Ep 142 Seven Ways AA Hijacked Your Brain
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
Leaving AA isn’t just about walking away from meetings — it’s about rewiring your brain.
In this episode of The Sobriety Bestie Podcast, I share 7 ways Alcoholics Anonymous can hijack your thinking (often subtly, then aggressively)… and how to get your critical thinking and self-trust back.
I spent 10 years in AA and left in 2020. What I’ve discovered since will blow your mind. This video is part of our Critical Thinking Series — because freedom starts with changing our minds.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – AA Brainwashing Intro
01:13 1 – Authority Bias
04:10 2 – Groupthink
06:42 3 – Confirmation Bias
13:27 4 – Learned Helplessness
18:14 5 – Negativity Bias
23:47 6 – Anchoring Bias
28:03 7 – Illusory Truth Effect
Videos mentioned:
5 Ways to Stop Second Guessing Yourself After Leaving AA
Deconstructing Sobriety Birthdays + AA Sober Time
Leaving AA Conversations (playlist)
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