Your favourite trio of social workers are back for their 14th instalment of the season! In this episode, we explore what is meant by Organisational Trauma. What does this mean? How does trauma show up in your organisation? How can organisations respond to the experience of trauma?  Tune in to listen to this informative conversation. if you enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on X, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is...

The clocks just went forward by an hour, the days are longer and brighter so we thought it will be a good moment to look back at some of our favourite 'check-ins' over the past 6 years. From our very first episode where we bumbled our way through explaining the podcast, to some episodes that left us in fits of laughter and tears.    If you are looking for some joy to pick you up then this is the episode for you. Plus, with April Fool’s Day approaching, this episode really does tick the jokes...

In this episode your favourite trio have a conversation International Women's Day and Women's History Month. From celebrating the contributions of women to exploring some of the interpersonal, structural and systemic challenges that women face in society today.  What does International Women's Day mean to you? Tune in to listen to this reflective conversation. f you enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on X, Instagram...

THIS IS A MUST LISTEN EPISODE! We were extremely lucky to be joined by the brilliant Amani Simpson for this informative, moving and powerful episode.  Amani Simpson is an award winning social entrepreneur, film maker, campaigner and youth coach. He is the producer and the protagonist of the acclaimed short film Amani which has now been watched over 4 millions times. He has also produced, Save Me, a social impact short film, which has themes of grooming, child criminal exploitation, and...

This was a fun one! In this episode, we were joined by a 'Badass' CEO, Executive Coach and friend of the podcast Hasan Khair.  Hasan shares his wealth of knowledge on what Inclusive Leadership means to him. What does it take to be an Inclusive Leader? How can you create an environment where people can be their authentic selves? What are some of the barriers to being an Inclusive Leader? If you want to find out more about Hasan's work then check out the links...

In this episode your favourite trio have a conversation about the notion of Professionalism. What does it mean to be Professional? What are the benefits and constraints of Professionalism and how does our relationship with Professionalism impact how we are in the workplace? Tune in to listen to this insightful and reflective conversation. If you enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on X, Instagram and Facebook. The...

Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another insightful episode discussing what their understanding is of Unconscious Bias. This is a term that is used in a number of different contexts but what does it actually mean? How can we become more aware of our Unconscious Biases and what can do we do to address them? Tune in to listen to this informative discussion and share your views. If you enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The...

Informative, powerful, inspirational, fun and an important listen! Just some of the words we’d use to describe this episode. Nadia, Fran and Eugene were privileged to be joined by Craig Pinkney. Craig Pinkney is a nationally and internationally recognised Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, and esteemed CEO of several organisations, including SOLVE: The Centre for Youth Violence and Conflict and SOLVE Housing, a provider of Ofsted-Registered Children's Homes based in the West Midlands....

Merry Christmas everyone! We have a fun and informative new episode for you. In this episode, we have our own little christmas celebration and have a discussion about the Social Graces (again!). We share presents, learn more about the 'Wheel of Discussion' created by Collective Space and continue to discuss about our intersecting identities. This is a fantastic way to end the year!  If you enjoy this episode the let us know on Instagram and X. Our handle is @matterspodcast.  Like,...

This episode was recorded in November 2023  It was our pleasure to welcome Lisa Matthews to our podcast.  Lisa works for an organisation called  Young Roots and she is their first ever Policy and Campaigns Manager. Lisa has worked in the area of migrants’ rights for over 15 years, working across casework, psychosocial support, legal representation, campaigning and legal education. Prior to joining Young Roots, she was Coordinator of Right to Remain from 2011 to 2022, where she worked...

Conversations a meant to be started, continued but not necessarily always finished.  In this episode, we decided to start a conversation about the war in Gaza. There are many narratives and challenges with having such a conversation. Despite this it's necessary to start a conversation and hopefully it will be continued by many who listen to this.  If you enjoyed the episode then pass it on.  You can find us on all podcast platforms and on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is...

We were lucky to be joined by Anna Glinski from the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA centre). Anna was previously the CSA Centre's Practice Improvement Advisor for Social Work and, before that, the practice development lead for CSA within the local authority and contributed to local and regional service and policy development. Anna developed and led a multi-disciplinary specialist sexual abuse team, which provided assessments, interventions, supervision, consultation and...

The episodes keep on coming!  In this second episode of season six,  we explore the notion of Psychological Safety. What does this mean to you? How can we feel Psychologically Safe in work spaces, in relationships and other areas of our lives? What do you think you need to help you to feel Psychologically Safe? There were so many different questions posed in this episode, which makes a very interesting and informative discussion Tune in to listen to our thoughts and continue these...

GUESS WHO'S BACK, BACK AGAIN..... YES, that's right. After an extended summer break, your favourite trio are back for a brand new season! We are excited to bring you our sixth podcast season. Get ready for some fun, exciting, powerful and important conversations!  We've also mixed things up a bit so you will be able to watch some of our episodes on our new youtube channel! Click the link below. https://www.youtube.com/@thesocialmatterspodcast9342 In this episode we ask the question; What...

It's that timmmeeee. After 8 months of fun and informative conversations about social issues, Nadia, Fran and Eugene sign off another season! In this episode they chat and reflect on a memorable episode from the season. We also get to hear how they are continuing to act into the word/phrase they chose at the beginning of the year! Tune in for one last time, this season, and join in the laughs and conversation. Once again thank you to all of you who've listened and stuck with us along way....

In this penultimate episode of the season Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about organisational culture in social work. What does this actually mean? Who sets the culture? How is it built and maintained? Join your favourite trio of social workers to dicuss these questions and a lot 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.

Made by Mortals are a arts organisation who work with a diverse range of communities and organisations to bring people's experiences to life through co-creating, podcasts, films and musical theatre shows In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene speak with Director Andy Smith about the impactful work Made by Mortals are doing. From a children's podcast made by over 60 year olds, to their 'Hidden' project where you are challenged  to take a walk in another person’s shoes and consider what you...

Happy Easter to all those who are celebrating! We have another episode for you to listen to over your Easter meal : ) In March 2023, the UK Government set out its plans for the introduction of an 'Illegal Immigration Bill' with the alleged aim of stopping people seeking asylum in the UK.  In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about the impact of this announcement, the challenge from Gary Lineker, the importance of allyship and activism.   If you  enjoy this episode...

For those of you who may not be aware, it is World Social Work Day on the third Tuesday of March (21st March 2023). This annual celebration is the way, as social workers, we focus on highlighting the achievements of social work and shine a bright light on the profession. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about World Social Work Day, what it means to them and this year's theme; 'Respecting Diversity Through Joint Social Action'. If you  enjoy this episode then please...

In this brilliant episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by  the brilliant Sarah Jordan Verghese and Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner. Sarah and Jasmyn are Producers on the award winning play 'For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy. They join your favourte trio of social workers to talk about the play, it's impact and why you should go and see it!   "Inspired by Ntozake Shange’s seminal work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf.  For...

What does it mean to truly be an Ally?  In a world where more and more minoritised groups are experiencing oppression, discrimination, abuse and violence, what does Allyship mean to you in this current era.  In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene share their reflections on their understanding of Allyship, its importance in today's context and what being a good ally means to them. Tune in for a thoughtful and reflective conversation in this engaging episode! If you enjoy this episode then...

It's the month of February! This means, in the UK, we celebrate LGBT History Month.  In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene share their reflections on LGBT History Month, why it is important and why there is a need to shine a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ community.  From discussions of lived experiences, to the impact of legislators, to colonialism and religion, your favourite trio of social workers cover a broad area of discussion, leaving you with a rich and engaging episode. If you enjoy...

What does resilience mean to you? It's time to reframe the dominate narratives of resilience that we have in society.  In this brilliantly powerful and insightful episode, your favourite trio of social workers are joined by Josh Connolly. Josh is a Resilience Coach, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate and joins Nadia, Fran and Eugene to share his own perspective on the notion of resilience. Josh draws on a lot of his personal experiences to provide an enlightening perspective on how we...

Season 5 is in full swing people. Welcome to episode 8! In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by the brilliant Shantel Thomas. Shantel is an Anti-Racism lead at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and shares her journey and experiences as an Anti-Racism lead. Shantel has a wealth of experience and knowledge and discusses what brought her into social work, her passion and the path she has taken to combat racism in social work. If you  enjoy this episode then please...