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In this episode I speak with Susana, with over fifteen years working in frontline social care, as a social worker in children's and adults' services, and now as a Registered Manager for an independent fostering agency in England. Susana is also the creator of MyTappyPlace, a wellbeing platform designed specifically for frontline professionals.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Frontline’s national fast-track social work training programme - https://thefrontline.org.uk/
My Tappy Place - https://mytappyplace.co.uk/
EFT Universe (High Energy Health Podcast) - https://eftuniverse.com/podcast/
Lika Family Fostering - https://likafamilyfostering.co.uk/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YQU3DZV1lzdsKh6t_LIDzF3REDwTJe5A4a-P5FnOwI0/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Emmanuel, an early-career social work researcher from Nigeria, at the intersection of migration and mental health, with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master's degree in migration, and a strong interest in research.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Emmanuel’s published works on ORCID - https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2029-5857
Emmanuel’s ResearchGate profile - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emmanuel-Onyemaechi-Ugwu?ev=hdr_xprf
Dibia Akwukwo Social Solutions Research Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-solutions-research-group-ssrg/posts/?feedView=all
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HRYWc2xZMFknYIGZyjpCJZ3iFGRbiSEMLjn6J_kDHRE/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Paul, who has over 45 years experience managing child welfare and protection services in the statutory sector at local, regional and national level in Ireland. He currently operates as an independent consultant, specialising in serious case reviews, expert witness and policy development for state bodies and voluntary organisations.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Paul’s podcast ‘Life After Stalin - A Dubliner’s Diary’ - https://open.spotify.com/show/6kbfVumc19v9FgseoL17oC?si=771ba39bec374a22
Abstract for Paul’s article, ‘No Smoke Without Fire: The Presumption of Guilt in Child Abuse Assessments’ - https://www.nagalro.com/_userfiles/pages/files/paul_harrison_no_smoke_without_fire_article_g.pdf
Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service - https://www.docchildandfamily.ie/
Dublin Simon Community - https://www.dubsimon.ie/
Paul’s memoir, ‘Hanged If You Do…: Reflections from a Career in Child Protection’ - https://www.orpenpress.com/books/hanged-if-you-do-reflections-from-a-career-in-child-protection/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12DE2NhpOm7bMi0KS1OJHhABB_cCEuIGWRa4sJbRi4Uw/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Peter, a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University and qualified social worker with particular experience of working with children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour. He has undertaken research and written extensively about abusive sexual behaviour between siblings.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse - https://www.csacentre.org.uk/
Sibling sexual behaviour: A guide to responding to inappropriate, problematic and abusive behaviour and Sibling sexual abuse: A knowledge and practice overview (articles written by Peter and Stuart Allardyce) - https://www.csacentre.org.uk/research-resources/practice-resources/sibling-sexual-abuse/
Sibling sexual abuse: What do we know? What do we need to know? Stage 1 analysis of a 2-stage scoping review (article written by Peter and colleagues) - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.107076
The Sibling Sexual Behaviour Mapping Tool (SSBMT): Supporting practitioner confidence, planning and competency when responding to sexual behaviours between siblings (article written by King-Hill and Gilsenan) - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.107080
Understanding and responding to sibling sexual harm and abuse (article written by Elly Hanson) - Understanding and responding to sibling sexual harm and abuse | NSPCC Learning
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ks5u5Jrr7mUelIGA__2FKjHXskJXGcbneh-X6DwihnQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Dr Jzo, a community practice and youth specialist, teaching and supervising students at the University of Botswana and publishing widely in the area of social work and motivation. Dr Jzo is also active in community work, regularly presenting on national radio and television on issues of social wellbeing, and hosting his own podcast and YouTube channel.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Foretelling the History of Social Work: A Botswana Perspective - https://www.ifsw.org/product/books/foretelling-the-history-of-social-work-a-botswana-perspective/
Social Work Professional Organizations: A Comparative International Perspective - https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/downloadpdf/edcollchap/book/9781447373698/front-1.pdf
Article about Dr Jzo’s book “It’s Possible” - https://www.ub.bw/news/it%E2%80%99s-possible-dr-jongman%E2%80%99s-fifth-book-lights-path-belief-and-renewal
