Episode 28
What if you weren’t an “alcoholic” after all?
In this episode, we dive deep into two of AA’s most insidious high-control tactics:
🔹 Identity manipulati…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 27 Do you have to be "In Recovery" forever?
Episode 27
In today's Daily Dogma Detox series, we’re talking about a phase of sobriety that no one seems to mention — graduating from recovery. What if you don…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 26 AA Brainwashes You To Fear Leaving
Episode 26
What happens when a recovery group uses fear to keep you from leaving?
In this episode, I unpack one of the most manipulative (and most normalized) co…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 25 Is Alcoholics Anonymous a Cult?
Episode 25
The question so many of us wonder... Is Alcoholics Anonymous a Cult?
We're pulling today's pod from Sobriety Bestie YouTube on.. is AA a cult. Listen …
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 24 AA Didn't Save My Life
Episode 24
In this raw and honest episode, I dive deep into one of the most common mantras in recovery spaces: “AA saved my life.”
But what if it didn’t?
What if …
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 23 Breaking Free From AA's Manipulation
Episode 23
When I left AA, I didn’t just walk away from meetings—I dove straight into studying emotional manipulation.
Because I felt humiliated.
Embarrassed.
Play…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 22 How AA Sponsors Block Us From Understanding Ourselves
Episode 22
AA told me I had “alcoholic thinking," and "untreated alcoholism" amongst other terms Bill made up.
But it turns out… I’m autistic. And ADHD.
Not broke…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 21 Why AA Pushes Back When You Walk Away
Episode 21
Why does AA react so intense when you leave? We're diving into it in another Daily Dogma Detox special episode.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down …
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep 20 Sharing About Leaving AA Was Shocking
Episode 20
What happens when you finally speak your truth about leaving Alcoholics Anonymous?
In this episode, I’m diving into the shock of sharing publicly abou…
1 year, 6 months ago