THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

On this week's episode, the hosts shares how he obtained the LMSW. #socialworklicense #licensed

Kim Young, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia. She works in a non profit, has a private practice, her own small business, does awesome webinars. She has a webinar on moral injury and discusses what does that mean. I had to ask about her Instagram beef with the NASW national chapter. (They blocked her and unblocked her on IG, their fault not hers). She adds about wanting to retire from social work in 2030.

On this episode, in honor of Mental health awareness month, I reflect on the 1 year anniversary of my mom's passing. #grief #loss

Phadia Jean-Pierre and Bria Spencer are cousins and both work in the social work field. Phadia works as a trauma therapist and a medical social worker. Bria works with families discussing end of life care. Both share their experiences of grief and loss. We discuss the importance of advance directives, MOLST, life insurance, discussing death and dying with loved ones. They both each have their own small business and they share their businesses. You can follow them @millennial_babes_podcast

Nabila is a licensed clinical social worker in Houston, Texas. She works in a corporate setting for a health insurance company. Nabila discusses her career so far in social work. I also share my thoughts on the recent losses of hip hop legends and my hometown NYC, starting a pilot program using social workers and ENTs to respond to non-violent mental health calls.

Safia is a registered social worker living in Ontario, Canada. She works as a counselor for children with developmental disabilities and works as a counselor at a local university. We discuss covid 19 in Canada, her work in the field as well a having a conversation on racial justice.

Eric Kussin founder of The same here global Mental health movement shares his story of trauma and how he overcame it. The movement has pro athletes from around the world sharing their Mental health stories. He discussed how Stanley Cup champion and Gold medalist Theo Fleury became involved in the movement. Theo also bravely shares his past trauma and how he coped with it.

Elijah is a licensed social worker working in NYC as a medical social worker. He describes the disparities the health care field and assisting clients during the pandemic. He also has a private practice and does private practice working with his mom. He discuses his advocacy work while interning with NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Manhattan borough President Gayle Brewer.

Tiyanna a licensed social worker in NYC, started her company TSPEAKSNYC, targeting young girls ages 11-17 providing workshops on mental health and body image. She discusses having to pivot in 2020 regarding the things she had planned with her company and how she overcame her obstacles.

Silva works with individuals that suffer from sexual trauma, psychosexual behaviors and couples therapy. We discuss using the term "sex addiction" is incorrect in his work. He explains why.