THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

The Social Work Rants Podcast live show from Casa Wellness from October 2025. A live discussion on the intersection of mental health and finances in the Latino/X/E Community. In these trying times, we need to address financial anxiety, financial trauma and unhealthy money habits that affect our communities of color. The episode shows ways to address our personal finances and start to thrive financ...

Recently the Trump administration provided a list of professions facing reclassification from "professional" to "non-professional" under new U.S. federal lending rules. This includes social work. The host calls out the administration including U.S. Department of Education Linda McMahon for pursuing the harm in the declassification. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www. Instagram.com/thesoc...

Shantel Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in North Carolina. We discuss grief and loss of not only of a parent but, community, loss of self and employment. She she’s last been on the show, Shantel left her job at the VA to open a grief focused virtual practice for adults in New Jersey and North Carolina called Shantis Promise. For more information follow her on instagram at www....

In honor of #mensmentalhealthmonth this weeks episode features a Men's Mental Health Panel at the 3rd Annual Mental Health Summit hosted by First State Youth Move in Dover, DE on October 25th, 2025. The panel features Zachary Ryan; Carlos Henry, Michael Coleman; Dr. Julius Mullen and Basiliso Moreno. An honest and raw conversation on Men's Mental Health. The podcast is sponsored by DBA Bas...

In honor of #mensmentalhealthmonth this weeks episode features a Men's Mental Health Panel at the 3rd Annual Mental Health Summit hosted by First State Youth Move in Dover, DE on October 25th, 2025. The panel features Zachary Ryan; Carlos Henry, Michael Coleman; Dr. Julius Mullen and Basiliso Moreno. An honest and raw conversation on Men's Mental Health. The podcast is sponsored by DBA Bas Moreno...

Dr. Alicia Octavia, LCSW isa a licensed clinical social worker and a certified financial social worker. She also is part a group practice providing therapy and is an associate professor at 2 HBCU's. On January 30th, 2026, Dr. Octavia is hosting a Financial Social Work Conference in Norfolk, VA where social workers can earn up to 6 CEU's. Check out her website at https://www.buildingenduran...

Did U.S. election night 2025 proved to be a blue wave? Or are Americans having buyers remorse? The host shares thoughts on election night including two big Mayoral races by two Puerto Ricans. As of this recording Americans are still dealing with the #governmentshutdown no SNAP benefits. #socialworkispolitical #mentalhealth #America #amerikka

India shared her experience of working through a government shutdown, describing the initial sense of relief from the usual office stress but noting that the shutdown became more concerning when reduction in force notices were issued on October 10th. She explained that her division was included in the reduction in force, though the outcome remains uncertain due to ongoing lawsuits. India also disc...

On this episode we are providing food resources for social workers to use for themselves and their clients. We are in a government shutdown. Millions of Americans who receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits will be at risk of not having benefits on November 1st. Here are some suggestions for folks: 1. The Emergency food Assistance Program (TEFAP)- Offering free groceries monthly for eliginle individual...

Michigan social worker Justin Gillespie is a licensed clinical social worker & entrpreneur. We discuss the pending sale of #tiktok and if it will affect the way social workers conduct business on the platform. We also discuss his latest book called "Think later and live now: Three Steps for over thinkers to achieve success". which is scheduled to be released on November 28th. Justin...

Between I.C.E Raids throughout the country, Trumps' Executive Orders; Medicaid cuts, current government shut down, we social workers are tired!!On #worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2025 lets discuss all of these issues that not only affect our clients' mental health but our own mental health.

In honor of #hispanicheritagemonth Jannese Torres is an award winning host of  @YoQuieroDineroPodcast  Author of Yo Quiero Dinero, Speaker and Entrepreneurial Coach. Recently she was ranked in the top 100 financial experts in the world according to Forbes and GoBankingRates. Jannese shares her journey to entrepreneurship, the process of writing her book and balancing her work while being a new mom...

Rahkim Sabree is a Accredited Financial Counselir and Financial therapist. We discuss how #financialtherapy and social work overlap. For those who do not want to take the ASWB exam, we discuss certifications such as AFCPE and Trauma of Money. Rahkim discusses the differences of the different certifications. Rahkim discusses his upcoming book "Overcoming Financial Trauma" due for release...

Charly Stoever (they/he/papi) is a nonbinary latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast. They help LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and first-gen folks crush debt and start building a six-figure retirement, without needing a six figure salary. They're a formerly undocumented Mexican American and ex-stock broker who has traveled solo to 39 countries and is full time international pe...

With Autumn fast approaching, for many so is #seasonaldepression also known as Seasonal Depression Disorder. The host shares tips to address symptoms of seasonal depression. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Catch The Social Work Rants Podcast Live at Casa Wellness in Queens, NY on Saturday October 4th. Celebrating Hispanic Hertiage Month and 5 ye...

From time to time, I get asked how I get started in my personal finance story. I share a personal story of how Labor day weekend 2014 the wheels started rolling on my journey and how it helped my mental health. I am hosting a live in person podcast event in honor of #hispanicheritagemonth on Saturday October 4th in Queens, NY. I'll be offering a financial workshop "Personal Finances is a...

This weeks guest Dr. Veronica Hardy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is a Full time professor at Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina. She is also a National Certified Counselor. She is the author of her most recent book, Becoming Wealth Wise. On top of that she is the Editor of The Social Work Wealth Magazine which the host wrote a article for. She discusses how she manages her...

Manicka Thomas, LISW is a licensed social worker in Ohio. She works as a social worker marketing mentor and has a private practice. She discussed ways #socialworkers can use their skills to have multiple streams of income. She discusses her YouTube channel  @ManickaThomas  and shares ways to build a YouTube channel which can lead to monetization. She can be reached on instagram at https:///www.ins...

On July 24, 2025, The National Alliance on Caregiving in collaboration with AARP completed a study on #cargiving in America in 2025. The study showed 63 million Americans are caregivers. One in four adults are providing care for someone with a chronic or disabiliting condition. Nearly 1/3 of caregivers are caring for both adults with a disability or complex medical conditions and a child under 18....

This week Actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Rock legend Ozzy Ozbourne and wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away. Malcolm Jamal-Warner played Theo Huxable on the legendary show The Cosby show, during a time when you didn’t see an affluent African American family on network tv. Especially during the beginning of the crack cocaine era of the 80s. Why we grieve celebrities? I share an article from centerf...

Host discusses the aftermath of the recent bill signed into law by President Trump. How the bill will affect social workers, social work settings like schools and hospitals and harms towards our clients. The host also discusses ways to combat the new bill financially. Follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consu...

Edith Richards, MSW affectionally known as "Ms. Edde" works as a District Health Director for NYC Public Schools in Southern Queens, NY. Edith is also an entrepreneur, having her consulting business called Rich Consults. She shares her story of taking the ASWB exam 5 times and failed each time. She shares different study guides she has used. Edith can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram...

The Season 11 Premiere!! Richard Osoria is the Assistant Director at Elements House, a clubhouse for individuals living with a mental illness. Osoria, has been in the healthcare field for over 20 years. Elements House opened its doors this past January 2025 in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, NYC.The Clubhouse International Model is an evidence-based approach that supports individuals with Seriou...

Season 10 finale!! Happy Pride Month! It's Men's mental health month. This weeks episode covers the sharade of a parade on June 14th. Discussing the "No King" Protests. The importance of continuing to apply the pressure on our elected officials as well as organizations such as NASW. The podcast is sponored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education for people of color in the sandwich g...

Happy Pride Month! Happy Men's Mental Health Awareness Month!!TJ Rumler is a licensed social worker from Greenville, South Carolina with over 15 years of social work experience. TJ is also a military veteran. We discuss his work in developing a curriculum for a partial hospitalization program for adolescents in South Carolina. We discuss what is a partial hospitalization program. The program i...