The Social Matters Podcast

As the leaves begin to fall and the autumn sets in, what you have all been craving is upon us. A brand new season of The Social Matters Podcast is back for your fortnightly consumption. WELCOME TO SEASON 5!!! In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about a number of significant events and social issues that have occurred since they were last on the microphone! From the historic European Championship win for the England Women's team to the ongoing protest in Iran following the murder of Masha Amini. Tune in to listen to their thoughts, feelings and the start of many ongoing conversations. If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

After 7 months and 18 episodes it's a wrap for another season. Your favourite trio of social workers are here to review and reflect on the past season. Nadia, Fran and Eugene have had laughs, singing (sorry!), debate, fantastic guests and hopefully some very helpful conversation. It has been another enjoyable season for the Social Matters Podcast crew. Thank you to all of you who've listened and laughed along with us. Do share with your friends and continue these conversations. We hope you all have a lovely summer. We'll be back again in the autumn. Bye for now. : ) If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

In this penultimate episode of the season Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by Jenni McCabe to have a conversation about Autism and Social Work.Jenni is an autistic social worker, author and educator. Jenni speaks and writes about her own lived experiences with a focus on the strengths being autistic brings to  herself, her role as a social worker and as a parent to three autistic children. Jenni joins your favourite trio of social workers to share her knowledge and experiences. This conversation seeks to myth bust and increase listener's knowledge of autism.If you want to know more then follow the links below;Jenni's website -  www.autisticsocialworker.co.uk BASW Neurodiversity Special Interests Group pages - https://twitter.com/ND_SWgroup?s=09 and https://www.facebook.com/groups/neurodiversesocialworkgroup/?ref=share_group_link If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by Professor Claudia Bernard to have a conversation about her exciting new book titled 'Intersectionality in Social Work: A Practical Introduction to Theory and Practice'. Intersectionality is a term coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw. Crenshaw described Intersectionality as how systems of oppression overlap to create distinct experiences for people with multiple identity categories. Professor Bernard shares her view of the importance of an intersectional approach to social work practice. This extremely insightful episode can provide a new lens in the way social workers view their approach to work.  Come and join us and continue the conversation!You can find out more about Professor Bernard's work via the following linksBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/INTERSECTIONALITY-SOCIAL-WORKERS-CLAUDIA-BERNARD/dp/1138607215 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCBernard If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

In this episode  Nadia, Fran and Eugene sit down to reflect on the case of 'Child Q'. 'Child Q' was 15 years old when she was subjected to a strip search by police officers because a teacher in her school smelt cannabis on her. Despite searching her and her items, the police were still called. The strip search took place without knowledge of the child's parents and without any appropriate adult present. Reports on this incident found no reasonable justification for this child to be stripped searched and states that race was a factor in this approach to policing. The aftermath of this incident and subsequent inquiry have caused a further loss of faith in the police and questions about how we safeguard children. Tune in to hear our thoughts and reflections on what is a horrific case of abuse by those positioned to protect.If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined on the podcast by Kajal Odedra. Kajal is an Author, Activist and Global Communications Director at Change.org.Through her roles within Change.org, Kajal has supported millions of people in starting campaigns. This has included some of the biggest people led campaigns such as Laura Coryton's campaign to end the tampon tax and the campaign to free Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe from an Iranian prison. Kajal is also the author of the brilliantly insightful book 'Do Something: Activism for Everyone'With a wealth of knowledge in addition to personal and professional experience of activism Kajal joins your favourite three social workers to share her thoughts on the importance of Everyday Activism.If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.Book linkhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Something-Activism-Kajal-Odedra/dp/1529355435

This one was fun! Recorded on International Women's Day, in this episode  Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about some of the women who have inspired them in their lives.March 8th is a day to shine a spotlight on women so Nadia, Fran and Eugene chose to shine the brightest of spotlights. Whether it's Michelle Obama,  close friends, Lady Phyll or Serena Williams, your favourite trio of social workers start an important conversation about recognising the significant contributions of women to society. Have a listen and continue the conversation.Which women are inspiring for you ? If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

