THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

Episódios

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  Black Masculinity, HIV and Decolonizing Therapy with Marvin Toliver, LCSW; Episode 272 03.08.2026 51min

  What happens when social workers, therapists and caregivers are expected to support everyone else while navigating political instability, financial pressure and burnout themselves?In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, reconnects with licensed clinical social worker, therapist, speaker and nonprofit founder Marvin Toliver, LCSW.Marvin discusses his private practice, Reimagine Culture LLC, and his nonprofit organization, Dear Black Man, You Good?, which works to improve the mental health and overall wellness of Black men through radical education, community care, healing groups and nontraditional wellness experiences.The conversation explores Black masculinity, homophobia, HIV stigma, social work entrepreneurship, private practice, clinical supervision, decolonizing therapy and the emotional cost of helping others during difficult political and economic times.Marvin also reflects on his deeply personal TEDx talk about Black masculinity, sexuality, homophobia and his HIV diagnosis. He explains why vulnerability and storytelling can help others feel less isolated, challenge stigma and create opportunities for collective healing.Bas and Marvin also discuss the importance of local politics, protecting vulnerable communities, taking PTO, setting boundaries and addressing the systems that contribute to poverty, health disparities, burnout and financial instability.This episode is an honest conversation about survival, liberation, community care and what it means to remain present when the world feels overwhelming.
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  HIV: A Social Justice Issue; Episode 271 24.07.2026 20min

  The Trump Administration is planning on cutting funding to HIV programs. Prevention and treatrment programs are facing cuts to services and staff throughout the U.S. and the world. The Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV & Aids Inc and reaching out to Congress are a great way to make your voices heard to make sure funding does not get cut.On Tuesday August 4th, I am co-hosting a Free Financial webinar. If you are interested in learning to save money and would like to know about retirement, use the link to register: https://financialguide.zoom.us/s/93402665666?pwd=xdfx1ZOpos54pQbS9EyTEcg4DLduZ3.1
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  Take Your Damn PTO! Episode 270 17.07.2026 15min

  It's summertime, and that usually means taking PTO from work.Many social workers face hurdles taking PTO or refuse to take time off.I offer advice for young social workers regarding PTO.Upcoming Financial Webinar alert: Join me on Tuesday August 4th 12pm EST New York/Delaware time.Learn to set savings goals and define an allocation strategy.Learn to plan for retirement and learn to protect what is important.Learn how to think about how to best transfer assets after you are gone.Register here: https://financialguide.zoom.us/s/93402665666?pwd=xdfx1ZOpos54pQbS9EyTEcg4DLduZ3.1
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  Developing a Supportive Housing Program; Episode 222 06.06.2025 41min

  Happy Pride Month to those who celebrate!!Rosita Marinez is a social worker working in NYC. She is the Senior Vice President of Supported Housing at the Institute for Community Living (ICL), overseeing New York State’s most extensive OMH housing portfolio for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Her career spans mental health, substance use, HIV/AIDS, and housing, with leadership roles in initiatives such as the NYS AIDS Institute’s Positive Housing for ALL and the Robin Hood/SEEDCO Earn Benefitsprogram. At ICL, she launched Health Connect, delivering enhanced clinical services in scattered-site housing. Rosita goes into detail on how does the program ensure that tenants receive timely and appropriate behavioral health supportm and how does Health Connect differentiate from traditional supportive housing models. Rosita is an author featured in Latinx/e in Social Work II and Mentorship Edition (Latinx/e in Social Work Volume 3). Rosita can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rosita.marinezFollow the podcast on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcastThe podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting, providing 1:1 financial counseling and education for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving. Currently offering a free 45 minute consultation on how caregiving is affecting your mental health.Link: https://calendly.com/basmoreno/consultation
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  The Making of a Puerto Rican Social Worker 25.11.2022 1h 34min

  Elizabeth Conde, LMSW-SIFI  is currently a school social worker.  She currently serves as a volunteer advisory board member for Northen Manhattan  Improvement Corporation.    Elizabeth is a contributing author of the Amazon best seller Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 which is currently available on Amazon in English and Spanish.  We discuss her chapter in the book with relates to fitting in, being bullied, assimilation, things our clients go through in society.    We also talk about her "social work angels".  I love however subconsiously Elizabeth talks about the importance of networking.   Elizabeth can be followed on Instagram @elizabeth_conde_sw   Get the Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 book here: https://www.amazon.com/Latinx-Social-Work-II-communities/dp/1957058749/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=10FRHYAGAASLS&keywords=latinx%2Fe+in+social+work&qid=1664969704&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjYwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=latinx%2Fe+in+social+work%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1#  Speaking of books, Get your copy of my book, Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times.  See link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT  Follow the podcast on Instagram:  @The Social Work Rants Podcast  and Twitter @SocialWorkRants   Get your The Social Work Rants Podcast Merch at Triumphthroughpain.myshopify.com  Get 30% off using the code BASCITY
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  Housing in New York City 12.11.2021 1h 20min

