THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

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  Policy & Advocacy Work featuring NASW NY; Episode 278 18.09.2026 42мин

  How can social workers use advocacy, policy, and collective action to strengthen the profession?In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, speaks with Amanda Rodriguez, Policy Lead for the National Association of Social Workers—New York Chapter (NASW-NY). They discuss the unification of the New York City and New York State chapters, the importance of representing both urban and rural communities, and how social workers can influence legislation affecting their careers and clients.Amanda explains NASW-NY’s advocacy efforts around social work salaries, student-loan forgiveness, licensing barriers, temporary work permits, and workforce shortages. The conversation also explores the ethical use of artificial intelligence in mental health care, the need to protect minors from unsafe AI chatbot features, and why AI should support—not replace—licensed social workers and therapists.You’ll also learn:What NASW does for social workers and MSW studentsHow social workers can participate in policy and legislative advocacyWhy New York’s social-work loan-forgiveness program needs greater accessibilityHow licensing exams and employment restrictions affect the workforceWhy stronger safeguards are needed for AI-powered mental health toolsHow NASW-NY’s Capitol Action Day helps social workers speak directly with lawmakersWhy voting and civic engagement are essential parts of social-work advocacyWhether you are a social-work student, LMSW, LCSW, mental health professional, policy advocate, or community change agent, this episode shows how your voice can help shape the future of social work.Connect with NASW-NY and learn more about membership, professional development, advocacy committees, and Capitol Action Day at naswny.socialworkers.org.Follow and subscribe to The Social Work Rants Podcast® for honest conversations about social work, mental health, financial wellness, public policy, and social justice.Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and unsafe chatbot interactions. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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  9/11 Reflections; Episode 277 11.09.2026 29мин

  This episode is dedicated to all the victims of the September 11th attacks 25 years ago. This episode is also dedicated to all the victims post 9/11 who lost their lives as a result of the toxic air surrounding ground zero.After 25 years, are we really safer now than back on 9/11?We are still dealing with the middle east like we were after the terror attacks.President Bush lied about weapons of mass destruction. Trump lies every day. The government lied about the air being safe to breathe. That was proven by NYC Mayor Mandami this week.So how much has really change if you think about it?If we don't like what is currently happening, we have midterm elections coming up and we can do something about it, by voting and encouraging our clients to vote. (The picture of the twin towers in the thumbnail (on youtube) was taken by me in May 2001 while on a boat party cruise around Manhattan weeks before my undergrad graduation).#9/11 #neverforget
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  Back to School: Giving Grace; Episode 276 04.09.2026 13мин

  Most students across America have started school. School social workers are you ready? Are you ready to deal with your trash administration, unregulated children? Remember to give yourselves grace. Parents are you ready? During this time of year, its important to give your kids grace, your childrens' teachers some grace and yes even the administration some grace to start.Follow the podcast in Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast#backtoschool #back2school #scoialwork
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  What is Sports Social Work? Episode 275 28.08.2026 49мин

  Natalie Graves is a licensed social work from Chicago and founder of The Nat Sports Directory. Nat stands for nurturing athletes talent. It's the first directory vetting sports therapists. We discuss what is sports social work? She shares her experiences working with athletes from high school, college, pro athletes and retired athletes. She is a founding member of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports which is hosting it's annual symposium fron 9/23/26-9/25/26 in Las Vegas. For tickets go to https://www.aswis.orgWe discuss the weaponization of the WNBA and what athletes go through day in day out that may affect their mental health. The importance of looking at an athlete as a person and from a perspective of Person in environment. Natalie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nat.sportsdirectoryWebsite is https://www.Natsportsdirectory.comFollow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast
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  Taking Postpartum Mental Health Seriously; Episode 274 22.08.2026 16мин

  This week's episode is focused on the need for better postpartum mental health support in the United States, prompted by the recent death of actress Hayden Panettiere. I share a personal story about my ex-wife's struggle with postpartum depression and addiction, highlighting the lack of awareness and resources available to new parents. The healthcare system in the United States is failing and has failed to adequately address postpartum issues and called for more social workers and mental health professionals in hospitals. I also touched on the broader societal need for prevention rather than reaction and encouraged advocacy and voting for change.Follow the podcast on Instagram at   / thesocialworkrantspodcast  #mentalhealth #socialwork #postpartum #haydenpanettiere
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  Dear RFK, Jr, F**k You!!; Episode 273 #socialwork #Socialworkispolitical 08.08.2026 13мин

  Recently the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr did an interview lying stating ICU beds in cities like NYC were empty during the Covid pandemic. The incompetence and gaslighting the agent orange administation has caused more harm to us, making social workers work harder (cause our jobs were already hard enough). As a result, the most vulnerable populations are being harmed the most.We literally are seeing outbreaks of measles throughout the country and diseases that we read about in text books returning due to an unqualified secretary of health. On a happier note, on August 25th, I am co-hosting another financial webinar regarding estate planning. We all eventually will need one especially entrepreneurs.Use this link to register: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N_FvAxHCTNuyNp4y6GdQZw#/registration#socialworkispolitical #mentalhealth
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  Black Masculinity, HIV and Decolonizing Therapy with Marvin Toliver, LCSW; Episode 272 03.08.2026 51мин

