Season 4 Episode 8 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025 with Katie Valenzuela (Ep.55)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October, but the conversation should never stop. Host Ramon Sanchez, LCSW, sits down for a critical and profoundly moving conversation with survivor and advocate Katie Valenzuela.

Katie courageously shares her personal journey through the complexities of Domestic Violence, moving from a place of isolation to powerful advocacy to provide hope and destigmatization to listeners who are currently struggling.

This episode delves into the often-overlooked aspects of abuse, beyond the physical, including: the damaging effects of emotional, financial, and psychological control. Katie discusses the immense internal barriers to seeking help, the process of safety planning, and the long-term mental health impact on survivors.

Resources for Intimate Partner Violence: https://www.thehotline.org/; National Center for Victims of Crime 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846); & StrongHearts Native Helpline 844-762-8483