This episode of Bitch Sesh originally aired on May 15, 2025.If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org-----Trauma bonds can feel like addiction — because they are. In this powerful episode of Bitch Sesh (a special series of Bitch Is a Bad Word), Lindsay teams up with Whitney Walker—licensed therapist, spiritual teacher, and founder of Women Waken—to unpack the chemical addiction created by trauma bonds and toxic relationships.If you’ve ever felt obsessed, stuck, or unable to let go of someone who hurt you, this conversation is your truth serum. From the neuroscience of abuse and attachment to the power of spiritual recovery, this episode will help you understand why your body craves chaos—and how to reclaim your brain, heart, and power.🎙️ In this episode, we cover:How trauma bonds mimic drug addiction in the brainWhy you might feel addicted to your abuserThe neuroscience of emotional abuse and attachmentWhitney Walker’s personal story and her work with Women WakenPractical tools to begin breaking the cycle and reclaiming your lifeIf you or someone you know needs immediate help, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233🌿 About Whitney Walker:Whitney is a therapist and founder of Women Waken, a platform blending psychology and spiritual growth to help women heal from addiction, trauma, and codependency through divine feminine energy and soul work.**LISTEN to Whitney's podcast WOMEN WAKEN on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyYou’re not crazy. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone.We’ve got your back.#TraumaBondAddiction #EmotionalAbuse #ToxicRelationships #NeuroscienceOfAbuse #WhitneyWalker #WomenWaken #SpiritualRecovery #BitchIsABadWordPodcast #AddictedToAnAbuser #HealingFromTraumaListen wherever you get your podcastsWatch: YouTubeJoin: PatreonFollow: Instagram TikTokSubscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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