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Building an MSW program; Macro Social Work Episode #160 from 2023-12-08T14:00

Episode #160

Matthew DeCarlo is currently the MSW Program Director at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. The university started their MSW program this past April 2023 and i...

Housing is a Human Right Part 3 Episode #159 from 2023-12-06T20:02:26

This is the third episode relating to housing and how housing issues affect us as social workers. Housing advocate Shams Da Baron, best known as Da Homeless Hero. Shams shares his personal story ...

I caught Covid; #MensMentalHealthMonth Episode #158 from 2023-12-02T02:38:57

Episode #156

In honor of #mensmentalhealth month, I discuss my recent battle contracting Covid. It was my first official time diagnosed with the virus. I discuss my week and reasoning fo...

Social Work & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Episode #157 from 2023-12-02T02:37:56

Ernesto Bejarano, MSW is a social worker in California. This weeks episode we discuss one of the hottest topics of 2023, #artificialintelligence or #AI Ernesto is known as the Social Work AI ...

"Women & Money: Financial Therapy" from 2023-11-17T14:00

Episode #157

Jillian Knight is a Licensed Marriage Therapist and Financial Therapist in North Carolina. Jillian helps women develop a better relationship with money. Research has proven ...

I caught Covid; #MensMentalHealthMonth from 2023-11-10T14:00

Episode #156

In honor of #mensmentalhealth month, I discuss my recent battle contracting Covid. It was my first official time diagnosed with the virus. I discuss my week and reasoning fo...

Ways social workers can build and scale their private practice Episode #154 from 2023-11-03T19:16:25

Episode #155 Coming off the heels of an incredible Social Work Wealth Conference, we continue discussing social work entrepreneurship. One of the presenters at the conference is Justin Gillespi...

Ways social workers can build and scale their private practice from 2023-11-03T19:16:25

Episode #155 Coming off the heels of an incredible Social Work Wealth Conference, we continue discussing social work entrepreneurship. One of the presenters at the conference is Justin Gillespi...

Social Work & Artificial Intelligence (AI) from 2023-10-27T13:00

Ernesto Bejarano, MSW is a social worker in California. This weeks episode we discuss one of the hottest topics of 2023, #artificialintelligence or #AI Ernesto is known as the Social Work AI ...

ASWB Exam: A holistic approach to passing the exam Episode #153 from 2023-10-20T13:00

Shara Ruffin, LCSW, QCSW, ACSW, C-SWHC, BC-TMH is a licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is the CEO of Journey to Licensure; Podcast Host.

She was recently named Linkedin Top Voice in S...

Hip Hop Therapy & Entrepreneurship from 2023-10-13T13:00:18

Episode #152 Brittani Williams, LCSW based out of San Diego, CA. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We had so much fun discussing what is Hip Hop therapy, back in Season 2 episode 6 (au...

The Importance of building Wealth in Social Work; Episode #151 from 2023-10-06T13:00:58

On Thursday October 19th and Friday October 20th, Social Worker Eva Forde, MSSW is hosting the first annual Social Work Wealth Conference. Eva is actually my business coach. We discuss her jo...

Maximizing Your MSW without Licensure from 2023-09-29T13:00:26

Episode #150

Catherine Moore, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. She is the owner of the Rise Directory, which is for Clinical Supervisors receiving consultation gr...

Maximizing Your MSW with Licensure from 2023-09-29T13:00:26

Episode #150

Catherine Moore, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. She is the owner of the Rise Directory, which is for Clinical Supervisors receiving consultation gr...

Navigating White Space in Social Work as a Latino social worker; Episode #149 from 2023-09-22T13:00:53

This is part 2 of Season 2 episode 26 “school social work drama”(Available on audio only). I give an update on meeting a former supervisor at a high school football game. It was the first tim...

Battling Social Work Ethical Dilemmas in Texas; Episode #148 from 2023-09-15T13:00:49

Eric Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Antonio, Texas. He owns a private practice Unbound Minds. He discusses some of his struggles he sees in providing care to clients in the...

Social Work & Entrepreneurship: Mistakes & Lessons Learned; Episode #147 from 2023-09-08T13:00:24

Christina Brodrick-Royes is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey. She is a former school social worker. We discuss what lead her to start her own business Intention Elevation. Christina discu...

Mental Health: Austrailia vs. USA, simiarities and differences; Episode 146 from 2023-09-01T13:00:34

Shannon Swales is a Clinical Psychologist in Austrailia. We discuss the similarities in her work we LCSW's LMSW's would have in America. Shannon discusses leaving the mental health fiel...

Finding Creative Ways to Help Clients Thrive Beyond Trauma from 2023-08-18T13:00:53

Episode #145 Mylira Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. Green is a Certified Complex Trauma Professsional. She is a therapist, life coach, provides clinical supervision. W...

EDMR and treating Children Episode #144 from 2023-08-11T13:00:37

Kristen Jacobson, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Utah. Jacobson has a private practice and is the co-founder of a company called Education Empowered, a company focuse...

