The Social Work Bubble Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, Laura reviews a  prompt from the Anti-Burnout Card Deck on mindful eating during the work day, and gives advice to fellow social workers experiencing bullying from a coworker and being overwhelmed with their first job post-grad. Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build c...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, Laura shares her recent experience studying & passing the ASWB's LCSW exam! Stay tuned for information on the application process & fees, tools I used to study, and what's next as an LCSW! Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into a mindfulness prompt from the Anti-Burnout card deck, and diving into Redditors issues with public opinions on social workers and money, and if it's okay for us to wear expensive items. Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of help...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into cognitive behavior therapy, one of favorite modalities! I talk all about the cognitive triangle and specific ways we can support clients in changing thoughts and behaviors. A great framework to see if you'd be interested in pursuing more training, or getting to know some basics to incorporate into your social work...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Francesca Sternfeld, LSCW, SIFI, to dive into all things supervision! Francesca shares her incredible passion & insight into supervision, including the importance of it, skills supervisors can use, how students can use it to evolve in their work and more! Francesca Sternfeld, LCSW-SIF I is a clinician, educati...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by me, myself, and I, diving into strategies I've learned post-burnout to keep growing as a social worker, having passion for the field again, some interventions I've learned about, and going over a prompt from the Anti-Burnout Card Deck. Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New York based therapist that began The Soci...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Jocelyn Sailor, LCSW and District Social Work Coach. Jocelyn shares her journey in social work, describes the ins and outs of her role as a school social work coach, effective interventions, collaboration skills, and highlights the planners & resources she offers at School Social Work Solutions! Jocelyn Sailor...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Andrea Rodriguez, LMHC! She talks about leaving the nonprofit world to enter private practice, including how to make that decision and navigating starting a business. Andrea also highlights some mental health struggles for Latinx people - important considerations for all social workers & mental health provider...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by the hosts of the Beats by Social Work Podcast, Tiffany & Kristin, to dive into the essential and interesting world of transplant & LVAD social work.  We get into a typical day, the power of advocacy,  biggest challenges, essential skills & more! Tiffany Coco is an LCSW in Arizona with 18 years of socia...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by the co-founder and CEO of SupportNow, Jordan Arogeti. Jordan details her journey to starting SupportNow, and online registry to offer money, meals, errands, and more to those experiencing some of life's most difficult moments. We also touch on how social workers are often the one's supporting families an...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Liz Ramdas, a social worker that has found passion in cognitive rehab work! Liz discusses actual skills all social workers can use, the importance of screening for brain injury & shines light on this essential social work role that is often overlooked. Liz Ramdas, MS, LMSW is a former New York City school psyc...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Julie McGue, a domestic adoptee and author. Julie shares her experience as she processed adoption, search for birth family, and the social workers that supported her along the way!  Julie Ryan McGue is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. In her books, essays, and blogs, she explores the...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Taylor, the creator of Social Work to Wealth, giving us some tips and insight into her own journey paying off debt and building wealth, and how fellow social workers can do the same!  Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and personal finance blogger at Social Work to Wealth. On her blog, she shares resource...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Anna Webster, a hospital social worker that details her experience as a rural child protection worker, considering an MSW, and transitioning to hospital social work. An incredible journey that shows the importance of self care and being open and flexible in your own social work journey! Anna Webster is a 23 year o...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Rosio Mancera, a social worker that supports refugees crossing the US Southern Border. We have a great conversation on this work, the intricate balance in social work, and disproving myths about refugees. Rosio Mancera, ACSW graduated from the University of Southern California in 2016. She has focused her training...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth, an incredible social worker from Indonesia, where she works to support refugees through this stressful transitional period. A great episode where we get insight into the highs & lows of this work! Elizabeth Hutajulu is a social worker from Indonesia working in the field of refugees under the organiz...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Nechoma Eckhaus, LMSW to have an open & honest conversation about the reality for therapists that struggle with their own mental health & how we can seriously take care of ourselves in this field! Nechoma Eckhaus, LMSW resides in New York and is currently working towards their LCSW license. They have an In...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Angela Montijo, LMSW, talking all about their work with incarcerated girls including the challenges, working within an oppressive system, and using an abolition framework! An essential listen for all social workers!  Angela Montijo, LMSW, PPSC (she/they, ella/elle), a first-generation Latine and an abolitionist so...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Naziat Hassan-Ahmed, LMHC, LPC, NCC, to dive into the world of internalized stigma in fellow professionals, how this shows up, & how to best support those doing the work! Naziat Hassan, LMHC, LPC, NCC (she/her/hers) a Bangladeshi-American, Muslim woman living in Queens Village, New York with her husband, two c...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Amalia Sirica, LCSW, getting into how we can integrate dance & yoga into therapy sessions, and why this can be such a valuable and powerful practice! Amalia Sirica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a yoga teacher. She has spent the last ten years working in deep relationship with people, and believes th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Shantel Mayris-Scott, an amazing NY based social worker that empowers us to unionize as social workers! Shantel Mayris-Scott is a Brooklyn native, first generation Panamanian-American, Licensed Master Social Worker and Christian thought leader.  She is the founder of Basic Teachings LLC, Strategic Therapy PLLC and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Danielle Branche-Brown, LMFT & Branches of Life founder, to get into how fellow therapists & social workers can heal perfectionism and codependency. Danielle also challenges listeners to leave self-neglect and the cycle of shame behind for a better & more fulfilling life! Danielle Branche-Brown is a li...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Lainy Barrick, a school social worker in Utah! We dive into her experience in school social work, including how to navigate this unique position, and the nuance of this work in Utah! Lainy Barrick has been a school social worker for 5 years for middle and high school students in Provo, Utah. She loves what she doe...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Diana Beltran, LCSW, who gets into all things clinical social work, including being a director, her own journey to becoming a director, the importance of supporting Latino communities in clinical work, and the ins and outs of this job!  Diana Beltran is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Arkansas an...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Karina Montes De Oca to dive into her journey in social work including navigating her MSW, non-social work roles, coping with client loss, and managing social work while have a mental health diagnosis.  Karina Montes De Oca is currently a Health Navigation Supervisor at an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Califo...