NASW Social Work Talks

Booking Overview

This is a professional social work interview podcast focused on mental health, clinical practice, advocacy, policy, and social justice, typically featuring specialized practitioners, nonprofit representatives, and policy advocates. Credible pitches include licensed social workers, mental health experts, youth-justice advocates, nonprofit leaders, and researchers with direct practice or policy expertise; booking difficulty is likely medium because strong subject-matter credentials are required, but the show regularly features accessible professional experts rather than only nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 148

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 10.3k subscribers

Instagram: 73.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

membership@socialworkers.org

media@socialworkers.org

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Host

Lorrie Appleton - NASW Member and Social Worker; serves as the host for episodes of Social Work Talks. In the provided episode description, she is specifically named in connection with sitting down with a guest to d...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Licensed social workers, mental health clinicians, nonprofit and advocacy organization representatives, policy specialists, and professionals with direct expertise in youth justice or social services

Required Achievements:

Recent Guest Discussions

Jermaine Wall - Anime And Digital Media In Adolescent Development, Sexual Risk Assessment, Identity Development, Mental Health, And Clinical Treatment Planning

Jos Perez - Youth Interrogation Protections, False Confessions, Access To Counsel, Racial Inequities, Adolescent Brain Development, And Youth Justice Legislation

Recent Topics

Social Work, Mental Health, Social Justice, Youth Services, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

NASW Social Work Talks

EP 147 - Understanding Gambling Disorder and How Social Workers Can Help

August 03, 2026

As sports betting, online gambling, and prediction market apps continue to grow, so does the risk of increased gambling addiction. In this episode of Social Work Talks, experts from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and its Center for Excellence on Problem Gambling discuss the warning signs of problem gambling, what drives gambling behavior, and how social workers can help through awareness, screening, and evidence-based treatment. Hosted by NASW Senior Practice Associate f...

EP 146 - Anime and Adolescent Wellness: Using Modern Media to Build Rapport and Assess Sexual Risk

July 15, 2026

Anime is often viewed as harmless entertainment, but some content can include explicit sexual themes that influence adolescent development and mental health. In this episode, we explore with our guest Jermaine Wall, LCSW-S, owner of Crescent Counseling why social workers and mental health professionals should consider digital media use as part of assessment and treatment planning. Listen now and join the conversation wherever your normally listen to podcasts, or on our website: https://www.s...

EP 145 - Destigmatizing and Advocating for Communities Affected by Mental Illness

June 05, 2026

Social Work Talks sits down with NAMI New York State to discuss the growing need for stronger mental health advocacy, policy reform, and collaboration between social workers and individuals with lived experience. This episode explores efforts to address insurance prior authorizations, mental health care access, and the movement to recognize mental health as a constitutional right in New York State. Tune in for an important conversation on reducing stigma, advancing mental health equity, and s...

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