There’s a term that unlocked massive freedom for me when I left Alcoholics Anonymous: Ideological Possession.

In this episode, I share how I first heard the concept from Jordan Peterson, how it helped me see AA for what it truly is — a belief system, not a path to truth — and how understanding it completely changed the way I see the world.

If you’ve ever felt possessed by an ideology — whether it’s AA, religion, politics, or something else — this one’s for you.

We’ll talk about:

00:00 Ideological Possession Intro

04:15 “You don’t have ideas, ideas have you”

06:02 Understanding Ideological Possession Unlocked Freedom

07:56 True Believers vs. Periphery Cult Members

10:17 Why I no longer try to convert anyone

Jordan Peterson video

Biology of Desire book review video

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👉 Inside the Deprogram Lounge

Let’s get f*cking free.