The Social Work Experience

SJSU School of Social Work
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The San Jose State University School of Social Work presents a podcast for students, staff, faculty, professionals, and supporters to build a community. Within this space, we will provide authentic conversations driven by the community for the community. If there are any questions, please get in touch with swgsa.podcastchair@gmail.com or swgsa.vicepresident@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @sjsuswgsa @uswasjsu @sjsusocialwork

  1. 4D AGO

    Reimagining Child Welfare: It takes a village, and youth deserve the loudest seat at the table.

    In this episode, we interview two guests—Karen Mestizo and Wendy Kinnear-Rausch—working in child welfare in Santa Clara County. We discuss the successes and challenges that folx working in child welfare face and discuss the lenses from which Karen and Wendy approach their work. While their perspectives differ, both guests amplify the importance of working in partnership with children, youth, and families to improve child welfare services.

    1h 13m

  2. MAR 3

    Connection as Medicine: A Humanistic Discussion on In-patient Care & Schizophrenic Disorders

    In this episode, co-hosts Ana, Britt, and Roberto speak with Stephen Burke about his experience treating individuals with Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders in his role as the Director of 7th Avenue Center, an in-patient care organization in Santa Cruz, CA. Stephen has been doing incredible work in the field of mental health care and discusses the human-centered way he goes about treating both clients and staff.

    1h 13m

  3. 12/14/2025

    Now What? Creating Our Own Solutions to Community Needs

    In this episode, hosts Ana, Roberto, and Britt interview SJSU social work professor and Executive Director of Ujima Adult and Family Services, Yvonne Maxwell, to talk about how social workers can move from discussion to action by building our own solutions to real community needs. The hosts also reflect on the first step of the Native Governance Center’s Beyond Land Acknowledgment Guide. You can follow along by checking out the guide here. To support Eric Garcia, founder and former co-host of the podcast, consider purchasing or sharing his book through his Linktree. Are you an SJSU MSW student interested in the Clinically Curious workshops? Sign up to receive the Zoom links here. Have feedback or ideas for this season of the podcast? Leave a comment on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or share your thoughts through our Google Form.

    1h 33m

  4. 11/10/2025

    Disrupting White Supremacy & Anti-Blackness

    In this episode, hosts Ana, Roberto, and Britt interview SJSU's newest social work professor, Dr. Babe Kawaii-Bogue, and discuss how social workers can begin to disrupt white supremacy and anti-blackness in both our personal and professional lives. In an effort to move from discussion to action, hosts will begin following this Beyond Land Acknowledgement Guide from the Native Governance Center. We will be tackling each step of the guide throughout this season. Check out the guide to follow along with us! And, if you'd like to share ways that you're moving beyond land acknowledgements, leave a comment on Spotify/Apple Podcasts or submit a response to our Google Form. If you'd like to continue learning how you can combat white supremacy, check out this incredible guide created by our guest, Dr. Kawaii-Bogue!

    1h 16m

  5. 10/06/2025

    We’re Back: Kicking Off Season 4!

    In this episode, new hosts Roberto, Britt, and Ana launch season 4 with an introduction to this year’s season and a look ahead at what’s to come. They sit down with Dr. Peter Allen Lee, Director of the School of Social Work at San José State University, who reflects on his journey in social work, the evolution of the field, and offers thoughtful advice for new social workers entering the field.

    1h 21m

  6. 05/02/2025

    Season 3 Finale: Goodbyes and Graduations

    In this episode, Jessica, Maddy, and Luna will be signing off as hosts. This time, we'll start off with the transcultural corner to learn about Josefa Llanes Escoda, who was an influential social worker from the AAPI community. We'll then dive into a conversation where we reflect on the past year and discuss our next steps after graduation. It was great being your hosts for this school year! Thank you for all of your support as listeners. We can't wait to see what the next season brings for the Social Work Experience! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Clear Sky by Hartzmann https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky License code: ITYHYLGUNPZ6XY2P

    24 min

  7. 04/09/2025

    Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

    Happy Arab American Heritage Month! In this episode, we dive into important parts of Arab American heritage, covering the sociopolitical context of how Arab Americans have come to be recognized as a distinct community, exploring how to best serve and support Arab Americans, and learning about the dabke, a folk dance that is enjoyed across the Levant. Special thanks to Parisa and Michael for their insightful perspectives! For more information on the social justice work that Parisa does, check her out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/champagnepari?hl=en Music: Beirut by Spinnin Tape https://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/beirut License code: RGHJTGY8E4KFTB4N

    1h 16m

  8. 03/07/2025

    Happy National Social Work Month!

    March is National Social Work month, and in this episode, we'll be highlighting the amazing contributions that social workers across the field make in their areas of work. This month's episode features a positive news section highlighting the heroic efforts of an incredible social worker, an expert discussion with medical social work student Kat Alvarado, and a look into the importance of advocating for disability rights. To learn more about National Social Work month, visit the NASW page: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month/Theme-and-Rationale-2025 Special thanks to 53 Thieves from giving us a permission to use their song, Dreamin'. You can check out their artist profile here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IwM0dNvhWqqtsTyulxe2K Stay in touch with us by sending a message on the SWGSA instagram page or emailing swgsa.podcastchair@gmail.com!

    50 min
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The San Jose State University School of Social Work presents a podcast for students, staff, faculty, professionals, and supporters to build a community. Within this space, we will provide authentic conversations driven by the community for the community. If there are any questions, please get in touch with swgsa.podcastchair@gmail.com or swgsa.vicepresident@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @sjsuswgsa @uswasjsu @sjsusocialwork

Information

  • Creator
    SJSU School of Social Work
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SJSU School of Social Work
  • Show Website
    The Social Work Experience