Ep 72 Exposing the "AA Bashing" Smear #CultyComments
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
Ever been accused of “AA bashing” just for telling the truth?
In this #CultyComments episode, we break down why that phrase gets thrown around so fast — and what it actually reveals about cult psychology. Spoiler: it's not about your tone. It's about their programming.
Inside this episode:
🚩 Why “AA bashing” is a classic thought-stopping tactic
🧠 How cults use language to silence dissent
🔥 Why feedback feels threatening to the indoctrinated
📕 What Lifton’s criteria say about this exact behavior
Calling truth-telling “bashing” is a red flag — not because it hurts AA, but because it exposes it.
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