Untangling money blocks in social work

Listen What are money stories? Our relationship with money begins long before we open our first bank account. Money stories are the quiet messages we absorb from family, culture, and community. They shape how we think about hard work, ambition, and even our own worth....

Saving money starting out and the mistakes we made

Listen Starting in private practice is full of excitement,  but also plenty of expenses. It’s easy to get caught up in shiny purchases and endless training, only to find yourself overwhelmed and out of pocket. In this episode, Ashton and I reflect on what we wish we’d...

Why do social workers feel guilty charging our worth?

Listen Talking about money can feel uncomfortable, especially in social work where we’re told the work is about care, not income. But that mindset often leaves us underpaid, burnt out, and carrying guilt for wanting to earn a fair wage. When Ashton and I sat down for...

The hardest parts of social work and what we love about it

Listen Social work is often described as a squiggly career. Rarely is it linear, and that’s both the challenge and the beauty of it. In this episode, Ashton and I reflect on the hardest parts of our work as Accredited Mental Health Social Workers and the great things...

The moments self-doubt almost stopped us

Listen Self-doubt isn’t something we outgrow. Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned professional, that little voice can still whisper, you’re not ready or you’re not good enough. In this episode, Ashton and I share personal stories of when self-doubt almost...

The careers we built that our younger selves wouldn’t believe

Listen What would surprise your younger self? When I was 25, I had no idea I’d end up running my own practice, hosting two podcasts, and putting my voice and face into the world. At that age, I imagined a very different career,  maybe with a big NGO, maybe working in...