Kirsten Johnson Podcast

Ep 224 Why Leaving AA Conversations Are Going Viral

September 15, 2026·57 min
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Why are conversations about leaving AA suddenly going viral? People who have left are speaking openly about deprogramming, shunning, fear, loss—and the relief of realizing they’re not alone. Meanwhile, AA defenders are flooding the comments with personal attacks and “conspiracy theories” about dissenters. Is a cultural shift happening?Timestamps:00:00 Leaving AA Going Viral Intro00:48 Facebook comment section02:36 1 - Feeling Validated13:55 2 - Leaving is Frightening18:20 3 - Years of Deprogramming22:20 4 - AA Made Recovery Harder26:11 5 - Someone in AA Died30:49 6 - We Are All Powerful31:57 AA Members Make Deprogramming Viral35:55 AA Troll Conspiracy Theory # 138:10 AA Troll Conspiracy Theory # 241:48 AA Troll Conspiracy Theory # 343:05 Hyper Agressive AA Trolls43:55 Does The Algorithm Spark Hostility?45:48 Dissenting For The Clicks?🔥 Free Deprogram Course + leaving AA resources → here🧠 Brain optimization tools → here❤️‍🔥 If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back → hereCome vibe with me:Kirsten's FacebookKirsten's InstagramKirsten's TikTok📱 My content creation setup (camera, mic, lighting, etc.) → here💻 Tools + software I use to run my business and create online → 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.💖 Some links may be affiliate links. I only share what I genuinely use and love.

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