She Is Your Neighbour

Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
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A podcast that explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. You will hear real, raw stories from people of all walks of life. Each week, we address hard topics like the connection between addiction and abuse, how violence impacts South Asian communities, learning from domestic homicides, and more. Produced by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.

  1. 4D AGO

    Providing Support at Every Age with Arwaa Mawed

    Arwaa is an Outreach Support Worker at Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Prior to this role, Arwaa was a Child and Youth Worker, providing programming and supports to children who are staying in emergency shelter. In this episode, we talk to Arwaa about child and youth programming at Women’s Crisis Services and the different groups that are available for the youngest clients in our emergency shelters. We also talk about individualized safety plans and the importance of keeping survivors stories at the forefront of our minds when doing this work. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. Watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6JVXjALS6ek  Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!

    17 min

  2. NOV 6

    Meeting Clients Where They Are At with Jay Scott

    Jay is a Residential Support Worker at Women’s Crisis Services Emergency Shelter, Anselma House. Jay also owns JayRoots Wellness, a trauma-informed wellness space for self-expression, emotional grounding, and culturally aligned care—designed for BIPOC youth, adults, and communities seeking real rest and release.  In this episode, we talk to Jay about the process of entering a violence against women shelter, how collaboration plays a key role in individualized healing and the transformative power of music therapy.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. Watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cZ-N-ILkDpM  Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!

    19 min

  3. NOV 3

    Leading in the Violence Against Women Sector with Jennifer Hutton

    Jennifer Hutton is the CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region and she has passionately led the organization since 2018. In this special, bonus episode of She Is Your Neighbour, Jen discusses her journey in social services. She also shares her personal connection to the issue and talks about the impact of femicide, as well as the evolution of domestic violence awareness.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team! Thank our episode sponsor, Shimco.

    38 min

  4. APR 17

    Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma with Serena Wesley

    Serena works at the Healing of the Seven Generations in Waterloo Region as a Program Manager and Bail Supervisor.  In this episode, Serena shares her personal experience with domestic violence and how it led to the loss of her mother’s life when Serena was only 9 years old. She was taken into care through the foster care system and over the years, she has continued to learn more about her Indigenous roots, which led her to the work she is doing today.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.    Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team! Thank our series sponsor, Shimco.

    37 min

  5. APR 3

    Supporting Survivors with Culturally Safe Housing with Qwuy’um’aat Elliott

    Qwuy’um’aat works as a Senior Strategic Advisor at BC Housing. She is also the owner of Ever Plan Consulting and an Instructor at Vancouver Island University where she teaches Indigenous Lands Management and Indigenous Community Planning.   In this episode, Qwuy’um’aat talks about the challenges that Indigenous women face, particularly in relation to gender-based violence and housing insecurity. She shares her personal experiences and professional insights, emphasizing the need for culturally safe housing and community support for Indigenous women.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!   Thank our series sponsor, Shimco.

    41 min

  6. MAR 20

    Holistic Approaches to Indigenous Healing with Amber Silversmith

    Amber is a Counsellor at Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services.   In this episode, Amber talks about the various programs offered by Ganohkwasra, including safe shelter, counselling, and other supports for women, men, youth and children seeking safety from violence. She also talks about the work she does with  missing and murdered Indigenous women and families, and the role culture plays in Indigenous healing.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok  Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!   Thank our series sponsor, Shimco.

    42 min

  7. MAR 8

    Understanding Indigenous Identity and Trauma with Destiny Bailey

    Destiny Bailey is the Program Coordinator at Abbey House – a transitional home for women with or without children who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who are facing other trauma and crisis situations. In this episode, Destiny shares her powerful journey as an Indigenous woman who has faced and overcome significant challenges, including domestic violence, human trafficking, addiction and incarceration.  This episode is part of special series, launching for International Women’s Day  “Empowering Indigenous Women”. In this series, we are celebrating strong Indigenous women moving beyond violence, while exploring the impact that gender-based violence has on Indigenous communities.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.   Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!  Before we get started, I’d like to thank our series sponsor, Shimco.

    45 min

  8. 2024-12-05

    Sharing Stories of Narcissistic Abuse with Brandon Chadwick

    Brandon Chadwick is the host of a popular podcast called, Narcissist Apocalypse. Narcissist Apocalypse is a raw and unfiltered podcast that gives a voice to survivors of domestic abuse – it’s also an online community and peer support group.  In this episode, we talk to Brandon about the evolution of Narcissist Apocalypse and the role that shame and stigma plays in survivors sharing their stories. We also talk about the power of peer support and how it can can help survivors build confidence, make connections and heal from trauma.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

    44 min
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A podcast that explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. You will hear real, raw stories from people of all walks of life. Each week, we address hard topics like the connection between addiction and abuse, how violence impacts South Asian communities, learning from domestic homicides, and more. Produced by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.

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  • Creator
    Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    She Is Your Neighbour

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