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Ep 198 Speaking Out Against AA: What No One Tells You
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- Kirsten Johnson Podcast
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- Apr 6, 2026
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- 3026
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Summary
Today marks one year of dissenting! And today is my 6 year anniversary of leaving Alcoholics Anonymous. What a wild ride this past year has been. Today we're diving into what it's been like dissenting this past year. I've timestamped it in case you want to skip around and alll the links are below. It's been great to have you hear this past year!! What a liberating year it's been. Team Freedom all the way. We'll be feature some of your fave AA dissenters later this month to hear about their dissenting journey. As always feel free to DM me or comment on YouTube to share your thoughts. Xo Timestamps: 00:00 AA Dissenting Intro 03:25 One Year of Dissent 06:33 Blowing The Whistle on a Cult 08:02 Hardest Part of Dissenting 14:22 Breaking My Silence: What Happened 19:25 Why I Dissented For a Year 24:36 The Cost of Taking a Bold Stand 34:51 Best Parts of Cult Whistleblowing 40:30 If you're thinking about dissenting 🔥 Deprogram Course + leaving AA resources → here 🧠 Brain optimization tools → here ❤️🔥 If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back → here Come vibe with me: Kirsten's Facebook Kirsten's Instagram Kirsten's TikTok 📚 Books that helped me deprogram and think for myself → here 📱 My content creation setup (camera, mic, lighting, etc.) → here 💻 Tools + software I use to run my business and create online → here ⚠️ Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist, doctor, or licensed healthcare provider. Everything shared is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional care. 💖 Some links may be affiliate links. I only share what I genuinely use and love.