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Ep 199 12 Step Cult Whistleblowing with Burn The Stigma
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- Kirsten Johnson Podcast
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- Apr 14, 2026
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- 6976
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Summary
Today we're sitting down with Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma YouTube , Burn The Stigma Facebook and Burn The Stigma TikTok to discuss what it's been like for her to 12 step dissent since 2020. 📚 Explore Deprogram AA, Cult Recovery and Critical Thinking books → here . Timestamps: 00:00 Cult Whistleblowing Intro 05:26 Deprogram Book List 05:58 First starting to dissent 10:25 We are more than addiction 13:58 Evolving as a dissenter 18:03 Becoming a 12 step dissenter 20:52 Navigating initial pushback 26:50 What keeps Tara going 34:41 Thriving beyond labels 37:38 Unexpected gifts from dissenting 45:17 Traditional recovery kills people 51:20 Trolls, ad hominem and purpose 59:15 Dissenting and speaking out advice 1:11:44 How dissenting changed Tara's life 1:20:02 Predators and cult whistleblowing dangers 1:35:39 Passion, fire and soul purpose 🔥 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 📱 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.