Policy, Social Work and HIV: The importance of policy work in Social Work Episode #143 from 2023-08-04T13:00:34

Amy Palilones, MSW is a social worker currently working as a Deputy Director at The Department of Housing & Urban Development working specially with people living with HIV/AIDS. We discuss ...

Financial Boundaries with The Money Social Worker from 2023-07-28T13:00:04

Ashlin Price, LMSW is a licensed social worker in Baltimore. She is a financial literacy consultant. She merges social work with finances. We discuss the importance learning about finances b...

Personal Finances & Social Work (Episode 141) from 2023-07-21T13:00:09

Episode #141 Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon. In her full time job, she works as an organ transplant social worker. She discusses her role working with families. She adds...

Program Management, Program Development & Social Work Episode #140 from 2023-07-14T13:00:44

Nicki Sanders, MSW is a Social Worker, Adjunct Professor and business owner. She is the founder of Nicki Sander Leadership Consulting, helping women of color and social workers into leadership ...

SCOTUS STUDENT LOAN DECISION; Episode 139 from 2023-07-07T13:00

The host provides reaction to the Supreme Court decision on 6/30/23 about the $10K and $20K student loan forgiveness and who's partly to blame. This decision has nothing to do with PSLF (Pu...

Black Masculinity and Social Work- Episode #138 from 2023-06-23T13:00:31

Corey Ingram, LMSW is a licensed social worker in South Carolina. He is currently a Ph.D candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of Georgia. He is concentrating on black Masu...

Episode #137 A Lot of Layers: Latinx/E and HIV in Georgia from 2023-06-16T13:00:57

Episode 137: Gabriel Silva, MSW is a social worker in the state of Georgia. Silva works as an Assistant Director of Client Services in an HIV program in Georgia. He also has a private practice ...

Episode #136: Marketing tips for mental health professionals from 2023-06-09T13:00:36

Michael Fulwiler is a marketing professionals in the mental health space. He is currently a marketing professional for Heard Technologies, Inc. Heard is a start up company that assists mental healt...

Episode 135: Social Work Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS Recap from 2023-06-02T13:00:43

On May 24th-May 26th, I attended the Nationals Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC. I share my thoughts about the conference. I discuss the main themes we as social workers enc...

Episode 134: Macro Social Work: Why we need to talk about it? from 2023-05-26T13:00:39

Jacob Kendall MSW, MPH, Ph.D is a social worker in Alabama. He is a former college professor in Indiana. He does career coaching, helping social workers with resumes and helping social workers tran...

Episode 133: The importance of networking in social work; Entrepreneurship as social workers; Authors of "It Takes a Village" from 2023-05-19T13:00:58

Sarita Ford, LCSW-C, Chaundra Scott, LMSW, Brittany White, LCSW-C are three of the authors of "It Takes a Village". All 3 are licensed social workers in the state of #Maryland. I had ...

Episode 132: Important Student Loan Updates; PSLF from 2023-05-12T13:00:02

Host provides updates on PSLF. Many of us social workers and mental health professionals have applied for PSLF, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. #studentloans #studentloanforgiveness ...

Episode 131: Veterans who are victims of combat sexual assult; Embracing your rest in the hustle era. #selfcare from 2023-05-05T13:00:50

Shantel Robinson is a licensed social worker in North Carolina, however originally from New Jersey. She currently works for the Department of Veteran Affairs. She works with veterans who are vi...

Navigating Social Work post graduate school from 2023-04-28T13:00:35

Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW is a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker in NYC. We discuss her going and completing graduate school during the pandemic and her strugglings with her graduate school. ...

The Ending of the Covid Public Health Emergency. What does that mean for us social workers? from 2023-04-21T13:00:31

The Covid Public Health Emergency has ended. Those social workers who bill for services using Medicaid dollars, please be mindful your clients will need to start recertify for benefits again (p...

Housing is a human right! from 2023-04-14T13:00:32

Rosita Marinez, MS-NPL, ADV-CSW, MSW, SIFI is a social worker in NYC. Nelson Rivera is the Director of Residential Services at The Fortune Society, a non-profit in NYC. We discuss issues happen...

Building a social work lifestyle brand from 2023-04-07T13:00:45

Janelle Spikes & Leanna Calvin are social workers and collectively they are I AM SOCIAL WORK, a lifestyle brand for social workers. The brand started in 2021. We discuss how the brand start...

Social work post pandemic; The beginnings of the Covid aftermath from 2023-03-31T13:00:12

Debbie Gonzalez, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. She is a certified professional coach who provides different presentations and workshops. We discuss the 3 year anniversary of the ...

Building a brand as a clinical social worker from 2023-03-24T13:00

Happy Social Work Month! Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Lucritia Stewart at a social work event in Maryland. Lucritia is a Licensed Clinical Social Work in Maryland. She provides clinic...

Social Workers can trade Stocks and Options too! from 2023-03-17T13:00:45

Disclaimer: We are not experts in stock trading or investing in the stock market.  This is only for educational purposes only; a way for social workers to make additional income.  &nbs...

