Spark Sessions Podcast

Spark Sessions Podcast
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We inspire people to see themselves as solutions. We ignite curiosity and change by highlighting voices. We invite listeners to build knowledge, networks, and strategies to fight injustices. Together, we can shift conversation to action. Join us and find your SPARK!

  1. 06/23/2025

    Kris + Michelle: Season 5 Wrap Up (24:54)

    In the final episode of Season 5, Michelle + Kris recap lessons learned and name their take-aways from this series.  They discuss the importance of community, perseverance, and listening to those most impacted.

    25 min

  2. 06/09/2025

    Valerie Arendt, MSW, MPP (41:30)

    This episode features Valerie Arendt, MSW, MPP, Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina.  Valerie shares strategies for successful advocacy and calls for social workers to double down on our social justice values.

    41 min

  3. 05/26/2025

    Agree To Disagree? (28:55)

    In this episode, Kris + Michelle grapple with the idea of agreeing to disagree versus empathy without endorsement. This work includes conflict management. How well are we versed in this skill?

    29 min

  4. 05/12/2025

    Daniel Rhodes, LCSW, PhD, MSW (47:45)

    Kris + Michelle chat with Daniel Rhodes about what resistance, social justice + solidarity look like right now for social workers.

    48 min

  5. 04/29/2025

    Matthew Mills (44:02)

    Kris + Michelle chat with Matthew Mills, LCSW about strategies that social workers can put in place to continue the hard work in a world of political chaos.

    44 min

  6. 04/14/2025

    How To Fight The Instinct To Retreat (28:44)

    Kris + Michelle begin exploring how it feels to navigate personally and professionally during a time of political chaos.

    29 min

  7. 03/31/2025

    Welcome to Season 5! (9:28)

    Kris + Michelle are back for Season 5 of Spark Sessions Podcast and talk through the focus for this era of the pod, especially in this challenging post-election political environment + how it is affecting social workers. Key Resources: www.sparksessionspodcast.com

    9 min

  8. 08/14/2024

    Michelle Vance (50:46)

    We don’t ask others to do what we ourselves are not willing to do.  This episode features co-host Dr. Michelle Vance.  Michelle shares how her lived experiences around identity have shaped her career and fight for social justice.

    51 min
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We inspire people to see themselves as solutions. We ignite curiosity and change by highlighting voices. We invite listeners to build knowledge, networks, and strategies to fight injustices. Together, we can shift conversation to action. Join us and find your SPARK!

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  • Creator
    Spark Sessions Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Spark Sessions Podcast