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EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 25 MIN

Ep 54 Yes, AA is a Cult – part 2 of 4

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

YES, AA is a cult. This is art 2 of a 4-part series comparing Alcoholics Anonymous to the “Characteristics Associated with Cultic Groups” by Michael D. Langone, Ph.D. (International Cultic Studies Association).In this episode, we'll cover checklist points 5–8 with how they can show up inside Alcoholics Anonymous.If you’ve ever heard “don’t trust your thinking,” or “outside help won’t work,” you’ve lived this.Timestamps:00:00 Yes, AA is a cult intro01:14 5 – The group is elitist06:28 6 – Us-versus-them mentality12:45 7 – Leaders are not accountable18:12 8 – Ends justify the means mentalityWant to dive deeper into your deprogramming? Check out my online course:🌀 Deprogram AA Course 💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestieDM me or comment on any Sobriety Bestie socials. I’m here for the conversation.Let’s get f*cking free.

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