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She Matters: Women & Girls, Femicide & Gendered Violence

Sherele Moody
Domestic Violence
Femicide
Mental Health
Coercive Control
Justice System
Suicide
Courtney Paige Anderson
Australia
Talon Jai-Grace Hehir
Child Protection Services
Homicide
Nikkita Azzopardi
Substance Use
Haley Allison
Jacqueline Lee Purton
Phoebe Handsjuk
Violence Against Women
Courtney Herron
Drug Use
Victim Blaming

She Matters is a podcast investigating violence against women, femicide, domestic violence and gendered violence. Through powerful interviews with families of women lost to violence, She Matters examines the systems that too often failed them.

From femicide and domestic violence to coercive control, violence against women and the fight for justice, each episode explores what happened, why it happe... more

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In Australia, femicides are often mistaken for suicide and misadventure - her death is one of these. She had barely started living her life when she was found hanging from a tree in a park. Her name is Eden Jayde Westbrook. She was only 15. Eden's mu... more

He brutalised her to the brink of death - and when she passed away in hospital, they decided not to charge him. There were no marches, no vigils, no headlines. Her name is Sue. She was only 48. Justice will never come for Sue and her family. But Sue ... more

He brutalised her to the brink of death - and when she passed away in hospital, they decided not to charge him. There were no marches, no vigils, no headlines. Her name is Sue. She was only 48. Justice will never come for Sue and her family. But Sue ... more

Unless you've lived it, it's almost impossible to truly understand the insidious mechanisms of coercive control. And when you're watching a loved on from the outside, it's impossible to know how to help them break free. Michelle Sposito's eldest daug... more

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Amanda Westbrook
Eden's mother who led the family's fight for justice
Westbrook family
Episode: Eden Westbrook: Failed Murder Investigation and the Fight for Justice - Part 1
Jason Westbrook
Eden's father who coordinated with family and authorities
Westbrook family
Episode: Eden Westbrook: Failed Murder Investigation and the Fight for Justice - Part 1
Bobby Lee Westbrook
Eden's sibling
Westbrook family
Episode: Eden Westbrook: Failed Murder Investigation and the Fight for Justice - Part 1
Dontay Westbrook
Eden's sibling
Westbrook family
Episode: Eden Westbrook: Failed Murder Investigation and the Fight for Justice - Part 1
Sky Westbrook
Eden's sibling
Westbrook family
Episode: Eden Westbrook: Failed Murder Investigation and the Fight for Justice - Part 1
Hunter Westbrook
Eden's sibling
Westbrook family
Episode: Eden Westbrook: Failed Murder Investigation and the Fight for Justice - Part 1
Justine Westbrook
Eden's sibling
Westbrook family
Episode: Eden Westbrook: Failed Murder Investigation and the Fight for Justice - Part 1
Micaela Cronin
National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner for Australia
Australian government / National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission
Episode: Sue: Domestic Violence, Coercive Control and a Death Without Justice - Part 1
Michelle Sposito
Mother of Amy Bowden, advocate and storyteller in this episode
Family of Amy Bowden
Episode: Amy Bowden: Coercive Control, Death and a Mother's Fight for Answers - Part 1

Host

Sherele Moody
Host of She Matters, journalist and femicide researcher

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • Keep scrolling

    Not interested in a podcast by a nasty individual.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    J.saying
    Australia2 months ago
  • Important stories

    Thank you for telling these important stories in such a sensitive way. Still so much to be done to stop femicide happening and also improve the experience of family’s who have to go through this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happylistener12
    Australia2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you team for spotlighting those whose voices haven’t been properly heard by the police, the courts, the media, and for that matter, the public. Podcasts like this open the gates to the reality of domestic abuse that are rarely heard, and definitely misunderstood… x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I|never|give|reviews
    Australia4 months ago
  • Important

    Essential listening. I went on to read the inquest findings for Holly. They are absolutely devastating. The “response” from police is totally chilling in its inadequacy. They should be ashamed. Thank you Sherele for your important work. Thoughts are with the victims and their families.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    megsrmegs
    Australia9 months ago
  • Sherelle, why?

    Why do you ask your guests the same question they've literally just answered? Are you listening to what they are saying? They're already sharing their most vulnerable moments and you're not acting at all in a trauma informed way. You've done this in several interviews now & it upsets me on your guests behalf. LISTEN TO THEM!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NoWhoa67
    Australia9 months ago

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Strong, respectful handling of difficult topics and survivor voices
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Audience appreciates trauma-informed approach and advocacy emphasis
Important, survivor-centered storytelling driving awareness and reform

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Sue: Domestic Violence, Coercive Control and a Death Without Justice - Part 2
Q: What was hardest about losing Sue and the path you and your family have walked?
The deepest pain lies in the injustice and the stigma surrounding her death, rather than any sense of justice for her, which is the driving force behind continuing the work and honoring her memory.
Sue: Domestic Violence, Coercive Control and a Death Without Justice - Part 2
Q: So what role does Sue play in driving your work forward?
Sue embodies the motivation and strength behind the host's advocacy; her memory fuels determination, reminding the host of the personal stakes and the emotional weight of pursuing justice and systemic change.
Sue: Domestic Violence, Coercive Control and a Death Without Justice - Part 1
Q: Do you think that having a name or more awareness at the time could have made it easier to intervene?
Yes. If coercive control had been understood earlier, blame would have shifted away from Sue, and families and support services could have intervened sooner to protect her, potentially altering outcomes.
Sue: Domestic Violence, Coercive Control and a Death Without Justice - Part 1
Q: What are some of the things that you saw that told you that this was an unsafe situation?
The lack of agency she showed, the way she lost confidence and autonomy under coercive control, and the consistent pattern of controlling behavior between Sue and her partner indicated an unsafe, unhealthy relationship long before any explicit violence became visible.
Amy Bowden: Coercive Control, Death and a Mother's Fight for Answers - Part 1
Q: What lessons does this story offer to listeners and advocates?
The story underscores the need for vigilant recognition of coercive control signs, stronger protective measures for survivors, early intervention by authorities, and continued, empathetic advocacy to support families and keep victims safe.

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The series centers on intimate, survivor- and family-driven conversations about femicide and gender-based violence. Across episodes, the host guides multi-voiced narratives—ranging from mothers, sisters, and friends to survivors and advocacy allies—to highlight coercive control, systemic failures, media portrayal, and calls for policy reform. Episodes stand out for their respectful, trauma-informed framing, emphasis on lived experiences, and a clear drive toward accountability, prevention, and rights-based advocacy. Potential listeners who seek nuanced, impact-focused storytelling with a strong justice and reform angle will likely find this worth following; sponsors may connect with a deeply engaged audience composed of advocates, policymak... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Amanda Westbrook
2. Jason Westbrook
3. Bobby Lee Westbrook
4. Dontay Westbrook
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