Do the holidays make domestic violence and abuse worse? In this episode, we unpack how the holidays can impact abuse with DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson.

Domestic violence can take many forms, including parents who abuse their children. This can be physical, but also can include mental, emotional, spiritual and other forms of abuse.

This follow up to "How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Brain?" brings DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson back to explore whether domestic violence, and all abuse, can be a cause of depression.

How does domestic violence affect the brain? What kind of damage does abuse have on one of our most important organs? And how can we recover? DASAS therapist and licensed social worker Elizabeth Alderson talks with host Claudia Pahls about the effects of domestic abuse on our brains.

Newton Matos escaped a truly harrowing past - a drug-addicted mother, gang life, homelessness and a criminal record all before he turned eighteen. His memoir, Deep Down: Delivered From a Dark Past is his personal account of his healing and ultimate victory over an unimaginable past. It's a testament to the power of survival.

What do you do when there's an abusive person in your family? How do you deal with toxic family members?