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The Social Work Bubble Podcast

The Social Work Bubble Podcast

Written by: Laura Swanson
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Laura Swanson, LCSW is a therapist in Central New York, and began The Social Work Bubble to create more conversations and community around social work! The podcast is meant as a resource for those interested or in the field, and dives into clinical practice, intervention, ethics, case studies, and licensing, MSW programs, and everything in between! Use this as a space to build community with fellow social workers so we can all thrive in this wonderful field!

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Episodes
  • Ep. 102 Why & How I Became a Social Worker
    Mar 3 2026

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    On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I share my personal social work journey, including why I entered social work, changing my major from nursing to human services, and what ultimately led me to being a therapist in private practice. If you're considering social work, questioning your path, or anything in between, this episode can offer insight into my own journey & how I decided to move on particular paths.

    Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community, highlight social work voices, and shed light on the variety that social work offers. Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

    For More Things Social Work & Therapy:

    • The Social Work Neighborhood Mentorship: Want to mentor another social worker? Or do you need a social work mentor? Join The Social Work Neighborhood! (Free social work mentorship)
    • Follow the podcast on Instagram
    • Need a NY Therapist? Work with Me!

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 101 6 Grounding Exercises to Prevent Burnout!
    Feb 24 2026

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    On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I use the Anti-Burnout Card Deck to walk you through six different prompts yo can use to ground, prevent burnout, empathize with clients, and get through tough workdays. This is a great episode to put on during your work day, and I share my own experiences and reactions to the prompts. Enjoy!

    • The Anti Burnout Card Deck

    Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community, highlight social work voices, and shed light on the variety that social work offers. Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

    For More Things Social Work & Therapy:

    • The Social Work Neighborhood Mentorship: Want to mentor another social worker? Or do you need a social work mentor? Join The Social Work Neighborhood! (Free social work mentorship)
    • Follow the podcast on Instagram
    • Need a NY Therapist? Work with Me!

    Support the show

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    40 mins
  • Ep. 100 Top Lessons I've Learned 6 Years a Therapist
    Feb 16 2026

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    On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are celebrating the 100th podcast episode with a breakdown of the biggest lessons I've learned in my first 6 years as a therapist & social worker! The highs, the lows, these are my takeaways from these 6 years of work!

    Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community, highlight social work voices, and shed light on the variety that social work offers. Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work!

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends!

    For More Things Social Work & Therapy:

    • The Social Work Neighborhood Mentorship: Want to mentor another social worker? Or do you need a social work mentor? Join The Social Work Neighborhood! (Free social work mentorship)
    • Follow the podcast on Instagram
    • Need a NY Therapist? Work with Me!

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
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