Today, I sit down with Whiskey Lynne, a speaker, biker, and trauma recovery mentor who lives her life out loud to inspire others to escape the cycles of abuse. From surviving domestic violence and alcohol addiction to being diagnosed with complex PTSD and conversion disorder, her journey is one of extreme resilience and accountability.
Ms. Lynn walks us through the realities of psychological abuse—gaslighting, trauma bonding, financial bondage—and how she went from being stuck in a toxic marriage to living homeless on a Harley, transforming her life in the public eye to encourage others. We discuss the origins and dangers of gaslighting, the myth of “empaths vs. narcissists,” and the hard truth that many people are trauma-bonded to their past or their partner. Ms. Lynne breaks down what real healing looks like, how to spot love bombing, and how unhealed wounds often manifest in addiction or unhealthy relationships.
We also dive into the overlap between domestic trauma and military PTSD, how childhood pain plays out in adult relationships, and why so many of us become "Captain Save-A-Hoe" without realizing it. Whether you're healing from toxic love, navigating PTSD, or simply seeking freedom from old patterns, this episode offers real tools and lived wisdom. We then close the episode with gratitude, faith, and some behind-the-scenes talk about Ms. Lynne’s upcoming 10,000-mile motorcycle endurance challenge from Florida to Alaska.
*Fact Check: So, Whiskey Lynne's statement about the origins of gaslighting wasn't entirely accurate. It comes from a British play in 1938, rather than a real life incident.
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