Content warning.In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene speak with Lydia Guthrie about her experience of working with sexual abuse. Like with all Social Matters episodes we try to have conversations which are helpful to people but we recognise that an episode about working with sexual abuse can impact people in different ways and can potentially be triggering. This message is to acknowledge this and invite you to stop listening to this episode at any time or to not listen to it at all.  We have our icebreaker and the discussions about Lydia's work starts around 4 minus 30 seconds.Lydia is a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, trainer and facilitator with years of experience working in a number of settings in roles related to working with perpetrators, victims and survivors of Sexual Abuse. In this episode Lydia shares her wealth of knowledge in this area and her perspective on the complex nature of being a professional in this context.If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.Links to charity mentioned in the podcast.https://circlessoutheast.org.uk/the-team/ 

In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about a recent BBC documentary presented by reporter Ashley-John Baptiste. Titled Split Up in Care: Life Without Siblings, the documentary explores the impact of separating siblings in foster care. Your favourite trio reflect on the documentary, their own perspective on sibling relationship and possible learning for practice.  Have a listen and check out the documentary on the BBC iplayer (UK). You can also find out more about Ashley's work by following him on twitter @ashleyjbaptiste.If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

WOW!!! This is an episode full of knowledge, humour, anecdotes, leather jackets and world domination.In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by  Professor Carlene Firmin MBE and Ben Lindsay for a thoughtful and important conversation about approaches to safeguarding young people. Carlene is a Professor of Sociology at Durham University and founder of Contextual Safeguarding. Ben is founder and CEO of charity 'Power the Fight'. Long time friends and colleagues, Carlene's and Ben's work has been focused on safeguarding young people on their communities. Their combined knowledge in this episode is incredibly insightful for anyone working with young people. Tune in and we promise you will not be disappointed!If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.Also, if you wanted to learn more about Carlene and Ben them follow them on social media, explore their websites and read their brilliant books. Details below : )Twitter: @carlenefirmin, @BCWlindsay, @PowerTheFightUKInstagram: @profcarlenefirmin, @BCWlindsay, @PowerTheFightUKWebsites- www.contextualsafeguarding.org.uk- www.powerthefight.org.ukBooks- Contextual Safeguarding and Child Protection: Rewriting the Rules- We Need to Talk About Race: Understanding the Black Experience in White Majority Churches

Whether in personal life or professional life, Happiness plays a role. But a different role for different people.In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about the role of happiness in their personal and professional lives. What does happiness mean to the trio? What role does happiness play in society and what is the role of happiness in social work? Tune in to hear Nadia, Fran and Eugene's thoughts on these questions and much more!If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

Happy New Year people! This is the first Social Matters episode of the new year so Nadia, Fran and Eugene decided to have a conversation about aims and hopes for the new year. To do this, they review the word they chose at the beginning of 2021 to guide their approach to the year and they pick new words/phrases to guide them through 2022.The words and language we use play a significant role in constructing meaning and how we understand events, relationships, interactions etc. Tune in, have a listen and think about your own words/phrases.If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

Merry Christmas people! In this Christmas special episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about what social work means to them. They share positive stories, their passion, the nature of the work and why, after a tough few weeks for the profession, they still remain enthusiastic and committed.Also, as with any Christmas special there are some surprises to look forward to!If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

In few days after the news broke of the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, Nadia, Fran and Eugene reflect on the tragic death of Arthur and the significance for social work.If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

Season four continues to bring you new and interesting conversations from your favourite trio.In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about Depression and a new report suggesting new ways  for NHS professionals to respond to mild Depression. In another conversation about mental health, this episode acts as an important conversation starter for discussions about Depression. Have a listen, see what you think and continue the conversation. If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.Link to the article discussed in this episodehttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/nov/23/nhs-to-give-therapy-for-depression-before-medication-under-new-guidelines 

Here's another exciting and informative episode for you!In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by the terrific Nimal Jude for a conversation about the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) in social care. The WRES is a set of standards/framework to measure different aspects of social care in relation to race. Local Authorities are asked to submit data in relation to a number of different aspects such as; who gets access to paid CPD, reports of bullying, who gets promotions etc. With a WRES already established in the NHS, Nimal and colleagues are eager to replicate the success of the WRES in the NHS to benefit social care.This is a fascinating listen and an example of Anti-Racist social work practice!If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.Links mentioned in this episode1) https://socialcare.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/16/respecting-diversity-in-social-care-we-must-do-better/ 2) https://socialworkwithadults.blog.gov.uk/2021/03/04/striving-for-access-equality-and-respect-in-our-profession-and-beyond/3) https://www.criticalpublishing.com/anti-racist-social-worker

