82. Confronting Addiction and Restoring Relationships With Therapist Bailey Heuser, LPC.

Get Divorced Without Getting Screwed

Are you or someone you love struggling with substance abuse, sex addiction, or betrayal trauma? If so, this episode is an essential listen. We’re honored to have Bailey Heuser, a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health and addiction fields, join us for an eye-opening conversation. Bailey’s extensive work with military populations and her expertise in dealing with chemical dependencies, intimacy disorders, and PTSD trauma provide invaluable insights into these complex issues that can deeply impact relationships.

Addictions can silently erode the foundations of relationships, often leaving partners and families in turmoil. In this powerful episode, Bailey shares her profound knowledge and experience, offering hope and guidance for those affected by these struggles. Her compassionate approach to understanding and treating addiction will not only shed light on these often misunderstood issues but also provide a roadmap to healing and recovery.

In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Bailey's background and career trajectory ✅ A clear understanding of what constitutes an addiction ✅ The professional assessment process to determine the severity of addiction ✅ Understanding sex addiction ✅ Identifying the signs that indicate when someone needs help with an addiction ✅ The connection between sex addiction and past trauma or abuse ✅ Why addiction is referred to as a family disease ✅ The impact of addiction on family dynamics and relationships ✅ Pornography addiction and its effects on the brain and body ✅ When and where to find professional help ✅ How to support children of addicts ✅ A message of hope from Bailey

To contact Bailey, email her at [e-mail] Check out Bailey's true crime podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wildcide/id1721815484

Take the Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) by Dr. Patrick Carnes here: https://www.drpatrickcarnes.com/am-i-a-sex-addict

Find a professional who can help you at the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals: https://iitap.com/ Stay tuned for more empowering conversations!