Our society is built by—and for—men, and by—and for—institutions. What can seem neutral on the surface is not in practice and can often lead to conflicts between our values and responsibilities as counsellors, especially in the field of gender-based violence. In this episode, Karen Uwase speaks with Michelle Petersen about how systems can fail people, …

This month, Karen Uwase welcomes Megan Blanche, a Master’s of Medical Anthropology student. They explore these questions: Are people with eating disorders adequately supported? How do eating disorders relate to gender-based violence? How can we truly support eating disorders survivors? Our guest tells us about the criticisms of the business-as-usual approach and offers new ways …

In this episode, Karen Uwase and her guest, Karyne Montgomer, talk about tensions between feminism and Christianity. They touch on the specific experiences of survivors who are deeply established in their religious communities, the role of women in religious leadership, and new biblical, feminist perspectives.

With Karen Uwase, researcher Sadjo Paquita breaks down racism in helping relationships. They examine racism and how it manifests, as well as its different impacts on professional relationships within the Ontario healthcare system. They also address ways to ensure equitable access to healthcare services.

In this episode, Karen Uwase talks about technology-mediated violence, including on dating apps, with her guest, Dr. Christopher Dietzel. Their conversation tackles online harassment, online violence that continues offline, its impacts, the men behind this violence, and the defining characteristics of Grindr’s queer community.