NASW Social Work Talks

EP 148 - The Movement to Build Social Work Political Power

What does it take for social workers to build political power and have a seat at the table where decisions are made? In this episode of the NASW-NY Power of Social Work P

EP 147 - Understanding Gambling Disorder and How Social Workers Can Help

As sports betting, online gambling, and prediction market apps continue to grow, so does the risk of increased gambling addiction. In this episode of Social Work Talks, e

EP 146 - Anime and Adolescent Wellness: Using Modern Media to Build Rapport and Assess Sexual Risk

Anime is often viewed as harmless entertainment, but some content can include explicit sexual themes that influence adolescent development and mental health. In this epis

EP 145 - Destigmatizing and Advocating for Communities Affected by Mental Illness

Social Work Talks sits down with NAMI New York State to discuss the growing need for stronger mental health advocacy, policy reform, and collaboration between social work

EP 144 - End False Confessions Amongst Youth

Representatives from the #Right2RemainSilent: Children's Early Access to Counsel campaign join Social Work Talks to discuss groundbreaking youth justice legislation aimed

EP 143 - What Social Workers Need to Know About the Supreme Court's Decision in Chiles v. Salazar

In this episode of Social Work Talks, we break down the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy bans, free speech, and the growing debate around "talk therapy." Our

EP 142 - Beyond Burnout: Understanding Moral Injury

In this episode of Social Work Talks, we discuss Moral Injury and how it manifests in social work with Pari Thibodeau, PhD, LCSW. Pari is a licensed clinical social worke

EP 141 - When a Therapist's Diagnosis is Not a Secret

In this powerful episode of Social Work Talks, host Elisabeth Joy LaMotte chats with psychotherapist, speaker, and author Rebecca Alexander for a deeply personal and insp

EP 140 - A Journey To Becoming a Social Worker and Social Justice Leader

In the debut episode of the Power of Social Work Podcast, and as part of Social Work Talks Careers in Social Work Series, the NASW New York Chapter sits down with German

EP 139 - What Every Social Worker Must Know About Motherhood, Stress, Alcohol Use and Practical Ways to Help

Kelley Kitley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. In this episode Kelley discusses, What Every Social Worker Must Know About Motherhood, Str

EP 138 - Social Workers, Investment Funds & Evictions

Joslyn Berndt founded the innovative CARES program in collaboration with the University of Texas Steve Hicks School of Social Work in 2017. In this new episode of Social

EP 137 - Trauma, Veterans, and Healing: How SHEEPDOG and Social Work Tell the Real Story

In this powerful episode of Social Work Talks, filmmaker and actor Steven Grayhm discusses his film SHEEPDOG, now streaming online. Grayhm directed, produced, and starred

EP 136 - The Impact of Climate Change on Vulnerable and Marginalized Americans

In this episode of Social Work Talks, moderator Mel Wilson is joined by Nina Schlegel and Daniel Faber both of the Global Center for Climate Justice to discuss how climat

EP 135 - Dying My Way: Living with Dignity When Facing Serious Illness and Death

In this powerful episode we chat with , palliative care social worker Dr. Arden O'Donnell, PhD, MPH, LICSW, APHSW-C about what it means to live—and die—according to our v

EP 134 - Strengthening Community: Social Workers at the YMCA

Join the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the YMCA for an inspiring conversation about the vital role social workers play in strengthening communities. W

EP 133 - AI and Social Work

When Artificial Intelligence enters social work conversations, we often rush to warn colleagues about the potential harm it could cause—almost as if we're trying to prote

EP 132 - Building a Macro Social Work Career

The NASW's Social Work Talks Podcast is embarking on a NEW occasional series on careers within the Social Work Profession! In our inaugural episode we chat with NASW Mary

EP 131 - Menopause and Mental Health

NASW Social Work Talks podcast episode 131 - Menopause and Mental Health with Lauren Tetenbaum LICSW, Author of the book, Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopaus

EP 130: The First Gen Madrina: Bridging Professional Growth Emotional Wellness & Financial Empowerment

The First Gen Madrina: Bridging Professional Growth Emotional Wellness & Financial Empowerment | With Sara Diaz, LCSW, Founder of The First Gen Madrina, LLC and Podcast

EP 129: Navigating the Now: Self Care for Social Workers

In this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, we will delve into the intersection of mental health awareness and social work practice, providing insights int