Ep 29 The Hidden Danger in AA's Disease Model

Today in our deprogram AA series we’re unpacking how the AA disease model doesn’t just offer support—it can program you into a state of learned helplessness.What starts as help can turn into a trap: you’re told you’re powerless, broken, and forever in recovery. But what if that’s not true? What if the idea of having a “fatal, progressive disease” is a belief system—not a biological reality—and what if that belief is what’s keeping you stuck?We explore:The origins of AA’s disease concept (spoiler: Bill was a salesman)How “powerlessness” becomes programmingThe myth of the disease doing pushups in the parking lotThe emotional cost of being told recovery is foreverAnd how to unbrainwash yourself so you can finally move on, empoweredThis episode is for anyone questioning the forever recovery model, wondering if they’ve already healed, and ready to reclaim their autonomy, agency, and actual freedom.Check out the Deprogramming course 👇🌀 Deprogram AA Online Course🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 💥 Big Dream Energy💗 Live Your Truth 🚘 Driving Anxiety💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestieDM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation. Let’s get f*cking free.