Why does AA react so intense when you leave? We're diving into it in another Daily Dogma Detox special episode.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the real reason why AA members push back so hard when someone chooses to leave—and thrive. When your exit doesn’t fit their narrative, it becomes a threat to their identity. The system can’t acknowledge your freedom, so it labels you as wrong, dangerous, or “not a real alcoholic.”

We’re talking about:

• Ideological possession (yes, it’s a real thing)
• Closed systems and why your truth threatens the whole structure
• Why speaking out feels scary—and why that fear was planted there
• Programming that tells you not to trust your own thinking
• And how to reclaim your voice, your autonomy, and your damn self

If you’ve left AA (or are thinking about it), this episode is here to remind you that your intuition is your compass. Not Bill’s ideas. Not groupthink. You.

Check out my self-paced, on-demand course: Deprogram.

It’s not a meeting, not a group—just a straight-up roadmap to help you reclaim your mind, your voice, and your power.👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Online Course

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

What happens when you finally speak your truth about leaving Alcoholics Anonymous?

In this episode, I’m diving into the shock of sharing publicly about my exit from Alcoholics Anonymous—and the unexpected emotional and psychological waves that followed. From subtle manipulation to ideological possession, we’re naming what happens when you walk away from a high-control group… and dare to say so out loud.

I’m not here to bash. I’m here to break free.

And if you’re on that path too—this one’s for you.

We talk about:

• The after-recovery void (what no one warns you about)
• Exit trauma and the psychology of leaving a belief system
• High-control tactics (even from “well-meaning” people)
• Why reclaiming your intuition is everything
• And how freedom becomes the north star after programming

If you’re navigating the weird, messy, courageous process of leaving AA—or trying to rebuild your trust in yourself—know this: you’re not alone. There’s life (and deep liberation) on the other side.

Check out my on-demand course, Deprogram .

No groups. No sponsors. Just you, reclaiming your voice and your power.👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Online Course

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

What if you were never actually an alcoholic… but neurodivergent all along?

Or maybe you have another diagnosis that explains everything like Type 2 Bipolar or depression or...

In this episode, I share how Alcoholics Anonymous misdiagnosed me—and how I came to discover I’m autistic and ADHD after I left the rooms. We unpack the pressure to conform inside AA, the common misdiagnosis, especially with women in recovery, and what it really feels like to finally see yourself clearly after years of confusion and self-doubt.

If you’ve ever felt like something deeper was going on beneath your drinking—or if you’re in recovery and suspect you might be neurodivergent—this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – AA Misdiagnosed Me As Alcoholic

04:30 – Why ADHD and Autism Get Missed in Recovery

10:58 – Misdiagnosis in AA Is Very Common

18:57 – Leaving AA Can Feel Like Withdrawal

26:08 – Finding Out I'm Neurodivergent After Leaving AA

31:10 – Can You Self-Diagnose as Neurodivergent?

Resources mentioned 👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Online Course

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

📝 SHOW NOTES: Five days ago, I told the internet that I left Alcoholics Anonymous—after 10 years in, and 5 years out. I finally said it out loud.

And everything exploded.

In this episode, I’m giving you the real, raw, behind-the-scenes of what happened next. From the relief I felt, to the backlash I received, to the massive outpouring of support that showed me just how many people are silently struggling in the shadows of leaving recovery.

If you’re questioning recovery, quietly outgrowing AA, or just curious what it’s like to come out of the leaving AA closet—this is for you.

We talk about:

• The emotional aftermath of hitting publish
• The freedom that came from finally telling the truth
• The reaction I got (the good, the bad, and the trolling)
• Why this message is especially for autistic & neurodivergent women
• Exit trauma, self-trust, and choosing truth over fear
• What happens when we stop hiding and show up authentic

🎧 Listen now, and if it resonates, share it with someone silently suffering. Let's make this conversation not-so-silent anymore.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

→ Why I Left AA After 10 Years

→ Deprogram AA Course

→ My TED Talk

→ Personal Facebook (come say hi)

💬 Let’s talk:

Are you in, out, or somewhere in-between? Send me a DM, I’d love to hear your story.

🎧 Episode Summary:

In this raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal episode, I finally break my silence and my anonymity around Alcoholics Anonymous. After 10 years as a devoted, true-believer AA member and 5 years since leaving the program, I'm opening up about why I left — and what happened next.

This is the story of what it means to evolve beyond recovery. It’s not an AA bash-fest. It’s a soul-truth telling, and my intention is to liberate anyone who’s been quietly wrestling with doubts, dissonance, and the terrifying question: What if I leave... and I die?

I share:

• The moment I realized I was in a high-control ideology
• How critical thinking cracked open my AA worldview
• The painful (and freeing) process of deprogramming
• Why I now believe recovery can become learned helplessness
• How I discovered I was autistic and ADHD after leaving AA
• What recovery actually means to me now
• The surprising grief, fear, and freedom that comes from walking away

If you've ever felt trapped in a program that once saved you, or you’ve questioned whether staying is still serving your evolution — this episode is for you.

I share this not to convince, but to validate, to liberate, and to remind you: You're allowed to grow beyond where you started.

🌀 If You’re in the Deprogramming Phase…

I created a course called Deprogram, specifically for folks leaving AA and navigating the messy, liberating, identity-shifting work of reclaiming their own mind.

It’s a roadmap I wish existed when I left Alcoholics Anonymous.

🌀 Deprogram AA Online Course



🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

The adventure continues (from last week episode 15) in this little sobriety birthday party as I celebrate turning 15 years sober and share with you some of the most valuable lessons learned that helped me STAY sober.

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Course

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

You're invited to join me for a little sobriety birthday party as I celebrate turning 15 years sober today here in this episode with you!

To celebrate my sobriety milestone I thought it'd be fun to share with you two of the top nuggets I learned each year of my sobriety that helped me STAY sober and go after my dreams.

But then I realized about one third of the way in that the episode was getting so long!!! So this will be part one of what will likely be a three part series with tips and wisdom learned along the way to 15 years of sobriety.

Here's the videos I reference in the podcast episode:

Guided healing pain meditation

ACEs Explained (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Course

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

This episode has been a long time coming.. Because so many of us have "mystery" health issues or cannot solve our mental health struggles due to the source being the killer toxic mold.

Today we dive into 29 ways you can combat mold and I share a little of my mold story in hopes that you can find some tips or strategies to help you suffer less and come back to life faster.

Because mold is one bad mofo out to destroy our health.

At least for the 25% of us who are genetically predisposition to be affected by toxic mold.

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Course

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Course

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

📺 Subscribe to Watch on YouTube

🧘🏼‍♀️ FREE RESOURCES to jumpstart your evolution 👇

📍 Roadmap to Freedom Masterclass 

🦁 Sober Confidence Mini Course 

📕 Self Love + Emotional Sobriety Book 

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal 

📺 My TED talk on trauma + addiction

🧘🏼‍♀️ GO DEEPER WITH ONLINE COURSES 👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Course

🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin 

🚀 Rocket Your Recovery 

💊 Digital Anxiety Pill 

💥 Big Dream Energy

💗 Live Your Truth 

🚘 Driving Anxiety

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.