I Spent 10 Years in AA :Here's What I Wish I Knew | Kirsten's Story of Leaving AA

This in-depth conversation between Katie Lane and Kirsten from Sobriety Bestie explores Kirsten’s personal journey through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), her critical perspective on AA ideology, and her advocacy for alternative, science-based treatments like the Sinclair Method (TSM). Kirsten provides a candid critique of AA’s foundational beliefs, its religious nature, the harm it can cause through identity manipulation and indoctrination, and the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals within the program. She contrasts this with the Sinclair Method, a medication-assisted approach to alcohol use disorder (AUD) that emphasizes harm reduction and neuroscience, which she regards as a more effective and empowering path for many.   About Katie Lain Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder.      *Links* https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/ https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/ https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/ https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/