What if the person you trusted most turned out to be living a double life? In this gripping, raw, and deeply courageous episode of the Sex and Bacon podcast, Sarah sits down with Amanda Quick—author of The Sex Trafficker's Wife—to unravel the unthinkable: what happens when the man you married, the father of your children, is arrested for trying to purchase underage girls.

Amanda shares her story with jaw-dropping honesty, walking us through the emotional rollercoaster of betrayal, trauma bonding, courtroom battles, and reclaiming her voice after years of manipulation and gaslighting. This isn't just true crime—it's a masterclass in resilience, motherhood, and choosing yourself when the world expects you to stay quiet.

💥 If you've ever questioned your instincts, felt stuck in a toxic relationship, or needed proof that healing is possible—this episode is for you.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• What it's really like to discover your partner's darkest secrets

• The truth about trauma bonding—and why it's so hard to leave

• How Amanda fought a high-conflict custody battle against a convicted sex offender

• Why the system often fails survivors—and how she found loopholes to protect her kids

• The emotional toll of keeping the family together at all costs

• How one psychic session changed everything

• Reclaiming identity, sexuality, and joy after betrayal

• Why Amanda wrote The Sex Trafficker's Wife—and what she wants every woman to know

We get into:

• 00:00 Introduction

• 00:47 The Night Everything Changed

• 01:52 The Shocking Arrest

• 03:36 Unraveling the Truth

• 07:14 The Aftermath and Legal Battles

• 11:42 Struggling with Reality

• 17:07 A New Beginning

• 26:34 Custody and Conflict

• 36:49 Signs of Danger

• 37:59 Reporting the Incident

• 40:27 The Rock Bottom Moment

• 42:06 Seeking Unconventional Help

• 48:15 A Renewed Sense of Purpose

• 51:14 Legal Battles and Final Decisions

• 53:30 Life After the Divorce

• 57:30 Healing and Moving Forward

• 01:12:55 Raising Awareness and Final Thoughts

Connect with Amanda

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaquickhealing/

• TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXSgN-AqMzk

• https://www.thesextraffickerswife.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourerotic

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexandbacon1065

• Email us: [email protected]