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Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social issues from their front room. Expect debate and hard hitting real talk with a sprinkle of top drawer humour to keep it m...

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the idea of “connecting with your why,” and reflect on what this means in th...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Ben Dunn, Head of Impact and Innovation at Magic Breakfast — a charity champion and provide nourishing b...

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the Louis Theroux Netflix documentary 'Inside the Manosphere', ref...

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the systemic concept of safe uncertainty, originally developed by Barry Maso...

In this episode, we’re joined by Arran Williams and Karan Rai from the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), the organisation responsibl...

In this episode, we open up a conversation around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by responding to a series of thought-provoking sta...

In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of For Baby’s Sake, a pioneering charity working to break cycles of domestic abuse...

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we take a critical look at health inequities, the unfair and avoidable differences in h...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ron Dodzro, an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder and Director of Psychologists The Stree...

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore religion and spirituality, a topic that continues to shape identities, value...

In this episode, we’re joined by the insightful Vivian Tanaka, creator of Kamelion, a gamified mental health and personal development app fo...

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we discuss allyship almost three years on from our first episode on the topic, a conver...

In this episode, we dive into an important and timely question: what does it mean to be British today? Against the backdrop of a rising far-...

In this episode, The Social Matters Podcast team takes you inside the launch of the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding, a two-day int...

In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Jade Barnett, co-founder of Power2Prevail, an organisation dedicated to empowering vulnerable...

We’re back with a brand new episode of the Social Matters Podcast! Released just two days after World Mental Health Day, this conversation e...

In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Richard Yeboah, author of From Hackney, With Love: An Intimate History of Gentrification. Ric...

We’re back with the first episode of Season 8 of the Social Matters Podcast! To kick things off, we’re jump right into a conversation about...

In this final episode of the season, we reflect on the theme of hope: what it means to hold onto it, nurture it, and protect it, especially...

In this episode, we’re honoured to be joined by a true trailblazer: Kerry Davis, the first Black woman to represent England at football. Ker...

In this episode, we have a powerful and much-needed conversation about menopause—what it is, what it isn’t, and the realities so many experi...

In this episode, we have a conversation about the complicated world of rules and inclusion—how structures meant to create order can sometime...

In this episode, we have an important and long-overdue conversation about grief and loss—our relationship with them, the support systems tha...

In this episode, we dive right into the Netflix series Adolescence—what it reveals about systemic issues in today’s world, the societal less...

In this episode, we delve into multidirectional solidarity—what it means, why it’s essential, and how it can drive real change, especially i...

In this episode, we sit down with Jahnine Davis to explore adultification—what it is, how it impacts children, specifically Black children,...

In this episode, we talk about working with reluctance and resistance—what it means, why it happens, and how to navigate it effectively. Whe...

In this episode, we explore the crucial work of building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture with Louise Oliver, Equity, Divers...

In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked yet pervasive issue of ageism—the bias that can lead to stereotyping and discrimination b...

HAPPY NEW YEAR, PEOPLE! In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by the brilliant Lisa Zaranyika. Lisa is a Social Worker, Educator, A...

In this episode, we delve into the nuances of feedback conversations and their vital role in personal and professional growth. Feedback has...

🌟 WOW, WOW, and WOW! This is an episode you cannot miss. We had the incredible privilege of sitting down with Amy Butterworth, an Accessibi...

In this episode, we explore how language shapes our thinking and influences the contexts we live in. Words have the power to foster inclusio...

In this episode, we dive into the all-too-relatable experience of Imposter Syndrome—the fear that others will eventually uncover your percei...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly inspiring Ben Lindsay OBE. As the CEO of the award-winning charity Powe...

Welcome to Season 7 of the Social Matters Podcast! After a refreshing summer break, we're back just in time for winter, ready to bring...

FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON!!!!! We've come to the end of another road. Our 6th season goes out with a bang! In this episode, your favo...

In this episode, your favourite trio of social workers are joined by the brilliant Emma Slade Edmondson. Emma is the co-author of a brand ne...

This episode is an absolute banger! Your favourite trio of social workers were join by the brilliant Luke Billingham. Luke is a Youth and Co...

Your favourite trio of social workers are back for their 14th instalment of the season! In this episode, we explore what is meant by Organis...

The clocks just went forward by an hour, the days are longer and brighter so we thought it will be a good moment to look back at some of our...

In this episode your favourite trio have a conversation International Women's Day and Women's History Month. From celebrating the...

THIS IS A MUST LISTEN EPISODE! We were extremely lucky to be joined by the brilliant Amani Simpson for this informative, moving and powerful...

This was a fun one! In this episode, we were joined by a 'Badass' CEO, Executive Coach and friend of the podcast Hasan Khair. Hasa...

In this episode your favourite trio have a conversation about the notion of Professionalism. What does it mean to be Professional? What are...

Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another insightful episode discussing what their understanding is of Unconscious Bias. T...

Informative, powerful, inspirational, fun and an important listen! Just some of the words we’d use to describe this episode. Nadia, Fran and...

Merry Christmas everyone! We have a fun and informative new episode for you. In this episode, we have our own little christmas celebration a...

This episode was recorded in November 2023 It was our pleasure to welcome Lisa Matthews to our podcast. Lisa works for an organisation calle...

Conversations a meant to be started, continued but not necessarily always finished. In this episode, we decided to start a conversation abou...