Goddesses of Social Work Podcast

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Holistic Healing & Social Work | Mary Clark, LICSW |...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/09/30

In Part Two of my conversation with Mary Clark, LCSW, we continue our discussion of healing by exploring the complementary and holistic practices that have become part of both Mary’s personal journey and her work as a social worker.Mary shares how practices such as movement, time in nature, meditation, yoga, massage, and other mind-body approaches have expanded the way she thinks about healing and wellness. We talk about what it can look like to care for the whole person, the relationship between

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70:04

A Journey of Healing: PTSD, Recovery & the Social...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/09/23

What happens when the social worker becomes the person who needs support?In Part One of this conversation, I sit down with former Goddess supervisee Mary Clark, LICSW, to talk about her journey into social work and the personal healing journey that changed the way she understands herself, her profession, and the meaning of recovery.Mary shares openly about her experience with PTSD, seeking treatment, and learning that healing is not necessarily about arriving neatly on the “other side.” We talk

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78:10

Making His Life Count: Social Work, Suicide...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/09/16

Nearly ten years ago, I first knew Dr. Mary Sewell as my social work student. Today, I have the privilege of sitting across from her as a fellow social worker, doctoral scholar, researcher, and creator of the R.I.C.K.Y. Framework.In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sewell shares the experiences that shaped her journey from social work practitioner to Doctor of Social Work, including the loss of her son, Ricky, to suicide and her decision to make sure that his life and his name continued to

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50:11

Beyond the Diagnosis: Aging, Dementia & the Care...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/09/09

What does it look like to care for the whole person, not simply respond to a diagnosis?In Part Two of Renita's conversation with Christine Richmond, we pick up exactly where we left off: Christine said yes to an unexpected opportunity. Now we get to hear what she helped build.Christine introduces us to the Care Collective and the world of geriatric care management, sharing how care managers help older adults and families navigate the often complicated realities of aging, healthcare, resources, and

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45:41

Say Yes: Social Work, Opportunity & the Unexpected...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/09/02

What happens when you stop limiting what social work is supposed to look like and start saying yes to the opportunities in front of you?In Part One of this conversation, Renita sits down with Christine Richmond, a social worker whose career has taken her through geriatric social work, leadership, entrepreneurship, and paths she never necessarily planned for.Christine shares how she found her way into social work, the opportunities that shaped her career, and what she learned about recognizing her

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73:02

Beyond Struggle: Art, Black Interiority & the...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/08/26

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, Renita sits down with Morgan Overton, MSW, a social worker and multidisciplinary visual artist whose work explores Black interiority, ancestral memory, and the fullness of Black life beyond narratives of struggle.Their conversation began after meeting at the Harlem Fine Arts Show in the Hamptons, where Morgan was a featured artist and speaker. When Renita discovered that the artist whose work had captured her attention was also a social

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60:21

Becoming More of Yourself: Social Work, CrossFit &...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/08/19

Goddess alum Tori Helm, LICSW, returns to the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast for a conversation about growth, courage, and becoming more of yourself.Tori reflects on what has changed since her time in supervision, what she is building in this season of her life, the risks that have stretched her, and what she knows about herself today that she couldn't have known five years ago.Along the way, Renita discovers an unexpected part of Tori's journey: she's now a CrossFit coach. With encouragement from

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71:31

Black Men in Social Work: Dr. Andre J.C. Stokes on...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/08/12

This conversation marks the beginning of a new Goddesses of Social Work series: Black Men in Social Work.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Andre J.C. Stokes for a thoughtful conversation about his journey into social work, leadership, mental health in the Black community, representation, and his experience navigating the profession as a Black man.Our conversation also opened the door to something bigger: creating more space on the podcast for Black men in social work to tell their own stories,

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80:55

When We Stop Pushing: Radical Rest, Reorientation,...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2026/01/02

In a profession where doing more is often praised, even when it costs us our health, clarity, and sense of self, what happens when we stop pushing and start listening?In this returning conversation, host Renita Ray Davis sits down with Regina Lacking, LCSW, also known as the Plant-Based BAWSE, to explore radical rest not as retreat, but as reorientation.Regina reflects on the season that forced her to ask the question so many helpers quietly avoid: at what cost? Together, they unpack the emotional,

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60:55

From Intention to Impact: Becoming the Doer with...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/12/25

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, host Renita Ray Davis sits down with Erika Perry (Coach Perry) for a powerful conversation about what it really means to move from good intentions to real impact.Erika is the owner of EP Enterprises, the founder of Youth Talk United, and the voice behind the YouTube channel Behind the Doer. Her work centers on helping youth-serving organizations, coaches, and community leaders build trauma-aware, emotionally intelligent environments that don’t

