by DASO + Ingamo Homes
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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July 1, 2026
<p>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?</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><u><strong>Resources & Support:</strong></u>Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: <a href="www.daso.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.daso.ca</a>Crisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website: <a href="www.ingamohomes.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.ingamohomes.com</a>Follow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat</p>
June 17, 2026
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Gibson from MHEART to unpack what this often-misunderstood team actually does and why it matters.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><u><strong>Resources & Support:</strong></u></p><p>Learn More - Woodstock Police MHEART: <a href="https://woodstockpolice.ca/specialized-units/mental-health-engagement-and-response-team-mheart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://woodstockpolice.ca/specialized-units/mental-health-engagement-and-response-team-mheart/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn More - Canadian Mental Health Association - Oxford MHEART: <a href="https://cmhatv.ca/find-help/mobile-crisis-response/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://cmhatv.ca/find-help/mobile-crisis-response/</a></p><p>Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)</p><p>Website:<a href=" www.daso.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> www.daso.ca</a></p><p>Crisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938</p><p><br></p><p>Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)</p><p>Website:<a href=" https://ingamohomes.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> https://ingamohomes.com/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat</p>
June 3, 2026
<p>Happy Pride Month 🌈</p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Tami Murray, psychotherapist, owner of Diversity Counselling, and former founder and president of Oxford Pride, for an important and often under-discussed conversation on gender-based violence in 2SLGBTQ+ relationships.</p><p>Drawing on decades of experience supporting queer individuals and building community in Oxford County, Tami helps unpack what GBV can look like beyond heteronormative frameworks. We talk about how abuse shows up in queer relationships, the unique barriers survivors face when seeking support, and the myths that can prevent people from recognizing harm.</p><p>While Pride is a time to celebrate identity, community, and progress, it’s also a time to hold space for the realities that still exist. In this episode, we explore not only interpersonal violence, but also the broader systemic harms - how stigma, discrimination, and structural inequities continue to impact 2SLGBTQ+ communities.</p><p>This conversation is about expanding our understanding of GBV, challenging assumptions, and making space for voices and experiences that are too often left out.</p><p><u><strong>Resources & Support:</strong></u></p><p><strong>Oxford Pride </strong>Website: <a href="https://oxfordpride.ca/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://oxfordpride.ca/</a></p><p>Oxford Pride Printable Guides: <a href="https://oxfordpride.ca/printable-guides/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://oxfordpride.ca/printable-guides/</a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Domestic Abuse Services Oxford</strong> (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)</p><p>Website:<a href=" www.daso.ca" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> www.daso.ca</a></p><p>Crisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ingamo Homes</strong> (Second stage housing & support)Website:<a href=" www.ingamohomes.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> www.ingamohomes.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat</p>
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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.
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