In this episode, Caroline speaks with Harriet Wistrich, solicitor and founder of the Centre for Women’s Justice, about law, feminism, and accountability. The conversation explores systemic failures in the criminal justice response to violence against women, the importance of police accountability, and the legal barriers faced by women in abusive relationships. Harriet reflects on her work through Justice for Women and how myths about domestic abuse continue to shape policy, practice, and public understanding.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Sue Penna, author of The Recovery Toolkit, about domestic abuse, trauma, and recovery. Drawing on personal experience and many years in NHS mental health services, Sue discusses why trauma‑informed care matters, how language shapes recovery, and why stability can remain fragile long after abuse has ended. The conversation also explores the need for systemic change, better professional training, and approaches that genuinely support people rebuilding their lives.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with JoJo Kirkley about feminism as a collective project, not one limited to women and girls. JoJo reflects on her work in theatre for social change, the challenges faced by women in family court systems, and the importance of engaging young people in conversations about misogyny and gender‑based violence. The discussion explores how creative practice can preserve women’s stories, challenge harmful narratives, and contribute to more equitable responses to harm.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with El Bertsa‑Fuchs about consent education and inclusion. The conversation explores how consent is taught, why language matters, and what a shift toward affirmative consent looks like in practice. El reflects on their work in education and advocacy, the need for inclusive approaches for LGBTIQA+ communities, and the challenges of creating safer, more informed conversations about sex, consent, and respect.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Kathleen Monahan, a clinical social worker and trauma educator, about strangulation and its serious physical and neurological impacts. The conversation explores why remorse does not lessen the severity of the act, the importance of recognising strangulation within broader patterns of harm, and what current research tells us about long‑term effects. Kathleen also discusses established investigative guidelines and the need for further research to better understand outcomes for victims later in life.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of strangulation, violence, and related harms and may be distressing for some listeners.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Aoife Gaffney about financial control, separation, and the role money plays in women’s safety and independence. Aoife discusses how financial dependence can limit choice, why boundaries around money matter, and how mindset and practical support can help women rebuild stability during and after abusive or controlling relationships. The conversation also touches on community initiatives that offer practical support to women leaving abuse.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Lynn Stroud about reproductive coercion within intimate partner abuse. Lynn shares how control, stalking, and sexual violence shaped her choices about her body and future, and the emotional impact of trying to regain autonomy after trauma. The conversation focuses on understanding reproductive coercion, the dynamics of control, and what recovery can involve over time.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence, stalking, and reproductive coercion and may be distressing for some listeners.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Rie Pearson, a retired police officer, about recognising red‑flag behaviours in abusive relationships. Drawing on professional experience and her work with survivors, Rie discusses early warning signs, the challenges people face when trying to leave, and the importance of being believed and supported. The conversation also considers how violence can escalate, the impact of media narratives, and why education and prevention work with young people matters.

In this episode, Caroline reflects on how stalking can push victims into isolation and, in some cases, disappearance. Drawing on a talk given at the Northumbria Stalking Interventions Programme launch in 2024, she discusses lived experience, the gaps in recognition and response, and how bias and dismissal can compound risk. The episode examines missing‑person patterns, the importance of trauma‑informed approaches, and the particular challenges faced by victims in isolated or rural settings.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of animal cruelty, sexual violence, and baby loss and may be distressing for some listeners.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Dr Ann Moulds about her experience of stalking and the long journey toward recognition and change. Drawing on lived experience and advocacy, Ann reflects on how stalking came to be recognised as a standalone offence in Scotland and other European contexts, and why victim impact and trauma‑informed responses matter.