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Hey, I’m Sophie Foster, and welcome to our podcast! Each week, I sit down with local experts to ask the questions we're all wondering about gender-based violence - what abuse really is, when to reach out, and how we can help prevent it—right here in Oxford County. This podcast is brought to you by the women's shelters in Oxford County - Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) and Ingamo Homes - and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant. New episodes are released every Wednesday!

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 34 - Walking With Us: Solidarity and Action for MMIWG2S+

    In this episode, I sit down with Patricia Marshal‑DeSutter, founder of Building the Fire (formerly the Indigenous Solidarity and Awareness Network).Patricia shares about the work Building the Fire is doing to support Indigenous communities, raise awareness, and foster meaningful solidarity in the movement to end violence against Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two‑Spirit People (MMIWG2S+). Together, we explore what it means to move beyond awareness toward real action, centering Indigenous leadership, accountability, and community care.This conversation invites listeners to reflect on their role in supporting justice, truth, and safety for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, and highlights practical ways communities can walk alongside Indigenous advocates in solidarity. Links from our conversation: Building the Fire - Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/IISANnetwork/ Mourning 215 Indigenous Children https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2021/06/mourning-canadas-215-indigenous-children.html Calls for Justice https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Calls_for_Justice.pdf Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Actionhttps://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada-calls-to-action/ Patricia's Specific Sector Recommendations:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s952BrZXmwqcRVIAK-W7lJ_83mWNQaeog7XyGXv1OuE/edit?usp=drivesdk Resources & Support: Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line) Website: www.daso.ca Crisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938 Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support) Website: www.ingamohomes.com Follow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat

    39 min

  2. FEB 25

    Episode 33 - When Survival is Criminalized: The Justice System and GBV Survivors

    What happens when the legal system meant to protect survivors ends up criminalizing them?In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Jenniffer Olenewa, who shares insights from her PhD research on the criminalization of women and survivors of gender-based violence.Together, we unpack the history of how survivors have been treated by the justice system, explore growing conversations around coercive control and the potential criminalization of femicide, and examine why these issues are far more complex than they might seem. From unintended consequences to difficult questions about justice, accountability, and protection, this episode challenges assumptions and invites deeper reflection.Resources & Support:Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: www.daso.caCrisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website:www.ingamohomes.comFollow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat

    55 min

  3. FEB 11

    Episode 32 - Reflecting on Impact: Our 2025 OTF Seed Grant with MPP Ernie Hardeman

    In this special episode, we’re celebrating a major milestone: the closing of our 2025 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Seed Grant for our Can We Talk About? project. We were honoured to welcome our local MPP, Ernie Hardeman, to join us for our Final Recognition Event — a moment to reflect on the impact of this work and to say a heartfelt thank you to OTF for their support.Together, we highlight what this funding made possible, the community partnerships that brought the project to life, and why investments like these matter for building safer, more resilient communities. This episode is a celebration of collaboration, progress, and the power of funding that supports meaningful, local change.

    25 min

  4. JAN 28

    Episode 31 - You’re Not Overreacting: Understanding Criminal Harassment with Tracey Marshall

    In this episode, we sit down with Tracey Marshall from Threat Management Matters (TMI) to unpack the realities of criminal harassment. What does it actually look like? Why is it so often misunderstood, minimized, or dismissed? And what are the real risks when it isn’t taken seriously?Together, we explore how criminal harassment impacts survivors, how it escalates, and why recognizing early warning signs is critical for prevention and safety. This conversation challenges common myths and highlights why stronger responses—from systems, communities, and individuals—are urgently needed.Links from our Conversation:Threat Management Mattershttps://threatmanagementmatters.ca/Resources & Support:Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: www.daso.caCrisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website: www.ingamohomes.comFollow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat

    32 min

  5. JAN 14

    Episode 30 - Nobody Taught Us This: Consent, Youth, and the Lessons We All Missed

    Consent is something many of us were never properly taught — yet its absence has lifelong impacts. In this episode, we’re joined by Brooke McCoy, Ingamo’s Child and Youth Worker, to explore how conversations about consent often fail young people, and what that silence can lead to as they grow into adulthood.Drawing from her frontline experience supporting children and youth impacted by gender-based violence, Brooke shares insight into what kids and teens are actually navigating today, the warning signs adults often miss, and how early, age-appropriate conversations can build confidence, boundaries, and safety. Together, we unpack how schools, families, coaches, and communities can play a role in creating healthier norms — and why prevention must start long before harm occurs.Resources & Support:Tea and Consent Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQDomestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: www.daso.caCrisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website:www.ingamohomes.comFollow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat

    25 min

  6. JAN 7

    2026 Podcast Update

    We’re wrapping up our 2025 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and feeling incredibly grateful 💛 Good news — we’re not saying goodbye. New podcast episodes will now drop every other Wednesday so we can keep these conversations going sustainably. Thank you for being here. We can’t wait to share what’s next! Feel free to put in the comments any topics or guests you have in mind for future episodes 👀

    2 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Episode 29 - Beyond "Just Leave": Real Support for GBV Survivors

    Many of us want to support survivors of gender-based violence—but we’re afraid of saying the wrong thing, or we don’t realize that our well-intentioned advice can actually cause harm. In this episode, Krystal Snider joins us to talk about what real support and advocacy look like beyond the phrase “just leave.” We discuss the complexities survivors navigate, the importance of listening and believing, and how friends, family, and community members can offer support that is safer, more respectful, and truly helpful.Resources & Support:Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: www.daso.caCrisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website:www.ingamohomes.comFollow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat

    36 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Episode 28 - How We Know It’s Getting Dangerous: Risk Assessment and GBV with Tracey Marshall

    In this episode, we’re joined by Tracey Marshall, founder of Threat Management Matters, to explore how risk is assessed in situations of gender-based violence. Drawing on her extensive experience in threat assessment and law enforcement, Tracey explains how professionals determine when a situation is becoming dangerous and what signs to watch for. We discuss practical strategies for survivors, allies, and service providers to recognize escalating risk and take steps to stay safe. This conversation offers crucial insight into understanding danger, making informed decisions, and supporting those affected by GBV.Links from our Conversation:Threat Management Mattershttps://threatmanagementmatters.ca/Ellen Pence, Power and Control Wheelhttps://powerandcontrolfilm.com/founders/ellen-pence/Renfrew Recommendationshttps://lukesplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CKW-Inquest-Verdict-Recommendations-SIGNED_Redacted.pdfResources & Support:Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: www.daso.caCrisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website:www.ingamohomes.comFollow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat

    37 min
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Hey, I’m Sophie Foster, and welcome to our podcast! Each week, I sit down with local experts to ask the questions we're all wondering about gender-based violence - what abuse really is, when to reach out, and how we can help prevent it—right here in Oxford County. This podcast is brought to you by the women's shelters in Oxford County - Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) and Ingamo Homes - and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant. New episodes are released every Wednesday!

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  • Creator
    DASO + Ingamo Homes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Can We Talk About That?