Helpful Social Work Podcast

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2a – From Tumbles to Triumphs: Our Final March in May – Slips, Steps, and Solidarity
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the finale of our unforgettable "March in May" fundraisera journey that took us across the stunning Seven Sisters hills and deep into conversations a
1b – Unmasking the Media: Racist Imagery in Print
In this episode, we tackle a tough conversation head-on. Our core collective delves into a deeply disturbing situation that shook us to our core and compelled us to respond. We confront the impact of
Season 10: 1a – Reimagining Anti-Racist Social Work – Call for Abstracts (Season 10, Episode 1)
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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”
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