The Social Worker

The Canadian Association of Social Workers
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As the Canadian Association of Social Workers marks 100 years, The Social Worker Podcast examines where the profession has been and where it’s going. The Social Worker Podcast brings forward the voices, stories, and lived experiences that have shaped, and continue to shape social work in Canada. Each episode invites practitioners and leaders to reflect on the profession’s legacy, confront its harms, and imagine a more just future. Real stories, honest conversations, and a century of learning. Learn more about CASW here: https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/about-us/about-casw

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    The Social Worker Interview with Julia Falzarano

    As we continue celebrating National Social Work Month and 100 years of social work in Canada, we’re honoured to feature Julia Falzarano on The Social Worker Podcast.  Julia shares how her journey began in pediatric health and nutrition before she realized social work aligned more deeply with her holistic values. After completing her BSW, Julia found her calling in grief and loss.  In this powerful conversation, Julia reflects on:  Anticipatory grief and how loss reshaped her practice Building her own practice with a bereavement leave fund  The barriers people face when seeking grief support Her vision for a clearer “map” to help individuals and families navigate grief resources  Through free monthly workshops for young people navigating loss, Julia is expanding access to grief-informed care and raising awareness about the fragility and sensitivity of grief.  This episode reminds us that social work is everywhere - in policy spaces, in private practice, in community workshops, and in the quiet moments of holding space for loss.

    25 min

  2. MAR 6

    The Social Worker Interview with Erin Beckwell

    The Social Worker Podcast is here! As we celebrate National Social Work Month and 100 years of CASW, CASW is proud to launch it's special 100-year podcast series with its very first episode featuring Erin Beckwell. In this inaugural conversation, Erin reflects on: Why she chose social workThe defining moments that shaped her practiceThe power of mentorship and lived experienceHer hopes for the next 100 years of the profession This episode sets the tone for the series with a thoughtful, honest, and grounded conversation, in values that continue to shape social work across generations. National Social Work Month is about recognizing the impact of social workers in communities across the country and this conversation is a powerful reminder of why this profession matters. For more information on National Social Worker Month 2026 and The Social Worker Podcast, visit https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/national-social-work-month-2026

    56 min
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As the Canadian Association of Social Workers marks 100 years, The Social Worker Podcast examines where the profession has been and where it’s going. The Social Worker Podcast brings forward the voices, stories, and lived experiences that have shaped, and continue to shape social work in Canada. Each episode invites practitioners and leaders to reflect on the profession’s legacy, confront its harms, and imagine a more just future. Real stories, honest conversations, and a century of learning. Learn more about CASW here: https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/about-us/about-casw

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  • Creator
    The Canadian Association of Social Workers
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Canadian Association of Social Workers
  • Show Website
    The Social Worker