Ep 197 Kirsten's Leaving + Deprogramming AA Story

Katie Lain of Thrive Alcohol Recovery interviews me (Kirsten!) about joining, leaving and deprogramming AA. We also talk about trauma, autism, ADHD and what can be going on beyond the misdiagnosis of "alcoholism." We dive into The Sinclair Method, which Katie's program is based upon, and discuss what dissenting has been like.🔥 Deprogram Course + leaving AA resources → here🧠 Brain optimization tools → here🌶️ Neurodivergent Discovery Portal (with self assessments) → here❤️‍🔥 If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back → hereKatie's YouTubeTimestamps:00:00 Sobriety Bestie on Thrive Alcohol Recovery Podcast Intro01:46 Katie Lain of Thrive Alcohol Recovery03:23 Getting Sober Advice10:50 Trauma, Autism, ADHD + Alcohol18:33 AA Indoctrination + Alcoholic Identity21:14 CSA, Autism, ADHD, TBI's + Brain Optimization30:15 AA is a Religion31:46 First AA Meeting38:02 AA Propaganda + the Rockefeller Model43:24 Why Doesn't AA Update the Big Book?47:26 AA is a Harmful Self Fulfilling Prophecy52:28 AA is a Cult + Free Labor Exploitation1:02:30 Cracks in AA Brainwashing1:10:26 Realizing AA is Baloney1:19:27 Breaking Anonymity + Dissenting1:26:09 Support For Leaving AA1:31:34 The Sinclair Method1:42:44 We're Not Broken - The System IsCome vibe with me:Kirsten's FacebookKirsten's InstagramKirsten's TikTok📚 Books that helped me deprogram and think for myself → here📱 My content creation setup (camera, mic, lighting, etc.) → here💻 Tools + software I use to run my business and create online → here⚠️ Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist, doctor, or licensed healthcare provider. Everything shared is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional care.💖 Some links may be affiliate links. I only share what I genuinely use and love.