Is Jordan Peterson Right About Alcoholics Anonymous?

I share my experience of 14 years in sobriety in relation to Jordan Peterson and Theo Von’s discussion about Alcoholics Anonymous and addiction recovery. In this reaction video, I break down the psychology behind why AA works, address the “God problem” that stops many people from trying AA, and explain why Step 4 was the most transformative experience of my life.

Original source video    • Jordan Peterson on Alcoholics Anonymous  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Personal Struggles
02:24 Understanding the 12 Steps of AA
07:00 The Ethos of AA: Do No Harm
08:03 Articulating Suffering and Healing
09:32 Finding a Higher Power Through Recovery

🎯 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
✅ Jordan Peterson explains why AA is psychologically intelligent
✅ Theo Von's breakthrough moment with his higher power
✅ Why the 12 steps work better than therapy for addiction
✅ How to work AA as an atheist or non-religious person
✅ The real reason Step 4 (moral inventory) changes lives
✅ Why AA's "do no harm" approach is superior to medical treatments
✅ The social psychology behind AA meetings and sponsorship

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What's the biggest barrier that's stopped you from trying AA? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Whether it's the God aspect, social anxiety about meetings, or skepticism about the program - let's discuss it openly and honestly.

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