A podcast exploring Social Work practice through stories & critical reflection.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Join Lis and Mim for a story from a social worker who shares his experience of working in a community youth mental health setting. The story revolves around a young woman who journeys through complex mental health in the midst of a challenging family and social context.
Stick around for an announcement from the team at the end of the episode.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox
Producer - Justin Stech
Assistant Producers - Noni Reginato, Hamish Cole and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 23 February 2021)
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Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Join Lis and friend of the podcast Bec for a story from a social worker who shares her experience of working in a mental health social work setting. The story revolves around a man who the social worker praises as an Australian Ratbag. Hear more about working with people who might come across as a little bit different than what society expects, and using creativity in practice to respond to their needs while championing their autonomy.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Bec Garvie
Producers - Justin Stech and Mim Fox
Editing - Hamish Cole
Assistant Producers - Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 9 February 2021)
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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "The Dark Place - Working with a Suicide Caller". It originally released on April 1, 2019.
Our anonymous social worker takes you through one of her most difficult stories while working for a mental health crisis line. Throughout this episode we walk the line of uncertainty, risk and harm in the dark place of suicide prevention and crisis support. Please look after yourselves as you listen.
We also have a very special guest join us to unpack it all. Be sure to stay with us the whole way through the episode to hear a hauntingly beautiful song that means so much to us!
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "Social Work in a Maximum Security Prison: A Story of Creative Practice in Social Work".
When a social worker works in a maximum security prison, and she opens with the line - "He was really intimidating!", you can be sure it will be a story worth listening to. Join your hosts Lis & Mim as they unpack the creative practice of another one of our fantastic social work storytellers.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech, with special thanks to Brenna Lorkin.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug":
Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they take a few steps into the dynamic and challenging world of social work in the child and family sector. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired by this story of an early-career social worker thrown into a difficult situation.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
This one is a little different - join Lis and Mim for one story from two perspectives - the social worker and the client both! Hear the way Bek and Paul have worked together for over a decade, learned from each other, and journeyed through multiple crises. This incredible story will break your heart, sew hope, and challenge your perspective - it certainly astounded our team!
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producer - Justin Stech.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole, Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 15 December 2020)
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Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Join Mim and friend of the podcast Denkia Thomas for a story from a social worker who shares her perspective on being Aboriginal and practicing social work. In this vibrant story, she details the richness of cultural understanding within her practice, but also the challenges of "cultural load".
This episode may contain some terms and concepts that are not familiar to some of our listeners, especially those who live outside of Australia. Here's a handy guide to some of the terms you may have heard, and what they mean.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Dr. Mim Fox and Denika Thomas
Producer - Justin Stech and Lis Murphy
Editing - Hamish Cole
Assistant Producers - Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 2 December 2020)
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Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Join Lis and Mim for a conversation with Sarah Etter, who shares insights into work with gender and sexually diverse communities. The discussion delves into both the big-picture concepts of equality-building, and many practical tips for weaving inclusivity and respect into your practice, no matter what context you work within. Sarah generously shares with us their passion and motivation, lived experience, and wisdom from the field.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producer - Justin Stech.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole, Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 17 November 2020)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Join Lis and Mim for a story from a social worker who shares her story of navigating grief, loss, and the practical challenges that arise when someone passes away. Working with a father who is a carer for his adult son, and who also has an end-stage cancer diagnosis, this social worker discusses the balance of logistical and emotional support, as well as processing her own professional grief. This is a rich practice story about the complexities of human work, and how to stay connected with your clients and yourself in the process of doing social work.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producer - Justin Stech.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole, Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 3 November 2020)
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Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Join our hosts Mim and Lis for something a little different - a conversation with a social worker who shares insight into her unique practice space, working with the families of children who use violence against their parents. This social worker talks about the value of reflective practice, and discusses the importance of learning from both the successes and failures that we have along the way. There's also helpful discussion on looking for the family members who tend to be forgotten in the midst of responding to behavioural issues. We think you'll enjoy this episode, and can't wait to hear your feedback!
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producer - Justin Stech.
Editing: Hamish Cole.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole, Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 20 October 2020)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Join Mim and Lis, as well as our producer Justin, as they listen to a social worker share her story of working in a bushfire evacuation centre. Hear the way social work practice can support communities in the midst of a crisis, and the surprising way it can impact the people as they process these traumatic events. Our team talks more about the unexpected moments you encounter while working with individuals, and Justin shares more of his own experiences working in bushfire-effected communities.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Follow our new Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producer - Justin Stech.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole, Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 6 October 2020)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they share an update from the Social Work Stories team. There are comings and going, plans and changes, and a lot of news to update you on.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producer - Justin Stech.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole, Noni Reginato and Felix Kiefel-Johnson.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
An exciting conversation with fellow social work podcaster Christopher Scott (a.k.a The Hip Hop Social Worker). We hope you enjoy this fusion of social work podcasts and that it sparks some interesting thoughts for you along the way.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Credits:
Hosts - Dr Mim Fox, Christopher Scott, and Ben Joseph.
Producers - Justin Stech and Lis Murphy.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole and Noni Reginato.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
We have another group work practice story this week! Join Mim and Lis as they listen to the amazing story from this anonymous social worker doing fantastic work in the field of adolescence, masculinity and growing up.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole and Noni Reginato.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
A special episode that explores a difficult experience, and the complex work of supporting families through terrible loss.
Join Lis and Noni (and Mim) as they tell a story about one of the most awful experiences imaginable.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy, Noni Reginato, and Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph and Justin Stech.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole and Noni Reginato.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
There's a loop at play here in this social work story. Can you pick it?
Join Lis and Mim as they listen to the story of this episode's anonymous social worker. Make sure you stay right till the end to catch the amazing music this SW has composed. We hope you enjoy!
"PTSD: Dissociation" from Mind/Electric: Music Inspired by Mental Illness (album)" by Alexandra Pajak (Copyright 2019). Available on Spotify.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Join us for this episode as a social worker tells you the story of her time working alongside Brian. This is a moving, heartwarming, and compelling tale of a social worker going far and beyond the scope of her role, but also shining a light for all other social workers to follow. And so, the social work stories team is proud to present:
Aged Care Social Work: Far beyond just another case study.
We hope you enjoy!
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Connect with this story from a passionate Social Worker who supports families of missing persons, as they face unresolved loss and learn to tolerate the unknown. Join along with Mim and Lis as they reflect on this emotional story and share their own critical reflection.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Join Mim and Lis as they introduce a hospital social worker in Nigeria, who discusses the response he and his team have delivered in the era of COVID-19, from patient support to contact tracing.
We love the opportunity to hear from social workers around the world, in different contexts and practice settings. A big thanks to this social worker for taking the time to share his experiences with us!
If you have a story to share from your practice, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you!
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
A compelling story shared by a social worker who works in a unique and challenging environment, helping to bring healing and support to people who have experienced trafficking.
Join along with Mim and Lis as they reflect on this story and share their own critical reflection.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!