Latinx in Social Work Summit Recap from 2023-03-10T14:00:14

Happy Social Work Month!!  The Latinx in Social Work Summit was held on 3/4/23 in Dallas, Texas. It featured some of the authors from the Amazon #1 best seller Latinx in Social Work Volume ...

Taxes and Bookkeeping for Social Workers in Private Practice. from 2023-03-03T14:00:04

Happy Social Work Month to all the social workers!! BSWs, MSWs, LMSWs, LCSWs thank you for all that you do.  

Andrew is the CEO and Co-Founder of Heard Technologies. Heard, the proud...

The Shame of pregnancy loss for medical reasons. from 2023-02-24T14:00:04

Wilmaris Ramos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island. She works as a therapist at Oaks Behavioral Health working with older adults.   Wilmaris also owns a private practi...

Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 Book Launch from 2023-02-17T14:14:43

Here is a recap of the Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 book launch on 10/5/22 in NYC.   Audio includes behind the scenes and some of our stories that are in the book.  It was great to be in communit...

Advocacy for Latinos in Texas and Arkansas from 2023-02-17T14:00:45

Diana Beltran is a licensed clinical social worker in both Texas and Arkansas. She received her MSW at Arkansas-Little Rock.  She is currently the Clinical Operations Director at Therapy Wo...

School Social Work in Chicago from 2023-02-10T14:00:27

Alyssa Rodriguez, LCSW, CSSW-S is a social worker in Chicago, Illinois.  She is also a Chicago Union Delagate as part of the teachers union.  She describes her day to day as a school s...

Language Transcends Culture; Latinx in Social Work Summit on March 4th in Dallas, TX from 2023-02-03T14:00:01

Dr. Leti Cavazos, DSW, LMSW received her docturate degree in Social Work.  She is the founder of Canneta Center for Healing and Empowerment in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area. It is a for profit age...

Tips for new and seasoned social workers from 2023-01-27T14:00:05

Elease Cook, LMSW is a licensed social worker in the state of Virgina.  She currently works at the University of Virgina outpatient psychiatric clinic.  She discusses her current role....

Social Working in Baltimore, Maryland aka Charm City from 2023-01-20T14:00:05

Portia Rouse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Baltimore, Maryland aka Charm City. She currently works full time as a field instructor for Masters Level and Macro Level social work student...

Thriving through Chaos featuring Budy Whitfield, LCSW from 2023-01-13T14:00:07

Budy Whitfield, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York.  She is also a speaker, author, podcaster and coach.  

She is one of the contibuting authors of the Amazon...

Families & Substance Abuse in Texas from 2023-01-06T14:00:35

Lindsay Malhotra, LMSW, LCDC, PSS is the DIrector of Outpatient Services at Nexus, a substance abuse program in Dallas, Texas.  We discuss her program which only serves females. The program...

Is it Grief, Is it Burn out, Is it Compassion Fatigue? The Social Work Rants Podcast Live from 2022-12-18T21:32:40

Is it #grief Is It #burnout Is It #compassionfatigue Chronicles life since 2019 and the transitions and traumatic events that followed. #mentalhealth   Is also important to celebrate y...

Grief & loss during the holidays from 2022-12-09T14:00:30

The holidays are not always "the most wonderful time of the year".  Many people are grieving the losses of loved ones.  Luccas Contreras is a MSW graduate student at University of Wisc...

Monetize social media for social workers from 2022-12-02T14:00

Social worker Justin Gillespie, LCSW-C from Michigan provides tips for social worker to grow their business using social media particularly #tiktok Justin has gone viral on multple occasionals and ...

The Making of a Puerto Rican Social Worker from 2022-11-25T14:00:12

Elizabeth Conde, LMSW-SIFI  is currently a school social worker.  She currently serves as a volunteer advisory board member for Northen Manhattan  Improvement Corporation.  &...

Black Women's Mental Health November 19th and November 20th from 2022-11-18T03:15:22

Dr. Lashawn Paul, DSW, LCSW-R hosts "Redefine Strong: Black Women's Mental Health Conference. Redefine Strong 2022.  November 19th-20th Virual.  Check link here:  https://bit.ly/3...

The Present and Future of Social Work with NASW DE & NASW NJ Executive Director Jennifer Thompson from 2022-11-11T14:00:37

Host interviews NASW DE & NASW NJ Regional Director Jennifer Thompson.  We discuss issues facing #socialworkers such a licensing. We discuss the ASWB exam and ways NASW is fighting to n...

Men's Mental Health Month; Election day (In the USA) Go Vote! from 2022-11-05T01:12:24

In honor of #mensmentalhealthmonth the host discusses the importance of voting this midterm election season. Despite the results on election day, we must not let it affect our mental health. &nb...

White Supremacy & Social Worker from 2022-10-28T13:00:54

Fressh off the Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 book launch, this week's guest is Antonio Morales, LCSW.  Antonio owns  The Liberated Self Therapeutic Services, LLC, a private practice d...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder and Foster care children from 2022-10-21T13:00:19

Dr. Liam Curran is a published researcher relates to FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) and Child welfare.  He discusses what is FASD? Why are social workers are in danger and vulnerabl...

