Podcast Episodes

Working with 'difficult' social work managers (it's not what you think!)

This is a podcast response to a question on social media. I've never been a manager but I hear from them almost as much as I hear from new social wor…

1 year, 9 months ago

NQSW feeling overwhelmed and overthinking? This is for you

I asked my instagram followers what they wanted me to cover in an episode and Becki (hi!) said she was a NQSW feeling overwhelmed and couldn't stop o…

1 year, 9 months ago

Pumpkin theory (decision making for new social workers)

Yes it's a made up theory but hopefully it will serve as a niche reminder for you as a new social worker - useful reflection for making decisions! 

Le…

1 year, 9 months ago

A reflective question to ask when you feel hopeless

I've been asking myself this question recently and I think it will help you, whether you are thinking about macro or micro social work.

Let me know wh…

1 year, 9 months ago

A big update - Social Work, Life, Business and boundaries

This was supposed to be an end of summer update but I blinked and it's October. 

Listen for a big update on Social Work Sorted/The Social Work Collect…

1 year, 10 months ago

Building Resilience & understanding your stress response with Natalie from The Social Life

Join me in conversation with the amazing Natalie Robertson from The Social Life as we chat about our experience as new social workers, from skin issu…

1 year, 10 months ago

Why you need to stop asking for permission, and examine your habits as a new social worker

In this episode, recorded at the end of the summer holidays and clearly demonstrating a big overshare, I talk about our habits when it comes to askin…

1 year, 11 months ago

What does the Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance mean for social workers in 2024? with Danny from Curious about Queerness

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/16/new-rshe-guidance-what-it-means-for-sex-education-lessons-in-schools/

Danny's recommendations:

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1 year, 11 months ago

Worried about starting your ASYE? This is for you

FREE Masterclass: Starting in Social Work
Wed 4th Sep 7.30pm live via zoom

https://www.socialworksorted.com/event-details/starting-in-social-work


The …

2 years ago

What does it really mean to be trauma informed as a social worker, with Dr Jessica Taylor

In this episode I'm in conversation with Dr Jessica Taylor. We talk about:
-Jess's newest book and memoir, Underclass
-Trauma informed, anti pathologis…

2 years ago