In S3E7, Anne chats with Chris Watton about the ins and outs of safer spaces, with a focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We chat about the values surrounding 2SLGBTQIA+ events and spaces, decision-making for inclusive events, and more. A note from the creators: This episode was recorded in 2023, and sadly since that time Sidekick has closed. Chris is still running Little Ghosts, and all the heart that went into this facilitation of inclusive spaces is very much alive. Find more about Little Ghosts at...
Nov 19, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 7
For this episode, Anne got to chat with Kaitlyn, our Black Student Support Coordinator. We get to hear from Kaitlyn about her role, resources and support available to Black students at UWindsor, and the intersections of her work with the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support. Learn more about Black Student Support at: https://www.uwindsor.ca/studentexperience/307/student-life-enhancement-fund If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwind...
Jun 19, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We've got Julie Lalonde back to chat about bad dates! What makes a bad date? When is a "bad date" actually some red flags for potentially harmful behaviour? Tune in to find out! Check out Julie's work at: https://yellowmanteau.com/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-resist-support/...
May 31, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We're back with another episode with Sadie Smith! This time around we're chatting about ethical (and not-so-ethical) non-monogamy, polyamory, open relationships, and relationship anarchy. Check out Sadie's work at https://crescendocounselling.com or follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/crescendo_counselling/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Preven...
Dec 12, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode Anne chats with Sadie Smith, a counsellor in Berlin whose expertise includes kink and BDSM. Sadie provides a BDSM-101, including a discussion of consent in BDSM or kink, red flags in new or existing partners, and more. To learn more about Sadie’s work, visit: https://crescendocounselling.com/ or follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/crescendo_counselling/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For mo...
Dec 12, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In Season 3's third episode, Anne chats with Christina Mackenzie and Francesca Provenzano from Reclaim Pro Bono about "revenge porn", or as we now call it - technology facilitated sexual violence. We talk about the issue of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and options for seeking support and justice. We also talk about consent and sharing nudes. Learn more about Reclaim Pro Bono at: https://reclaimprobono.org/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwin...
Sep 21, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In Season 3's second episode, Anne chats with Gillian Hnatiw - an amazing Toronto lawyer who has specialized in sexual violence work. In this episode, Gillian talks with us about defamation lawsuits - What are defamation suits? How do they work? And, how do they impact survivors of sexual violence? If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and ...
Dec 09, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In the first episode of Season 3, Anne chats with Dusty, our Director of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support at UWindsor! If you want to learn more about what it's like to reach out for support through our office, this is a great listen. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/prevent...
Nov 11, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode Anne chats with Wil Prakash Fujarczuk about masculinity. We talk about how men experience masculinity, what toxic or hegemonic forms of masculinity look like, and fostering healthy masculinity. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast (COMING SOON) For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-resist-support/ Find local su...
Apr 21, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, Anne chats with Shaiden about their embodiment focused practice, and the ways we can bring community care around events like TDOR & TDOV. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast (COMING SOON) For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-resist-support/ Find local support for sexual violence at the Ontario Coalition ...
Apr 14, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode Anne chats with Hannah and Sarah, co-creators of feels zine! We talk about creating zines, finding zines, zine culture, and more. Check out feels zine at: https://feelszine.com/ or visit their social media - @feelszine. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast (COMING SOON) For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-res...
Apr 07, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, Anne chats with Jordan, a local Windsor psychotherapist. We talk about the ways we can support a friend who is going through a hard time, the limits to the kind of support a friend can provide, and how to suggest additional resources. To learn more about Jordan, check out: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/jordan-baylis-morgan-windsor-on/711439 If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast (COMING SOON)...
Mar 24, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, Anne chats with Kaleigh Trace, an Ontario therapist who has created content on having sex again after trauma. Kaleigh talks about knowing when it's the right time, how to start having sex again when you're ready, and how to be a supportive partner to someone after trauma. To learn more about Kaleigh, visit her website at: http://www.kaleightrace.com/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast (COMING SOON) For m...
Mar 17, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Stacey Jacobs has been in the sex education world for a while now. Today, she joins Anne to chat about menstruation! We talk about the menstrual cycle, PMS, menopause, and more. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-resist-support/ Find local support for sexual violence at the Ontario Coali...
Mar 10, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This round we chat with Dr. Laurie Samuel from Cupid’s Sting about reporting sexual violence to the police. Laurie gives us a wonderful and nuanced perspective the factors that go into making the decision to report, and what to expect from the process. Learn more about Cupid’s Sting at: https://www.cupidssting.org/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention,...
Mar 03, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, Anne talks with Julie Lalonde (of Resilience is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie Lalonde ) about the events of December 6th, 1989 at École Polytechnique. Whether you're just hearing about December 6th, or you're here to take a moment to reflect on the ongoing significance of this violence, this is a great listen. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of ...
Dec 02, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode we chat with the infamous Dr. Betty Barrett (of the Twilight lecture!). Betty and Anne talk about love stories, heteronormativity, love bombing, sad boys, manic pixie dream girls, and so much more. You're not going to want to miss this one! If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/prev...