Male infertility and Social Work #endthestigma from 2022-10-07T13:00:48

Steven Miller is a MSW student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is an advocate for male infertility.  We address the myths of what causes male infertility and discuss the toxic ma...

Debunking the Myths of HIV from 2022-09-30T13:00:21

Almost 2 months ago I started working as a social worker for HIV diagnosed adults in Delaware.  Social Work will discuss the myths about HIV.  Working with the population is one of my ...

Social work, Entrepreneurship, fatherhood, grief and loss with Gary Trey Taylor, LCSW from 2022-09-23T13:00:23

Author of the upcoming book "Refresh: The Journey to Find Peace" book launches in October 2022, I talk to Gary "Trey" Taylor, LCSW from Virginia.  We discuss his transition into full time e...

Drug addiction Recovery & Advocacy: 2 years later from 2022-09-16T13:00:49

Two years ago at the height of the pandemic I interviewed recovery advocate Tim Ryan best know from the A&E Network series "Dope Man" in 2017.  We discussed the issues people in recover...

The Importance of Self care and detaching from 2022-09-09T13:00:46

This is the 100th episode of the podcast.  The host discusses the importance of self care for us social workers and mental health professionals.  The host shares his recent trip to Mon...

Social Work Licensure Compact from 2022-09-05T20:20:38

The host shares his views about the Social Work Licensure Compact draft that was recently released.  Like everything else, there are some positives like providing telehealth services.  ...

President Biden cancels $10K in Student loans from 2022-08-26T13:00:26

The host shares his feelings on President Biden finally deciding to cancel $10k in student loan forgiveness.  It will be up to $20k if you have Pell grants.  You have to apply for the ...

The ASWB report from 2022-08-19T13:00

On August 5th, 2022 The Association for School Work Board issued The 2022 ASWB Exam Pass rate Analysis report.  The host gives his thoughts on the report.  The ASWB proved the exam is culturally bi...

Oklahoma School Social work with Darrell Morris, LMSW from 2022-08-12T13:00:58

Darrell Morris, LMSW is a school social worker in the state of Oklahoma.  He is a licensed masters level social worker entering his 5th year as a school social worker.  We discuss his ...

Social Working in Delaware from 2022-08-05T12:17:19

My guest currently works at a private practice in Delaware and is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and is looking to obtain her license in counseling. #substanceabuse #mentalhealth #social...

I'm Done with School Social Work in Delaware from 2022-07-29T13:00:40

This is the Season 4 finale. The host discusses his struggles during the school year and decides to no longer do school social work in Delaware.  The host discusses focusing on your own men...

School Social work coaching in Connecticut from 2022-07-22T13:00:17

Jocelyn Sailor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts.  She currently works as a school social worker coach, helping school social workers in he...

Introduction to Entrepreneurship with Victoria Jenn from 2022-07-15T13:00

Victoria Jenn Rodriguez is a serial entrepreneur who shares tips on how us in the #socialwork and #mentalhealth profession can turn our ideas into businesses.  She hosts trainings on business funda...

Passing your Social work licensing exam with Dr. Edith Chaparro, PhD, LCSW-R from 2022-07-08T13:00

Dr. Edith Chaparro is the founder of Social Work Bootcamp, helping students passing their LMSW and LCSW exams.  She shares her story how she started.    We discuss what is the difference between he...

I got Married!! Marriage and Social Work from 2022-07-01T13:00:03

Host shares details of his wedding day.  The importance of finding someone who supports your ideas and passions.    #mentalhealth #wedding #weddingseason   Follow t...

School Social Work in Maryland from 2022-06-24T13:00:07

Social Worker Zamaria Frank, LMSW is a school social worker in the state of Maryland.  She discusses her role this school year, what she saw working with the children as well as what can sc...

Discussion of termination in social work from 2022-06-12T23:31:22

The host discusses his last week working with the school kids.  The reaction of the kids, my reaction working with them.  The host also discusses the  termination processes and th...

Child Welfare Advocacy in California from 2022-06-04T23:33:22

Marya Wright, MSW is a social worker in California.  She is currently a child welfare worker.  She also has her own consulting business called Marya Wright Consulting and provides trainings on #mot...

Social Workers to advocate for gun legislation from 2022-05-28T00:30:12

We as social workers and mental health professionals need to lead the way to advocate for tougher gun laws in the United States.  We can no longer have children be victims of gun violence. ...

Dedication to the new BSWs, MSWs and DSWs from 2022-05-24T02:44:22

Congratulations to the class of 2022 on graduating with your BSWs, MSWs and DSWs. Glad to see the classes of 2020 & 2021 being able to enjoy graduation in person. Best wishes in this unique field o...

Surviving and Maintaining; Surviving and Thriving; Mental Health Awareness Month from 2022-05-14T00:56:46

In honor of Mental health awareness month, the host shares updates regarding the podcast, and upcoming projects while protecting his energy and protecting his mental health.     Listen

School social work in South Carolina from 2022-05-06T14:29:40

In honor of #MentalhealthAwarenessmonth my guest Alexis De La Cruz-Goodwin is a school social worker in a Rural district in South Carolina. She is an MSW graduate from Fordham University and NYC Na...

