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Ever wonder why people in AA get defensive — even when you’re calm and factual? 🤔
Turns out, there’s a neurological reason behind it.
In this clip from a LIVE Deprogram Q+A inside the Deprogram Lounge, we dive into the science of amygdala hijack, nervous system activation, and why cultic ideologies trigger emotional, not rational, responses.
If you’ve experienced backlash for speaking your truth about AA, this one’s for you.
👉 Deprogram Lounge (Membership with courses, LIVE Q+As, Zooms, Book Club + Escape Kit)
🧰 Escape Kit (resources to Deprogram AA)
📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)
🌀 Deprogram AA Course (free your mind at your own pace)
Let’s get f*cking free.
By Kirsten Johnson4.6
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Ever wonder why people in AA get defensive — even when you’re calm and factual? 🤔
Turns out, there’s a neurological reason behind it.
In this clip from a LIVE Deprogram Q+A inside the Deprogram Lounge, we dive into the science of amygdala hijack, nervous system activation, and why cultic ideologies trigger emotional, not rational, responses.
If you’ve experienced backlash for speaking your truth about AA, this one’s for you.
👉 Deprogram Lounge (Membership with courses, LIVE Q+As, Zooms, Book Club + Escape Kit)
🧰 Escape Kit (resources to Deprogram AA)
📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)
🌀 Deprogram AA Course (free your mind at your own pace)
Let’s get f*cking free.

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