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Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast is a collaborative project of Branches Domestic Violence Shelter that is designed to shed light on issues of domestic violence that continue to oppress victims daily--these conversations will educate and empower listeners to recognize the insidious footprint of domestic violence in our communities as well as best practices for effective advocacy. With 1 in 4 women facing domestic violence in their life time, and communities of color and members of the…
Episodes
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
A Survivor's Story
*AUDIENCE WARNING* This episode contains descriptions of coercive control, sexual abuse, and sexual coercion. Please listen with caution. On a very special…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Employ & Empower: Supporting Survivors in the Workplace
For survivors of domestic violence, safety and employment are often deeply connected. Maintaining a job can provide stability, independence, and the resources…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
A Conversation with Kate Price
We are so privileged to have had the opportunity to speak with author and scholar Kate Price after her reading at Booktenders in Barboursville earlier this…
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Safety Across the Spectrum of Ability
Safety should never depend on someone's ability, yet for many people living with disabilities, barriers to safety, support, and independence remain a daily…
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Building BTR Villages: A Conversation with Stephanie Collier of BBBS of the TriState
In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Hurley Collier, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State, to discuss why trauma-responsive…
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Read for Each Other: Discussing Nobody's Girl with Our Friends from CONTACT
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we were so excited to participate in Contact Crisis Center's SAAM Book Club reading Nobody's Girl, the posthumous…
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The Business of Compassion: Trauma-Response in Business Communities
What does it look like when a business community leads with compassion? In our newest podcast episode, Megan Archer, President of the Huntington Regional…
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From Research to Action: Exploring Trauma Responsiveness in Our Community
In this episode, we’re joined by students from Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications who spent the fall semester…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
The Threat of Hunger and Domestic Violence
Food insecurity is a major barrier to safety in that a survivor has to be assured they can feed their children if they leave. In this episode, our advocates…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Privacy & Power: The Role of Tech in Relationships
Recorded Live at Marshall University In Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month In this special episode, recorded live at Marshall University…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Building Trauma Responsive (BTR) Communities
Episode Summary: In this episode, we’re sharing something close to our hearts — the upcoming BTR Communities Advocacy Summit, hosted by Branches Domestic…
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Choosing Between Marketing Power and Human Impact: on Elf Cosmetics and Domestic Violence Jokes
In this episode, Branches advocates Shannon and Sara unpack the growing TikTok conversation surrounding ELF Cosmetics’ latest ad campaign featuring a male…
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"Keeping the Faith" in DV Advocacy
In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Bender from the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence alongside long-time podcast presence, Sara O'Toole…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Why Does She Stay? : Advocates Discuss the Diddy Trial
Podcast Description/Show Notes: In this episode, advocates Sara and Shannon dive deep into the headlines surrounding the Diddy trial, unpacking what the public…
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Humans Talking to Humans: What to Expect When You Call the Emergency Hotline
In this episode, we’re joined by Sara Blevins O'Toole, advocate, and Amber Ross Chapman, Director of Client Services at Branches, to demystify what happens…
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Cultivating a Kinder Conversation: The Volunteer Experience at Branches
On the latest episode of Root for Each Other, Director of Development Sara Blevins O'Toole speaks with three of our volunteers about their reasons for giving…
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Traumatic Brain Injury & DV with Laurel Thornton
This month, we're welcoming Laurel Thornton, (MA, LPC, ALPS, EMDR CERTIFIED), back to the pod to discuss the implications of Traumatic Brain Injury in Domestic…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Engaging Young Athletes
In our newest podcast episode, Amber and Sara recount their recent launch of a curriculum dedicated to engaging young athletes. We'll talk about dating…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Staying the Course with a Loved One Experiencing Domestic Violence
It can be incredibly difficult to love and support a family member or friend who is actively experiencing or fleeing domestic violence, and the abusive party's…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
LIVE from Pick Your Potion: Avoiding Toxicity & the Alchemy of Healthy Relationships
This episode of Root for Each Other was recorded LIVE from our Pick Your Potion: Avoiding Toxicity and the Alchemy of Healthy Relationships event from earlier…
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Demon Copperhead: Exploring Domestic Violence & Substance Use Disorder in Appalachia
Our special guests, Ashley & Mandee, owners of Booktenders, a local bookstore in downtown Barboursville, join Branches advocates to discuss the incredible…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
The Trauma of Domestic Violence & Neurodivergence
Join us as we interview our friend, Laurel Thornton (MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-C, ALPS), owner of Whole Brain Solutions & The Whole Brain Institute to explore the…
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Celebrating Voices in Advocacy
Join us for this unique episode of Root for Each Other that amplifies the voices of some of the incredible women that have inspired, educated, and led us as we…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
WV: A State of Advocacy (LIVE from Advocate Retreat 2024)
Join us for this incredible benchmark in Root For Each Other history, our first ever live recording, from the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence Shelter's…
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NVR in WV: The Future of Domestic Violence Prevention in the Mountain State
Domestic Violence prevention can sometimes seem like a far-fetched concept, no matter how much we dream of a world without violence. How do we eradicate a…
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Can Zumba Change a Life? with Brandy Haid
This month's episode of Root for Each Other checks in with our friend Brandy, from @dancefitnesswithsandb, who has consistently partnered with her friends and…
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A Survivor's Impact with Celena Roby Henry
Legislative session is in full swing here in the Mountain State, and we are honored this month to bring you the story of Celena Roby Henry in celebration of…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Human Trafficking Advocacy Services with Katie Spriggs
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and, while we've talked about the evolution of this kind of victimization before, we had yet to delve…