Housing advocacy for disenfranchised individuals in New York City from 2022-04-29T13:00:12

Rosita L. Marinez is a social work leader dedicated to fighting for social justice and equality for the most vulnerable populations such as the chronically homeless, individuals with serious men...

Social Worker Running for U.S. Congress from 2022-04-22T13:00:06

Stephen Valentine is running for the 4th Congressional district in the state of North Carolina.  The Democratic primary is on May 17th, 2022.  He is a social worker graduated with his ...

Student loan forgiveness update (PSLF) from 2022-04-15T17:30

#studentloanforgiveness #studentloans #PresidentBiden #PSLF Payments to students loans have been paused again until August 31st 2022 by President Biden.  For those under PSLF, the host discusses w...

Discussion of grief and loss from 2022-03-25T13:00

Happy Social Work Month! #SocialWorkMonth Happy Women's History Month! #WomensHistoryMonth    Robert, aka The Green Machine is a morning show host of 102.6 The Situation an black owned online radio...

Social working in NYC from 2022-03-18T13:00

Laura Swanson, LMSW is a licensed social worker based out of NYC.  She has only been in the social work field for a few years.  She used to work as a community mental health worker.  She is current...

Child Welfare advocacy from 2022-03-11T14:00

Cherish Fields, MSW is a social worker in North Carolina.  She discusses her role in child welfare and is a strong advocate for those who are affected due to the system of child welfare. &n...

Immigration & Social Work from 2022-03-04T14:00

Happy Social Work Month!!  Dalissy Washington is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania and Delaware.  In her practice, she provides immigration psychological evaluations for immigrant f...

Getting an MSW during the pandemic from 2022-02-26T01:05:10

Kayla Fox is currently an MSW online student at the Rutgers School of Social Work at Camden, in Camden, NJ.  She also works for a non-profit agency called Catholic Charities.  We discuss what's it ...

Medical Social Work with Dialysis Patients from 2022-02-18T14:00

Nichelle Kitt, MSW is a social worker in California.  She works as a medical social worker for dialysis patients.  She describes her vicarious trauma of having clients code in front of her.  Nichel...

The Importance of Networking in Social work from 2022-02-11T14:00

Reforum Consulting, LLC was founded in 2018, providing different events for the community in Brooklyn, NY.  I had the pleasure of meeting the ladies of Reforum Consulting on two occasions in 2021. ...

Social Work Research & Mandated Reporting from 2022-02-04T14:00

Dr. Kathryn Krase, Ph.D, JD, MSW is a social worker and lawyer living in NYC.  She received her dual degree (law school & MSW) from Fordham University.  She was a former adjunct professor at Fordha...

Financial literacy for social workers from 2022-01-28T14:00

Many of us social workers work in non-profit agencies and some do not offer 401k's or 403B's.  We are taught in social work grad school about doing private practice but are not taught how to get th...

Providing Therapeutic services to adolescents virtually from 2022-01-21T14:00

I’Asiah Sabriyah, LMSW is a licensed social worker in Georgia providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults. She discusses some of her struggles providing therapy. (Zoom fatigue is real). ...

Working with Veterans and doing couples therapy from 2022-01-14T14:00

On the Season 4 Premiere episode and the 2 year anniversary weekend of the podcast, the host interviews Shakeena Brantley, LCSW.  Shakeena works for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Orl...

Trauma Informed care for children and adolescents from 2021-12-31T14:00

Social Worker TJ Rumler works as a Trauma Informed Specialist in Greenville, South Carolina.  He has his own consulting business.  He has also done a Tedx talk.  TJ discusses how ...

Setting boundaries during the Holidays from 2021-12-24T14:00

Licensed social workers Colette Forrester and Darlene Carrera discuss tips we can use to set boundaries during the holidays.  For many of us the holidays are not the most wonderful time of the year...

Private Practice start up from 2021-12-17T14:00

Katherine Franco, LCSW, SIFI is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Bronx, NY.  She recently opened up her private practice to see individuals for therapy.  As of this recording, she was tak...

Navigating mental health in our current climate from 2021-12-10T14:00

Dr. La Shawn M. Paul, DSW, LCSW-R is the founder and lead clinician of Social Work Diva. She is a New York State licensed clinical social worker and recognized by the National Association of Social...

Social Work is Political from 2021-12-03T14:00

Ingrid Gomez, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker from NYC.  She recently ran for NYC City Council in Queens.  She discusses her campaign.  She encourages social workers run...

School social work with Christopher Scott, MSW from 2021-11-26T14:00

Christopher Scott is a social worker from Portland, Oregon.  He currently works as a school social worker.  He discusses his current role.  He discusses his past social work roles.  We discuss race...

COVID-19 Funeral assistance program/2022 U.S Cost of Living Adjustment from 2021-11-19T14:00

The host provides listeners education on the United States Covid-19 Funeral Assistance Program.  Those who lost loved ones during the pandemic in 2020 can be eligible for funeral reimbursem...

