The Passionate Stewardship with Dr. Cherie: A Radical Self-Care Podcast for Helping Professionals

This week's extraordinary guest is Tameka Brewington, whose work centers on community mental health and individualized concierge therapy. Guest - Concierge Psychotherapist - Tameka Brewington, MS, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, NCC, CCMHC Website: www.tamekabrewington.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/twbrewington LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tameka-brewington-00678114/ Books Lead from the Outside and...

In this episode, our guest Brittany shares her experiences working in the human services field, discussing the rewards and challenges of helping others. She shares some of the challenges she has faced while working in human services, including burnout, bureaucracy, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Connect with Brittany https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-d-young-870b0a52/ Resources https:...

In the final episode for Black History Month, Dr. Cherie is sharing 4 tips for holding space for Black and African American representation and inclusion in Human Services and Social Work. Resources https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers-Listing.aspx?id=560 Rotimi CN, Tekola-Ayele F, Baker JL, Shriner D. The African diaspora: history, adapt...

Today's guests are Everett Speight and Dr. LaTanya Simpson Speight of Waymakers of North Carolina. Not all of the folks on the frontlines of our communities are human services professionals or social workers. In this episode, Dr. Cherie's guests are sharing about giving back and building a true sense of community. Connect with Waymakers of North Carolina: www.waymakersofnc.org Resources https://ww...

Black and African American representation is essential in human service and social work, and even more critical is Black and African American male representation. This week Dr. Cherie is sitting down with special guest Johnathan Brunson The Dope Fitted Therapist, to discuss Black and African American representation in human services and social work. Connect with Johnathan: jabrunson@gmail.com www....

Have you ever wondered why February, the shortest month of the year, is the month we celebrate Black History Month? Well, research shows historical significance around why February is Black History Month. This month on The Passionate Stewardship Podcast, we are going to honor and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of our exceptional ancestors who paved the way for us to do the human s...

In this episode, Dr. Cherie is exploring myths and real talk about human trafficking. Remember, even after Human Trafficking Prevention Month ends, the work never stops. Let's keep this dialogue going. Let's keep this support going. Let's keep this education going. Reach out to Dr. Cherie on Instagram and tell her what you've learned this past month and what you've been inspired to do as a result...

Today's episode is an interview with Melinda Sampson, Community Outreach Coordinator with NC Stop Human Trafficking. She's sharing insights into the problem of human trafficking and resources available for victims and advocates.   NC Stop Human Trafficking is an organization on a mission to bring awareness, action, and an ultimate end to human trafficking in the state of North Carolina.  Connect w...

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, so for the next few weeks, we'll be talking about joining the fight and spreading awareness of human trafficking, slave labor, child trafficking, sex trafficking, and more.    Resources: DHS - Blue Campaign - One Voice. One Mission. End Human Trafficking https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/what-human-trafficking   National Human Trafficking Hotline http...

Today, Dr. Cherie is breaking down what Human Services and Social Work are, the differences and commonalities between the two fields, and what both fields are facing in the foreseeable future.   "As an executive director, I show up for my people, I create a space where they can take care of themselves first, and then take care of clients. And I think that that's important because your people are t...

In this episode, Dr. Cherie is sharing her story: where she's from, how her upbringing impacted the person she is today, why she chose the human services profession, and her experience in the industry.   "Despite the times when I felt like my supervisors or higher-ups didn't care about me as a professional, sometimes it didn't matter. I knew I was there for a bigger picture. I believed in the miss...

What is The Passionate Stewardship? In the first-ever episode of The Passionate Stewardship Podcast, Dr. Cherie explains the title of the podcast and the community we are cultivating here.    "I believe that human service professionals and social workers are the forgotten essential workers."    "Remember that self-care is health care, and kindness is always free."    Connect with Dr. Cherie: https...

This is the podcast for and about human service professionals.   On this podcast, we will have honest and authentic conversations about what it means to show up as a whole human in your work: in your work with your clients, the organizations you partner with, and in your community. But most importantly, what it means to be a human service professional and still show up for yourself. You will hear...