The 2026 joint conference on social work, education and social development - https://swsd2026.or.ke/
YouTube channel “A Chat with Dr Jzo” - https://www.youtube.com/@AchatwithDrJzo
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xeBLL7IM2ydSJQztgjZ66hB1EdQcMWyVJ5-C5ljkrc/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Kgomotso, a social worker from Botswana currently residing in Germany, with qualifications in both Social Work and African Studies. She has experience working as a project support officer focused on orphans and vulnerable children-related policies and programmes, working to strengthen social protection systems and improve service provision by social workers in Botswana, and has interests in social policy reforms, informal social protection and inclusive development.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Thandika Mkandawire’s Google Scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ecPI09EAAAAJ&hl=en
Jimi Adesina’s Google Scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZJPKVjYAAAAJ&hl=en
Dolly Ntseane’s Research Gate page - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dolly-Ntseane
Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni’s Google Scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=K_TTLasAAAAJ&hl=en
Frantz Fanon’s Brittanica biography - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frantz-Fanon
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D5IvZqszYZcdo2CJmfbmPRRsOwgxwuav4HV4pthDUoI/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Donald in Wales, a researcher interested in the relationship between good child and family social work practice and outcomes, and in understanding the features of organisations that produce good practice. Donald has been instrumental in setting up the Tilda Goldberg Centre, academic lead for the Frontline social work programme, founding the What Works Centre for Children's Social Care, helping to found the Better Childhoods Centre in University College Copenhagen and the SCALE Centre for Social Care and AI research, as well as leading CASCADE Centre for Children's Social Care Research and Development.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Donald’s faculty profile - https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/forresterd
Greenham Common peace camps - https://phm.org.uk/blogposts/greenham-common-peace-camp/
Cascade Centre Wales - https://cascadewales.org/
Article on the set-up of the Best Childhoods Centre in Wales - https://cascadewales.org/cardiff-university-to-help-set-up-major-new-research-centre-to-ensure-children-in-denmark-have-the-best-start-in-life/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dUp0vSpayHCnS-5KtI2kuxi4MvN2wUjxb_exfl_J9bI/edit?usp=drivesdk
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Lamiya, a social work practitioner, researcher, and social entrepreneur from Azerbaijan with over a decade of experience in migration, social inclusion, child welfare, and gender-based violence, having worked with international organisations including the UN system, UNHCR, ICMPD, and the Council of Europe, and actively advocates for evidence-based, community-centred social services.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
International Centre for Migration Policy Development - https://www.icmpd.org/
SiM (Sosial İş Məktəbi (Lamiya’s training college) - https://sosialishmektebi.com/
Social Dialogue Magazine - https://www.iassw-aiets.org/2024/12/25/social-dialogue-magazine/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yem1BndD9X44w97e8BK8WEOQIAQbK148-fLVT1s8ypk/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Nayanathara, a social worker from Sri Lanka and the founder of The Island of Stories, a volunteer organisation that supports children and women in education, while also working as a lecturer in Youth Studies at the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Nayanathara’s NGO Island of Stories Instagram account - @islandstorieslk
Nayanathara’s Research Gate page - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/K-N-N-Jayathilaka
Social Work Diaries on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@socialworkdiaries
Association of Sri Lankan Social Workers - https://slapsw.lk/
Community Solutions USA - https://community.solutions/
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - https://www.unfpa.org/
IREX - https://www.irex.org/
Asia Safe Abortion Partnership - https://asap-asia.org/
Asia-Pacfic Forum on Sustainable Development - https://www.unescap.org/events/apfsd13
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LIjIeKdjUpzfeNB-2O_vT4O6_TAtGvrhJLM7Si0QaIs/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Marta, who beyond being someone who is deeply passionate about people, considers herself a nonconformist; someone who strives every day to make a difference. Marta holds a degree in Social Work and a Master’s in Social Work, with a focus on Chronic Kidney Disease and its impact on patients and their families. Marta is also a couple and family therapist and the mother of four daughters.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Marta’s Diaverum profile - https://www.diaverum.pt/en/diaverum-portugal/diaverum-in-portugal/management-team/marta-olim/