Housing in New York City from 2021-11-12T14:00

Kenia Maldonado, LMSW works for the Human Resources Administration (MSW) one of the largest city run agencies in NYC. We discuss her role in the agency. She also discusses her business Onboarding S...

Field instruction, working through vicarious trauma from 2021-11-05T13:00:11

Hans Bernier, MPA, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in NYC.  We discuss his work in the field from working in after school programs, GED programs, working as a school social worker.  He a...

Mental health with Josh Cutler, LCSW from 2021-10-29T13:00:17

Josh Cutler is a licensed clinical social worker from the state of Washington.  He works in a hospital setting and also has a private practice in Seattle.  Josh is the author of "The Day Hospital",...

Entrepreneurship and Social Work from 2021-10-22T13:00:22

Licensed Social Worker Justin Gillespie, LMSW-C from Michigan discusses his business ventures. We discuss how our social work skills translates to starting our businesses and outside of social work.

Branding your business and passive income through real estate from 2021-10-15T13:00

Rosalyn Ortega is a a serial entrepreneur. Her business Urban Teach NYC assists individuals to become 1st time home buyers.  She has conducted workshops such as website building, obtaining ...

The millennial Therapist podcast with Mao and Nao from 2021-10-08T13:00:48

Mao and Nao are licensed Clinical Social Workers who both served in armed forces. They host a true crime forensic psychology podcast and these true crimes and looks at them from a social work lense...

Life of a child welfare specialist from 2021-10-01T13:00:46

Michaela Conteh, MSW is a child welfare specialist in California.  She discusses her role as a child welfare specialist. We discuss gentrification in the Bay area.  She also discusses the release o...

Tactical social work from 2021-09-24T13:53

Latasha Oliver is a social worker in Dallas, Texas. She uses her skills as a social worker to help her provide firearms training through the concept of boundaries and safe spaces; teaching women to...

Discussing mental health with Katie Wilson, LCSW from 2021-09-17T13:00:11

Katie works as a residential coordinator with adults severely persistent mental illness. She also works part-time in a child welfare agency. We discuss her work in both agencies. We discuss her pla...

Case management during Covid from 2021-09-10T13:00:54

The host speaks with Randy G. who works in a transitional housing program in a state hospital in NYC for dual diagnosed adults. We discuss what his role entails and having to do the work during the...

Sex therapy and social work from 2021-09-03T13:00:29

Sara Rosen, LMSW is a social worker and sex therapist in Long Island, NY. She does individual and couples counseling. We discuss how she got into doing sex therapy. We discuss the misconceptions of...

School social work drama from 2021-07-23T13:00:36

I share my recent experience at the job. This is to provide education to the new BSWs and new MSWs. You will go through some bullshit in your careers, but just remember your worth. #schoolsocialwork

Adolescents and Substance abuse from 2021-07-16T13:00:10

Author of "The Addicted Child", Richard Capriola a recently retired substance abuse, mental health and addiction counselor discusses educating parents on what to look for signs regarding substance ...

The importance of teaching kids social skills from 2021-07-09T15:49:36

Dr. Jeffrey Kranzler, LCSW-C is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last 15 years providing counseling, social skill building for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. His book "The C...

Who is Atiba Mclean, LCSW?? Fathering and Social Work Part 2 from 2021-07-02T13:00:07

Atiba, is a newly licensed clinical social worker in New York City. He currently works with the geriatric population. He also has a private practice with a small caseload. We discuss balancing bein...

Fatherhood and Social Work Part 2 with Atiba McClean, LCSW from 2021-07-02T13:00:07

Atiba, is a newly licensed clinical social worker in New York City. He currently works with the geriatric population. He also has a private practice with a small caseload. We discuss balancing bein...

Fathering and Social Work Part 2 with Atiba McClean, LCSW from 2021-07-02T13:00:07

Atiba, is a newly licensed clinical social worker in New York City. He currently works with the geriatric population. He also has a private practice with a small caseload. We discuss balancing bein...

Fatherhood and Social Work Part 1 from 2021-06-18T13:00:02

Interview with Jason Levin, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker in Delaware and Maryland. We discuss juggling being a social worker while being a dad. We discuss 2020, the pandemic, lack of res...

Say hello to Basiliso Moreno, LMSW from 2021-06-04T13:00:22

On this week's episode, the hosts shares how he obtained the LMSW. #socialworklicense #licensed

Who is Kim Young, LCSW?? from 2021-05-24T13:00:22

Kim Young, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia. She works in a non profit, has a private practice, her own small business, does awesome webinars. She has a webinar on moral injury...

Grief and Loss 1 year later from 2021-05-14T13:00:58

On this episode, in honor of Mental health awareness month, I reflect on the 1 year anniversary of my mom's passing. #grief #loss

Interview with Millennial babes podcast from 2021-05-07T13:00:17

Phadia Jean-Pierre and Bria Spencer are cousins and both work in the social work field. Phadia works as a trauma therapist and a medical social worker. Bria works with families discussing end of li...

