Why does AA call you resentful just for leaving? In this episode of Culty Comments, we break down how the word resentment got rebranded from sin, why it’s weaponized against dissenters, and how AA uses emotional manipulation to keep you locked in.

If you've ever been called "bitter," "angry," or "a dry drunk" after walking away… this one's for you.

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🚨 This Preacher Says AA Is Dangerous — And He Has a Bus to Prove It 🚌

In today’s reaction episode, we dive into a bold and controversial video titled "Alcoholics Anonymous Is Dangerous – Part 1" by Jim Battle.

This preacher isn’t holding back—and neither am I.

From cult recruitment tactics to the powerless indoctrination, we break down exactly why AA might not be what you think it is.

Original video AA Is Dangerous Pt 1

Orange Papers

00:00 – Intro AA Is Dangerous

01:10 – Meet Jim Battle, the preacher warning the world about AA

03:22 – The first thing wrong with AA

07:10 – Why “It works if you work it” is a lie

08:44 – Warning: AA kills people

12:20 – “AA Takes Lives”—What if that was the slogan?

13:36 – You are not powerless

23:50 – AA’s deceptive cult recruitment tactics

28:47 – AA never takes responsibility for deaths

29:50 – Court-ordered religion? Separation of church and state violation

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After 32 years in Alcoholics Anonymous, Carrie walked away from the program she once lived and breathed. A retired VA nurse, dynamic speaker, and hardcore Big Book Thumper, Carrie sponsored thousands and climbed the service ladder—until she started asking herself the one question AA fears most: Do I actually believe this?

This powerful conversation dives into indoctrination, service burnout, identity loss, spiritual manipulation, predatory behavior in meetings, and the courage it takes to walk away. If you’re questioning AA, feeling trapped, or just want to hear a brutally honest story of breaking free—this one’s for you.

Carrie's substack: https://carrieengland.substack.com/

👇 Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:02 Indoctrinated into hardcore AA

07:38 Core issues under drinking

09:20 Drunk on AA Kool-Aid

12:20 Cracks in AA brainwashing

17:01 Retired VA registered nurse for substance abuse

18:28 Elite AA & Getting Fired by a Sponsor

22:27 "I feel scammed"

26:38 Questioning AA + Sponsor Burnout

31:40 Her Big Regret from AA

36:40 AA is a Religious Cult

37:48 Leaving AA Feels Scary

40:41 Predators in AA

45:12 The First Days After Leaving

50:20 Coming Out Online About Leaving AA

53:41 AA Myths She No Longer Believes

58:34 What Surprised Her About Leaving

1:04:03 Cults Within the Cult

1:14:00 Alternatives to AA

1:15:10 Is She Still “in Recovery”?

1:18:30 Ego, Self-Esteem & Service

1:24:25 AA as Self-Medication

1:28:06 Learning to Trust Herself Again

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"Sorry You Missed That Part" — AA Indoctrination in Full View

Welcome to another episode of Culty Comments — where we break down the ideology, not the individual. Today we’re responding to a spicy little comment that accuses me of bashing AA, claims meetings have “personalities,” and confidently declares I’m going downhill (lol ok Bro).

But here’s the thing:

Cult members can view deconstructing as "bashing"

Mind control can trap us in survival

Deconstruction unlocks freedom

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Jordan Peterson once helped me break free from AA's ideological grip.

But in this viral clip from Theo Von’s podcast, he repeats dangerous myths about Alcoholics Anonymous — calling it “psychologically intelligent” and denying the harm it causes.

So today, we're unpacking this AA propaganda in real time — from coerced confessions to forced religious conversion, and the global indoctrination that keeps people stuck in a cult disguised as recovery.

This isn’t about bashing Jordan or Theo — it’s about calling out misinformation that gets millions of people trapped in high-control systems.

Let’s critically think together.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro Jordan Peterson on Alcoholics Anonymous

01:32 – Theo Von: 12 Steps Not Working?

02:52 – AA Alternatives? Why Are We Ignoring the Data?

