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EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 15 MIN

Ep 36 The Mindf*ck of Being Half In and Half Out of AA

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

What if you're going to meetings, working with a sponsor, maybe even doing the steps… but deep down, you don’t believe it anymore?Today’s episode is for you.This is a living f*cking amends to anyone I ever indoctrinated into AA. I used to believe it all. I taught it all. And now I know better. If you're stuck in that weird in-between—half in, half out—you're not alone. And you're not crazy.We’re talking about:What it feels like to question AA while still in itThe emotional + mental toll of staying silent around your doubtsWhy “alcoholism” isn’t a real diagnosis—and what isWhether harm reduction inside AA is even possibleTips from folks who deprogrammed while still attending meetingsWhy your gut knows when it’s time to leaveA call to trust yourself, your brain, and your future👉🏽 This episode is a permission slip. Not to do what I say—but to listen to yourself.And if you’ve been silently struggling, I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode here or DM me—let’s start a better conversation about recovery, truth, and autonomy.Because it’s not your job to conform.It’s your right to get free.🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction📖 30 Signs You're Being Emotionally Manipulated guide 🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇🌀 Deprogram AA 🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 💬 Let’s Connect: @SobrietyBestie

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