Here we go! We have our first guest of the season :) In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by social worker/family therapist, Jemma Healey, to have a conversation about queer theory in social work. In a very insightful and impactful discussion, Jemma discusses the significance of queer theory in how we think and practice at social workers. What is queer theory? What does this look like in a social work context? How does this link with being anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive? These questions, and so much more, will be discussed and answered in this exciting episode!If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

Season four continues to bring you new and interesting conversations from your favourite trio.In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about Refugees and Asylum-Seekers. Following the recent news reports of people having to flee Afghanistan, there will be a number of people seeking Asylum. However, not everyone fully understands what these terms mean and may have a single story of the experiences of Refugees and Asylum-Seekers. So tune in to hear Nadia, Fran and Eugene start, what they hope, will be a helpful conversation for you to listen to and continue in your respective networks. If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

They're baaaccccckkkkkk! It's what you've all been waiting for. After a  summer hiatus, your favourite trio of social workers are back again with a fourth season! In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about the Euros, the Olympics, racism, mental health, sexism, representation and a lot more in an episode reflecting on some of the summer's  social issues in the UK. It's time to chat, learn and laugh again. Hope you enjoy this exciting return of The Social Matters Podcast!If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.

Your favourite trio of social workers are back with the final episode of the season. In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene look back on their third Social Matters Podcast season. They reflect on their favourite episodes, funniest check-ins and look forward to the fourth season. If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.Thanks for sticking with us. Enjoy your summer and we'll see you in the autumn :) 

Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode, the first of a 2-part finale, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are join by Assistant Head Teacher, SENCo and Director Manny Awoyelu to talk about education and young people. In this powerful and informative episode, Manny shares his experience of being a teacher, his own experience of school and his perspective of what could change to create a better system that allows all young people to thrive. Social work and teachers work side-by-side when protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people so Nadia, Fran and Eugene were excited to hear Manny's brilliant thoughts. If you'd like to find out more about Manny and read more about his work then you can do so via the links below. Twitter and instagram:  @MannyAwo. Personal website: www.mannysconscience.comThe Reach Out Project: www.reachoutproject.co.ukIf you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene reflect on the past year since George Floyd's murder.  So much has happened in the past year in relation to race and racism and George Floyd's murder was a catalyst for all of this. Have things improved? What has been learnt? What feelings are present about the journey over the past year? Tune into this episode to hear the thoughts of Nadia, Fran and Eugene.If you enjoy this  then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about Anti-oppressive social work practice. Anti-oppressive ideals forms a crucial part of a social worker's approach. As social workers, we are duty bound to notice and challenge oppression when we see it. But what do we mean by Anti-Oppressive and what does this look like in a practical sense? Tune into this episode to hear the thoughts of Nadia, Fran and Eugene.If you enjoy this  then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about misogyny. Misogyny is defined as "the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls". In recent weeks and months, a spotlight continues to be shone on how the structures of our society, our language and our acts continue to create hostile, uncomfortable and dangerous environments for women. What does misogyny look like in our society? What is the impact of misogyny on Nadia, Fran and Eugene? How does this influence their approach to social work and life? Tune in to find out more and continue the conversation.If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about the recent Race report in the UK. The report concludes that 'the UK is not deliberately rigged against ethnic minorities' . What does this mean for people of colour and the push to be anti-racist?  Tune in to listen to Nadia, Fran and Eugene share their personal and professional thoughts on the significance of this report. If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE!!!!!!Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are join by Charlie Whittaker to talk about using Motivational Interviewing in social work. Helping to create change is a fundemental element of social work practice and Motivational Interviewing is a way to help people to think about their own reasons for change. Charlie joins the SMP to share her knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and how it can be applied to different practice scenarios. Tune in for this informative and engaging episode.If you do enjoy it then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about microagressions. What are they and why are they being talked about? Tune in to listen  Nadia, Fran and Eugene share their understanding and experiences of microaggressions. This is another interesting and reflective conversation so join in and pass the podcast on!If you do enjoy it then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by Wayne Reid from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) to talk about Anti-Racism in social work and the soon to be released book with Siobhan Maclean. Their book OUTLANDERS: Hidden Narratives from Social Workers of Colour (from Black & other Global Majority Communities) is out on 16th March 2021. (https://siobhanmaclean.co.uk/publications/outlanders)The social work profession has clear guidance and capabilities to ensure social workers are Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Discriminatory towards  families, adults and young people we work with, however, has enough been done to think about what an Anti-Racist approach looks like amongst social workers and in the workplace? In this episode, Wayne Reid shares some of his thoughts, views  and work on being Anti-Racist.Tune in for another insightful, powerful and important discussion. If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss what Joe Biden's election and Trump's departure means to them. It's been four long years of Donald Trump as President of the United States. Although there is an ocean that separates the UK and the USA, the impact of a Trump led America has been felt on these shores. So how significant is his election loss? Tune in the hear the perspective of some social workers. It's time to get comfortable sit back and enjoy! If you do enjoy it then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene share and discuss some of the many books and articles that have influenced their social work.  From books about trauma to articles about home visits, this episode has a range a amazing literature to start a social work library! Whether your sat indoors with a hot drink or you are about to start a run, turn the volume up and enjoy this insightful discussion. If you are interested, the books and articles discussed  in our episode are below;- The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk- It Didn't Start With You, by Mark Wolynn- Towards a Position of Safe Uncertainty, by Barry Mason- The Therapist's Inner Conversation in Family Therapy Practice, by Peter Rober- Why Love Matters, by Sue Gerhardt- Reflective Parenting, by Alistair Cooper and Sheila Redfern- Performing child protection: home visiting, movement and the struggle to reach the abused child, by Harry Ferguson- Family Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques, by Mark Rivett and Eddy Street- Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge- Making Social Worlds, by W. Barnett Pearce- Interventive Interviewing: Part III. Intending to ask Lineal, Circular, Strategic, or Reflexive Questions, by Karl Tomm Hope you enjoy. If you do then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. 'Catch Up' talk to someone whom one has not seen for some time in order to find out what they have been doing.  ("it's always good to catch up with old friends")Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene invite you to join their 'catch up' conversation. With a national lockdown in the UK and people feeling more socially isolated than before, it is important for us to make more effort to connect. Just over two weeks have passed in 2021 and your favourite trio grab a hot drink,  jump on the microphones to have a catch up and connect. Join them and think about who you need to catch up with. Hope you enjoy. If you do then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back again for a reflective discussion on 2020 and to think forward about a hopeful 2021. In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene highlight the challenges of the last year but also reflect on some positives to take from 2020. The trio discuss the possibility of a hopeful 2021 with a commitment to making the year different and better! Hope you enjoy. If you do then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers are back again for a conversation about uncertain times. It goes without saying that we are living in uncertain times.  Uncertainty can be present in wider society and in our own personal networks. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss their own  relationship with uncertainty, the impact on society and ideas about how they manage uncertainty. Tune in to hear another thought provoking conversation. If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about the importance of fostering and the role foster farers play.  Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss this topic with Linda Hill and Kate-Marie Travis from LiKa Family Fostering Agency for this enlightening episode. Linda and Kate co-founded LiKa Family Fostering to recruit and train Foster Carers in an innovating, creative and fun way. In this episode, Linda and Kate share their knowledge of the importance of fostering and foster carers for children who are in need of a caring home.  Whether you are a social worker or not, this episode will provide you with a rich and hopefully increased understanding of fostering and foster Carers. If you want to learn more about LiKa Family Fostering then you can find out more via the website at https://likafamilyfostering.co.uk If you enjoyed this episode then share with your friends, colleagues, enemies then leave a review and make sure you follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front rooms (via Skype). Your favourite trio of social workers are separated by the lockdown but connected in the virtual realm! Nadia, Fran and Eugene are back for and episode looking at what Systemic Social Work, in practice, looks like. The team were lucky enough to get the views of Child Protection Team Manager, Rebecca Harvey. Rebecca is a qualified social worker, soon to be Family Therapist and published author. In this episode, Rebecca shares her journey with Systemic Social Work and how the ideas fit in with her day-to-day role as a Team Manager. Many people have asked "what is systemic?" so now's the chance to have the answer in a lot more depth. Tune in and let us know what you think.Join the conversation, remember to leave us a review and pass it on.Keep safe : )

