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!
Episode 43 - When Trauma Comes Home: Veterans, PTSD, and Gender-Based Violence
In this episode, we're joined by psychotherapist Tami Murray, owner of Diversity Counselling in Oxford County, for an important conversation about the intersection of military service, PTSD, and gender-based violence.
Drawing on her extensive experience supporting veterans and their families, Tami helps us explore the unique challenges that can arise when trauma comes home. We discuss how PTSD may influence relationship dynamics, why it can be difficult for both veterans and their partners to recognize when something isn't right, and how gender-based violence can develop within this complex context.
This conversation also emphasizes that while trauma can help explain certain behaviours, it does not excuse abuse. Tami shares practical guidance for veterans, spouses, and loved ones navigating these challenges, along with a wealth of resources available for those seeking support.
Resources & Support:
Veterans Affairs Canada:
1) Talk to a mental health professional: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/contact-us/talk-mental-health-professional
Phone: 1-800-268-7708
2) Family Information Line (FIL)
Toll-free number: 1-800-866-4546
Email: FIL@CAFconnection.ca
Website: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/family-information-line
3) Operational Stress Injury Clinics
Website: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness/assessment-and-treatment/osi-clinics
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
1 Jul 2026
Episode 42 - Reacting to Reddit: Is This Financial Abuse?
In this episode, a stay-at-home mom shares that she has no access to household finances, doesn't know how money is being spent, and must ask permission before making purchases. Is this simply how some families manage their finances, or could it be a form of financial abuse?
In this Reddit Reactions episode, staff from DASO and Ingamo Homes unpack the warning signs of financial abuse, the difference between budgeting and control, and why financial transparency matters in healthy relationships. Together, we explore how power can show up in unexpected ways and what support is available for those who may be experiencing coercive or controlling behaviours.
Resources & Support:Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: www.daso.ca (www.daso.ca)Crisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website: www.ingamohomes.com (www.ingamohomes.com)Follow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat
17 Jun 2026
Episode 41 - Responding Differently: The MHEART Model
In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Gibson from MHEART to unpack what this often-misunderstood team actually does and why it matters.
MHEART (Mental Health and Emergency Response Team) is a specialized team that pairs mental health professionals with police officers to respond to crisis situations in our community. Together, they aim to provide more compassionate, appropriate support to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Melissa walks us through how MHEART operates on the ground, who they serve, and what happens when they’re called to a scene. We also dig into some of the biggest misconceptions about the program and how its approach differs from traditional emergency responses.
This conversation offers a clearer picture of the realities behind crisis response, the gaps MHEART is helping to fill, and why collaborative, community-based models are so important right now.
Resources & Support:
Learn More - Woodstock Police MHEART: https://woodstockpolice.ca/specialized-units/mental-health-engagement-and-response-team-mheart/ (https://woodstockpolice.ca/specialized-units/mental-health-engagement-and-response-team-mheart/)
Learn More - Canadian Mental Health Association - Oxford MHEART: https://cmhatv.ca/find-help/mobile-crisis-response/ (https://cmhatv.ca/find-help/mobile-crisis-response/)
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)
Website: www.daso.ca ( www.daso.ca)
Crisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938
Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)
Website: https://ingamohomes.com/ ( https://ingamohomes.com/ )
Follow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat
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