Empower Hour: Social Work Stories is a podcast dedicated to exploring social work and the quest to create positive change. Each episode dives into topics such as mental health, social justice, community building, and professional diversity by offering different perspectives from practitioners, educators, and advocates. With a focus on the guests, Empower Hour seeks to inspire all listeners with tools and strategies for advocacy, stories of resilience, and opportunities in the profession to help make a meaningful impact.
Holding the Line: Social Work Practice in Veteran Crisis Care
Happy Social Work Month!! In this episode, Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea interviews Charles Wilson. He is a licensed clinical social worker who works with veterans and crisis services. He is a licensed clinical social worker and discusses his journey as a veteran, the challenges veterans face, and effective strategies for supporting them through trauma-informed care, crisis response, and trust-building, among other topics. You don't want to miss this!
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of Herzing University. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, or medical advice. References to any products, services, or organizations do not imply endorsement by Herzing University. While every effort is made to ensure the information shared is accurate and current, Herzing University makes no guarantees as to the content and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
19 Dec 2025
Beyond the Stigma: Social Work in Suicide Prevention & Substance Use Recovery
Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea interviews Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson about the impact of trauma on substance use and the importance of understanding these connections in social work assessments.
21 Nov 2025
Foster Care: Where Lived Experience Fuels Practice
Dr. Isaiah Gonzalez discusses his lived experience in foster care with Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea and how it shapes his work as a licensed clinical social worker and professor in this interview.
15 Aug 2025
Where Purpose Meets Practice: A Herzing MSW Alum's Journey
Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea interviews Herzing MSW alum Erica Smith about her journey in social work, emphasizing client support, self-care, and housing policy.
30 Jun 2025
Pride in Practice: Social Work With the LGBTQIA+ Community
Tresa Rollison, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses the intricacies of working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including advocacy, cultural competence, and self-care, in an interview with Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea.
23 May 2025
Not Just a Month: Everyday Advocacy with Survivors
Professor Stephanie Parsons MSW discusses the crucial knowledge social workers and advocates need to support survivors of child abuse and sexual assault in this interview.
14 Mar 2025
Empowering Change: A Conversation with Herzing University MSW Educators
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Empower Hour: Social Work Stories. In this episode, Dr. KaRon Spriggs-Bethea sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, Dr. Hyacinth McKee, and Professor Nicki Schoonover to discuss Social Work Month, Herzing University's Master's in Social Work program, and what it means to be a social work educator.
Whether you are a student, professional, professor, or advocate in the community, this episode offers education and inspiration on the social work profession.
10 Mar 2025
Welcome to Empower Hour: Social Work Stories
Please enjoy a little teaser for the first episode of Empower Hour: Social Work Stories. The first official episode will be premiering on Friday March 14 at 9am CT.
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Dr Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson
Dr Isaiah Gonzalez
Erica Smith
Tresa Rollison
Stephanie Parsons
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