
The Sobriety Bestie Podcast helps you deprogram AA, heal from recovery dogma, and build a bold, empowered life on your own terms.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 171 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Today on Burnie + Besite LIVE Tara Grace and I are joined by The 13th Step film maker and OG Deprogramming Badass Monica Richardson. We discuss her The 13th Step film, harm inside AA, dissenting and the hate that can follow, tips for deprogramming AA... more
Introducing the Gold Standard for alcohol addiction recovery! This is the path I wish I knew about back in 2009 when I was getting sober. Or better yet, I wish I knew about it years earlier when I first realized I had a problem with alcohol.
Katie L... more
Today we're unpacking the AA saying "Share the message, not the mess" and how it can be harmful. We'll cover how sharing the message not the mess:
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00:00 Intro Share The Message, Not The Mess
05:12 1. Replaces authentic expression with... more
I LOVED the book The Real AA by Ken Ragge. I definitely recommend reading it to help in your deprogramming AA journey.
I've compiled a list of all the deprogramming books I recommend here:
📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery an... more
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Honestly, I feel bad for you and your guests that this was your experience in AA- to feel like you must or have to do anything. Not sure what kinda meetings you used to run over there, but all of it was suggestive. Whether it was the # of meetings you went to, whether you chose to pick up the phone (lol that it was mentioned as a positive… we screen calls all the time), telling secrets? Like bro it even says in the book you don’t have to tell ur sponsor this stuff - having/talking to a therapist... more
For sure AA and the 12 step model are not for everyone, but it’s a supportive, free community that can and does work to help folks get and stay sober long term. And yea, lots and lots of folks who don’t want to stop using will tell you it doesn’t work, they’re entitled to their opinions. There are a lot of confusing/confused statements about her experiences with AA that I don’t think are universal and tbh, I’m afraid some poor addict out there who is just looking for an excuse to stay high is li... more
Thank you for your podcast.. I never bought into AA and also thought it was cult and after hearing your podcast I am so glad I chose not to go down tgat road.. I’m happy to see that I’m not the only one who thought it was a cult!!!
So helpful and informative. Thank you for validating my experience. AA is definitely not for everyone!
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Focused on aiding listeners in reclaiming their independence from conventional recovery programs, the front-runners of this series systematically critique Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and explore alternative paths to sobriety. Episodes cover empowering themes such as the intricacies of personal autonomy, the importance of boundary-setting, and the nuances of self-acceptance. The hosts share their candid experiences and robust discussions around liberation from traditional recovery frameworks, emphasizing humor and personal growth, all while fostering a supportive community. This podcast likely appeals to those who are questioning conventional recovery paths and seeking empowering narratives about addiction and healing.
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Recent guests on Sobriety Bestie Podcast include:
1. Marc Lewis
2. Charlie Sheen
3. Monica Richardson
4. Mandi P.
5. Jim Battle
6. Carrie England
7. Tara Bear
8. Brad Pitt
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