Ep 141 Five Ways To Stop Second Guessing Yourself After Leaving AA
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
Have you ever caught yourself spinning on a decision — looping between “what if” and “maybe not”? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful ways to stop second-guessing yourself, especially if you’re leaving AA, deconstructing 12-step ideology, or just learning to trust your own thinking again.
By the end of this video, you’ll understand:
- Why second-guessing happens
- How to spot cognitive dissonance in real time
- A simple move to get unstuck fast
This is for anyone who’s been taught to doubt themselves — by society, religion, recovery programs, or high-control groups — and is now reclaiming their critical thinking, intuition, and freedom.
Timestamps:
00:00 Stop Second Guessing Yourself in Recovery intro
00:59 Why I Was Second Guessing Myself After Leaving AA
03:30 1 - Cognitive Dissonance
11:32 2 - Fear of Mistakes or Regrets
16:45 3- Conditioning and Authority
23:36 4 - Perfectionism and Control
29:08 5 - Threat Mode Biology
38:55 Recap 5 Ways to Stop Second Guessing Yourself
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