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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are celebrating the 100th podcast episode with a breakdown of the biggest lessons I've learned in my first 6 years as a therapist & social worker! The highs, the lows, these are my takeaways from these 6 years of work!

Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community, highlight social work voices, and shed light on the variety that social work offers. Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Kathy Archer, an incredible coach for women leaders in the nonprofit world! Kathy gives great insight on leadership, her observations on how people struggle to step into leadership, being authentic, and more! An important conversation for any social workers wanting to progress their career!

Kathy Archer If leadership feels heavy and lonely, you're not alone. Leadership coach Kathy Archer helps nonprofit women leaders stop drowning in work, doubting themselves, and carrying it all alone. After 25 years as a nonprofit leader, burnout forced her to figure out a better way, and now she helps you do the same. She's the author of Character Driven Leadership for Women and Mastering Confidence. Connect with her at kathyarcher.com or tune into her podcast, Surviving to Thriving.

• Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/
• Book: Character Driven Leadership for Women
• Book: Mastering Confidence

Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community, highlight social work voices, and shed light on the variety that social work offers. Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

For More Things Social Work & Therapy:

• The Social Work Neighborhood Mentorship: Want to mentor another social worker? Or do you need a social work mentor? Join The Social Work Neighborhood! (Free social work mentorship) 
• Follow the podcast on Instagram
• Need a NY Therapist? Work with Me!

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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Nohemi Acosta, LMSW. Nohemi is an incredible social worker who details her non-traditional social work journey, including her work with labor organizing, what the profession needs to change & the importance of building community!

Nohemi Acosta, LMSW (she/her) is a passionate social worker, advocate, and therapist dedicated to providing culturally competent, anti-racist, and trauma-informed care. As the daughter of immigrants and someone who has personally navigated systemic barriers, Nohemi brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her work.

With a deep commitment to social justice, she specializes in supporting BIPOC communities, addressing intergenerational trauma, and empowering individuals to set boundaries and reclaim their healing. Currently an associate therapist at Purple Couch Therapy, she strives to create inclusive spaces where clients feel truly seen and understood.

• Instagram: @la.social.worker

Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we speak with Malaysia Harrell, a seasoned social worker with incredible insight & experience. Malaysia details her social work journey, including how she escaped burnout after a near death experience.

Malaysia Harrell is a psychotherapist, spiritual transformation coach, award-winning entrepreneur, veteran, keynote speaker, and author who helps women find freedom and fulfillment. But really, she is a healer, an unleasher, and a light that leads women back to their true selves so they can live fully and finally. As a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified clinical social worker, Malaysia blends clinical expertise, spiritual wisdom and intuitive guidance to help women overcome their past trauma, heal their hurts and define their vision for their lives. Her incomparable coaching guides clients on an intimate, insightful journey to break free from limiting beliefs and expectations and discover lives of authenticity, purpose and bliss. Extraordinary at walking women through radical transformation, Malaysia is more than her client’s coach; she’s their champion. 

Malaysia is not just a brilliant therapist and coach, but a woman with her own “against all odds” success story. From overcoming a childhood trauma to a life-threatening illness that could have crippled her, she’s built her career brick by brick, fighting fears, failures, and setbacks to have the life she’s always known was hers to claim. Through it all, Malaysis has mastered the art of faith-filled manifestation, proving that whatever a woman believes, she becomes. And today she personifies what it means to ascend over adversity while inspiring countless women to do the same. Whether she’s in front of an audience of one or one thousand, Malaysia’s life-shifting energy propels women towards transformation and empowerment; she awakens women to the possibility of more. 

Simply put, it is impossible to be in Malaysia’s presence and leave unchanged. Malaysia is here for the women who need to trade their perception of perfection for true freedom and authenticity. She is here for the women who need to reimagine who they can be and what they can have; she is here for the women who are here for more than coaching; she is seeking a powerful partnership with women who are equipped  to help her expand and elevate herself to a life that she could only dream about until now.

 Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we speak with Daniel Maigler, LCSW & mental health advisor of Paws for Patrick. Dan gives incredible insight on emotional support animals, how therapists can screen for & write ESA letters & more!

Daniel Maigler, LCSW is the mental health advisor for Paws for Patrick, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting young people with emotional support animals. He has been a school social worker and therapist in private practice for over 20 years. Dan is also the host of his podcast, "Not Allowed to Die," where he discusses dilemmas he sees with his clients in private practice and various mental health topics.

More Information

• Paws For Patrick
• Not Allowed to Die Podcast (Spotify) 
• Not Allowed to Die Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
• Parenting Adult Children with Mental Health/Addiction Issues | Forum

Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

For More Things Social Work & Therapy:

• Subscribe to  SWB+ for exclusive content & bonus episodes from The Social Work Bubble Podcast
• Need a Therapist? Work with Me!
• Need a Social Work Mentor?
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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into how social workers can support clients during heightened political times, including by talking about politics, stepping away from western individualism & empowering collective and community action.

Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

For More Things Social Work & Therapy:

• Subscribe to  SWB+ for exclusive content & bonus episodes from The Social Work Bubble Podcast
• Need a Therapist? Work with Me!
• Need a Social Work Mentor?
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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we speak again with author & adoptee, Julie McGue, talking further about experience with adoption, having a twin, infertility, family building & more! A very insightful conversation for everyone to listen to.

Julie Ryan McGue is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. In her books, essays, and blogs, she explores the topics of finding out who you are, where you belong, and making sense of it. Her award-winning memoir, Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging, released in May 2021. Her work has appeared in multiple journals, anthologies, and online sites, such as the Story Circle Network Journal, Brevity Nonfiction Blog, and Severance Magazine. Her latest book, a collection of essays titled Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship released in November 2023. Her third book, another memoir and a prequel to Twice a Daughter, releases in February 2025. Julie splits her time between northwest Indiana and Sarasota, Florida. 

• https://www.juliemcgueauthor.com
• Award winning author of Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging
• NEW BOOK: Twice the Family, A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood
• BOOK: Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship
• FB @juliemcguewrites
• IG @julieryanmcgue
• twitter @juliermcgue

Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

For More Things Social Work & Therapy:

• Subscribe to  SWB+ for exclusive content & bonus episodes from The Social Work Bubble Podcast
• Need a Therapist? Work with Me!
• Need a Social Work Mentor?
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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we talk about a couple articles I read about social workers needing to be more outspoken & about a social worker that is dealing with compassion fatigue.

Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

She also owns Inner Compass Psychotherapy, a therapy and coaching practice where she uses therapy to treat attachment and childhood trauma for adults in Central New York, as well as support individuals with mindfulness coaching.

Articles

• Social Workers Being More Outspoken
• "I've lost the ability to switch off"

Social Work Mentorship

• The Social Work Neighborhood Mentoring Program
• Block Party for The Social Work Neighborhood Launch *free*

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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into sides hustles that won't drain social workers, using AI to listen to sessions and write notes, finding a therapy office space & explaining our job to others. 

Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

She also owns Inner Compass Psychotherapy, a therapy and coaching practice where she uses therapy to treat attachment and childhood trauma for adults in Central New York, as well as support individuals with mindfulness coaching.

Reddit Posts

• Side Hustles
• Finding Office Space
• AI for Notes
• Explaining your job 

Other

• The Social Work Neighborhood Mentoring Program
• Block Party for The Social Work Neighborhood Launch *free*
• My Practice: Inner Compass Psychotherapy

If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we dive into the latest developments and overview of the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact, what this entails and pros/cons for social workers! 

Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

She also owns her private practice where she treats adults with trauma, depression, and anxiety in New York's Southern Tier.

Resources

• https://swcompact.org/
• The legislative document
• https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Interstate-Licensure-Compact-for-Social-Work
• https://compacts.csg.org/compact-updates/social-work/ 
• Email questions to socialworkcompact@csg.org
• FAQ
• Legislative Summit PowerPoint

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