THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

Basiliso Moreno, LMSW
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Podcast host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW has been in the Social work field for the past 24 years. This social work podcast provides the listeners a dose of the hosts' world in social work, sharing personal stories, hopefully providing some education, smiles and laughs. The host also interviews other social work and mental health professionals in the field. Thank you for listening and supporting. Top 10 Social Work Podcast Please subscribe to the podcast. Leave a comment/rating on podcast episodes. The podcast can be found via on Twitter/X @SOCIALWORKRANTS and IG @THESOCIALWORKRANTSPODCAST

  1. 1d ago

    Student Loans Under Fire!! Episode #280 #socialwork

    Could new federal student-loan policies deepen America’s mental health workforce crisis? In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, examines how proposed federal student-loan limits and higher-education accountability rules could affect social work, mental health counseling, early-childhood education, culinary arts, and other essential professions. Graduate social work programs are already expensive, while many social workers enter careers where salaries do not reflect the education, licensing, experience, and emotional labor the profession demands. If future students have less access to federal funding—or if programs lose access because graduates’ earnings do not meet federal benchmarks—the pipeline of trained social workers and mental health professionals could shrink when communities need them most. Bas discusses: • How student-loan changes could affect social work and counseling students • The connection between graduate-school debt and low social-work salaries • Why the mental health workforce pipeline is at risk • How federal earnings tests could affect college programs • Why social workers must demand compensation that reflects their value • The importance of contacting members of Congress and participating in elections • How advocacy, policy engagement, and voting can protect essential professions • Why social workers should explore transferable skills and additional income opportunities Bas also shares an update about his upcoming book, The Wealth They Couldn’t Take: A Latino Story of Money, Mind, and Family. The book explores the intersection of Latino history, systemic racism, colonialism, mental health, family, and financial well-being—and offers a path toward surviving and thriving financially. This episode is commentary and education, not legal, financial, or student-loan advice. Policies are evolving, so verify current information through Federal Student Aid and trusted student-loan professionals. Follow The Social Work Rants Podcast® on Instagram: @thesocialworkrantspodcast Learn more about Bas Moreno Consulting: https://basmorenoconsulting.net Subscribe, share this episode with a social worker or mental health professional, and tell us in the comments: How could restrictions on graduate-school financing affect the future of social work? #SocialWork #StudentLoans #MentalHealthCrisis #SocialWorkStudents #MSW #MentalHealthProfessionals #StudentDebt #SocialWorkAdvocacy #HigherEducation #SocialWorkPodcast #FinancialSocialWork #LatinoMentalHealth #MentalHealthWorkforce

  2. Sep 25

    Palliative care vs Hospice: The Importance of Medical Social Work Episode 279

    What’s the difference between palliative care and hospice, and how can families make informed decisions before a crisis? In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast, Bas Moreno talks with Noni Ife Taylor, a social worker with experience in hospice and pediatric palliative care, about serious illness, caregiving, and end-of-life planning. Noni explains when palliative care may be available, how hospice supports patients and families, and why the way these services are introduced matters. They discuss medical mistrust in Black and Brown communities, common fears about hospice medications, and the lasting barriers older adults and caregivers face after the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers advance care directives, choosing someone to make medical decisions if you cannot, the financial strain of caregiving, and why social workers need to be prepared for these conversations across practice settings. If you’re a social worker, healthcare professional, caregiver, or someone supporting an aging loved one, this episode offers a starting point for asking questions and planning around what matters most to your family. Follow the podccast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

  3. Sep 18

    Policy & Advocacy Work featuring NASW NY; Episode 278

    How can social workers use advocacy, policy, and collective action to strengthen the profession? In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, speaks with Amanda Rodriguez, Policy Lead for the National Association of Social Workers—New York Chapter (NASW-NY). They discuss the unification of the New York City and New York State chapters, the importance of representing both urban and rural communities, and how social workers can influence legislation affecting their careers and clients. Amanda explains NASW-NY’s advocacy efforts around social work salaries, student-loan forgiveness, licensing barriers, temporary work permits, and workforce shortages. The conversation also explores the ethical use of artificial intelligence in mental health care, the need to protect minors from unsafe AI chatbot features, and why AI should support—not replace—licensed social workers and therapists. You’ll also learn: What NASW does for social workers and MSW students How social workers can participate in policy and legislative advocacy Why New York’s social-work loan-forgiveness program needs greater accessibility How licensing exams and employment restrictions affect the workforce Why stronger safeguards are needed for AI-powered mental health tools How NASW-NY’s Capitol Action Day helps social workers speak directly with lawmakers Why voting and civic engagement are essential parts of social-work advocacy Whether you are a social-work student, LMSW, LCSW, mental health professional, policy advocate, or community change agent, this episode shows how your voice can help shape the future of social work. Connect with NASW-NY and learn more about membership, professional development, advocacy committees, and Capitol Action Day at naswny.socialworkers.org. Follow and subscribe to The Social Work Rants Podcast® for honest conversations about social work, mental health, financial wellness, public policy, and social justice. Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and unsafe chatbot interactions. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  4. Sep 11

