Social Work Mums

Title: The CEO in the Jar: Seeing Your Own Value (SW Mums Beyond Burnout)   Show Notes: "Can I ask you something honest?" When was the last time someone gave you a compliment — maybe at work, maybe from a friend — telling you that you were brilliant at something, and you just... brushed it off? You said, "Oh, that's just me. That's nothing special." If you know that feeling, this episode is for yo...

Episode Title: What My First £1,600 Paycheck Taught Me About Thinking Like a CEO   Episode Description:   A podcast for social workers and women in the caring professions feeling burnout and looking for clarity. In this episode, we explore how to start a side business or additional income stream alongside your career.   What if your career isn't your only path to impact and income? What if it's th...

EP23: Feeling Stuck as a Social Worker Mum? You Already Have More Than You Think 📅 17 June 2026   Can I ask you something honestly? If the one thing you are relying on right now changed tomorrow — your job, your contract, your income — what would you do? Most of us have never stopped to answer that question. Not because we are not capable. But because nobody has ever shown us that the skills we a...

Feeling Behind? What To Do When Life Doesn't Go To Plan Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything was planned out perfectly, only to have life happen? This week, I was supposed to record a completely different podcast episode. I had the title, the outline and every intention of getting it done. But caring responsibilities and unexpected demands meant my attention needed to go elsewhere...

EP21: They Changed The Rules — And Nobody Warned You What Every Social Worker, Nurse, Carer and Helping  Professional Needs to Know Right Now 📅 Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Over a thousand social workers lost their positions in one  year. Not because they were not good enough. Not because  the work disappeared. Because the government changed the  rules. And nobody warned them. And it is not just socia...

EP20 5 Social Work Skills You're Sleeping On - 27/5/26 You think you need a business degree. A tech degree. Some special knowledge you don't have. But here's the truth: you already have everything you need. You've been using these skills every single day in your social work. You're just sleeping on them. Every single skill that makes you good at your work — listening, empathy, willingness to learn...

EP19: Is It Wrong to Want More Money? Faith, Ambition, and the Truth — A Social Worker Mum's Story 📅 20 May 2026 You've never said it out loud. But you've thought it. "Is it wrong for me to want more? Am I being greedy? Is this ungodly?" And somewhere along the way — maybe in church, maybe from people around you — you buried that dream. You told yourself wanting more was selfish. So you settled....

EP18: The Lie Keeping You Stuck — How Social Worker Mums Build Flexible Income in Pockets of Time 📅 14 May 2026 You keep saying you don't have time. As a social worker mum with a full job, kids, and burnout creeping in, that's real. But what if building flexible income doesn't need hours? What if 20 minutes is enough? Last week I was sitting in a hospital with my dad. I'm working on my laptop — a...

EP17: Why Two Incomes Isn't Enough For Social Worker Families — And What to Do About It 📅 6 May 2026 You and your partner are both working. Both giving everything to your jobs, your family, your profession. Two incomes coming in. And you're still not free. The bills are still tight. The savings aren't growing. You barely see each other. And the worst part? You're both exhausted — and nothing is a...

EP16: IS WORKING ONLINE A SCAM? I WAS SCEPTICAL TOO — A SOCIAL WORKER MUM'S STORY 📅 28 April 2026   If you've ever scrolled past an ad about making money online and thought "that's a scam" — this episode is for you. Because I thought so too. For a long time, I shut it all down before I even let it land.   And your scepticism makes complete sense. There are scams online. People do get burned. But...

EP15: "I DON'T HAVE TIME" — THE LIE SOCIAL WORKER MUMS BELIEVE (AND HOW TO RECLAIM YOUR HOURS) 📅 21 April 2026   You've said it. I've said it. Every social worker mum I know has said it: "I just don't have time." And honestly? Your life IS full. Running a consultancy, raising children, managing your son's Olympic development training, caring for a parent, showing up for your clients every day — t...

EP14: WHY SOCIAL WORKER MUMS FEEL GUILTY FOR WANTING MORE THAN THEIR JOB 📅 13 April 2026   You love the work. You chose this profession on purpose. And yet — somewhere deep down — there's a voice that says you want more. More time. More peace. More breathing room. More money. And the moment that thought shows up, the guilt follows.   Because how can you want more when people are depending on you?...