Marta’s publications - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marta-Olim
Marta’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-freitas-olim-52521ab6/
Testimonials from Diaverum’s project for caregivers (‘We, Families’) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wv1_B7AKp1EHcpt7vIwVh90BEi9IbebH/view?usp=sharing
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18lxc6Tt-UX1MpEcWZBM4QSMxVTWhAixvEmck1BCI2dg/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Jelena, a Social Welfare and Criminalistics Expert from Bosnia and Herzegovina with over 13 years of experience in the public sector, international organisations, and civil society. Her work focuses on research, advancing social policy, protecting the rights of vulnerable groups, evaluating programs, and supporting the European integration process. Jelena has collaborated with UNICEF, the EU, and various government institutions and is the author and co-author of more than 39 scientific and professional publications in social work, criminalistics, and human rights. Currently, she works as an independent freelance consultant dedicated to leading transformative social change by connecting diverse sectors and driving innovative, evidence-based solutions for a fairer and more equitable society.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Jelena’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelena-kupresanin/
Jelena’s scientific contributions on Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Jelena-Kupresanin-2089961619
Jelena’s article titled “Social Work in Educational System of the Balkans - Is Social Worker Needed in Schools?“ - https://econpapers.repec.org/article/apaijhass/2018_3ap_3a245-252.htm
UNICEF’s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina - https://www.unicef.org/bih/en
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17tBnGNmgsGqWq8Szjfm3A3ETk9XkUUzrWCDFBU4aXhg/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Sam, a forensic mental health social worker based in a specialist community mental health team in South London, tailored to work with forensic mental health patients, who have additional needs in the context of intellectual disability and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. Prior to this, he was based with an outreach focused mental health team working with people rough sleeping.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
News article about the Homeless Outreach Team, featuring Fran Busby - https://lhf.org.uk/press-release-south-london-and-maudsley-homeless-outreach-team-a-winner-in-london-homelessness-awards-2023/
Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) community team - https://www.autism.org.uk/autism-services-directory/f/find-community-team
Witches film by Elizabeth Sankey (trailer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qwx5350Bj8
Notes on the Mind podcast episode with Rai Waddingham - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/notesonthemind/episodes/Episode-Two---Rai-e13is75/a-a60ohoh
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12GeL7BX6Bx9QH3j90QEdRXDr_c3j6fLa3MMByhmhWdA/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Nur, currently serving at a Government Hospital in Malaysia, working closely with patients and families, especially in cases involving child protection, sexual health awareness, emotional trauma, and family dynamics. Her practice centers on compassionate support, building safe spaces, and empowering individuals to navigate challenging life experiences with dignity.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Malaysian Association of Social Workers - https://www.masw.org.my/
Malaysian Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development - https://www.kpwkm.gov.my/
Amanah Raya financial trustee and legal support service - https://www.amanahraya.my/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16r_q9kULoZMk7flfU0dXUSjFNyptP-zMB2r9WKTEVeE/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Francine and Nadrah in Singapore. Francine worked as a PE teacher in Singapore before moving to Australia to study social work at age 40. She worked in many major Australian cities and particularly loved Darwin where she predominantly supported Aboriginal communities in the renal sector, before returning to Singapore to support her elderly parents in 2021. After 8 years of sirens and split-second saves as a paramedic, Nadrah recently swapped her stethoscope for a listening ear. Nadrah has made a mid-career switch into social work to guide others with the right support and services, with no flashing lights required, just a steady supply of coffee.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Mental Health Academy - https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/
ComCare support scheme - https://supportgowhere.life.gov.sg/schemes/COMCARE-SMTA/comcare-short-to-medium-term-assistance-smta