Who is Nabila Anwar, LCSW from 2021-04-30T13:00:29

Nabila is a licensed clinical social worker in Houston, Texas. She works in a corporate setting for a health insurance company. Nabila discusses her career so far in social work. ...

Who is Safia Abdulle? from 2021-04-23T13:00:47

Safia is a registered social worker living in Ontario, Canada. She works as a counselor for children with developmental disabilities and works as a counselor at a local university. We discuss covid...

Mental health advocates Eric Kussin and Stanley Cup champion Theo Fleury. from 2021-04-16T13:00:23

Eric Kussin founder of The same here global Mental health movement shares his story of trauma and how he overcame it. The movement has pro athletes from around the world sharing their Mental health...

Who is Elijah Thompson, LMSW? from 2021-04-09T13:00:38

Elijah is a licensed social worker working in NYC as a medical social worker. He describes the disparities the health care field and assisting clients during the pandemic. He also has a private pra...

Who is Tiyanna Washington, LMSW from 2021-04-02T13:00:35

Tiyanna a licensed social worker in NYC, started her company TSPEAKSNYC, targeting young girls ages 11-17 providing workshops on mental health and body image. She discusses having to pivot in 2020 ...

Silva Neves, Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist from London from 2021-03-26T13:00:07

Silva works with individuals that suffer from sexual trauma, psychosexual behaviors and couples therapy. We discuss using the term "sex addiction" is incorrect in his work. He explains why.

Who is Shaina Gonzales, LCSW? from 2021-03-19T13:00:05

As a continuation of The Social Worker Spotlight Series, the host interviews Shaina, a licensed clinical social worker in California. A social worker for 18 years, specializing in individuals, fami...

Interview with Paula McMillan-Perez, LMSW from 2021-03-12T14:00:13

Paula, a licensed social worker from my hometown of The Bronx aka Wakanda. She provides coaching to community based organizations and individuals in The Bronx. She has worked with educators, women ...

Happy social work month!! from 2021-03-05T14:00:47

Happy social work month to all my fellow social workers from all over the world. I discuss the importance of self care. I call for the resignation of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, my though...

Joi Britt, LCSW from the Bronx, NY from 2021-02-26T14:00:27

On the continuation of #TheSocialWorkerSpotlightSeries, I had the pleasure of interviewing Joi who is a licensed clinical social worker from the Bronx. In March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pa...

Ella McAllister, LCSW, LCADC from 2021-02-19T14:21:23

As a continuation of the series #TheSocialWorkerSpotlightSeries, had the pleasure of interviewing Ella McAllister, LCSW, LCADC a clinical social worker who also does work regarding substance use/ad...

Who is Tabatha Ferrer, LMSW? from 2021-02-12T14:00:57

As part of #TheSocialWorkerSpotlightSeries, had the pleasure of interviewing Tabatha. We discuss the formation of her small business in 2020, The 4 Air Project @the4airproject on IG. She hosts even...

Interview with Melanated Social Work from 2021-02-05T14:00:16

Melanated Social Work are 4 dope social workers who met at Boston College MSW program. We discuss their growth with their own podcast The Melanated Social Work Podcast and their brand. We discuss r...

What is Hip Hop therapy? Featuring Brittani Williams, LCSW from 2021-01-29T14:00:28

Former Fordham University Graduate school of Social Work Professor Dr. Edgar Tyson, Ph. D was the founder and creator of Hip Hop therapy. Brittani discussed using Hip Hop therapy in her sessions wi...

Art therapy with Kyla Berry, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC from 2021-01-22T14:00:12

Kyla and I worked together in a PACE program in Harlem, NY, USA during the height of NYC's covid crisis. We discuss dealing with the loss of our mutual clients. How she handled the trauma. We discu...

NASW NYC Chapter President Erica Sandoval, LCSW, Part 2 from 2021-01-15T14:00:43

This episode is part 2 of the conversation with Erica Sandoval LCSW, President of the NASW NYC Chapter.

NASW NYC Chapter President Erica Sandoval, LCSW Part 1 from 2021-01-08T14:00:26

To kick off Season 2 of the podcast, and my 19th year in social work, we start a two part interview with the President of the NASW NYC Chapter Erica Sandoval, LCSW. She is the 1st Latinx to hold th...

2020, from a strength's perspective from 2020-12-31T14:00:30

On the season finale, we celebrate all the wins if 2020. New jobs, weddings, engagements, graduations, any achievement big or small. I share my personal wins of 2020. I also share what's coming up ...

What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? (FASD) from 2020-12-25T14:00:20

Parent and advocate Natalie who is also a Musical therapist, discusses her and her husband's struggle to parent their son who was diagnosed with FASD and how the medical community misdiagnosing the...

Funny things clients have said from 2020-12-23T20:57:45

Over my 18 year career, I have heard some funny things along the way. Listen to my favorite lines clients have told me while attempting to assist them. Enjoy. (P.S.- there is cursing in this episode).

