Social Work Me
Episodes
Supporting Clients with Sudden Injuries & Illnesses in the Social Work Field w/ Yasmine Loupis
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 48, Matt is joined by an international guest- Yasmine Loupis who is an Australian social worker, rehabilitation case manager, and podcaster...
Turning Adversity into Advantage & the Power of Mindset w/ Reilly Cusack
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 47, Michele is joined by a former youth she was connected to during her time in child welfare.On the episode Reilly discusses:·   Hi...
Beating Burnout w/ Stacey MacLean
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode contains details and stories that may be triggering for some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised On Episode 46, Matt is joined by f...
Optimizing Mind & Body for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Mason Bresett Pt. 2
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 44: Pt 2, Matt Barnes and naturopathic doctor Dr. Mason Bresett ND continue their discussion on the foundations of supporting high performa...
Optimizing Mind & Body for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Mason Bresett Pt. 1
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 44, Matt Barnes sits down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Mason Bresett ND to discuss the foundations of supporting high performance. Both Ma...
Exploring Neurofeedback & Biofeedback w/ Alex Ni
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 43, Rachael Fowler chats with Alex Ni, a leading neurotechnologist and CEO of Divergence Neuro, discussing the fascinating world of neurofe...
The Power of Storytelling w/ Corrie Elliott
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 42, Rachael sits down with Corrie Elliott, a Registered Psychotherapist and children's author who brings her wealth of experience work...
Mindful Living w/ Kelly Spencer
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 41 we are thrilled to welcome Kelly Spencer, a mindful life enthusiast involved in many different roles. Kelly is an award-winning business...
Yoga & Parenting w/ Sarah Ezrin
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 40 Michele gathers with author and yoga educator; Sarah Ezrin, to unpack principles of parenting and delve into concepts of her book ‘The...
The Art of Groups w/ Carrie Haynes
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 39, Matt is joined by guest Carrie Haynes who is a Licensed Professional Counsellor, group facilitator, podcaster, adjunct professor and me...
Social Workers in Sport w/ Jerry Reynolds
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 38, Matt is joined by guest Jerry Reynolds PhD, LSW, MSW who is an assistant professor in the Social Work department at Ball State Universi...
Getting Outside: Progressive Approaches to Dementia Care w/ Rebekah Churchyard
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 37, host Rachael Fowler explores the remarkable impact of therapeutic gardening for individuals with dementia alongside guest Rebekah Churc...
Virtual Reality for Anxiety & Phobias w/ Dr. Elizabeth McMahon
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 36 Matt is joined by Clinical Psychologist- Dr. Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D. who has been practicing for over 40 years and is a pioneer in the u...
Podcast Update & Reflection w/ Matt Barnes
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come for a new season of the podcast! Matt is back after a long hiatus with some updates on the show including new hosts, a quick snapsho...
The Empowered Athlete w/ Eric Corda
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep 35 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recogniz...
Pro Sports, Life & Creating Balance w/ Carolyne Prevost
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep 34 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recogniz...
The Athlete Identity w/ Jordan Todd
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep 33 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recogniz...
Abuse & Toxic Culture in Gymnastics w/ Melanie Hunt
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep 32 Michele McPherson takes over the hosting duties. You may recognize her from our first ever guest on Ep 1 and again on Ep 14 where she discuss...
Mental Health & Performance in Sports w/ Amy Mausser
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social Work Me is back after a long hiatus with the first episode in a series on Mental Health & Performance in Sports. Originally recorded in No...
EMDR & Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy w/ Kate Becker
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 30 Matt sits down to chat with Kate Becker who is a certified EMDR therapist, Trainer, Consultant, Yoga instructor and Psychedelic Assisted...
Arriving, Surviving & Thriving in Social Work w/ Dr. Rick Csiernik
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 29 Matt is joined by 2nd Year Psychology Student Quinn Bisson to interview King’s University Social Work Professor Dr. Rick Csiernik. Qu...
Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy w/ Daniel McQueen
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 28 Matt is joined by Clinical Psychotherapist, Psychedelic Specialist and Author- Daniel McQueen. Daniel is the co-founder and executive direct...
21 Days: Social Work at End-of-Life w/ Linda Hochstetler
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 27, Social Worker/Psychotherapist and Author- Linda Hochstetler joins the show to talk about her new book- 21 Days to Die: The Canadian Gui...
Forensic Psychotherapy, Pornography & Sexual Offender Treatment w/ Guerrilla Social Work Podcast
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 26 Matt connects with the hosts of the Guerrilla Social Work Podcast- Jeff Moore & Mace Warren to discuss all things forensic psychotherapy...
Cultivating Creativity & Mindfulness in Social Work w/ Jorie Morrow
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 dives into the crossover between creativity, mindfulness and social work. Joined by Jorie Morrow who is a registered social worker, psychot...
Understanding & Treating Trauma, Grief & Traumatic Bereavement with EMDR w/ Dr. Roger Solomon
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 24 Matt is joined by psychologist and psychotherapist Roger Solomon to talk about trauma, grief and EMDR. Roger has over 40 years experienc...
Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR w/ Kirsten Dezort
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 23, Matt stays close to home with an interview with clinical social worker Kirsten Dezort who is a certified EMDR therapist, consultant-in-...
