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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2025 · 10 MIN

Ep 77 Why Do Smart People Join Cults #CultyComments

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

Realizing you were in a cult changes everything.In this episode of #CultyComments, I respond to someone who says being in AA makes you weak, codependent, and pathetic. But here’s the truth: being in a cult doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re human. And waking up to it? That’s power.We get into:— Why cults prey on smart, high-functioning people— The gaslighting baked into AA’s “you’re the problem” mindset— Why realizing AA is a cult can be very liberating— And how deconstructing AA unlocks freedomJoin our deprogramming AA Community and get free resources in the 🔓 AA Escape Kit here → 🔓 AA Escape KitWant to dive deeper? Join my Deprogramming AA 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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