Podcast Episodes

Ep 114 Was AA Really That Bad? — Grieving AA Part 1: Denial

Episode 114

Welcome to the Grieving AA series — a 6-part journey to untangle from Alcoholics Anonymous and reclaim your emotional freedom.

In this first episode, we unpack denial. What if the group that “saved yo…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 113 Bali Rehab Therapist Leaves AA — Mark’s Story

Episode 113

Mark, a former AA member, professional therapist, and addiction counselor, shares why he left Alcoholics Anonymous after four years and what happened next.

We talk about the uncomfortable truths insid…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 112 Does AA Make Drinking Worse?

Episode 112

What if it’s not the booze — but the belief system?

In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, we dive into Alan Marlatt’s 1973 expectancy experiment, featured in Resisting 12-Step Coercion by St…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 111 The Study That Shatters AA's Biggest Claim

Episode 111

You were told to leave AA is to drink — and to drink is to die. But what if the data says otherwise?

In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, I break down one of the most important studies you’…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 110 Midtown AA “13th Stepping” Scandal — Mandi’s Story

Episode 110

This is not just one woman’s story. It’s a window into what’s been allowed to happen behind closed doors in Alcoholics Anonymous.

At 15 years old, Mandi was sent to AA as a “troubled teen.” What follo…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 109 Why AA's Calls You Resentful When You Leave #CultyComments

Episode 109

Why does AA call you resentful just for leaving? In this episode of Culty Comments, we break down how the word resentment got rebranded from sin, why it’s weaponized against dissenters, and how AA us…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 108 Preacher Exposes the Truth About AA—And I’m Shook

Episode 108

🚨 This Preacher Says AA Is Dangerous — And He Has a Bus to Prove It 🚌

In today’s reaction episode, we dive into a bold and controversial video titled "Alcoholics Anonymous Is Dangerous – Part 1" by Ji…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 107 Big Book Thumper Leaves AA After 32 Years — Carrie's Story

Episode 107

After 32 years in Alcoholics Anonymous, Carrie walked away from the program she once lived and breathed. A retired VA nurse, dynamic speaker, and hardcore Big Book Thumper, Carrie sponsored thousands…

Published on 5 months ago

Ep 106 Wait... Every AA Meeting is Toxic? #CultyComments

Episode 106

"Sorry You Missed That Part" — AA Indoctrination in Full View

Welcome to another episode of Culty Comments — where we break down the ideology, not the individual. Today we’re responding to a spicy lit…

Published on 5 months ago

Ep 105 The Dangerous AA Lie That Jordan Peterson Repeated

Episode 105

Jordan Peterson once helped me break free from AA's ideological grip.

But in this viral clip from Theo Von’s podcast, he repeats dangerous myths about Alcoholics Anonymous — calling it “psychologicall…

Published on 5 months ago