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about the importance of being trauma-informed.  Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by the brilliantly knowledgeable Dr Karen Treisman, MBE, for this very informative episode.Dr Treisman is a highly specialist Clinical Psychologist who has worked with social workers, local authorities, police departments, schools and many other public sector organisations to share her extensive experience of trauma, adversity and attachment. In this episode,  Dr Treisman shares her thoughts on what it means to be trauma-informed, for an individual and for organisations. Whether you are a social worker or not, this episode will provide you with a rich and hopefully new understanding of the role trauma plays in your interactions others and in your place of work. Ensure you tune in for another intriguing and informative episode. Dr Treisman has a webpage with a vast amount of helpful information, resources, tools, worksheets etc. Click the link and check it out. http://www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, colleagues, enemies and leave a review and make sure you follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about Power. Power is present in all parts of society and in social work. Power can be located in an individual and enacted in relationships. The notion of having power can bring about uncomfortable feelings, an avoidance in talking about power or not knowing what to do with power. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss what power means to them, how it is used in their work and how this all links with being Anti-Oppressive in an active way. Whether you are a social worker or not, this episode will provide you with a rich and hopefully new understanding of the use of power. Ensure you tune in for another intriguing and informative episode. If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Guess who's back. Back again! That's right. They're backkkkkk!Your favourite trio of social workers are back again with a brand new season of topical discussions. In the first episode of Season 3 Nadia, Fran and Eugene talk about the last four/five months since the end of season 2 and how the Black Lives Matter movement has been for them. The movement continues and a lot has changed in the world since their first BLM episode in June. How has the movement been? Has progress been made? How has the high profile murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor changed the world?These are some of the questions Nadia, Fran and Eugene attempt to answer. Tune in to hear their thoughts and join the conversation! 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front rooms (via Skype). Your favourite trio of social workers are separated by the lockdown but connected in the virtual realm! Nadia, Fran and Eugene are back for the final episode of season 2 aka "the season finnaaale". It's been a season full of discussions, reflections, special guests and Covid-19! There have been many matters to discuss but the trio have used the final episode of the season to discuss Racism and the current Black Lives Matter movement.Recorded the week after the George Floyd murder, Nadia, Fran and Eugene reflect on how the week has impacted on them, their thoughts on the movement and what the future holds. There is also a bit of time to reflect on the past season. Be sure to tune in for a pertinent and reflective conversation.If you enjoyed the episode then leave us a review and pass it on to your friends. Keep well and we'll be back in the Autumn! 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front rooms (via Skype). Your favourite trio of social workers are separated by the lockdown but connected in the virtual realm! Nadia, Fran and Eugene are back for the penultimate episode of season 2. With Covid-19 present in everyone's lives, the trio decided to use this space to have a conversation about human touch. What are their relationships with human touch? How has Covid-19 impacted on this? What does human touch look like in their profession? These are some of the questions that spark a thoughtful and fruitful discussion so make sure you tune in!Join and continue the conversation. If you enjoyed the episode then leave us a review and pass it on to your friends. Keep safe and well people. : )

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (via Skype). Your favourite trio of social workers are separated by the lockdown but connected in the virtual realm! Nadia, Fran and Eugene are back for another thought provoking episode where they discuss the impact of Covid-19 on Black and Minority Ethnic people. In the past few weeks, reports in the UK media and US media have reported that Black and Minority Ethnic people are dying as a result of Covid-19 at a higher rate than their white counterparts. The reasons and factors around this are currently unknown but the trend is worrying and the uncertainty warrants a conversation.Tune into this episode and join the conversation. If you enjoyed the episode then leave us a review and share with your friends. Keep safe and well people. : )

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. This is one from the SMP locker. Recorded before the Covid-19 lockdown, Nadia, Fran and Eugene got together to discuss working directly with children. Direct work can be anxiety provoking, awkward, fun, enriching and everything in between! In this episode, the trio have a conversation about the benefits of direct work and what they have used in practice. Super special guest 'Matilda' provides a wonderful introduction to the podcast episode and shares what's been going on in her day. Overall, this is a fun and informative conversation for social workers and everyone else. Tune in and join the conversation!