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"In Conjunction, Together:" The Continuum of Care with Brittany Ochoa
Domestic Violence services are not often thought of in the realm of "homeless service providers," but it's actually one of the most important things we do…
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Self-Care During Spooky Season
It's officially spooky season! Here at Branches, we're united in our love for Halloween but somewhat divided on how spooky culture makes us feel. For some…
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Talkin' Danny Masterson Conviction
On a new episode of Root for Each Other, our advocates Sara and Emily are discussing the recent sentencing of convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, and the…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
That Time We Talked Boundaries
Join us for a look back at our Summertime Advocate Roundtable about BOUNDARIES: What are they? Are they always healthy? Are they a mass conspiracy created by…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Do Good Anyway: A Conversation About Advocacy with Ashley Williams
There's nothing our advocates love more than getting to sit behind this mic and share powerful stories from advocates doing incredible work across the state…
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Parallel Services: A Conversation with CONTACT Rape Crisis Center
In this episode, advocates, Shannon and Sara sit down with advocate, Christina Meade from Contact Rape Crisis Center to discuss the parallel between domestic…
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Loving Them Back to Life: A Conversation with the Cabell County Quick Response Team
Advocates, Shannon & Sara, have an in depth conversation with the Cabell County Quick Response Team (QRT) about the intersections of domestic violence and…
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Style It in Violet--Advocates Talk Shop with Stylists
This very special episode talks about the real life experiences that led to the creation of Branches' newest training campaign, "Style It in Violet" which…
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Familial Trafficking w/ Angie Seay, Coordinator of our Local Child Advocacy Center
It's Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we're tackling a difficult but important subject, Familial Trafficking, and its relevance to life in Appalachia…
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"What's Your Why?" with Amber
Just as our survivors have unique and transformative stories to share--so too, do our advocates. This special series highlights a personal moment with an…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Gratitude for Survivors
It's November, and we want to pause in a moment of gratitude for the people we serve. In this episode, you'll hear stories from advocates across our…
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What Would You Do? with Joyce Yedlosky
This domestic violence awareness month, we're challenging our beloved state motto, "Montani Semper Liberi," as many mountaineers are not free even in their own…
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Domestic Violence & Pets
Join our advocates, Sara, Darian, & Suzie as we discuss how domestic violence affects our favorite furry companions and also how pets can make a difference in…
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Stay Connected: What to Do If Your Friend or Family Member Is In an Abusive Relationship
As advocates, the question we get the most is, "What can we do to help our friends or family members that are experiencing domestic violence?" If you've ever…
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Domestic Violence in the Media
Have you seen Maid? What about the new season of Euphoria? What do you think about Kimye? Is it significant that Johnny Depp was friendly with Marilyn Manson?…
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Talkin' Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Branches advocates Shannon, Amber, Emily, and Sara sit down to talk about the domestic violence elements of the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation case that…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Cultivating Emotional Awareness in Self-Care
Join advocates Sarah and Amber as they discuss the connection between self-care and emotional awareness through the empowering practice of yoga! This podcast…
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Safe Housing for Survivors
Join Branches advocates Amber, Director of Client Services and Hannah, Rapid Rehousing Case Manager as they talk with Dr. Amanda Coleman on what safe housing…
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On Stalking with Dana Fleitman
Branches teams up on this episode with Dana Fleitman from the national organization, Stalking Prevention Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC) to discuss the…
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Green Flags: Healthy Relationships & Teens
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Branches advocates, Courtney Newsome, Youth Services Coordinator and Sara sat down with The Center--Youth…
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On Human Trafficking with Angie Conn
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Branches advocates talk with survivor and She Who Dares founder, Angie Conn about the common misconceptions and…
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Cultivating Self with Sarah: Healthy Resolutions
In this brand new Root for Each Other series, join advocate and social worker, Sarah Cunningham for episodes dedicated to self-compassion and healthy healing…
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Making the Most Impact: A Conversation with DV Advocates on How to Really Help
In this episode, domestic violence advocates talk about volunteers and donors that have made a huge difference in the lives of domestic violence victims. If…
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Read for Each Other: What Happened to You?
In another "Read for Each Other" installment of the podcast, Sara and Shannon talk with our editor, Josh, about Branches' most recent staff book club…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Trauma-Informed Advocacy & Support Group with Sarah Cunningham
Join us for this episode when we take a look at what we mean when we say trauma-informed advocacy and how that relates to running and participating in a…
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Talkin' Lorena: Part 4
We're here for the fourth and final installment in the Lorena series. Join us for the conclusion of our podcast series following 'Lorena' as we try to make…
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Talkin' Lorena: Part 3
We're back with episode 3 of Lorena as the trial winds to a close and unexpected witness testimony comes to light. Lorena's intersectionality continues to…
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"Honoring Their Whole Selves": A Conversation with Sue Julian
It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're paying homage to the brave pioneers on whose shoulders we stand. Join us as we talk to a pillar of the…
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Talkin' Lorena: Part 2
Emily and Shannon are downloading from episode 2 of the docuseries Lorena and continue to explore the historical significance of this case. Tune in as Shannon…
- Root For Each Other: A Branches Podcast
Talkin' Lorena: Part 1
Emily and Shannon are back talking true crime as they watch episode 1 of the docuseries Lorena. Join them as they explore the eccentricities of this case and…
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The Intersections of Domestic Violence and Substance Use Disorder w/ Keigan Aabel-Brown
Join us as we discuss the intricacies of Substance Use Disorder and how stigma can be a barrier to safety with one of the smartest people we know, Keigan…