Chair Work: A Timeless & Cross-Modality Intervention w/ Matt Pugh & Tobyn Bell
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 22, Matt sits down to 'chew the fat' with Clinical Psychologist- Matt Pugh and Compassion Focused Therapist/CBT Therapist- Tobyn ...
Surf Therapy: Bringing Social Work to the Beach w/ Mark Micelli
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 21, Matt connects with Mark Micelli who is the National Programs Manager at the Waves of Wellness Foundation. Mark is a registered Social W...
Healing & Helping: Reconnecting with Indigenous Culture, The Land, Ceremony, Music & The Self w/ Robin Antone
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 20, Matt chats with Robin Antone who is an Indigenous helper with decades of experience in the addictions and mental health field. Robin sh...
Psychedelics, Psychology & Ketamine Enhanced Psychotherapy w/ Dr. Tatiana Zdyb
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is back with a previous guest from Episode 5- Dr. Tatiana Zdyb. Tatiana is a Clinical Psychologist, Professor at Kings University College and has...
Failure to Launch: Working with Teens & Parents w/ Deborah Epstein
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 18 Matt speaks with guest Deborah Epstein who is a former teacher, guidance counsellor and now a psychotherapist in private practice in Tor...
Equity & Anti-Oppressive Practices in Social Work and Child Welfare w/ Michelle Young
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 17 Matt interviews Michelle Young from London, Ontario. Michelle is the first and only Black/person of colour, Director of Service with the...
Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy w/ Greg Samuelson
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 16 Matt interviews Greg Samuelson who is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist from Toronto. Greg is one of the founding member...
Peak Performance: Working with Elite Athletes and Teams w/ Brenley Shapiro
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 15- Matt sits down with Social Worker and Sport Psychology and Performance Consultant- Brenley Shapiro about working with elite athletes an...
The Best of Both Worlds: EMDR & Yoga w/ Michele McPherson
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back after a summer break with our guest- Michele McPherson for episode 14. Michele is a Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Therapist and certified Y...
Tips & Tools for Running an Efficient and Successful Private Practice w/ Andrew Sloss
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 13 we take a step back from the clinical aspects of social work and psychotherapy and talk about the back end of running a private practice...
Men's Therapy: Sex Addiction, Shame, Anger, Healthy Masculinity & Patriarchy w/ Eric Pierni
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 is all about working with men in therapy with our guest Eric Pierni from Men’s Therapy Toronto. Eric discusses his path to private pract...
The Impacts of Nutrition, Genetics & Microbiome on our Mental Health w/ Lisa Matlovich
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 11, Matt geeks out with Lisa Matlovich from Sarnia, Ontario about all things nutrition, genetics and microbiome. Lisa is an Orthomolecular ...
Building Empowerment & Hope during Covid-19 with Solution Focused Therapy w/ Lauren Markos
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 is all about Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) with our guest Lauren Markos. Lauren is currently in her last semester of the MSW program at th...
Understanding and Treating Trauma, Dissociation & The Inner Critic w/ Kathy Steele
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on Episode 9 is Kathy Steele who is a psychotherapist, trainer, consultant and author from Atlanta, Georgia with over 35 years experience. K...
Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & EFMT w/ Bill Gayner
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 8, Matt chats with Social Worker, Psychotherapist and developer of Emotion Focused Mindfulness Therapy (EMFT)- Bill Gayner. Bill dives into...
Social Work, Foster Care & Child Protection during a Pandemic w/ Katie Glaves
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 7- Matt interviews social worker and child protection supervisor Katie Glaves. With over 25 years experience in child welfare, Katie talks...
Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Therapy & Trauma w/ Gail Furlan
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On our final episode of Season 1 we stay close to home in Sarnia, Ontario where we interview one of our community's most experienced therapist an...
Mindfulness, Trauma & the Intersection with Prison Inmates and Personality Disorders w/ Dr. Tatiana Zdyb
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 5 we interview Clinical Psychologist and King's University College professor Dr. Tatiana Zdyb from London, Ontario. In this 30 minute ...
Sex Therapy, Sex Education & Burnout Management: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby Pt 2 w/ Dr. Guy Grenier
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 (Part 2) we continue our conversation with Psychologist and Sex Therapist- Dr. Guy Grenier in London, Ontario. We expand on our discussi...
Sex Therapy, Sex Education & Pornography: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby (Part 1) w/ Dr. Guy Grenier
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 Matt & Julie meet up with Dr. Guy Grenier, a Clinical Psychologist, Sex & Marital Therapist and Author in London, Ontario. Dr. G...
Divorce, Custody/Access & Parental Alienation in Family Law w/ Amanda Gaw
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 3 Julie & Matt interview Family Lawyer and Mediator- Amanda Gaw from Sarnia, Ontario. In this episode Amanda helps us to explore topic...
Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offender Treatment & Vicarious Trauma w/ Dr. Amanda Bell
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Julie take a road trip to London, Ontario to interview Dr. Amanda Bell about her experiences working in group homes, child protection and in ...
Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Exercise & Psychotherapy w/ Michele McPherson
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Julie and Matt interview registered social worker Michele McPherson about Trauma Sensitive Yoga and incorporating exercise, nature and...