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers are separated by the lockdown but connected in the virtual realm! Nadia, Fran and Eugene are back for another thought provoking episode where they discuss the impact of Covid-19 on social work. In the space of a few months, our worlds and the world around us has changed and so has social work. How has Covid-19 impacted on the way social workers practice? How has it impacted on social work values and the way children and families are supported? Tune into this episode and join the conversation. If you enjoyed the episode then leave us a review and share with your friends. 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again and are joined by special guest Kim Scott. Nadia, Fran and Eugene were very keen to have a guest on the podcast who was not from a social work type background and Kim definitely fits the bill! Kim Scott is the author of the New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestseller 'Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity'. Kim speaks about the importance of being candid in feedback to others. 'Candor' is defined as "the quality of being open and honest" which is a key component of social work practice.  In this intriguing episode we hear from Kim about what Radical Candor is and what this looks like in reality. Following Kim's interview, Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss the relevance and presence of candor in social work practiceTune in for another thought provoking and insightful episode. If you enjoyed the episode then leave us a review and share with your friends. If you are interested in finding out more about Kim Scott and her work then you'll find more information at https://www.radicalcandor.com 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again and are joined by special guest Dave Tapsell. Dave is a Social Worker, Systemic Psychotherapist and jointly wrote the article titled 'Seeking permission: an interviewing stance for finding connection with hard to reach families'. In this episode Dave provides his thoughtful and practical approach to engaging others in an ethical way through the use of permission seeking. With the inherent power that social workers have when coming face-to-face with families, how can we ensure that our power is use in an ethical and anti-oppressive way? This is a conversation that Nadia, Fran and Eugene were eager to reflect on. Tune in for another thought provoking and insightful episode. If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about poverty. Poverty is such a significant factor for many people in society but do we, as social workers, have enough conversations about the impact of poverty? How often is this in the forefront of our minds when we are understanding the experience of others and making decisions on their abilities?This is a conversation that Nadia, Fran and Eugene were keen to have and to share their experience, reflections and ideas about poverty and it's role in social work. Tune in for another intriguing and informative episode. If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about the topic of 'Shame'. Shame is an invisible force that effects every person. It is present in our emotional, cognitive and physical selves but is this talked about as much as it should be? What is your understanding of shame? How may this impact on your work and/or interactions with others?Nadia, Fran and Eugene start a conversation with no real idea of where this may go but recognise the need of sharing this conversation with others. Tune in for another intriguing and informative episode. If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about active listening. Listening sounds like quite a simple task but are we actually actively listening?As a part of their roles as social workers Nadia, Fran and Eugene do a lot of listening to people's stories and perceptions. The reporting of these stories will inevitably involve some level of interpretation. So if they are not actively listening and demonstrating that they are then they'll end up doing their clients a disservice. Sounds tricky right?In this episode, the trio share their experiences of actively listening to other. What tips they have learnt and what could be the possible pitfalls. Tune in for a fun, engaging and informative discussion! If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with a thought provoking and revealing conversation about mental health. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss how they talk about mental health in their professional and personal lives.Society has progressed over the past decades where more and more people are having conversations about mental health. There is more of an awareness in mainstream media and on social media. However, to some extent, there remains a stigma attached to mental health and talking about it. How comfortable are you in talking about your mental health with friends, family, colleagues? Do you struggle to find the language or know how to respond? Join Nadia, Fran and Eugene to hear some of their own struggles and successes. This is one episode not to be missed!If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with episode eight of season two. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene talk about the notion of Curiosity and what this looks like in the context of their work and every day lives. Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss curiosity as a stance or way of being that can allow for someone to learn more about other's circumstances and respond in a way that best fits the situation. But what does this look like in reality? If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast 

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with episode seven of this new season. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene talk about Mentalization, a technique used in social work practice. The ability to understand your own mind and the mind of others sounds like a complicated task! However, there is a way. Tune in to hear Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss their understanding and how this can be used in every day life.If you enjoy this episode then share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast