The Social Worker / Le travailleur social

In this episode of The Social Worker Podcast , we speak with Alisha Stubbs as part of CASW’s special series celebrating 100 years of social work in Canada. Alisha’s journey began with a simple but powerful curiosity: why are people’s struggles so often treated as individual, when they are shaped by systems, relationships, access, and opportunity? That question has followed her across developmental...

In this episode of The Social Worker Podcast , we speak with Sophia Thomas as part of CASW’s special series celebrating 100 years of social work in Canada. Sophia brings us into the realities, complexities, and beauty of rural practice. From growing up in rural Saskatchewan to becoming a social worker, educator, and researcher, Sophia reflects on what it means to work in communities where everyone...

In this episode of The Social Worker Podcast, we speak with Francesca Serwaa as part of CASW’s special series celebrating 100 years of social work in Canada. Francesca brings us into a conversation about mental health, addictions, Black communities, justice, reintegration, representation, and care. She reflects on her path into social work, from her early interest in psychiatry to placements in ha...

What does it mean to practice social work with curiosity, accountability, and the courage to hold more than one truth at a time? In this episode of The Social Worker Podcast, we speak with Tyler Coulbourne (he/they) as part of CASW’s special series celebrating 100 years of social work in Canada. Tyler’s path into the profession was anything but linear. From working as a flight attendant, photograp...

In this episode of The Social Worker Podcast, presented by the Canadian Association of Social Workers, we’re joined by Jaeyell Kim, a Korean-Canadian social worker, educator, and mental health advocate whose work is deeply rooted in supporting youth, newcomers, and families across Canada. Jaeyell shares his journey into social work, shaped by his own lived experience navigating racism, migration,...

As we close out National Social Work Month, The Social Worker Podcast is honoured to feature Lisa Mishibinijima, whose spirit name is Kinew Kwe (Golden Eagle Woman).  Lisa is an Anishinaabekwe of the Bear Clan and a band member of M’chigeeng First Nation. Before any professional role, she grounds herself in her relationships — as a daughter, sister, mother, wife, cousin, friend, hunter, and helper...

Alors que nous continuons à célébrer le Mois national du travail social et le centenaire de l’ACTS, le balado Le Travailleur social a l’honneur d’accueillir Marie-Michèle Doiron et Gaëlle Troude, de l’AQTS.      Marie-Michèle est travailleuse sociale depuis 2009 et exerce à Québec, où elle travaille au sein du réseau de la santé et s’implique actuellement dans le milieu syndical et les négociation...

The Social Worker Podcast is honoured to feature Karen Lok Yi Wong — a registered social worker whose work has shaped dementia care, aging policy, and equity in elder support systems across Canada.  Karen brings years of practice experience across community senior services, long-term care, and geriatric acute care, alongside a deep commitment to research and advocacy for older adults and their fam...

As we continue celebrating National Social Work Month and 100 years of social work in Canada, we’re honoured to feature Julia Falzarano on The Social Worker Podcast.  Julia shares how her journey began in pediatric health and nutrition before she realized social work aligned more deeply with her holistic values. After completing her BSW, Julia found her calling in grief and loss.  In this powerful...

The Social Worker Podcast is here! As we celebrate National Social Work Month and 100 years of CASW, CASW is proud to launch it's special 100-year podcast series with its very first episode featuring Erin Beckwell. In this inaugural conversation, Erin reflects on: Why she chose social work The defining moments that shaped her practice The power of mentorship and lived experience Her hopes for the...