  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 20мин

  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 15мин

  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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  The U. S. election is over, now how does that affect Social Workers?? 09.11.2020 35мин

  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 30мин

  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 55мин

  #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 38мин

  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.
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  Welcome to the 4th Quarter of 2020, You got this!! 07.09.2020 17мин

  Folks we are blessed to make it to September. It's my birthday month. No matter how the first 3 quarters of 2020 were for you, the 4 quarter is here and it's time to win. WE WILL WIN!!! WE ARE GOING TO WIN!! We still have a lot to look forward too. I will share a couple of things I'm looking forward to in 2020 despite my losses this year. Stay blessed, stay safe. Wear your masks!
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  Mr. President Cancel them student loans!! Episode #186 12.09.2024 18мин

  Recently the Supreme Court ruled the President has immunity. Well guess what, in my opinion because of this ruling, President Biden can cancel them loans!! Who's gonna stop him? Well no longer the Supreme Court. We must continue to apply pressure to the President to cancel the loans before he leaves office.Announcement!! My poetry book Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential in Hard Times is available as an Audiobook http://email.findawayvoices.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnVHF2QU1CQUtqeEJxZnhCZ0dSbEM1QWRWN1NHcWRTeXh4cWpzWT0iLCJocmVmIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9saWJyby5mbS9hdWRpb2Jvb2tzLzk3OTg5ODU1NDE3MjQiLCJpbnRlcm5hbCI6ImVhYmMwMzAzOTdiMjAxYThmMTA2In0/741b80ba83aaa16bf894617554532bb78d005d05d65b2fade10c1d57d391cdaaThe podcast is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC doing business as Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education and counseling to people of color who have the responsibilities of caring for their children and older adult parents also known as the sandwich generation. For more information go to my new website Basmorenoconsulting.com
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  Assessing Client Needs In Virginia; Episode 172 22.03.2024 47мин

  Amanda Whitlow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia . She is the owner of her private practice called Concrete Roses Counseling & Consultation. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Virigina State University and works as a mental health specialist in the public school system. We discuss the importance of networking, since we met at the recent Millennial Social Work Conference. She discusses what is she seeing relating to her community needs in the Richmond, Virginia area. Amanda can be found on Instagram at @concreterosesconsulting Follow the podcast on Social Media: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/socialworkrants Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast
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  Discussing mental health with Katie Wilson, LCSW 17.09.2021 1ч 11мин

  Katie works as a residential coordinator with adults severely persistent mental illness. She also works part-time in a child welfare agency. We discuss her work in both agencies. We discuss her plans on running a future group for loved ones who had family members who successfully completed suicide.
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  Social Work & Covid 19: 5 Years Later 14.03.2025 17мин

  Happy Social Work Month to all the amazing social workers!! Thank you for all that you do.Happy Women's History Month to all the ladies!!Announcement:On Friday March 28th 7pm, I am hosting a Social Work Entrepreneur Check in. $20 per person. https://square.link/u/Ae2fLN01This week marks the 5 year anniversary of the global pandemic known as Covid-19. How are we 5 years later? Anxiety and depression are at an all time high. How are we managing? Are we celebrating our wins? Are we giving ourselves enought grace?The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting providing financial education for people of color in the sandiwch generation struggling with their finances while caregiving. Now offering a free 45 minute consulting on how caregiving is affecting your finances. https://calendly.com/basmoreno/consultation
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  Starting a Partial Hospitalization Program; Episode 223 13.06.2025 46мин

  Happy Pride Month! Happy Men's Mental Health Awareness Month!!TJ Rumler is a licensed social worker from Greenville, South Carolina with over 15 years of social work experience. TJ is also a military veteran. We discuss his work in developing a curriculum for a partial hospitalization program for adolescents in South Carolina. We discuss what is a partial hospitalization program. The program is scheduled to open sometime this summer.TJ also has a trauma informed training program. We discuss how business is going and if his business is affected in any way by the current administration. TJ can be found on instagram at   / tjrumlerconsulting  Follow the podcast in Instagram:  / thesocialworkrantspodcast  The podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting, providing financial education and counseling for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving which affects your mental health. Go to Basmorenoconsulting.com to book your free 45 minute consultation.
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  Sex therapy and social work 03.09.2021 1ч 10мин

  Sara Rosen, LMSW is a social worker and sex therapist in Long Island, NY. She does individual and couples counseling. We discuss how she got into doing sex therapy. We discuss the misconceptions of her work. We talk about condoms, anal sex, porn, the role the church plays in regarding sex in America. As of this recording back in August, Sara was taking new clients. She can be found on IG @thekinktherapist