Helpful Social Work Podcast

Helpful Social Work Podcast


Latest Episodes

1a – Reimagining Anti-Racist Social Work – Call for Abstracts (Season 10, Episode 1)
April 07, 2025

This isn't reform, it reimagination. Season 10 begins with a call for radical, anti-racist visions for social work. - In this episode, we launch a call for abstracts for the upcoming British Journal

9a EDI Under Pressure: Bias, Backlash & Breaking Barriers
February 07, 2025

Welcome to todays episode - the last for series 9 - where we dive deep into the complexities of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Members of the core collective unpack the challenges of imple

8a Intentions in Motion: Reflecting on 2024, Focusing on 2025
January 03, 2025

Happy New Year to you ALL. - Welcome to Bridging the Years, the first episode of ARMOUR or OURARM for 2025. As we step into this new year, we pause to reflect on the lessons, triumphs, and growth of 2

7b Breaking the Silence: ADHD, Leadership and the Black Woman’s Experiences – Shantel and Laurelle
December 31, 2024

In this deeply moving season finale of ARM-OUR, Laurelle and I hold nothing back as we delve into the intricate intersection of neurodiversity, leadership, and identity. As Black women navigating the

7a Championing Change: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE
December 20, 2024

Welcome to this special episode, where we have the privilege of sitting down with the extraordinary Dr. Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE. With decades of experience in social work and child protection, Dr.

6a Dear Daughter … An exploration of the experiences of African-Caribbean women as mothers in the UK.
November 29, 2024

Welcome to another episode of ARM-OUR or OUR-ARM, the podcast hosted by me, Shantel Thomas, founder of the Anti-Racist Movement (A.R.M.). Today, we have a special one-on-one conversation with Shirlee

5a Building on Legacy: Black History Month and the ICU Conference Preview
October 25, 2024

Recorded at the end of October 2024, this episode again features some of the core members of A.R.M talking about their individual and collective contributions to social activism over the past months.

4a C-Our-Rage -“Courageous Voices: Leading the Anti-Racist Movement”
August 21, 2024

In this episode - C-our-rage or See Our Rage - we focus on the interplay between courage and anger in light of the "Race Riots" of August 2024. Courage is the 4th of 4 core values of A.R.M and we e

3a Compassion as the Core: Building Anti-Racist Communities
June 11, 2024

Welcome to ARM-OUR, the podcast from the Anti-Racist Movement (ARM). In this episode, we continue to delve into our core values, with today's focus being 'Compassion as the Core'. We explore how emp

2a Rest and Connection: The Heartbeat of Social Work
May 11, 2024

In this episode, we delve into the heart of social work, focusing on the vital role of connection. We explore how taking the time to rest and rejuvenate can actually strengthen the bonds we build with