It's return to work week for so many of us after a December break, although I know that social workers usually work duty rotas as an unrecognised emergency service during this time! If you are heading back to the office (or virtual office) after a break or time off then here are some simple reminders for how to make this as stress free as possible! Lets co ... Show More
Nov 18
The Safeguarding Series: Why supervision for DSLs isn’t a ‘nice to have’
<p> In this episode, I’m talking directly to Designated Safeguarding Leads about supervision – what it is, what it isn’t, and why you absolutely need it in your role.<br/> I share three key things every DSL needs to know about supervision, including the difference between emotion ... Show More
20m 24s
Nov 12
What I told a stranger in the park and why it matters for your practice
<p>In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a story that unfolded in my local park — one of those moments where instinct, practice experience, and humanity collided.</p><p>After intervening in what appeared to be a domestically abusive situation, I walked away thinking about the <em>o ... Show More
31m 57s
Jun 2022
Has hybrid working made it harder to take time off sick?
This week, host Isabel Berwick is joined by Emma Jacobs, author of one of the Financial Times’s most read features on the workplace this year: “The end of sick days: has WFH made it harder to take time off?” Along with fellow Working It regular Brooke Masters, the FT’s US investm ... Show More
16m 47s
Jun 2024
10: How I Planned for Maternity Leave as a Self-Employed Content Creator & Entrepreneur
In this episode, I'm sharing how I'm approaching maternity leave, as a content creator and small business owner. This is something I was very curious about and wished there were more stories and resources out there in my niche! This video has two parts: Part one is a Q&A, answeri ... Show More
16m 54s
Sep 9
How To Stay In Control! Even When Conversations Turn Emotional
When someone gets emotional in conversation, it can be tough to know how to respond. In this episode, I share how to keep your cool without shutting them down or losing yourself in the moment. You’ll learn how to recognize your own physical reactions, ground yourself with simple ... Show More
22m 18s
May 2025
195. Goodbye for Now: A Full-Circle Reflection on Our Podcast Journey
In this episode, it's goodbye for now as I reflect on the five-year journey of Full and Thriving and share some big life updates, including the bittersweet decision to press pause on the podcast. I talk about the joys of new motherhood, the shifts in my professional directio ... Show More
22m 51s
Sep 2024
how to detach (let go & feel free)
Detachment doesn't mean coldness and complete emotional passiveness. Rather, it's a tool for healing, relinquishing control and moving forward. If you are in a place in your life where you feel stuck, you're holding on so tightly when really deep down you know you need to let go ... Show More
20m 44s