Interview with Harleny Vasquez, MSW from 2020-12-18T14:00:37

Continuation of #TheSocialWorkSpotlightSeries Harleny works as a supervisor in a care coordination program in NYC. She discusses her work, her amazing coaching program to assist social workers land...

Who is Shanequa Moore, LMSW? NYC City Council Candidate District 12 Bronx, NY from 2020-12-15T18:00:11

Fellow social worker Shanequa Moore, LMSW is currently running for NYC City Council district 12 in the northeast section of The Bronx. There is a special election taking place in 12/22/20 for the c...

Social working in Virginia with Gary Trey Taylor., LCSW from 2020-12-11T14:00:40

In the episode we discuss social working while being black, his book "You Good Fam". He is taking new clients for Tele-health therapy.

Oncology Social Work featuring Lisa Petgrave-Nelson, LMSW from 2020-12-04T14:00:37

#TheSocialWorkerSpotlightSeries Part 5 features Ms. Nelson who works as a social worker in a cancer center in Long Island, NY. We discuss what a typical day is like for her and how Covid 19 has aff...

Interview w/ Catherine Moore. LCSW from California. Part of #TheSocialWorkerSpotlightSeries from 2020-11-26T14:00:17

Catherine is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California. We discuss her Clinical Essentials for Future Therapist Virtual Course, the importance of proper documentation in social w...

The U. S. election is over, now how does that affect Social Workers?? from 2020-11-09T14:00:37

We as change agents in the social work field need to continue to apply the pressure to see change and to help our most vulnerable populations. It's in our NASW Code of Ethics. Listen to what else w...

Social Worker Spotlight Series Part 3 Featuring Anais Bailly, LMSW from 2020-10-30T13:00:11

Anais is a licensed social worker, Author, Life Coach, Mother. She is the founder and CEO of ABM Structural Solutions, LLC a social work consultant organization providing leadership and professiona...

The Big Move from 2020-10-23T13:00:26

On this episode, host Bas Moreno discussed his big move. An highlight and goal of 2020 and how it relates to social work.

Social Worker Spotlight Series Part 2. Interview with Alexandria Theordor, LCSW, CBIS, CCTP from 2020-10-09T13:00:54

Bas Moreno, MSW interviews Alexandra Theordor, LCSW, CBIS, CCTP. Alexandra is based out of New Jersey works with individuals with Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), PTSD, concussions, etc. We discuss...

Social Worker Spotlight: Justin Gillespie, LLMSW from Michigan from 2020-09-25T13:00:49

The podcast episode highlights fellow social worker Justin Gillespie, LLMSW who works in a non-profit organization in Michigan working with the DD population. Justin also started his own non profit...

Dear Skip Bayless, #EndTheStigma National Suicide Prevention Month from 2020-09-18T13:00:46

Skip Bayless is an American journalist who co- host a sports talk show called "Undisputed" on FS1 network. On 9/10/20 episode he discussed comments made by Dallas cowboys football team Quarterback ...

Welcome to the 4th Quarter of 2020, You got this!! from 2020-09-07T13:00:08

Folks we are blessed to make it to September. It's my birthday month. No matter how the first 3 quarters of 2020 were for you, the 4 quarter is here and it's time to win. WE WILL WIN!!! WE ARE GOIN...

August 15th 2020 Happy heavenly birthday Mom. from 2020-08-17T05:21:06

Expressing my thoughts and feelings leading up to my mom's birthday. This was her first birthday since her passing. A day I was dredding but I got through it.

JULY 20TH, 2016 from 2020-07-28T13:00:40

The day my ex-wife and mother of my kids passed away. I described the days and weeks leading up to this day and days afterwards. #Grief #loss #parenting

Student loans, Stimulus checks, and multiple streams of Income in the COVID-19 ERA, With Ash Cash. from 2020-06-19T17:00:19

I interview best selling author, financial educator Ash Cash @IAMASHCASH We discuss the student forgiveness program in the U.S, America's stimulus checks, the importance of multiple streams of income.

Addiction and COVID-19 with Recovery advocate and speaker Tim Ryan (of A&E network fame) from 2020-06-05T20:00:35

I interview with Recovery Advocate and Speaker Tim Ryan regarding what he calls "a pandemic within the pandemic" addiction during the global pandemic of COVID-19. Mr. Ryan discusses his current wor...

RIP to my hero, my Mom. from 2020-05-26T05:57:38

Dedicated to my lovely mother who passed on May 3rd 2020. In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth I offer my story on my loss and caring for my mom prior to her passing.

Part 2 COVID-19/RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS from 2020-04-12T05:27:12

Additional information and resources for my fellow social workers to assist them regarding the covid-19 epidemic.

Coronavirus/Resources for social workers HAPPY SOCIAL MONTH!! from 2020-03-23T03:31:59

I share my thoughts and feelings regarding COVID-19. I also share local, state and National resources to share to assist my fellow social workers and the general public. Follow @basmrmsw on IG and ...

THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST (Trailer) from 2020-01-15T05:34:30

Pilot episode-Introduction from 2020-01-15T05:21

Premise of the podcast "Social work rants"