Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAnswering the most common questions from ASYE/student social workers
In this episode I answer some of your questions:
-How to understand law and policy in practice
-How to get organised and manage time
-Making the shift f…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why are social workers striking? With Andy Newman GMB Union
In this episode I am joined by Andy Newman from GMB Union to discuss social worker strike action in the UK.
We discuss the benefits on joining a union…
2 years, 10 months ago
Racism and social work (TW: reflections on narratives involving murderer Letby)
TW: Racism, death of children.
In this episode I talk about the convicted murderer, Lucy Letby. A nurse who murdered children whilst in her role in a …
2 years, 10 months ago
Do you feel like you're doing self care 'wrong' as a newly qualified social worker?
In this episode I reflect on what self care looks like for me, but also take a deep dive into unrealistic ideals of 'self care'
These ideals can set u…
2 years, 10 months ago
My first day as a new social worker (5 tips for starting out)
In this episode I talk about 5 actions I would take if I was having my first day in social work all over again.
If this was helpful, make sure you le…
2 years, 11 months ago
4 priorities for Starting in Social Work
In this recording of an Instagram live I talk about the values of:
Perspective Compassion Networking CommunityTo watch the live on instagram click he…
2 years, 11 months ago
My 3 biggest lessons from Social Work Sorted
In this episode I talk about 3 of the biggest lessons I've learnt since founding Social Work Sorted and how all three connect to social work.
If you w…
2 years, 11 months ago
The value of peer support as a student social worker, with guest from the BASW peer support
It was a summer highlight to spend time with Stacey, Leigh-Anne and Michelle to talk about the incredible work they are doing to promote the power of…
2 years, 11 months ago
Coping with anxiety as a student social worker/ with Le'Siran from Dear Social Worker Podcast
It was such a pleasure to be in conversation with Le'Siran.
We talked about:
-defining anxiety
-understanding fear as a root of anxious feelings
-top t…
2 years, 11 months ago
Reflections: On working with 'difficult' people
In this bitesize episode I invite you to reflect with me:
-what happens when we label people as 'difficult?'
-Are there times when you have been labell…
2 years, 11 months ago