Big Book Brain & Program Parrots

Most recovery culture is built on a hierarchy of time and dogma but what if everything you believe about recovery, your "drug of choice," and all the supposed “rules” are based on myths? This episode talks about the illusion of expertise cultivated by time in sobriety, exposing how it’s often used as a badge of authority that can hide harmful patterns, manipulative behaviors, and dangerous dogmas.Join us as we challenge the idea that longer sobriety automatically equals more wisdom. Tara takes apart common misconceptions: that sobriety must look a certain way, that substances like cannabis are inherently "bad," and that recovery must be a lifelong, rigid commitment. You’ll discover how recovery spaces sometimes reward power plays over genuine healing, and why rethinking these narratives could save lives, especially for those who feel trapped by all-or-nothing beliefs.This episode breaks down the pervasive influence of 12 step culture, revealing how a global consensus on dogma fosters groupthink and silences critical voices.