Inside Social Work Podcast
a bit about this podcast
I’m Marie Vakakis, and this podcast takes you behind the scenes of the social work profession. Through candid conversations, practical insights, and thought-provoking discussions, we’ll explore the challenges, successes, and everyday experiences that shape the work we do.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, a student, or simply curious about social work, this podcast is here to inspire, connect, and bridge the gap between research and practice. Together, we’ll reflect on lifelong learning, personal growth, and what it truly means to support people through life’s pivotal moments.
Thank you for joining me—I’m so glad you’re here!
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Latest Episodes
What Just Happened? How to Use ‘Here and Now’ Comments in Therapy
When something shifts in the therapy room, a pause, a change in tone, a shift in posture, it can be tempting to keep moving with the conversation....
Student Placements in Private Practice with Amy Howell
What Happens When Students Join Private Practice? Student placements have traditionally been linked to large organisations, hospitals, schools,...
Inside the Therapy Room with the Whole Family: What It’s Really Like
Working with families in therapy isn’t just about skills and structure. It’s about holding complexity, emotional, relational, and logistical. In...
Is Caring Costing You? Money Beliefs and Private Practice
Working in a caring profession often means holding complexity, emotional, relational, and sometimes financial. If you’ve ever found yourself...
Is Finding Your Dream Job a Scam?
Have you ever thought, "If I just find the right job, everything will fall into place"? We’ve been sold the idea that there’s a dream job out there...
Talk About the Talking: What Really Matters in the First Three Sessions
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, for both clients and therapists. In this episode of Inside Social Work, I chat with Dr Bronwyn Milkins from...
