Hosted by Marie Vakakis · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to work on the frontlines of social change? Inside Social Work takes you behind the scenes to explore the realities of a profession that’s equal parts rewarding and relentless.Through candid conversations and honest reflections, this podcast examines the challenges, personal growth, and moments that stay with you long after the day is done. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious, this podcast offers a relatable and thought-provoking look at the realities of social work.
Marie Vakakis hosts Inside Social Work, a health show with 100 episodes published.
What if I don’t know what I’m doing in my first session? How do I know if I’m being paid fairly? How do I protect my energy in private practice? This episode is a mailbag episode, where Bronwyn and I go through some list
Have you ever been sitting with a young person in session while their parent waits outside, unsure how much to involve them and quietly worrying about saying the wrong thing? Working with parents alongside young people c
What happens when we don’t own our stuff? This episode of Inside Social Work, I’m joined by psychologist and researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins to talk about something many of us encounter in our work: what happens when we av
Couples therapy can be some of the most rewarding work we do, but it can also be some of the most challenging. If you’ve ever found yourself sitting in the room thinking, am I helping or am I refereeing?, this episode is
Money touches every part of our lives, yet so often it’s the thing we avoid talking about. In this final episode of our money mini-series, Ashton Hayes (Becoming an AMHSW Podcast) and I wrap up our reflections on the mon
Our relationship with money doesn’t start when we open our first bank account. It’s shaped from childhood, through our families, culture, community, and the messages we absorbed without even realising. These “money stori
Social work is often framed as a profession of sacrifice, but does that mean we should give away our time and expertise for free? In this episode, Ashton and I unpack the belief that charging for our services makes us le
Starting in private practice is exciting and expensive. There are so many choices about what to spend on and what to skip. From shiny new tech to endless training courses, it can be easy to waste money before you’ve even
Money is often the thing we’re told not to talk about. Yet for social workers, it’s at the heart of so many challenges in our profession. In this episode, Ashton and I unpack: Why social workers feel guilty about chargin
Social work doesn’t follow a straight line, it’s often what we call a squiggly career. Along the way, there are challenges, shiny distractions, and moments of doubt. But there are also incredible rewards. In this episode
Self-doubt has a way of creeping in at the worst times whether it’s applying for a job, saying yes to a leadership role, or even putting yourself out there creatively. In this episode, Ashton and I talk about the moments
Have you ever looked at your career and thought, my younger self would never have seen this coming? In Episode 3 of our mini-series, Ashton and I reflect on how our work, values, and lives have evolved in ways our 25-yea
Social work careers rarely look the same. In this episode we share what ours look like now and how they keep evolving, Ashton and I talk about where that journey has taken us and the work we’re doing now. I share what it
Every social worker has a story about how they got here. Some of us take winding paths through other careers, while others stumble into social work almost by accident. In this first episode of our 10-part collaboration s
Have you ever wondered if you’re really cut out to be an accredited mental health social worker? If you’re smart enough, good enough, or if everyone else has it figured out while you’re still feeling like an imposter? Wh
Have you ever sat in a supervision session that felt more like a checklist than real support? Maybe you’ve wondered what supervision is actually meant to give you. In this solo episode of Inside Social Work, I talk about
Teenagers today are navigating a very complex world Social media and digital technology, constant connection, academic pressure, identity exploration, and big emotions can make adolescence feel overwhelming, not just for
Therapy is often seen as a safe, supportive space, but what happens when it goes wrong? In this episode of Inside Social Work, I’m joined by Carrie Wiita, adjunct professor, consultant, and creator of Interpersonal Brand
Therapy is meant to be supportive and healing, but not every client experience feels that way. In this encore episode of Inside Social Work, I speak with Ben and Carrie, from the Very Bad Therapy podcast, about what happ
When you’re in a therapy session and something happens right in the moment, a shift in body language, a sudden silence, a flicker of emotion, naming it can change everything. In this episode of Inside Social Work, I’m jo
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