Nov 19, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Have you ever wondered, 'why don't we run this workshop in high schools?' Check out Episode 5 of our second season for a chat with Dr. Sara Crann, a researcher who is adapting the Flip the Script™ program for high school aged girls. We chat about adapting content for a younger audience, barriers to bringing sexual violence programming into high schools, and revolutionary sex education for young girls and women. Find Girls Resist on social media: @girls.resist on Instagram, @Girls_Resist on Twitt...
Oct 29, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We got to chat with Dr. Kendall Soucie about her research on PCOS and women’s experiences accessing care in the medical system. Listen in for a discussion of the barriers women face to diagnosis and accessing medical support, and some tips on advocating for yourself. Find the HEAL Lab on social media by searching “The HEAL Lab” on Facebook, or @theheallab on Instagram! If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more informat...
Oct 21, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Have you heard about REES? UWindsor has partnered with REES to offer online reporting for members of our UWindsor community! Learn more about the REES tool, how it was created, and how it works. Report with REES at: www.reescommunity.com Follow REES on social media at: @reescommunity on Instagram, REES on facebook, and @reescommunity on Twitter! If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office...
Oct 07, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In our second episode of season 2 (!) we're chatting with Shaiden Keaney from Acts of Resistance! AoR is a self defence class for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and community, and is related to Wen Do Women's Self Defence. UWindsor is bringing Acts of Resistance to our campus (virtually) this Fall. Listen in to learn more about this excellent self defence course! If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Of...
Sep 24, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back! In our first episode of season 2, we chat with Dr. Frankie Cachon from the Bystander Initiative about bystander intervention stories! Learn more about the Bystander Initiative at: https://www.bystanderinitiative.ca/ or register for a workshop at: https://success.uwindsor.ca/home.htm If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Su...
Sep 16, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, Anne chats with Gillian Hnatiw, a Toronto lawyer who has specialized in sexual violence work. Gillian outlines the difference between the criminal and civil legal systems, including survivor-centred legal work, how lawyers can assist with a criminal sexual assault case, and the civil law options available to survivors. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast To learn more about Gillian’s work and legal servic...
Jul 08, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In honour of Men's Health Week, we sat down with Wil Prakash Fujarczuk from McMaster University to discuss men's experiences of sexual violence. Anne and Wil chat about men's experiences of sexual assault, rape myths and gender norms that relate to men specifically, and portrayals of male survivors in the media. Wil also tells us about the Male Allies program, from the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwinds...
Jun 18, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Anne chats with Robyn Ocean, the Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator at Trent University. Robyn shares some of her content from her workshop What To Do When Your Friend Has Caused Harm. We talk about believing survivors, processing your own feelings, how to talk to your friend about it, and more! If cancel culture is on your mind, this is a great listen. Robyn approaches the topic from a community and restorative justice mindset. If you would like to access a transcription of...
Apr 15, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Anne chats with Tiyondah Fante-Coleman from Pathways to Care & Black Health Alliance. We discuss They Said This Would Be Fun by Eternity Martis. We also talk about stereotypes about sexual violence and sexuality that Black men & women face, and through this, we talk about WAP, Dr. Seuss, FKA Twigs, John Mayer, Shania Twain, and more! This episode is a run through about pop-culture, with the overall message that we should question our assumptions about sexuality and sexual violence. If yo...
Apr 08, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This is part 2 of our TDOV (Trans Day of Visibility) chat with Alexander Reid, Executive Director of Trans Wellness Ontario (TWO)! In this episode, we get into how to support someone in your life who is questioning their gender, or who has come out to you as trans. Alexander shares lots of ways to support someone you know and love, including how to practice pronouns and what to do if you make a mistake. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-as...
Apr 01, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This is part 1 of our TDOV (Trans Day of Visibility) chat with Alexander Reid, Executive Director of Trans Wellness Ontario (TWO)! Formerly known as WE Trans Support, TWO is a local organization in Windsor Ontario that aims to promote trans & queer wellness in our community. In this part of our chat, Alexander and I discuss questioning your gender, exploring your gender, and the process of transitioning. Happy TDOV!! If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwi...
Mar 31, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In our sixth episode, Anne chats with Dr. Charlene Senn, creator of the Flip the Script™ program (also known as EAAA or Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Canada Research Chair in Sexual Violence. We talk about the importance of research evidence in choosing methods to address campus-based sexual violence. Charlene also shares some of the journey of developing the Flip the Script™ program, including the wealth of research she did to determine effica...
Mar 24, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode is the second half of Anne's chat with Siobhan Richardson, an actor, fighter, and intimacy director/coach from Toronto, ON. In this episode we talk about what professionalism means in the dramatic arts, and how to cultivate joyful workspaces. We also talk about boundaries, and how to handle it when someone crosses someone's boundary in scene work. Siobhan walks through a framework for addressing and handling accidental boundary crossing in scene work. If you would like to access a t...
Mar 16, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5