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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 14 MIN

Ep 44 How AA Controls Your Mind - part 4 of 8: Cult of Confession

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

In this episode, we dive into Lifton’s fourth marker of mind control: The Cult of Confession — and how AA uses this tactic to break you down and keep you dependent.We explore how Alcoholics Anonymous normalizes emotional exposure to unqualified sponsors, reframes trauma as your fault, and builds a culture where silence is seen as dangerous, boundaries are seen as defects, and outside help is often discouraged — sometimes with tragic consequences.🧠 Is this “spiritual progress,” or psychological control?🎧 Let’s talk about confession culture, coercive sponsorship, and what it really means to reclaim your autonomy.🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇🌀 Deprogram AA 🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 💥 Big Dream Energy💗 Live Your Truth 💬 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.

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