Podcast Episodes

Ep 154 How Author Marc Lewis Got Sober (Biology of Desire)

Episode 154

Most addicts and alcoholics do recover — and up to three quarters recover without any treatment.

Today we’re breaking down the author of Biology of Desire, Mark Lewis’s TED Talk to explore how he got…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ep 153 Why AA Defenders Get Angry (The Neuroscience Behind It)

Episode 153

Ever wonder why people in AA get defensive — even when you’re calm and factual? 🤔

Turns out, there’s a neurological reason behind it.

In this clip from a LIVE Deprogram Q+A inside the Deprogram Lounge,…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ep 152 #1 Reason Why It's So Hard To Leave AA

Episode 152

Leaving AA can feel impossible — not because it’s physically hard to walk away, but because of phobia indoctrination and the total lack of outside validation.

When the whole world believes AA is the …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ep 151 What No One Warns You About Leaving AA – Teri’s Story

Episode 151

After years in Alcoholics Anonymous — and a lifetime of seeking belonging in controlling systems — Teri realized she didn’t need to dim her light or outsource her thinking anymore.

This raw and powerf…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ep 150 The #1 Way Angry AA's Come For You

Episode 150

You’re Angry. You’re Resentful. You’re a Dry Drunk. You’ll Be Drunk in Five Years.

Have you ever heard things like this? 👀

Today’s episode dives into the #1 way AA defenders come for you (and why it’s …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ep 149 I'm sorry (my amends)

Episode 149

Today’s episode is called “I’m Sorry (My Amends)” — but this isn’t the kind of amends you think. 🕊️

I just got off our Deprogram Zoom Call inside the free Deprogram Lounge, and someone said something …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep 148 Vibing LIVE with Burn The Stigma

Episode 148

You're invited to our first ever LIVE stream episode featuring Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma and Kirsten (me, Sobriety Bestie) discussing all the addiction and recovery things.

We went live on Sund…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep 147 Escaping from Alcoholics Anonymous 👻🎃🕸️🕷️💀

Episode 147

Escaping AA: Halloween Special with Carrie (AA Escapee 👻)

Your best thinking got you here — now let’s get you free.

In this Halloween jam, Carrie and I riff the AA clichés we lived, how we actually le…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep 146 The AA Big Book's Most Harmful Line

Episode 146

There are many harmful aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous, but today we’re diving into what I believe is the most damaging paragraph in the Big Book of AA — and how it quietly stripped away my self-trus…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep 145 Five Ways AA Fools Smart People

Episode 145

Ever wonder how smart, self-aware people can get trapped in systems like AA for years, decades or life? 🤔

In this episode, we break down the decision traps that keep us stuck — and how to reclaim your…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago