105 episodes

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social issues from their front room/studio. Expect debate and hard hitting real talk with a sprinkle of top drawer humour to keep it moving.

The Social Matters Podcast Nadia, Fran, Eugene

    • Science
    • 4.9 • 137 Ratings

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social issues from their front room/studio. Expect debate and hard hitting real talk with a sprinkle of top drawer humour to keep it moving.

    Episode 14 (S6). What is Organisational Trauma?

    Episode 14 (S6). What is Organisational Trauma?

    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 @matterspodcast. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Remember to continue these conversations in your networks!
     
     https://www.youtube.com/@thesocialmatterspodcast9342

    • 30 min
    Episode 13 (S6). A Look Back At Some Pure Vibes & Laughter

    Episode 13 (S6). A Look Back At Some Pure Vibes & Laughter

    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 box!
     
     We hope you enjoy. If you do then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on X, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel.

    • 26 min
    Episode 12 (S6). Let's Talk About International Women's Day

    Episode 12 (S6). Let's Talk About International Women's Day

    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 and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Remember to continue these conversations in your networks!
     
     https://www.youtube.com/@thesocialmatterspodcast9342

    • 33 min
    Episode 11 (S6).Uplifting & Enriching Approaches to Youth Engagement (ft. Amani Simpson)

    Episode 11 (S6).Uplifting & Enriching Approaches to Youth Engagement (ft. Amani Simpson)

    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 extra familiar harm which has a call to action for more peer and community active bystanders.
    Amani uses his inspirational story of transformation, creativity and expertise in youth engagement to produce impactful projects that challenge uplift and enrich.

    Amani joined your favourite trio of social workers to share his lived experiences and how these shaped his  journey to engaging and serving young people in his life.

    Find out more about Amani's work via the links below;

    Website: https://amanisimpson.com/  and https://www.aviard.co.uk/
    Instagram: @amani.simpson and @aviard_inspires
    Amani (2019) film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm6PwChWiJ8
    Save Me film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_chP_h-qIRQ
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanisimpson/?originalSubdomain=uk

    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 @matterspodcast. Remember to continue these conversations in your networks!

    • 43 min
    Episode 10 (S6). Inclusive Leadership (feat. Has Khair)

    Episode 10 (S6). Inclusive Leadership (feat. Has Khair)

    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 below.

    https://www.mavericksunlimited.com/
    @maverickmanagertoolkit
    @mavericksunlimited

    Tune in for this informative episode.

    If you enjoyed this conversation then please feel free to leave us a review. You can also follow us on youtube, instgram, twitter and Facebook. Our handle is @matterspodcast.

    • 44 min
    Episode 9 (S6). Let's Talk About Professionalism in the Workplace

    Episode 9 (S6). Let's Talk About Professionalism in the Workplace

    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 handle is @matterspodcast. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Remember to continue these conversations in your networks!
     
     https://www.youtube.com/@thesocialmatterspodcast9342

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
137 Ratings

137 Ratings

GNA86 ,

Empowering

Full of knowledge and I enjoy the different perspectives.

lrngold ,

🙌 yes yes yes

Stumbled across you guys whilst searching for anti oppressive practice. Just what I needed, thank you for your podcast. Very informative and just what I want to listen to on my two hour commute to uni in south London! 💜🌺🌺🌈🏡

RachStudland ,

Love

Such an informative podcast that makes tricky subjects make sense. You guys are great!

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