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Welcome to Social Workers Matter with Dr Sylvia Smith, where we explore the realities and celebrate the successes of social work practice, management and education. A few words from Dr. Sylvia on her background and Social Workers Matter I began my social work career at 16yrs old when I embarked on my first training course in social care. I now have over 35yrs of experience in social work; practice, leadership/management and education. Bringing a wealth of knowledge, skills and passion to my work and I want to convey these attributes in my Social Workers Matter podcast. I am passionate about 'reclaiming social work' and will be exploring the realities and celebrating the successes in this profession. I invite you to join my guests and me for insightful discussions, sharing of professional experiences and much, much wisdom in all things social work. If you're thinking about joining the profession, are newly
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Social Workers Matter with Dr Sylvia Smith, where we explore the realities and celebrate the successes of social work practice, management and education. A few words from Dr. Sylvia on her background and Social Workers Matter I began my social work career at 16yrs old when I embarked on my first training course in social care.
Social Workers Matter is hosted by Dr. Sylvia. The show has published 109 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Trauma in Black Bodies: Art, Healing and Community with Cornelius and Dr Christina Browne" (28 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Healing in the Circle of Life Part 1" (7 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "Complexity of Mother - Daughter Relationship" (2 September 2026, 58 minutes).
Social Workers Matter publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 109 episodes.
Booking probability for Social Workers Matter is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Social Workers Matter requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Social Workers Matter's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Social Workers Matter are Family & Social Services. Social Workers Matter has a science audience and around 580 subscribers on YouTube.
Dr. Sylvia hosts Social Workers Matter, a science podcast with 109 episodes published.
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Episode #113
In this episode of Social Workers Matter , I’m joined by Cornelius Browne and Dr Christina Browne, a husband-and-wife team who offer trauma-informed art and therapy to people in their community living with mental ill...
Episode #112
Healing in the Circle of Life: Taking Black Psychology Home to Dominica (Episode 1 of 3) What happens when a mental health conference stops talking at a community and starts learning from one? In this episode, I sit...
Episode #111
Social Workers Matter - Episode Notes Content Warning This episode contains honest, detailed discussion of childhood emotional neglect and physical abuse, and touches on pregnancy loss by choice. Karen's story is raw...
Episode #110
This episode opens differently. Before anything else, I pause to pay tribute to Professor Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in Cambridge's history, who died after years of sustained public scrutiny. It's a...
Social Workers Matter
<p> In this episode, I sit down with Veronica Xavier-Leigh — author of The Mountain Beneath the Carpet: Healing the Little Child Hidden Within Us — for one of the most profound conversations we've had on the...
Episode #108
<p>I've been away from this space longer than planned. </p><p>Life and loss asked something of me that I needed to honour first.<br/><br/>I'm back. And the episode I'm returning with feels right.<br/><br/>This is a solo...
Episode #107
<h1><b>Lifting as you climb: a conversation with Odeth Richardson</b></h1><p><br/></p><p>Head of Service for Occupational Therapy, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust & Chair, Royal College of Occupational...
Episode #106
<p>Caribbean Perspectives in Occupational Therapy in the UK is a pioneering resource that brings cultural specificity into occupational therapy practice, centring the experiences and needs of Caribbean communities...
Episode #105
<p><b>A Valentine’s Day to Social Workers</b></p><p>In this powerful Valentine’s Day episode, Amja shares her transformative Self-Soothing Creative Steps (SSCS) framework—a lifeline born from her own journey through...
Episode #104
<p>Welcome to this new episode of Social Workers Matter, my guest today is Antonia Amja Lee where creativity meets resilience and empowerment! Join us as we dive into Amja’s inspiring journey —a self-taught artist and...
Episode #103
<p><b>In Conversation with Professor Prospera Tedam SFHEA</b><br/> <br/> Join me for an inspiring conversation with the remarkable Professor Prospera Tedam, from the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social...
Episode #102
<p>In conversation with Dr Andrea J. Boudreaux, a seasoned physician with a wealth of experience, she shares her insights on the pressing challenges within the U.S. healthcare system. In this thought-provoking episode...
Episode #101
<p>This is episode 101 of SWM, and Psychotherapist Hugh Mayers is our special guest. In our conversation, Hugh shares details about his career, and we take a deeper dive into his interesting work with young men at HM...
Episode #100
<p>Celebrating 100 episodes of SWM, whoop whoop! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🎤</p> <p>Here is the interview my friend and colleague, the lovely Sharon Jennings, did with me when the 5th Anniversary arrived. </p> <p> </p> Do share...
Episode #99
<p>'We are giving Back' - Safeguarding in the Caribbean</p> <p>D. Aleski Brandy-Williams and his Team</p> <p>D. Aleski Brandy-Williams is a qualified Social worker and the CEO of Brandy-Williams Ltd. He is the author of...
Episode #98
<p>In this insightful episode of "Social Workers Matter," Dr. Sylvia B. Smith engages with Denise Harvey and Arlene P. Weekes as they share their recent collaboration on the book "Effective Personal and Professional...
Episode #97
<p>Welcome to Episode 97 of "Social Workers Matter"! Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with two remarkable colleagues, Shabnam Ahmed and Jo Williams, who are not only dear friends but also passionate advocates for...
Episode #96
<p>Anna from Florida State University (FSU) completed her final Social Work placement at Doctors of the World. She was here for four months, and I met with her regularly as her long-term supervisor. We used this episode...
Episode #95
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Carlene Firmin, an influential sociology figure and a youth violence specialist. Carlene shares her career trajectory, highlighting the pivotal moments and experiences that shaped...
Episode #94
<p>Welcome to the 94th episode of SWM! In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the outstanding Jazz Browne, CEO of the Nubian Life Resource Day Centre, a provision for Black and Asian elders. Jazz is a...
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