Social Work Journeys

GSSWSR at Bryn Mawr College

Official podcast of the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR) at Bryn Mawr College.  Season 4 looks at social work from an interdisciplinary lens. Together we’ll hear from thinkers and changemakers from outside the world of social work as we explore how their ideas and work intersect with our own.  Join us as we follow the people, stories and winding paths that shape the world of social work.   

  1. 12/10/2025

    Season 4, Episode 4: Prof. Deeya Haldar on Trauma Informed Lawyering

    Join us as we explore the intersection of social work and law with Professor Deeya Haldar from Villanova University. Discover the principles of trauma-informed lawyering and how they empower relationships with clients who have experienced trauma.

    21 min

  2. 11/11/2025

    Season 4, Episode 3: Prof. Marc Schulz on the Power of Relationships

    Join Mary Florence Sullivan as she delves into a conversation with Prof. Marc Schulz, exploring his journey into psychology, the profound insights from his book, The Good Life, and the pivotal role of strong relationships in shaping our well-being and communities. Discover how interdisciplinary approaches in psychology and social work can enhance our understanding of human flourishing. To get you own copy of The Good Life (A New York Times Bestseller): https://bit.ly/4p89XKN

    26 min

  3. 10/21/2025

    Season 4, Episode 2: Prof. Cindy Sousa on Storytelling as Healing in Social Work

    In this episode, Mary Florence interviews Prof. Cindy Sousa, professor of social work and health studies, about the power of storytelling in social work. Drawing on her social work and public health background, Dr. Sousa discusses her interdisciplinary research approach, community-led narrative methods, and the importance of culture and place in work with Palestinian, Syrian, and Rohingya families. The conversation highlights bearing witness and accompaniment, parenting and mothering as acts of resistance, and the professional responsibility of social workers to sustain communities through joy, care, and collective meaning-making.

    23 min

  4. 09/16/2025

    Season 4, Episode 1: Prof. Veronica Montes on Borderlands, Belonging, and Care

    In this episode Prof. Veronica Montes, Associate Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Studies at Bryn Mawr College, discusses her journey as an immigrant scholar, her research on transnational families and migrants' emotional lives, and her use of feminist decolonial methodologies. She explains the concept of "Borderlands", shares how photography preserves memory and serves as research data, and offers practical advice for social workers.

    36 min

  5. 05/16/2025

    Reflections and Celebrations: The Social Work Graduate!

    This episode features conversations with graduating social work students Abby, Jordan, and Serena Rose as they reflect on their growth and experiences throughout their graduate program and share their aspirations and the challenges they’ve overcome. Join the celebration as they discuss the importance of community and reflection in social work, and begin their journey beyond the classroom into the broader social work community!

    26 min

  6. 05/02/2025

    Season 3, Episode 6: Embracing the Unknown with Dean Janet Shapiro

    Join us for an enlightening episode of Social Work Journeys, where Mary Florence is joined by the Dean Janet Shapiro. We explore Dean Shapiro's pathway through social work and how her innovative leadership and mentorship continues to shape the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research at Bryn Mawr College!

    34 min

  7. 02/28/2025

    Season 3, Episode 5: Embarking

    In this episode, we feature GSSWSR MSS students Hannah Carney, part of the Advanced Standing program, and Cherone Hall, part of the Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL) program, who share their educational experiences and personal journeys.  Gain insights into the diverse challenges and rewarding aspects of social work education, and learn about the supportive community at Bryn Mawr that makes these journeys possible.

    21 min

  8. 02/14/2025

    Season 3, Episode 4: Meeting Yourself Where You Are

    This season's fourth episode, Meeting Yourself Where You Are, features a conversation with Dr. Hayden Dawes, Assistant Professor at the GSSWSR. We discuss Dr. Dawes' journey to and through social work, his experience as a faculty member at the GSSWSR, and his groundbreaking practice Radical Permission. Join us for this inspiring episode as we practice some self-love and meet ourselves where we are!    To read more about Dr. Dawes, please click here.

    39 min
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Official podcast of the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR) at Bryn Mawr College.  Season 4 looks at social work from an interdisciplinary lens. Together we’ll hear from thinkers and changemakers from outside the world of social work as we explore how their ideas and work intersect with our own.  Join us as we follow the people, stories and winding paths that shape the world of social work.   

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  • Creator
    GSSWSR at Bryn Mawr College
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Social Work Journeys