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Burn the Stigma’s Recovery Rebellion: Challenging the dogma. Dismantling the stigma. Exposing the BS

Burn The Stigma|Tara Grace
Harm Reduction
12-Step
Substance Use Disorder
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cannabis
Recovery Industry
12-Step Programs
Disease Model
Recovery
Treatment Industry
12-Step Program
Time Blocking
Boston, United States
7-Oh (7-Hydroxymitragynine)
Kratom
12-Step Programs (AA/NA)
Recovery Culture
Twelve Step Program
Homelessness
War On Drugs

Recovery Rebellion Podcast is a raw and unapologetic space dedicated to spreading truth over dogma in the recovery world. Hosted by someone who’s been through the system and came out the other side questioning everything, this podcast dives deep into: -Deprogramming from 12-step ideology -Uncovering the harm and corruption within the treatment industry -Highlighting evidence-based practices and re... more

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Latest Episodes

Most recovery culture is built on a hierarchy of time and dogma but what if everything you believe about recovery, your "drug of choice," and all the supposed “rules” are based on myths? This episode talks about the illusion of expertise cultivated b... more

I can’t find her page to link but I will insert it in when it’s back up/I find it. Most people don’t realize how deeply ingrained the 12-step recovery model is and how it might be doing more harm than good. Ashley’s journey from full endorsement to r... more

swiftsteps.org/ Swift Steps Website Swift Steps Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/1CbQwF...Julieanne’s story of leaving 12 step and creating a community of her own. As someone who has struggled to do any of my projects, I really admire... more

In this episode we break down the insidious spread of recovery speak across U.S. treatment systems, sober communities and social media platforms like TikTok. I discuss the impact of this dogma: how it discourages genuine healing, marginalizes those w... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Reynolds
Guest sharing her recovery journey and perspectives on treatment
Episode: Suboxone Stigma, Recovering From Recovery Katherine's Story
Meghan Perry
Storytelling practitioner focused on harm reduction and recovery narratives
Episode: Stigma and The Redemption Story: Recovery Storytelling Meghann Perry On Recovery Rebellion Podcast
Jordan Scott
Guest sharing her lived experience with recovery, treatment, and harm reduction
Advocate in recovery space
Episode: Leaving AA & Jumping Into Harm Reduction: Jordan Scott's Story
Mark Yakum
Advocate and former participant in traditional recovery programs
Recovery and harm reduction advocate
Episode: Harm Reduction is Common Sense With Mark J.
Laura Monaco
Guest bringing a lived experience and expert perspective in addiction science and harm reduction
Recovery Rebellion / Laura Monaco's work in addiction recovery and harm reduction
Episode: Redefining Recovery: Beyond Black and White With Laura M.
Sarah Jumper
Recovery advocate and former unhoused individual who speaks publicly about harm reduction and recovery
Self-described advocate; works with Homelessness Alliance (Georgia)
Episode: From Childhood AA Meetings to Surviving The Streets, Sarah Jumper's Story
Gil Gibbs
Advocate and former participant in 12-step recovery
Episode: Another Leaving 12 Step Story With Gil Gibbs
Dee-Dee Stout
Author of Coming To Harm Reduction Kicking and Screaming
Recovery advocate / Harm reduction proponent
Episode: Coming To Harm Reduction Kicking And Screaming with Dee-Dee Stout
Dee Dee Stout
Author of Coming to Harm Reduction, Kicking and Screaming (both the first and the second), prominent figure in harm reduction and drug policy reform
Independent author / Harm reduction advocate
Episode: Drugs Made Me Feel Better

Host

Tara Grace
Host of Recovery Rebellion, Burn the Stigma branding on social media

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Trust the Trustworthy.;-)

    Super happy to discover this podcast. Bravo for all the things. Some slogans are really good, like Trust the Trustworthy! Thankful for my own powers of discernment to not be overtaken by 12 Step culture. “You are not alone!” 😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeahLisaBee
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you.

    I really appreciate how articulate and informed you are. I was In AA for ten years. I had seven years of “sobriety” and then returned as a “chronic relapser” before I finally left.

    I cannot say this strongly enough- if you are in AA and feel that something is “off,” listen to yourself. Leave.

    Thankfully, there are other options to address substance use disorder. Please leave if you want. I left and was just fine - no jail, etc etc.

    Don’t let people in AA scare or shame you. If they are get... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Priscilla999213
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners note the show's provocative stance can be polarizing but resonates with those seeking reform.
Audiences appreciate personal stories that challenge stigma and offer humane alternatives to traditional treatment.
Fans value practical harm-reduction perspectives over rigid pathways.
Appeals to sponsors and guests who want authentic, data-informed conversations about recovery reform.
Listeners praise clear, candid takes on recovery culture and the harms of dogma.

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Emma Host of Group Thinking Podcast Another Escaping AA Story
Q: How did you come to leave AA and start deprogramming before you officially stopped going?
I started deprogramming online through social media and found groups that questioned AA; after realizing thousands had left and were thriving, I began to see a path forward, and December 2023 became my last in-person meetings.
The OG Disease Model Smasher: Dr. Stanton Peele
Q: How do you respond to trauma theories as explanations for addiction?
Trauma explanations are part of the conversation but should not be treated as universal; it's important to acknowledge diverse pathways to addiction and focus on life context and meaningful engagement.
Aza From Authenticity in Recovery: Predators in Recovery Spaces
Q: What brought you to your first meeting in recovery?
Aza explains she joined recovery after struggling with mental health and substance use, seeking a safe space and community where people could be honest and supportive, which initially felt like the relief she'd been seeking.
Another Leaving 12 Step Story With Gil Gibbs
Q: Why did you decide to start sharing these perspectives on social media?
Gil discusses realizing how pervasive and potentially harmful the 12-step culture can be, and feeling a responsibility to offer a real look at recovery options beyond abstinence-only programs.
Another Leaving 12 Step Story With Gil Gibbs
Q: What brought you to your very first AA meeting?
Gil explains that treatment introduced him to AA in his early 20s, framing it as the only viable option at the time and gradually recognizing its limitations as he saw the broader system at work.

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