Ep 145 Five Ways AA Fools Smart People
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
Ever wonder how smart, self-aware people can get trapped in systems like AA for years, decades or life? 🤔
In this episode, we break down the decision traps that keep us stuck — and how to reclaim your mind, freedom, and critical thinking power.
If you’ve ever felt fooled, shamed, or confused after leaving a high-control group or belief system, this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 AA Fools Smart People Intro
01:38 1 - Loss Aversion
05:20 2 - Sunk Cost Fallacy
08:56 3 - Framing Effect
11:04 4 - Mental Accounting
13:29 5 - Overconfidence or Intuition Bias
16:17 Growing in Wisdom
19:11 Cautious With Ideologies
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