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NASW Social Work Talks seeks to inform, educate and inspire by talking with experts and exploring issues that social work professionals care about. Brought to you by the National Association...

Episodes

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EP 149 - Healing the Helpers

Many social workers and other helping professionals dedicate their careers to supporting others while carrying unresolved childhood trauma o...

34:54Sep 30, 2026

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...

51:44Aug 21, 2026

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 e...

29:01Aug 3, 2026

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 a...

21:29Jul 15, 2026

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 col...

52:44Jun 5, 2026

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 y...

44:28May 29, 2026

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 deba...

22:04May 12, 2026

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...

49:06Apr 14, 2026

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...

41:09Apr 7, 2026

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...

23:59Mar 31, 2026

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 M...

24:06Mar 17, 2026

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....

35:42Mar 10, 2026

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...

32:03Mar 2, 2026

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 Climat...

49:20Feb 5, 2026

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 l...

32:01Dec 16, 2025

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 i...

25:03Dec 5, 2025

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—almo...

36:14Dec 1, 2025

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...

22:22Nov 4, 2025

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 Menopau...

29:08Oct 17, 2025

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...

27:30Aug 4, 2025