  Kenia Maldonado, LMSW works for the Human Resources Administration (MSW) one of the largest city run agencies in NYC. We discuss her role in the agency. She also discusses her business Onboarding Solutions. She can be found on IG @onboardingstaff
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  Social Work is Political 03.12.2021 1h 43min

  Ingrid Gomez, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker from NYC.  She recently ran for NYC City Council in Queens.  She discusses her campaign.  She encourages social workers running for office, especially since we know what the people actually needs in the communities we serve.  She stresses the importance of local races.  
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  Grief and Loss 1 year later 14.05.2021 27min

  On this episode, in honor of Mental health awareness month, I reflect on the 1 year anniversary of my mom's passing. #grief #loss
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  JULY 20TH, 2016 28.07.2020 32min

  The day my ex-wife and mother of my kids passed away. I described the days and weeks leading up to this day and days afterwards. #Grief #loss #parenting
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  Episode #2 Coronavirus/Resources for social workers HAPPY SOCIAL MONTH!! 23.03.2020 45min

  I share my thoughts and feelings regarding COVID-19. I also share local, state and National resources to share to assist my fellow social workers and the general public. Follow @basmrmsw on IG and Twitter for any resources. Happy Social work month!!!
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  Dedication to the new BSWs, MSWs and DSWs 24.05.2022 13min

  Congratulations to the class of 2022 on graduating with your BSWs, MSWs and DSWs. Glad to see the classes of 2020 & 2021 being able to enjoy graduation in person. Best wishes in this unique field of social work. Reach out at bascityentertainmentllc@gmail.con for any support.
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  Social working in Virginia with Gary Trey Taylor., LCSW 11.12.2020 56min

  In the episode we discuss social working while being black, his book "You Good Fam". He is taking new clients for Tele-health therapy.
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  The intersection of mental health & finances in the Latino/X/E community. Episode 244 20.12.2025 58min

  The Social Work Rants Podcast live show from Casa Wellness from October 2025. A live discussion on the intersection of mental health and finances in the Latino/X/E Community. In these trying times, we need to address financial anxiety, financial trauma and unhealthy money habits that affect our communities of color.The episode shows ways to address our personal finances and start to thrive financially in 2026.Special thanks to Ponce Bank for your sponsorship. Thank you to Redefine Stong Inc for your partnership. Without these two enteties this event would not have been possible. BREAKING NEWS!!!- I'm writing a new book to be released in Spring 2026.#socialwork #personalfinance
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  THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST (Trailer) 15.01.2020

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  Understanding Financial Abuse Episode #258 11.04.2026 16min

  In honor of #financialliteracymonth the host uses the power and control wheel to discuss financial abuse in domestic violence situations. The host provides examples of financial abuse. Follow the podcast on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast
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  Field instruction, working through vicarious trauma 05.11.2021 1h 20min

  Hans Bernier, MPA, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in NYC.  We discuss his work in the field from working in after school programs, GED programs, working as a school social worker.  He also works with an organization called Black Men Heal, an agency that provides quality therapy for men of color.    Hans currently works as a field instructor at Colombia University School of Social Work.  We talk about his work as a field instructor, working through vicarious trauma, his work in the Bronx.  He can be found on IG @qborough.
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  The U. S. election is over, now how does that affect Social Workers?? 09.11.2020 35min

  We as change agents in the social work field need to continue to apply the pressure to see change and to help our most vulnerable populations. It's in our NASW Code of Ethics. Listen to what else we can do to support each other in the field. Follow the podcast on Twitter @socialworkrants and Instagram @thesocialworkrantspodcast
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  Student loans, Stimulus checks, and multiple streams of Income in the COVID-19 ERA, With Ash Cash. 19.06.2020 30min

  I interview best selling author, financial educator Ash Cash @IAMASHCASH We discuss the student forgiveness program in the U.S, America's stimulus checks, the importance of multiple streams of income.
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  Oncology Social Work featuring Lisa Petgrave-Nelson, LMSW 04.12.2020 55min

  #TheSocialWorkerSpotlightSeries Part 5 features Ms. Nelson who works as a social worker in a cancer center in Long Island, NY. We discuss what a typical day is like for her and how Covid 19 has affected her work. She can be reached on Instagram at @diaryofablacksocialworker
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  Art therapy with Kyla Berry, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC 22.01.2021 38min

  Kyla and I worked together in a PACE program in Harlem, NY, USA during the height of NYC's covid crisis. We discuss dealing with the loss of our mutual clients. How she handled the trauma. We discuss her work as an art therapist and celebrate her new role. This episode is dedicated to the lives lost at the PACE program due to the pandemic.