Do you love social work, but still feel burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck? In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about what it felt like to care deeply about my work as a social worker, while also feeling the weight of it in my own life, my family, and my wellbeing. I talk about why the work started to feel heavier than before, how the pressure, paperwork, and constant responsibility began followi...

EP12: WHY AM I THIS TIRED EVERY DAY… AND NOTHING IS CHANGING? 📅 31 March 2026   You get to the end of the day and you just sit there. Not just physically tired — mentally finished. Emotionally wrung out. And the thing that makes it worse? Nothing is actually changing. You show up again tomorrow and do it all over again.   That kind of tired isn't laziness. It's what happens when you've been carry...

EP11: BURNOUT OR INCOME CEILING? WHAT SOCIAL WORKER MUMS AREN'T BEING ASKED 📅 24 March 2026 Everyone talks about burnout like it's only about the emotional weight of the work. And yes — the weight is real. But there's another question that doesn't get asked often enough: what if the burnout is also about the income ceiling? About knowing that no matter how hard you work, your financial reality ma...

EP10: FROM BURNOUT TO FREEDOM — HOW ONE SOCIAL WORKER MUM STOPPED COMPARING AND STARTED BUILDING 📅 2 March 2026 If this episode resonated and you're ready to stop comparing and start building, my 60-minute Clarity Session is your next step. This is where we create your personal one-page action plan together. Book your £197 session here:  https://stan.store/adefunkeclarity --- You're scrolling. So...

Today, Ade shares her journey from feeling exhausted and stuck in her social work career to building a successful digital business from home. She dives deep into the mental clutter that keeps many women from making progress and offers practical strategies for reclaiming clarity and peace. Whether you are sitting in your car dreading the workday or looking for a way to serve others without sacrific...

In this powerful episode, Ade dives deep into the layers of silence that often trap women, especially those in high-stress professions. She explores how childhood conditioning, workplace fears, and cultural expectations can cause us to shrink and ‘mute’ our true selves just to stay safe or comfortable. Through personal storytelling and a touch of sisterly wisdom, Ade explains why reclaiming your v...

We Still Dey Write Our Story… You became a social worker to serve others — but somewhere in the process, you lost space for you. Burnt out. Still broke some months. Tired of holding everyone else up while shrinking in silence. I’m not asking you to quit social work. I’m inviting you to reclaim your story. If you’re ready to take your next step — not just to escape burnout, but to move toward somet...

In this episode, Ade tackles the silent struggle of burnout in social work. It's more than just a bad week or physical exhaustion; it's a deep-seated fatigue that affects your body, mind, and spirit. We explore the subtle signs that creep up unnoticed, the sleepless nights at 2 AM, skipping lunch, and the inability to switch off even when you're technically ‘off the clock’. We discuss the dangerou...

Today, Ade invites us to dismantle the ‘guilt trap’ that keeps us busy but unfulfilled. Building on last week's discussion of rest as a productivity hack, this episode dives deeper into the internal voice that whispers, ‘Shouldn't you be doing something?’. Ade challenges the badge of honour attached to busyness, sharing a powerful personal story involving her daughter that shifted her perspective...

Today, Ade speaks directly to the mother who feels like she is carrying the weight of the world: balancing work, family, and the pressure to build something that matters. She opens up about a relatable morning struggle between self-care and parenting duties, using it as a lens to explore the deeper challenges of modern motherhood. Ade shares her personal journey from the high-stress world of socia...

We Still Dey Write Our Story… You became a social worker to serve others — but somewhere in the process, you lost space for you. Burnt out. Still broke some months. Tired of holding everyone else up while shrinking in silence. I’m not asking you to quit social work. I’m inviting you to reclaim your story. If you’re ready to take your next step — not just to escape burnout, but to move toward somet...

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Ade shares her transformative journey from the exhausting grind of traditional social work to finding freedom and fulfilment in the digital space. She opens up about the silent struggle of burnout, waking up tired, overwhelmed by deadlines, and feeling like she was failing both her clients and her family despite outward success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Burnout...

In this episode, Ade shares a deeply personal journey from the excitement of a new career to the crushing reality of burnout. She candidly discusses the moment she realised her ‘spark’ had faded under the weight of exhaustion and organisational chaos, leading to a pivotal decision to step back and reassess. Tune in now to hear about the transformative power of slowing down, the importance of redef...