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58:10

Grace Over Grind: What We Learn About Ourselves (and...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Host Renita Ray Davis welcomes back LICSW Renee Ingram for an honest conversation about shedding old selves, navigating perfectionism, and embracing therapist humanity. Renee shares the story behind earning her clinical license, the emotional work that surfaced along the way, and what she’s learned about grace, trauma, and transformation — both in herself and the children she serves. A grounding, deeply human episode for social workers in every season of their journey.✨Find more of Renita's

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73:57

SWAG Awards Series | Ta’lor L. Pinkston: The Heart...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/11/27

In this milestone 100th episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, I am honored to welcome Ta’lor L. Pinkston, LSW — widely known as The Heart Advocate. A licensed self-love social worker, creator of Self-Care Matters and Healing Over Everything, and Clinical Practice Program Manager at Healthy Start, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Ta’lor is devoted to helping people choose self-love as a coping skill for mental health and healing.In this deeply moving and liberatory conversation, Ta’lor reminds us that

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81:21

SWAG Awards Series | Dr. Angela Campbell: From Foster...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/11/19

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, part of the SWAG Awards Series honoring Service, Wellness, Advocacy, and Growth, I sit down with Dr. Angela Campbell, a social work leader, racial equity advocate, healer, and 2023 SWAG Award recipient whose life embodies transformation and purpose.From her beginnings as a foster youth navigating systems not designed for her, to her education at Bennett College, the University of Pittsburgh, and later her DSW at the University of Kentucky, Dr

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48:19

SWAG Awards Series | Tanya J. Ashby: Forty Years of...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/11/13

In this powerful episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, host Renita Ray Davis, LICSW-S sits down with Tanya J. Ashby, MSW, LSW — the 2023 SWAG Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient — for a conversation that is equal parts heart, wisdom, ministry, and legacy.With 40 years in the field, Tanya’s journey is a testament to what it looks like to serve with compassion, faith, and steadfast dedication. From her early years watching her mother’s gentle care as a VA nurse, to internships that shaped

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64:25

SWAG Awards Series | Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth:...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast — part of the SWAG Awards Series celebrating the values of Service, Wellness, Advocacy, and Growth — I sit down with Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth, LCSW, a trailblazing educator, clinician, and advocate for first responders’ mental health.From her early days as a medical social worker in a Level 1 trauma center to her leadership as a founding chair of Carlow University’s social work programs, and now through her private practice, Roth Consulting,

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61:49

Remember Me Series | From Case Manager to Community...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In this episode of the Remember Me Series, we shine a light on the incredible work happening through the Central Alabama Aging Consortium’s Gateway to Community Living program.Host Renita Ray Davis sits down with Erica Dixson, Transition Coordinator and longtime advocate for older adults, people with disabilities, and those navigating mental health and substance use challenges. A proud graduate of Alabama A&M University, Erica has spent nearly 30 years helping Alabamians transition from nursing

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45:17

Remember Me Series | From Fleahop to Statewide...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, we continue our Remember Me Series, highlighting the extraordinary yet often unseen work of aging and caregiving services in Alabama.I sit down with DeLane Poague, Dementia Friendly Alabama Project Coordinator at the Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC). Raised in the small community of Fleahop, Alabama, and a graduate of Auburn University, DeLane has dedicated her career to serving others—from foster care and Meals on Wheels to long-term

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60:53

Remember Me Series | Rooted in Community: Meghan...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/10/01

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, we continue our Remember Me Series, highlighting the extraordinary yet often unseen work of aging and caregiving services in Alabama.I sit down with Meghan Germek, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC). Born and raised in Odenville, Alabama, Meghan carries forward the legacy of strong women who shaped her upbringing. With a background spanning nursing home social work, youth services, and mental health

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70:15

Blessing the Human Family: Iuri Melo on Hope and...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/09/28

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, I sit down with Iuri Melo, LCSW, therapist, father of five, author, and co-founder of SchoolPulse, a nationwide support service reaching over 300 schools in 25+ states.Born out of heartbreak after a wave of teen suicides in his community, SchoolPulse now delivers weekly encouragement, growth-mindset tools, and mental health resources directly to students, parents, and educators. Together, Iuri and I explore:✨ The story behind SchoolPulse and

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60:00

Remember Me Series | Cheryl Craig: Advocacy, Voice,...

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, I sit down with Cheryl Craig, Long-Term Care Ombudsman at the Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC).Together we explore: 🌿 Cheryl’s journey into advocacy and how she became an Ombudsman 🌿 What an Ombudsman does — and why this role is so vital for elders and their families 🌿 The realities of navigating complex systems in long-term care 🌿 A story that reminded Cheryl why this work matters, even when it’s hard 🌿 Her hopes for those

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