What does it mean to feel safe in your own home, and what role can technology play in that?

In this powerful episode of the Master Integrator podcast, host Paul Skelton speaks with Melody Gross, a domestic violence survivor and founder of Courageous SHIFT. Together, they explore how connected home systems can be both protective and harmful—depending on how they’re installed and who controls them.

Topics covered include:

• The misuse of smart home technology in abusive relationships

• How integrators can design with safety in mind

• The warning signs that something might be wrong

• The importance of giving survivors control over their environment

This is not a technical episode, it’s a human one. And for integrators working in homes every day, it’s an important reminder that your work has real-world impact beyond functionality.