
Kirsten Johnson Podcast is about deprogramming AA ideology and reclaiming your mind after AA indoctrination.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementBusinessEducationEntrepreneurship | |||

HAMS (Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support) is a peer-led and free-of-charge support and informational group for anyone who wants to change their drinking habits for the better.
Kenneth Anderson founded HAMS in 2006 / 2007. There's fre... more
Brad Pitt announced today in Esquire magazine that he's drinking again after 7 years sober. This comes after last year when he said on Dax Sheppard's podcast that he went to Alcoholics Anonymous.
So today we're talking about how influential people,... more
Today we have Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma back on the pod to talk about harm reduction including how Naloxone saved her life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Live saving convo intro
00:33 What is harm reduction?
03:10 Harm reduction goal
04:10: Who benefi... more
Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma and I are diving into AA ideology's doctrine to "look for the similarities, not the differences" - and how this can delay understanding of who or how we are and therefore adequate support, strip us of our individuality... more
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I was in 12-step circles for 10+ years and I’m now 5+ years into my trauma recovery journey. Thank you for leveling the narrative here. At best, these groups crowd out evidence-based solutions for folks who really need them.
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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This show centers on critical perspectives of traditional recovery cultures, with frequent examinations of Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-step frameworks, and the broader recovery industry. Episodes mix personal journeys of dissent, deprogramming from AA ideology, and calls for informed consent and alternative paths to recovery. Notable throughlines include activist journalism, documentary-style critiques, and conversations with dissidents, whistleblowers, and researchers who challenge mainstream recovery narratives. The format often blends memoir, social critique, and practical guidance for those considering leaving or reforming recovery pathways, making it valuable for listeners who want autonomy in choosing their own path to wellness and for s... more
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