She Is Your Neighbour

Sarah Robertson is a mother, advocate, child welfare worker and survivor of domestic violence. In this episode we talk to Sarah about the evolution of She Is Your Neighbour, the power of story telling and  how She Is Your Neighbour is making a difference for survivors.  Sarah was first on She Is Your Neighbour in season 4, understanding femicide. Since then Sarah is back on the Board of Directors at Women’s Crisis Services, is a loud and proud advocate against gender-based violence and is joining us on this special, reflection episode of the podcast. Follow She Is Your Neighbour on Instagram and TikTok to join in the conversation. 

Pamela Cross is a feminist lawyer, advocate and an expert on violence against women and the law.  In the finale episode of She Is Your Neighbour, Diving Deeper we talk to Pam about her new book, And Sometimes They Kill You, Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence. In the episode we also talk to Pam about the evolution of the violence against women sector, the significance of community-led prevention and the importance of looking at the issue of violence against women with an intersectional lens.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Amy Kaufman is a mom and advocate for survivors of domestic violence.  In this episode, we talk to Amy about healing after experiencing intimate partner violence and the importance of trauma-informed reporting. We also talk to Amy about her network of support and what listening without judgement really looks like.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Jude is a Professor at Conestoga College and a Consultant with the Engaging Men Program at Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.   In this episode, we talk to Jude about the evolution of the Engaging Men Program at Women’s Crisis Services and talk about our new, short documentary, We Need More Men. We also talk about normalizing help-seeking for men, shifting societal norms and the difference between therapy and accountability work.    Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Destiny Bailey is the Team Lead at Abbey House Transition Support home and a survivor of domestic violence and human trafficking.   In this episode, we talk to Destiny about her personal journey of overcoming addiction, incarceration, and reclaiming her life. We also talk about some of the programs offered at Abbey House, Indigenous cultural reconnection and the power of women supporting women.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Julie Lalonde is an author, public educator, and a survivor of domestic violence and stalking.  In this episode, we talk to Julie about the realities of the evolving technological landscape and the risk technology can pose to survivors of gender-based violence. We also talk about consent culture in relation to AI, the Canadian Anti-Stalking Association and how to make bystander intervention more accessible.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Nicole Brown Faulknor is a registered psychotherapist, trauma consultant, and the founder and CEO of Trauma and Embodiment Association of Ontario otherwise known as TEAO.   In this episode, Nicole shares her personal journey as a survivor of domestic violence, psychotherapist and community leader. Together, we explore how systemic inequities, intergenerational trauma and somatic healing intersect, and explore pathways to collective and individual healing.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

In this bonus episode of She Is Your Neighbour, our producer, Lillie, joins us to talk all things She Is Your Neighbour! In this episode, we reflect on our favourite episodes of the podcast, and discuss the incredible impact these stories have had on us personally. We also talk about the process of creating impactful content, like the podcast and our short documentary and how this has resonated with our community.  The conversation also touches on the transformative journeys of guests like Colette and Destiny, who have turned their experiences into advocacy. Looking ahead, we share our aspirations for the podcast’s growth and the importance of community support in addressing domestic violence.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Angela is an Outreach Support Worker at Women’s Crisis Services and since 2019 she has worked in the Youth Education assignment, teaching young people in the community about safe and healthy relationships.  In this episode we talk to Angela about the power of prevention work, how we are working with young people in the community to increase education about healthy relationships and how empathy is a superpower.  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/XDnWkr_ogsk 

Kiana is the Equity Lead at Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Prior to this role, Kiana was an Outreach Support Worker, connecting with women in the community experiencing domestic violence to provide safety planning and community resources.  In this episode, we talk to Kiana about the Outreach Program at Women’s Crisis Services, how the Outreach Program aims to wrap survivors in support and the importance of public education in ending domestic and gender-based violence.  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/dcZH0prbqRg