The Social Change Podcast: Recent Episodes

The Ohio State University College of Social Work

At the College of Social Work, our faculty, staff and students work to embrace difference, seek justice and be the change. We are excited to bring you the SOCIAL CHANGE Podcast, and we hope you will enjoy listening to a host of engaging, diverse guests.

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BSSW students Miki Castle and Autumn Davis discuss self-care, licensing, how caffeine saves lives, and much more!

The "Keep Calm & Social Work On Podcast" is a student-focused spin-off that is shared, produced and hosted under the college's own "The Social Change Podcast."

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In our continued recognition of Universal Human Rights Month, Dr. Theresa Early joins us to speak about human rights, the situation at our border, what social workers can do to help in the field, and more!

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With a dedication to #NationalComingOutDay and LGBTQ History Month, the Social Change Podcast returns! In this episode, two special guests, Andréa Severson and Adam Adams-Grooms, share their journeys of coming out with our very own Dean Tom Gregoire.

We hope this conversation offers a light of support, self-discovery and positivity for those on a journey of their own. Thank you for listening.

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As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, we bring you this special episode of the Social Change Podcast.

Karen Porter, a field education coordinator with the CSW, sat down with two catalysts for change – Ella Lewie and Nekyla Hawkins of the It's On Us chapter at Ohio State.

No matter the month, bringing awareness to movements like It's On Us is incredibly important in growing the dialogue of our culture at Ohio State and around the world.

Thanks again to Ella and Nekyla for their leadership and their time. #SCPodcast

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In our latest episode of the Social Change Podcast, Dean Tom Gregoire offers a thankful reflection for the coming year, some tech talk and more!

"We all have to reflect a little bit on what feeds our soul and what keeps us going. What keeps me going here is all of the people I work with, all of the students and that single purpose that we're all working on behalf of."

Happy holidays to all!

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We're back and we have an exciting episode for you! Joining us is Lisa Durham, Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement, who breaks down the community importance and benefits of the college's online Advanced Certificate in Serving Veterans and Their Families!

The deadline to apply for the certificate is Monday, March 19 and you can apply here!

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In this episode of the Social Change Podcast, our very own Dean Tom Gregoire and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Carla Curtis discuss the importance of Black History Month, what it means to them personally, the challenges facing true equality, and more!

We hope you enjoy it!

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Another semester is in the books and that rush of relief always feels wonderful after grueling exams, final assignments, meetings, and more!

In this episode, Dean Tom Gregoire sits down to reflect on the past year, the importance of self-care, exciting news for 2018, and more!

Enjoy this thoughtful conversation filled with tips from Tom and congratulations to all. Here's to new beginnings and happy holidays!