THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

By Basiliso Moreno, LMSWHealth & FitnessMental Health
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THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST episodes

  • Financial Foundations for Social Workers; Episode 234

    Charly Stoever (they/he/papi) is a nonbinary latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast. They help LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and first-gen folks crush debt and start building a six-figure retirement, without needing a six figure salary. They're a formerly undocumented Mexican American and ex-stock broker who has traveled solo to 39 countries and is full time international pet sitter. Charly provides tips for new social workers on what to look for regarding benefits offered by employers (i.e 403B). Charly also provides ways social workers can find communities to learn more about personal finance. Charly also provides tips to build a solid financial foundation for 2026 like be concious of spending, learn to budget and increase income while decreasing expenses. Instagram: @travelercharlyWebsite: www.unicornmillionaire.com The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the #sandwichgeneration who are struggling with their finances while caregiving. To book a free 45 minute consultion use this link: https://calendly.com/basmoreno/consultationFollow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcastThe podcast is hosting its 1st live event in over a year. Join me on October 4th in NYC to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and 5 years of the podcast. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-social-work-rants-podcast-live-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-tickets-1625829191879?aff=oddtdtcreator

    42 min
  • Tips to Address Seasonal Depression; Episode 233

    With Autumn fast approaching, for many so is #seasonaldepression also known as Seasonal Depression Disorder. The host shares tips to address symptoms of seasonal depression.

    Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

    Catch The Social Work Rants Podcast Live at Casa Wellness in Queens, NY on Saturday October 4th. Celebrating Hispanic Hertiage Month and 5 years of the podcast. Included in the ticket, is a live financial workshop hosted by me.

    Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-social-work-rants-podcast-live-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-tickets-1625829191879?aff=oddtdtcreator

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    The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving. For more information go to https://www.basmorenoconsulting.net

    19 min
  • Labor Day Weekend & My Personal Finance Story; Episode 232

    From time to time, I get asked how I get started in my personal finance story. I share a personal story of how Labor day weekend 2014 the wheels started rolling on my journey and how it helped my mental health.

    I am hosting a live in person podcast event in honor of #hispanicheritagemonth on Saturday October 4th in Queens, NY. I'll be offering a financial workshop "Personal Finances is a form of Resistence" as well as a live recording of the podcast.

    Use this link for tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-social-work-rants-podcast-live-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-tickets-1625829191879?aff=oddtdtcreator

    I am also selling podcast merchandise; T-shirts, coffee mugs and hoodies are available. Use this link to get your merch. https://podcast-merch.printify.me/

    Follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

    The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving.

    For more information follow https://www.instagram.com/basmorenconsulting

    15 min
  • The Power of Aligning with Our Interests; Episode 231; #socialwork

    This weeks guest Dr. Veronica Hardy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is a Full time professor at Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina. She is also a National Certified Counselor.

    She is the author of her most recent book, Becoming Wealth Wise. On top of that she is the Editor of The Social Work Wealth Magazine which the host wrote a article for. She discusses how she manages her time in her multiple role; entrepreneurship; her most recent book and the social work wealth magazine.

    She gives tips to social workers to "find something you enjoy doing" and "What is something you can see yourself doing for several hours a day".

    She can be best found on her website at DrVeronicahardy.com

    The podcast merchandise is now available!! T-shirts, coffee mugs and hoodie is available for purchase. Check the link here: https://podcast-merch.printify.me/

    Follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

    The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving.

    For a free consultation, go to https://calendly.com/basmoreno/consultation

    #entrepreneurship #mentalhealth #socialwork

    42 min
  • Leveraging your skills as a Social Worker; Episode 230

    Manicka Thomas, LISW is a licensed social worker in Ohio. She works as a social worker marketing mentor and has a private practice.She discussed ways #socialworkers can use their skills to have multiple streams of income. She discusses her YouTube channel  @ManickaThomas  and shares ways to build a YouTube channel which can lead to monetization. She can be reached on instagram at https:///www.instagram.com/manickathomasFollow the podcast on Instagram at http://www.Instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcastThe podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving. For more info follow the business page at https://www.instagram.com/basmorenoconsulting #entrepreneurship #socialwork

    51 min
  • Cargiving and Social Work; Episode 229

    On July 24, 2025, The National Alliance on Caregiving in collaboration with AARP completed a study on #cargiving in America in 2025. The study showed 63 million Americans are caregivers. One in four adults are providing care for someone with a chronic or disabiliting condition.

    Nearly 1/3 of caregivers are caring for both adults with a disability or complex medical conditions and a child under 18. These individuals are know as the sandwich generation.

    The host explains the golden opportunity there is for social workers to work in geriatrics not just in direct practice but in the Macro levels especially on the policy side. The host provides where social workers can look for roles to work with older adults.

    The podcast is sponsored by DBA Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving.

    For more information go to https://www.instagram.com/basmorenoconsulting

    Follow the podcast on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

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    19 min
  • How Celebrity Deaths affect our mental health; Episode 229

    This week Actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Rock legend Ozzy Ozbourne and wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away.Malcolm Jamal-Warner played Theo Huxable on the legendary show The Cosby show, during a time when you didn’t see an affluent African American family on network tv. Especially during the beginning of the crack cocaine era of the 80s.Why we grieve celebrities? I share an article from centerforloss.com explaining why we grieve when celebrities pass away. #malcomjamalwarner #ozzyosbourne #hulkhogan Follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcastThe podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the sandwich generation who struggle with finances while caregiving which affects their mental health. For more information follow https://www.instagram.com/basmorenoconsulting

    20 min
  • Surviving "The Big Beautiful Bill" as Social Workers

    Host discusses the aftermath of the recent bill signed into law by President Trump. How the bill will affect social workers, social work settings like schools and hospitals and harms towards our clients.

    The host also discusses ways to combat the new bill financially.

    Follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast


    The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving. Go to https://www.instagram.com/basmorenoconsulting for more info.

    23 min
  • ASWB Causing Financial Trauma; Episode 226

    Edith Richards, MSW affectionally known as "Ms. Edde" works as a District Health Director for NYC Public Schools in Southern Queens, NY.

    Edith is also an entrepreneur, having her consulting business called Rich Consults.

    She shares her story of taking the ASWB exam 5 times and failed each time. She shares different study guides she has used.

    Edith can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/richeconsults

    Follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

    The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting, providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances and mental health while caregiving. Go follow https://www.instagram.com/basmorenoconsulting for more information.


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    43 min
  • The Clubhouse Model in Mental Health; Episode 225

    The Season 11 Premiere!!

    Richard Osoria is the Assistant Director at Elements House, a clubhouse for individuals living with a mental illness.Osoria, has been in the healthcare field for over 20 years. Elements House opened its doors this past January 2025 in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, NYC.The Clubhouse International Model is an evidence-based approach that supports individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) by engaging them as active members. This participation fosters a sense of agency and improves mental health, social skills, and vocational readiness while reducing hospitalization and homelessness.We discuss: The purpose of a clubhouseHow the clubhouse gets its members.What the members do while at the facility.A benefit of working at a clubhouse .For more information on Elements House go to https://www.nydis.org/Follow the podcast on instagram https://www.Instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving. For more information follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/basmorenoconsulting   #mentalhealth #socialwork



    37 min

About THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

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Podcast host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW has been in the Social work field for the past 24 years. This social work podcast provides the listeners a dose of the hosts' world in social work, sharing personal stories, hopefully providing some education, smiles and laughs. The host also interviews other social work and mental health professionals in the field. Thank you for listening and supporting. Top 10 Social Work Podcast

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