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Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk

Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk

Le'Siran Edwards 99 Episodes Jun 2, 2026

Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk is a personal growth podcast hosted by Le'Siran Edwards, aimed at social workers. It focuses on well-being, work-life boundaries, and leadership skills. Each episode offers insights and discussions to help social workers thrive in their careers and personal lives.

Episodes

Leading Without Losing Yourself in Social Work
Leading Without Losing Yourself in Social Work Jun 2, 2026 00:14:57 This episode helps is really about self-leadership, outgrowing old leadership models, psychological safety and leading without losing yourself as a social worker.Connect with me:🌱 ⁠⁠⁠Growth Hub⁠⁠⁠ (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 ⁠⁠⁠Placement Hub⁠⁠⁠ (for student social workers):🤍 ⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (faith-centred, trauma-informed support):Apply hereStay co
Self Leadership Skills for Social Workers
Self Leadership Skills for Social Workers Mar 2, 2026 00:14:57 This episode helps you develop your leadership skills, unlearn unhelpful reward systems, exploring over-functioning and emotional suppression.Connect with me:🌱 ⁠⁠Growth Hub⁠⁠ (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 ⁠⁠Placement Hub⁠⁠ (for student social workers):🤍 ⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠ (faith-centred, trauma-informed support):Apply hereEmpowering Social Workers Confere
#S4E2 Out with Burnout in Social Work
#S4E2 Out with Burnout in Social Work Feb 2, 2026 00:17:13 This episode encourages you to explore moral injury, impact of systemic barriers, public scrutiny, blame culture, workplace trauma and consider how these can contribute to burnout and how professionals can feel shameful about being overwhelmed.Here's some new ways to support your social work journey:🌱 ⁠Growth Hub⁠ (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 ⁠Plac
#S4E1 Dear Social Worker, Time to Let Go
#S4E1 Dear Social Worker, Time to Let Go Jan 5, 2026 00:21:09 This episode encourages you to let go of what no longer serves you. Here's some new ways to support your social work journey:🌱 Growth Hub (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 Placement Hub (for student social workers):🤍 1:1 Coaching (faith-centred, trauma-informed support):Apply here Stay connected with Le'Siran on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠
#ep50 You Don’t Have to Shrink to Survive as a Social Worker
#ep50 You Don’t Have to Shrink to Survive as a Social Worker Dec 1, 2025 00:22:55 In our final episode for the year, this is your reminder that you don’t have to shrink to survive in social work.We explore confidence, identity and showing up as your whole self at work — because the families you serve need the fullest version of you, not the edited one.Ready to grow your career with 50+ tools, resources and community support?Learn more about The Hub #SocialWork #PersonalGrowth #
#ep49 Emotional Boundaries in Social Work: Burnout Prevention & Self-Care
#ep49 Emotional Boundaries in Social Work: Burnout Prevention & Self-Care Nov 3, 2025 00:23:18 In #Ep49: Emotional Boundaries in Social Work: Burnout Prevention & Self-Care, Clair explores how social workers can care deeply without carrying it all. This episode unpacks practical strategies to set emotional boundaries, prevent compassion fatigue, and sustain your wellbeing while making an impact. Tune in to restore balance and protect your purpose.Tune in for empowering strategies and he
#ep48 Expectation vs Reality: Finding You Beyond the Social Worker Role
#ep48 Expectation vs Reality: Finding You Beyond the Social Worker Role Oct 13, 2025 00:21:13 In this episode of the world's leading personal development podcast for social workers, host Le'Siran Edwards returns from a summer break to share insights on reclaiming your identity beyond the social work role.Dive into discussions on building resilience, setting boundaries, and finding balance amidst the chaos. Le'Siran also reflects on the power of being lost and how it can lead to self-discov
#ep47 The Other Side of Social Work: A Conversation with My Mum
#ep47 The Other Side of Social Work: A Conversation with My Mum Jul 7, 2025 01:03:50 #ep47 The Other Side of Social Work: A Conversation with My MumThe recording is live and not the usual quality! Sorry the ending cuts off on this episode. I’m unable to edit on my travels. Mama Le’Siran sends her love to you all.
The Imposter Syndrome Social Worker
The Imposter Syndrome Social Worker Jun 2, 2025 00:33:46 Imposter syndrome as a social worker is quite common.Download this month's resource: ⁠⁠Speak Up at Work: Scripts & Templates⁠This episode is the first of our MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.00am. Stay connected with me: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 ‘Le’Siran Edwards’Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socia
Navigating Workplace Politics as a Social Worker
Navigating Workplace Politics as a Social Worker May 5, 2025 00:18:08 Unfortunately office politics is everywhere. Listen to this episode to help you navigate the stress of this in social work.Download this month's resource: ⁠Speak Up at Work: Scripts & TemplatesThis episode is the first of our MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.00am. Stay connected with me: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠ 🚀 ‘L
Social Work Stress (Start listening to you and your body)
Social Work Stress (Start listening to you and your body) Feb 3, 2025 00:21:44 Building resilience in social work is an ongoing task. Why? Burnout for social workers is real! It's a difficult conversation that you must have with yourself as the social work profession is prone to produce burned out workers. It's not just about avoiding burnout, or simply managing burnout, it's about preventing burnout and minimising the impact of vicarious trauma. Prioritisin
#ep44 Goodbye & Thank You
#ep44 Goodbye & Thank You Jan 27, 2025 00:23:10 In This Episode: An announcement you won’t want to miss! Discussing the reality of working in a thankless social work role. Answering listener questions and sharing your comments. Stay connected with me: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Linked 🚀 ‘Le’Siran Edwards’ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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