    9/11 Reflections; Episode 277

    This episode is dedicated to all the victims of the September 11th attacks 25 years ago. This episode is also dedicated to all the victims post 9/11 who lost their lives as a result of the toxic air surrounding ground zero. After 25 years, are we really safer now than back on 9/11? We are still dealing with the middle east like we were after the terror attacks. President Bush lied about weapons of mass destruction. Trump lies every day. The government lied about the air being safe to breathe. That was proven by NYC Mayor Mandami this week. So how much has really change if you think about it? If we don't like what is currently happening, we have midterm elections coming up and we can do something about it, by voting and encouraging our clients to vote. (The picture of the twin towers in the thumbnail (on youtube) was taken by me in May 2001 while on a boat party cruise around Manhattan weeks before my undergrad graduation). #9/11 #neverforget

  5. Sep 4

    Back to School: Giving Grace; Episode 276

    Most students across America have started school. School social workers are you ready? Are you ready to deal with your trash administration, unregulated children? Remember to give yourselves grace. Parents are you ready? During this time of year, its important to give your kids grace, your childrens' teachers some grace and yes even the administration some grace to start. Follow the podcast in Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast #backtoschool #back2school #scoialwork

  6. Aug 28

    What is Sports Social Work? Episode 275

    Natalie Graves is a licensed social work from Chicago and founder of The Nat Sports Directory. Nat stands for nurturing athletes talent. It's the first directory vetting sports therapists. We discuss what is sports social work? She shares her experiences working with athletes from high school, college, pro athletes and retired athletes. She is a founding member of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports which is hosting it's annual symposium fron 9/23/26-9/25/26 in Las Vegas. For tickets go to https://www.aswis.org We discuss the weaponization of the WNBA and what athletes go through day in day out that may affect their mental health. The importance of looking at an athlete as a person and from a perspective of Person in environment. Natalie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nat.sportsdirectory Website is https://www.Natsportsdirectory.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

  7. Aug 22

    Taking Postpartum Mental Health Seriously; Episode 274

    This week's episode is focused on the need for better postpartum mental health support in the United States, prompted by the recent death of actress Hayden Panettiere. I share a personal story about my ex-wife's struggle with postpartum depression and addiction, highlighting the lack of awareness and resources available to new parents. The healthcare system in the United States is failing and has failed to adequately address postpartum issues and called for more social workers and mental health professionals in hospitals. I also touched on the broader societal need for prevention rather than reaction and encouraged advocacy and voting for change. Follow the podcast on Instagram at   / thesocialworkrantspodcast   #mentalhealth #socialwork #postpartum #haydenpanettiere

  8. Aug 8

    Dear RFK, Jr, F**k You!!; Episode 273 #socialwork #Socialworkispolitical

    Recently the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr did an interview lying stating ICU beds in cities like NYC were empty during the Covid pandemic. The incompetence and gaslighting the agent orange administation has caused more harm to us, making social workers work harder (cause our jobs were already hard enough). As a result, the most vulnerable populations are being harmed the most. We literally are seeing outbreaks of measles throughout the country and diseases that we read about in text books returning due to an unqualified secretary of health. On a happier note, on August 25th, I am co-hosting another financial webinar regarding estate planning. We all eventually will need one especially entrepreneurs. Use this link to register: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N_FvAxHCTNuyNp4y6GdQZw#/registration #socialworkispolitical #mentalhealth

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Podcast host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW has been in the Social work field for the past 24 years. This social work podcast provides the listeners a dose of the hosts' world in social work, sharing personal stories, hopefully providing some education, smiles and laughs. The host also interviews other social work and mental health professionals in the field. Thank you for listening and supporting. Top 10 Social Work Podcast Please subscribe to the podcast. Leave a comment/rating on podcast episodes. The podcast can be found via on Twitter/X @SOCIALWORKRANTS and IG @THESOCIALWORKRANTSPODCAST

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  • Creator
    Basiliso Moreno, LMSW
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Basiliso Moreno, LMSW
  • Show Website
    THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

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