She Is Your Neighbour

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.

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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. 

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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. 

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Strangulation and Physical Abuse with Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor is the Program Manager at the Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Centre out of St. Mary’s Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Waterloo Region. 

In this episode of She Is Your Neighbour we talk to Christine about the dangers of strangulation and escalating physical abuse, how The Family Violence Project provides wrap around support for survivors of gender-based violence and how we can all support our neighbours by creating a culture of openness.  

Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Culture, Spirituality and Domestic Violence with Oluseun Olayinka

Oluseun Olayinka is the Executive Director at Adventure4Change in Waterloo, Ontario.

In this episode, Oluseun explains how cultural norms can influence the way a person navigates an abusive relationship, as well as the role the couple’s family, friends, and faith community may have in determining how to move forward. We also talk about the work Adenture4Change does to eliminate barriers for new Canadians to help them thrive.

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Financial Abuse and its Impact on Children with Christina Silva and Christy Phillips

Christina Silva and Christy Phillips work at Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Christina is the Outreach Supervisor and Christy is a Child and Youth Worker.

In this episode of She Is Your Neighbour we talked to Christina and Christy about the various ways that domestic violence impacts children and the importance of safety planning. We also talk about financial abuse and about how it can impact the entire family.  

Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Women’s Crisis Services provides Safe Shelter, Outreach Support, Prevention and Education to women and children in Waterloo Region experiencing domestic violence.  

Understanding Sexual Violence and Trafficking with Sara Casselman

Sara Casselman is the Executive Director at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region. 

In this episode, we talk to Sara about myths and misconceptions surrounding sexual violence, the intersection between domestic violence and human trafficking, and what Sexual Assault Support Centres can do to help community members who have experienced sexual violence.  

Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

The Realities of Stalking and Harassment with Julie Lalonde

Julie Lalonde is an author, public educator and a survivor of domestic violence. 

In the first episode of She Is Your Neighbour: Back to Basics, we talk to Julie about her personal experience with domestic violence and stalking, and how it led her to write her book, Resilience is Futile, the Life and Death and Life of Julie S Lalonde. Julie also spoke about bystander intervention strategies and the problem with glamorizing suffering through resilience. 

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Grieving and Healing from Trauma with Stephanie Bryenton

Stephanie Bryenton is a Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at the Region of Waterloo. A former child protection worker and Indigenous advocate, Stephanie now works to support Indigenous partners across the Region. She also runs a small business with her sister called Wiingashk Sisters to honour the legacy of their mother through beadwork. 

In this episode, we talk to Stephanie about her work as a child protection worker and how it led her to the work she does today. We also talk about and the importance of community partnerships, advocacy work, reconciliation and unique ways of healing after experiencing loss.  

Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

Gender-Based Violence in the Craft Beer Industry with Ren Navarro

Ren Navarro is the founder of B. Diversity, a company that brings equity, diversity and inclusion to the craft beer industry and beyond. After seeing a lack of representation in the beer industry, Ren made it her mission to diversify the way that beer is perceived, highlighting there is no one type of person who drinks beer and changing marketing campaigns isn’t enough — policies need to reflect that too!

In this episode, we talk to Ren about what harm reduction looks like in the beer industry, unique examples of gender-based violence in the beer industry and about how policies need to reflect the changing needs of different industries. 

Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.