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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 22 MIN

Ep 57 Yes, AA is a Cult – part 3 of 4

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

Welcome to Part 3 of our Yes, AA is a Cult series.Today, we're breaking down Points 9–12 of the Cult Checklist from the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) — and diving deep into how guilt, shame, recruitment, and financial manipulation are baked into the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous.Timestamp:00:00 AA is a cult intro01:09 9 – Guilt & shame as control08:01 10 – Cut ties & change goals13:20 11 – Recruitment17:44 12 – MoneyWant 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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