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 c ... Show More
Jan 16
One Thing at a Time: plans, pressure, and practice
January doesn’t need to be a fresh start on the 1st and social work doesn’t get easier when we set ourselves (and families) impossible expectations.In this episode, I’m sharing my phrase for the year - one thing at a time - and why it matters for attention, overwhelm, and realist ... Show More
44m 48s
Dec 3
Christmas in social work: Boundaries, joy & the pressure we don’t talk about
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about Christmas – both as a person and as a social worker. I share my own complicated relationship with the festive season, from hypervigilant childhood Decembers to slowly reclaiming pockets of joy with my own children (yes, including my ver ... Show More
37m 1s
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 2025
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 direction, an ... Show More
22m 51s
May 2021
#18 Do you want to be a therapist?
In this week's episode of Talking Therapy, I explain Therapeutic Coaching, the methodology that I co-created, and the one I use with my patients both privately and on In Therapy. I also talk about giving and receiving criticism, and answer your questions about committing to healt ... Show More
18m 33s