{"podcast":{"title":"Kirsten Johnson Podcast","slug":"kirsten-johnson-podcast-6900631","podcast_index_feed_id":6900631,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/kirsten-johnson-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.kirsten-johnson.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d8097d9e-64e2-45d9-9574-3a23f4985283/IG-Sobriety-Bestie-ideas-24.jpg","author":"Kirsten Johnson","episode_count":199,"summary":"Kirsten Johnson Podcast is about deprogramming AA ideology and reclaiming your mind after AA indoctrination.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:20:28.378758+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kirsten-johnson-podcast-6900631"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 214 Do AA Members Know It's Brainwashing?","slug":"ep-214-do-aa-members-know-it-s-brainwashing","published_at":"2026-07-14T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kirsten-johnson-podcast-6900631/ep-214-do-aa-members-know-it-s-brainwashing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kirsten-johnson-podcast-6900631","url":"https://www.kirsten-johnson.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e6fd0164-b0cf-4294-ab00-4c006d4a01ab.mp3","summary":"When I got to AA, like in my first week, I heard people saying \"we're not a cult but we need the brainwashing\" or \"I needed brainwashing when I got here.\" But what does that actually mean? And what are the potential longer term consequences or downside? And what do AA members and deprogrammers think about this now? Timestamps: 00:00 Do AA Members Know It's Brainwashing Intro 0:54 What is Brainwashing? 6:02 Can brainwashing help someone sober from alcohol? 9:05 The Costs of AA Brainwashing 11:25 What Do People Think of AA Brainwashing? 34:27 What Do You Think About Brainwashing? πŸ”₯ Free Deprogram Course + leaving AA resources β†’ here 🧠 Brain optimization tools β†’ here ❀️‍πŸ”₯ If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back β†’ here Come vibe with me: Kirsten's Facebook Kirsten's Instagram Kirsten's TikTok πŸ“± My content creation setup (camera, mic, lighting, etc.) β†’ here πŸ’» Tools + software I use to run my business and create online β†’ 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. πŸ’– Some links may be affiliate links. I only share what I genuinely use and love.","meta_description":"When I got to AA, like in my first week, I heard people saying \"we're not a cult but we need the brainwashing\" or \"I needed brainwashing when I got here.\"…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2320,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/kirsten-johnson-podcast-6900631/episodes/ep-214-do-aa-members-know-it-s-brainwashing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kirsten-johnson-podcast-6900631/ep-214-do-aa-members-know-it-s-brainwashing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}