Best PLaura Swanson Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 97 Embracing Leadership & Avoiding Burnout ft. Tenisha Tolen, LMSW 34:51

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Tenisha Tolen, LMSW all about her journey in social work, including how she stepped into leadership roles, what it takes to be a leader in social work, setting boundaries, and how we can address the gaps in social work leadership and diversity! Tenisha is a Licensed Mast…

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Ep. 96 Passing & Privilege: An NYU Social Work Story ft. Ashley Escobar 49:53

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Ashley Escobar, an MSW student at NYU, recounting how she reconciled her Latina identity with being white passing, observations on being white passing in social work, and how she is finding her power within the current political and social climate. Ashley Escobar is from…

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Ep. 95 7 Lies that Social Workers Believe 1:07:48

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I get into 7 lies that social workers, and break down these myths so that we can be the best social workers we can be! Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fel…

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Ep. 94 ft. The Vital Role of Geriatric Social Work ft. Chaundra Scott, LMSW 38:22

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Chaundra Scott and dive into her own social work journey & the wonderful and essential world of geriatric social work! We discuss Chaundra's passion for the aging and older population & the need for more social workers in this niche & so much more! Chaundra Scott, LMSW i…

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Ep. 93 Finding Purpose in Adoption Recruitment! ft. Kristy Ashley 33:39

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Kristy Ashley, and adoption recruiter with the Children's Home, as she details her journey in this field, what her role typically looks like, and meaningful moments she has experienced as an adoption recruiter. Kristy Ashley is an Adoption Recruiter based in Binghamton, …

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Ep. 92 Social Work Needs to Change for Social Workers! ft. Emma Yeager, LMSW 44:01

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, Emma Yeager and I dive into why mentorship is such a crucial piece to thriving in social work & how we aim to fill this need with The Social Work Neighborhood mentorship program! The Social Work Neighborhood Mentorship: Want to mentor another social worker? Or do you need a social wo…

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Ep. 91 All Things Telehealth & Remote Social Work ft. Catherine Moore, LCSW 37:19

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Catherine Moore of Social Workers, Rise! and we get into the nitty gritty of teletherapy, working from home and how we make it a space we can thrive in! Catherine Moore, LCSW is a Mental Health speaker, best selling author, podcaster, and therapist. Catherine was born & …

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Ep. 90 Labor Organizing & Building Community for Social Workers! ft. Nohemi Acosta 38:05

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Nohemi Acosta, LMSW. Nohemi is an incredible social worker who details her non-traditional social work journey, including her work with labor organizing, what the profession needs to change & the importance of building community! Nohemi Acosta, LMSW (she/her) is a passio…

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Ep. 89 Balancing Passion & Pressure: The Social Worker’s Journey to Resilience ft. Malaysia Harrell 50:30

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we speak with Malaysia Harrell, a seasoned social worker with incredible insight & experience. Malaysia details her social work journey, including how she escaped burnout after a near death experience. Malaysia Harrell is a psychotherapist, spiritual transformation coach, award-winni…

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Ep. 88 The Ins & Outs of Emotional Support Animals & ESA Letters ft. Daniel Maigler 36:27

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we speak with Daniel Maigler, LCSW & mental health advisor of Paws for Patrick. Dan gives incredible insight on emotional support animals, how therapists can screen for & write ESA letters & more! Daniel Maigler, LCSW is the mental health advisor for Paws for Patrick, a nonprofit ded…

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Ep. 87 Supporting Clients in this Political Climate 25:43

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into how social workers can support clients during heightened political times, including by talking about politics, stepping away from western individualism & empowering collective and community action. Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build communi…

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Ep. 86 Family Building & Navigating Adversity with Adoption ft. Julie Ryan McGue 39:03

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we speak again with author & adoptee, Julie McGue, talking further about experience with adoption, having a twin, infertility, family building & more! A very insightful conversation for everyone to listen to. Julie Ryan McGue is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identica…

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Ep. 85 Being Outspoken in Social Work & Challenging Saviorism 30:33

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we talk about a couple articles I read about social workers needing to be more outspoken & about a social worker that is dealing with compassion fatigue. Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social…

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Ep. 84 Sides Hustles & AI Listening to Sessions 31:39

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into sides hustles that won't drain social workers, using AI to listen to sessions and write notes, finding a therapy office space & explaining our job to others. Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community an…

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Ep. 83 The Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact 101 26:41

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we dive into the latest developments and overview of the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact, what this entails and pros/cons for social workers! Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful …

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Ep. 82 Dual Relationships in CPS, Getting into Admin, & Imposter Syndrome 23:06

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are diving into conundrums faced by fellow social workers and providing insight on their dilemmas on Reddit, including a CPS worker having a child in class with a former client, transitioning from direct work to administration, and not feeling confident after starting at a new job…

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Ep. 81 NASW Sucks, Changing Careers & Setting Boundaries in Social Work 43:48

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are diving into conundrums faced by fellow social workers and providing insight on their dilemmas - From not seeing the point of the NASW, considering what other career they could have, and releasing the emotional burdens of social work. Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based the…

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Ep. 80 Embracing AI & VR in Therapy ft. Amity Cooper 42:16

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Amity Cooper, Therapreneur to dive into how therapists can reject fear & lean into using AI and VR to support their practice! Amity Cooper is a seasoned entrepreneur, trained mental health professional, and entrepreneurial coach. For over 20 years, Amity has run a va…