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14MbqVmLglx_rw65L2HFVS7VkBbEsedHEedc7bpNuATg/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Dickens, originally from Hong Kong, having worked in social work and counselling in Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, and Thailand. Drawing on his international experience, he currently serves as an international school counsellor in Phuket, Thailand. He is registered with Social Work England and the Hong Kong Social Worker Registration Board. He is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
PESI online professional development - https://www.pesi.com/
International Social Service Hong Kong branch - https://www.isshk.org/en/
PsychWire online training - https://psychwire.com/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wN8QG7rYzE2kmoxSKaugZCs_iKRiBSdjfjnWeJRruDs/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Harleen, a social worker from India, awarded the Master’s of Social Work university Gold Medal, with more than five years of experience in the community development sector. Harleen is passionate about societal change.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
UNICEF article on India’s support for newborn and child health - https://www.unicef.org/india/what-we-do/newborn-and-child-health
Harleen’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleen-kaur-92b714154/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10-iQGVFGQ0AIPuPiqYmwWUoZ6P895ki1Pq1lb_o1g2w/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Dan, whose more than 30 years of human services experience has seen him serving both children and adults in multiple settings and in various capacities. He has worked at four different child welfare agencies in Ontario, Canada, in frontline, supervisory and managerial roles across different functions. Along with work in the youth and adult mental health and addictions sector, Dan developed and facilitates the HEERO Model, focusing on moving this forward in Canada, the USA and further internationally.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
HEERO Canada - https://heero.ca/
Dr Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/
Dr Gabor Maté - https://drgabormate.com/
Kevin Campbell and Family Finding - https://www.familyfinding.org/kevin-campbell
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGCALT7nl11_hnaKyTq32-v2Df-VHXQgnmKvbbgNOEs/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Liz and Courtney from the USA. Liz has worked with immigrant survivors of violence for the past 20 years and currently works as a District Student Support Specialist in the public school system where she also provides clinical supervision coordination and supports a trauma cohort. In addition, she provides clinical supervision for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice and has her own private practice. Courtney is currently the Training Specialist for the Louisiana Crisis Hub which dispatches mobile crisis and behavioural health resources. With 8 years of experience in criminal justice, she has worked with a Statewide Public Defender’s Office and the Metro Public Defender’s Office in Kentucky. Together, they also host their own podcast, the Social Work Squad Cast.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Vera Foundation - https://www.vera.org/
On the Move Art Studio - Our Team – On The Move Art Studio
Provide training and resources - Home - Provide
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KnhX04v3k5mYc6UkYg4Q7I4vJR42OwAI7w24wkzLJ5E/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Estefana, a seasoned trauma therapist and the Director of Clinical Training at ARISE Alliance Institute with a steadfast commitment to compassionate mental health care tailored to communities in need, developing and implementing training curricula in Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) to bolster trauma-informed and PTSD treatment practices. With over two decades in mental health, spanning roles from behavioural health technician to medical and residential social work, she now also practices at Lighthouse Psychiatry and TMS in Gilbert, Arizona, supporting clinical care and psychedelic research.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Arise Alliance - https://arisealliance.org/
Shade Tree Academy - https://asashadetreeacademy.org/
Lighthouse Psychiatry - https://lighthousepsychiatry.com/
Estefana’s book ‘The Secret to Life’ - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43201519-the-secret-to-life
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13QccEZm9N677rPEXPRgw5O64f0YR9OAuCrDrZWmVSTk/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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In this episode I speak with Selva, a psychiatric social worker based in Chennai, India. He works as an Employment Coordinator at the Indian Schizophrenia Research Foundation and his focus is on helping individuals with lived experience of mental illness in their recovery, independence, and social inclusion through supported employment.
Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
Schizophrenia Research Foundation India - https://scarfindia.org/
This episode's transcript can be viewed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hy3_7eoZZqEQKTdQHjqJoyC55mJns7uuFKNz21VKUCI/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.
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