My Sister's House

Rooted Connections by My Sister's House

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Rooted Connections is a podcast by My Sister’s House , exploring how communities can change the story of domestic violence. Each episode brings together journalists, researchers, advocates, and community leaders to examine the systems, perceptions, and stories that shape how we understand — and respond to — DV. Through honest conversation and shared insight, we uncover the power of connection, compassion, and collective action to create safer, stronger communities.

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Beyond the Exit: Understanding Survivors' Lives After the Program 16.01.2026 53:29

In this episode of Rooted Connections, recorded at Stella Nova in Charleston, we explore the critical phase of life after survivors exit domestic violence programs. Host Tosha Connors, CEO of My Sister’s House, is joined by Dr. Lindsay Vance, CEO of Empowered Analytics, and Mackenzie Logan, Clinical Therapist at My Sister’s House, for a thoughtful conversation about the complex, non-linear journey...

The Power of Perception: How Stories and Institutions Shape Our Understanding of Domestic Violence 05.11.2025 1:01:07

What stories get told? Who tells them? And how do public institutions play a role in changing community awareness and response? In this episode of Rooted Connections, Tosha Connors , CEO of My Sister’s House, hosts a powerful discussion with Emily Johnson , Investigative Reporter at Live5 News, and Natalie Caula Hauff , Director of Innovation at Charleston County Public Library and Pulitzer Prize...

Measuring the Silence: What Our Community Really Knows About Domestic Violence 23.10.2025 47:04

In this episode, we’re diving into the data behind your recent survey to uncover what the community thinks it knows about domestic violence — and what’s missing. Host, Tosha Connors and guests, Komlavi Adissem of The Post and Courier and Dr. Shelby Shumard of Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston, discuss the gaps between perception and reality, and how t...