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Ep. 79 Making Money in Social Work! ft. Teddy Nguyen 44:48

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Teddy Nguyen, a social worker & financial coach to dive into the widely held negative beliefs about money that social workers hold & to get into strategies to support financial wellbeing! Teddy Nguyen is a Texas-based social worker and Financial Coach. He brought his…

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Ep. 78 How Social Work School Needs to Change! ft. Emma Yeager, MSW 41:01

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Emma Yeager, a recent MSW graduate to dive into her experiences with social work education, gaps in our education, feeling unprepared, and how we can better support social work student interns! Emma Yeager recently graduated with her Masters of Social Work (MSW) and …

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Ep. 77 Coworker Bullying & Overwhelming First Days in Social Work 24:12

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Send us a text 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 b…

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Ep. 76 My Road to Clinical Licensure! 44:34

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Send us a text 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…

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Ep. 75 Social Workers In it For the Money & Wearing Expensive Items 30:38

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Send us a text 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…

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Ep. 74 The Basics of Cognitive Behavior Therapy 37:53

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 73 Good Supervision: What is it & Why It's Important! ft. Francesca Sternfeld 58:40

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Send us a text 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 S…

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Ep. 72 How to Keep Growing as a Social Worker, EFT Tapping & Other Learnings 34:28

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Send us a text 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 Yo…

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Ep. 71 The World of School Social Work Coaching ft. Jocelyn Sailor 41:27

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 70 Entering Private Practice & Latinx Mental Health ft. Andrea Rodriguez 43:19

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Send us a text 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…

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Ep. 69 The Ins & Outs of Transplant & LVAD Social Work ft. Beats By Social Work Podcast 45:58

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Send us a text 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…

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Ep. 68 Supporting Others During Life's Hardships ft. Jordan Arogeti of SupportNow 31:04

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 67 The Essential Skills of Cognitive Rehab ft. Liz Ramdas 30:23

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Send us a text 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…

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Ep. 66 Healing Adoption Wounds & Finding Family ft. Julie McGue 39:58

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 65 Getting Out of Debt for the Social Worker ft. Taylor G., LCSW 54:36

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Send us a text 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 W…

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Ep. 64 Changing Paths: Child Protection to Hospital Social Work ft. Anna Webster 43:18

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 63 Social Work with Refugees at the Southern US Border ft. Rosio Mancera 37:51

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 62 Refugee Social Work in Indonesia ft. Elizabeth Hutajulu 34:45

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Send us a text 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 workin…

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Ep. 61 Therapists Having Therapists & Prioritizing Our Own Mental Health ft. Nechoma Eckhaus 50:13

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Send us a text 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 tow…

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Ep. 60 The Power of Abolition Work with Incarcerated Girls ft. Angela Montijo 50:10

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Send us a text 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…

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Ep. 59 Changing Internalized Stigma in Mental Health Professionals ft. Naziat Hassan-Ahmed 40:03

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Send us a text 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 Quee…

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Ep. 58 The Therapeutic Power of Yoga & Dancing in Session ft. Amalia Sirica 39:57

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Send us a text 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 de…

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Ep. 57 Fighting for Ourselves: Unionizing in Social Work ft. Shantel Mayris-Scott 49:30

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 56 Healing from Perfectionism, Codependency, Self-neglect & Shame ft. Danielle Branche-Brown 45:33

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 55 The Ups & Downs of School Social Work in Utah ft. Lainy Barrick 31:42

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Send us a text 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…

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Ep. 54 Inside the Mind of a Clinical Director & the Value of Cultural Competence ft. Diana Beltran 42:25

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Send us a text 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 cli…

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Ep. 53 Having a Diagnosis as a Social Worker & Coping with Client Loss ft. Karina Montes De Oca 44:28

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Send us a text 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 …

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Ep. 52 Life as a South African Child Protection Social Worker ft. Brittany Jardien 40:28

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Brittany Jardien who will be diving into her experience as social workers in South Africa in child protection, including qualifications, differences in social work, her typical day a social worker and so much more! Brittany Jardien is a 23 year old social workers fro…

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Ep. 51 Navigating Grad School, Licensure & Nontraditional Social Work! ft. Iriel Nunnery, MSW 34:08

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Iriel Nunnery, MSW who will be speaking on navigating grad school and post-MSW life, prepping for licensure, and working in nontraditional social work settings! Iriel Nunnery is a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Children & Youth Services graduate from …

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Ep. 50 Know Your Worth: Build Your Brand & Position Yourself as an Asset! ft. Harleny Vasquez, LMSW 39:42

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Harleny Vasquez, LMSW, who gets into all things social work careers including building your brand as a social worker, positioning yourself as an asset & more! You'll definitely walk away feeling energized & ready to level up! Harleny Vasquez, LMSW is a First-Generati…

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Ep. 49 Navigating the Highs & Lows of School Social Work ft. Carleigh Baker 43:31

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Carleigh Baker, a school social worker who will be talking all about the unique role school social workers have, how to build rapport and build the social worker's reputation, navigating relationships with admin & teachers & EVERYTHING in between! Carleigh Baker is a…

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Ep. 48 A Seasoned Social Worker's Guide to Self Care ft. Basiliso Moreno, LMSW 46:42

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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Basiliso Moreno, LMSW to dive into his own journey of resilience throughout his life, including his social work journey, and how this led him to develop integral self care strategies! Basiliso (Bas) Moreno is a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker and a Certified Sch…