Can We Talk About That?

Can We Talk About That?

DASO + Ingamo Homes

Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Episode 37- Understanding Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Evidence Kits: St. Joseph’s Health Care

Apr 22, 2026 42m

What actually happens during a “rape kit”? And how do you access one if you live in Oxford County?In this episode, we sit down with registered nurse Annyse Alcock from the Sexual Assault and Domestic…

Episode 36 - Survivor Story: Alex

Apr 08, 2026 33m

In this episode, I sit down with Alex, to share her powerful story of healing, self-trust, and rediscovery.Alex opens up about what it felt like to be disconnected from her intuition and how a…

Episode 35 - The Power of iHEAL: Trauma-Informed Care in Oxford, Elgin & St. Thomas

Mar 25, 2026 34m

In this episode, we sit down with registered nurses Jacqueline Forget and Emily Robertson from the iHEAL program, which supports individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence across…

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

Mar 11, 2026 38m

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…

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

Feb 25, 2026 54m

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…

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

Feb 11, 2026 24m

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…

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

Jan 28, 2026 31m

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…

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

Jan 14, 2026 25m

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…

2026 Podcast Update

Jan 07, 2026 1m

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…

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

Dec 31, 2025 35m

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

Dec 24, 2025 37m

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…

Episode 27 - When It’s Someone You Know: Sexual Abuse from Friends, Family, and People You Trusted

Dec 17, 2025 19m

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Ferguson from Oxford Sexual Assault Services (OSAS) to talk about one of the most difficult but important realities: sexual abuse that happens at the hands of…

Episode 26 - Reddit Reactions: "Why Didn't My Partner Show Up for Me?"

Dec 10, 2025 18m

In today’s Reddit Reactions episode, we dive into a heartbreaking relationship story shared by a woman who becomes seriously ill and ends up in the hospital for a week. Instead of getting the support…

Episode 25 - Survivor Story: Jerry Acchione

Dec 03, 2025 20m

This episode features Jerry Acchione, the City of Woodstock's Mayor, who opens up about his childhood living with an abusive father and the strength it took for his mother to seek safety for their…

Episode 24 - Not Just a Partner Problem: The Role of Abuse in Parenting and Fatherhood

Nov 26, 2025 21m

In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Kelly, past Manager of the Family Violence and Counselling Program with the Children’s Aid Society, and a long-time leader in supporting families impacted by…

Episode 23 - The Overlooked Intersection: Disability and Gender-Based Violence

Nov 19, 2025 44m

In this episode, we sit down with consultant and advocate Marianne Park-Ruffin for an honest and eye-opening conversation about the intersection of disability and gender-based violence. Marianne…

Episode 22 - Survivor Story: Tajay

Nov 12, 2025 1h 13m

In this moving episode, we sit down with Tajay, a survivor of gender-based violence, who shares her story with honesty, courage, and grace. Tajay takes us through her journey — from surviving abuse…

Episode 21 - It Should Never Get This Far: Preventing Femicide in Our Community with Amy Maddess

Nov 05, 2025 28m

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Maddess, who previously served as the Domestic Assault Resource Team (DART) Coordinator for Oxford County, to talk about the ongoing work to prevent femicide and…

Episode 20 - When Care Turns Controlling: Understanding Elder Abuse with Margaret McPherson

Oct 29, 2025 27m

What happens when care crosses the line into control? In this episode, we’re joined by Margaret McPherson, a research associate for the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and…

Episode 19 - Say What You Mean: Building Healthier Communication in Relationships with Joanna Parker

Oct 22, 2025 18m

How do we actually say what we mean—and hear what others are really saying—in our relationships? In this episode, Joanna Parker joins us to unpack what healthy communication looks like, how to…

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