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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 19h

Save the Date – The Care Leaders Summit 2026

We’re excited to share that The Care Leaders Summit returns on 26th February 2026 in York — and it’s set to be one of the most inspiring events of the year for those passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 2d

Episode 4 of The Relational Social Work Podcast is OUT NOW!!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorna Stabler, Research Fellow at CASCADE (Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre), as our guest for this powerful new episode.
It’s an episode full of insight, reflection, and heart.💛

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 5d

Episode 4 is out on Monday and we are excited that our guest for this episode is Dr Lorna Stabler!

Cant wait until Monday? You can listen to our previous episodes at www.therelationalsocialworkpodcast.com

Happy Listening!

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 10d

New episode out today! In this episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Fran Feeley, Nadia Galvani and Eugene Ogbewele, social workers and co-founders of Social Matters, to talk about anti-racist practice, allyship and hope 💗 Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 17d

New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, care experienced author, social worker, campaigner and Deputy Director at Article 39. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 20d

New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, to talk about accessing care records and Free Loaves on a Friday. Can't wait until Monday, all previous episodes are available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 24d

We're back with Series 4! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Luke Rodgers, founder at CEO at The Care Leaders. This episode explores what The Care Leaders Fellowship is, and some of the amazing innovations which have been supported through this 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 27d

Our summer break has felt really long! But the wait is nearly over! We will be back with our first episode of Series 4 with Luke Rodgers BEM on Monday 15th September 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Sep 3

Lots of you have been asking when we will be back ... the wait is nearly over! Series 4 will be kicking off on Monday 15th September! Can't wait until then?!?! All the episodes from Series 1, 2 and 3 are available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Aug 18

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The Relational Social Work Podcast - Year 2 Launch Event

The Relational Social Work Podcast is celebrating its 1 year anniversary by inviting Luke Rodgers from Care Leaders to Coventry for a Q&A

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are excited to announce that the fourth series of The Relational Social Work Podcast is sponsored by The Care Leaders Fellowship! To celebrate Luke Rodgers BEM will be joining us in Coventry for our in-person Two Year Launch Event! Tickets are free but limited 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our Summer Special is out today on all major podcast platforms! Thank you to everyone who sent us a question for this episode. We had so many we could not answer them all. Listen now to see if we answered your question 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Aug 5

Tomorrow the gang are getting back together! Arin will be on the mic posing questions to Hannah and Matt from our listeners. This is your last chance to submit any questions before we record tomorrow! Please let us know your questions by commenting on this post or dropping us a message 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are missing being in the studio! If you are missing the podcast, don't forget all previous episodes are available on all major podcast platforms ... and we have a summer special coming really soon 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 25

Keep your eyes peeled for our summer special episode, and let us know if there is anything you want us to talk about or any questions you want to ask any of us! If we use your question, you will win a Relational Social Work Podcast pin badge, and the best question will win a Madlug bag! 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 25

It is still just a dream … but look at the design that Matt whipped up! If you haven’t listened to Luke’s episode yet, it is available now on all major podcast platforms. We don’t talk about plant walls, but we do talk about loads of other interesting things💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 25

We might be taking a break from the pod over the summer, but that hasn’t stopped us from dreaming about our dream recording studio! Ever since our chat with Luke Rodgers, where we saw his wonderful plant wall, we have wanted one of our own 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 23

We are going to do a "summer special" episode and would love you to help us to shape it! Is there anything you would like us to chat about? Do you have any questions for any of us? Let us know to be in with a chance of winning a Relational Social Work Podcast pin badge or Madlug bag! 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 23

We're having a summer break. Will be back in September for Series 4! Here is some of what we have been up to ... Hannah, Matt & Arin went to Godiva supporting the Child Friendly Cov Safe Space, Matt ran a 10K in Durham, Arin met a goat in Morocco & Hannah went to Manchester to watch Oasis! 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 21

We will be back in September with Series 4. While you're waiting for Series 4, check out any episode from Series 3 that you have missed, or listen to your favourite episode again! All episodes available now on any major podcast platform 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 14

New episode out today! This week Hannah & Matt are joined by Harlie, Victoria, Dyllan and Mark from Young Person Bench Marking Forum (YPBMF) to talk about the 'In Their Own Words' Report and the key recommendations from this in relation to working with and supporting care experienced young people💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are so excited about next weeks' episode that we are telling you about it on a Thursday! Next week Matt and Hannah are joined by Harlie, Victoria, Dyllan and Mark from Young Person Bench Marking Forum! This episode will be available on Monday on any major podcast platform 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jul 7

New episode out today! This episode focusses on reunification, and the main body of the episode is Matt's opening address from the recent Reunification Conference, as well as the voices of families, practitioners and speakers from the conference 💗 Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jun 17

We usually wait until later in the week to let you know who next weeks' guest is but we can't contain our excitement! Next week Hannah and Matt are joined by Lemn Sissay! Here is a sneak preview! The whole episode will be available on Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · Jun 16

It's Refugee Week! For this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Catherine Gladwell, Founder and Chief Executive of Refugee Education UK to talk about the importance of education for refugee and asylum-seeking children. This episode is available on all major podcast platforms now 💗