05:22 – Ideological Possession in AA

10:02 – Peterson: The 12 Steps Are a Religion

12:10 – AA Is Exploitative (Here's How)

17:54 – Does AA Do Harm? (Peterson Says No…)

21:01 – AA’s Coerced Confession Culture

22:38 – AA’s Forced Religious Conversion

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What if the thing you were told would save your life… was actually harming you the most?

In this raw and powerful episode, Tara from @BurnTheStigma shares how 10 years in AA and 12-step recovery impacted her more deeply — and more dangerously — than heroin ever did.

We unpack the hidden trauma of 12-step indoctrination, the slow unraveling of belief systems, and the courage it takes to walk away from something everyone says “works.”

Tara's Recovery Rebellion Podcast

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro with Tara Burn The Stigma

01:20 What Leaving AA Was Like

06:29 Growing Out of Addiction

10:08 Realizing AA is Harmful

13:01 ADHD in addiction and recovery

16:13 AA Wasn't Working

20:55 Starting to Deconstruct AA

24:54 AA is Dangerous

31:08 How Long is Deconstructing AA?

33:57 What's Been The Most Liberating?

41:30 The Power of Choice

53:28 Harm Reduction

57:56 Sobriety Wasn't The Goal

1:04:23 AA Affected Life More Negatively Than Heroin

1:07:08 Freedom Through Deconstructing AA

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It’s Not a Loving Philosophy — It’s a Cult Religion.

Welcome back to Culty Comments — where we deconstruct the ideology of Alcoholics Anonymous so we can get free. Today’s comment says:

"The alcoholic death is worse than anything you can say about AA. I love AA, not perfection, but progress and life-saving philosophy of love and others paying it forward."

Let’s unpack this.

What if what looks like “love” is actually coercive control?

What if that “life-saving philosophy” is rooted in cult religion tactics and false binaries like “AA or death”?

And what if the people praising AA the loudest are also the most deeply controlled by it?

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Someone Just Compared AA to a Gym… Seriously?!

In this episode of #CultyComments, we're unpacking a wild claim: that Alcoholics Anonymous is no more of a cult than a gym. 😳

I break down the real differences — including the shame, moral inventories, powerlessness, and threats of death — and share why this kind of ideology comparison is not just off, it's dangerous.

👉 If you’ve ever questioned AA or felt the residue of its ideology stuck in your head, you’re not alone. This episode is for those of us unpacking the thought reform and reclaiming our autonomy.

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What is a Recovery Dharma meeting actually like? I went to a Recovery Dharma meeting today so that I could report back to you with what one of their meetings is like.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Recovery Dharma Meeting

01:54 How the Meeting Began

05:09 Introductions + Rituals

10:26 Meditation Format

13:26 Shares, Timers, and Group Dynamics

17:29 Closing Rituals + “Virtual Parking Lot” Explained

19:26 Final Thoughts on Recovery Dharma

I went to one for the very first time — no prep, no research — and here’s what happened.

If you’re curious about Buddhist-inspired recovery, or exploring alternatives to AA, this breakdown will help you feel it out.

From ancestral rituals to bell meditations to community shares, this is a full walk-through of my unfiltered experience. Spoiler: it’s very different from AA.

Are all Recovery Dharma meetings like this one? Drop your experience in the comments — let’s compare notes.

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Diving deep for more AA propaganda, this time it's Steve O on Joe Rogan.

Timestamps:

00:00 Steve-O on Rogan: AA Indoctrination

03:33 Rehab $100K for 30 days?!

06:35 Inside Rehab: Meetings & Mind Control

09:40 Creepy Roommates & “Therapy”

11:22 12 Steps = Path to God

15:02 Step Work → Mental Health Crisis

16:30 Psych Ward After Step 4

18:53 Still Pushing AA?

23:01 “You’re Never Free” Lie

25:55 Always Recruiting, 1% Success

30:07 Pickle Myth & AA Logic

In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, I react to Steve-O’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast — a textbook example of how AA ideology spreads through media and celebrity culture.

This isn’t just a recovery story. It’s AA propaganda wrapped in a personal narrative, and Joe Rogan’s reactions are… kind of perfect.

From $100,000 rehab bills to “you’re never free” indoctrination, this conversation exposes the emotional, financial, and psychological cost of AA’s outdated, unscientific model — including how Steve-O was institutionalized after doing the 12 steps.

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