Ep 221 We’ve Been Treating Addiction Backwards with Dee-Dee Stout

What if the way we’ve been taught to think about addiction and recovery is actually getting in the way of helping people? In this episode, I sit down with harm reduction pioneer DeeDee Stout to talk about autonomy, moderation, abstinence, AA, treatment, and why meeting people where they are can make the difference.Timestamps: 00:00 Change your drinking intro06:21 S*icide in AA09:09 Unraveling AA beliefs about recovery16:36 How AA became the default20:17 Relapse prevention, harm reduction + abstinence28:22 Addiction treatment w/o abstinence36:00 AA: mainstream recovery narrative + policy46:39 D*ath threats from AA members53:16 Brad Pitt drinking moderately58:14 Thinking about drinking again1:00:00 Bill W was her grand sponsor1:04:24 Getting support w alcohol addiction + moderation1:14:15 S*xual trauma, addiction + recovery1:21:39 Informed consent: addiction recovery + AA1:41:35 A shift in the recovery world1:51:14 Books to help change your drinking1:56:00 Working with Dee-Dee Stout🔥 Free Deprogram Course + leaving AA resources → here🧠 Brain optimization tools → here❤️‍🔥 If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back → hereCome vibe with me:Kirsten's FacebookKirsten's InstagramKirsten's TikTok📱 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.