FIRE Social Worker Show

About FIRE Social Worker Show

Money. Tech. Global shifts. Human connection. The world is moving fast, and it takes a specific kind of lens to make sense of the chaos. Welcome to Social Worker on Fire. We’ve evolved beyond just the financial independence playbook to tackle current events, AI, and the social issues that actually matter. Everything under the sun, broken down by a social worker. My name is Joey Laswell and I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker in Memphis, TN. I served in the Air Force for 13 years, got out, and became a social worker. I'm passionate about helping people and I'm using my experience and passion to make the world a better place. Join me in my journey as we make sense of the world and try to leave a lasting, positive effect on the world.

Publisher

Joey Laswell

Category

science · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2024

Latest episode

22 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2025

   S3E4 - The New FIRE: Redefining Wealth, Purpose, and What It Means to Be a Light

   Send us a text In this deeply personal episode of The FIRE Social Worker, Joey Laswell steps away from numbers and net worths to talk about what truly matters: purpose. Broadcasting from his newly rearranged office, Joey opens up about his shifting view of the FIRE movement—moving from “Financial Independence, Retire Early” to a mission that’s all about lighting fires in people. He explores how small, positive actions compound into massive change, why choosing kindness is a radical act in da...

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   12 Sept 2025

   S3E3 - Learning When to Say No

   Send us a text Feeling like you're juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle? You're not alone. Ambition is the double-edged sword many of us in helping professions wield daily. We care deeply, we aim high, and we often stretch ourselves beyond reasonable limits trying to meet every expectation. The result? We feel like we're failing everywhere despite our best efforts. This episode dives into the uncomfortable truth about trying to do it all. As social workers, parents, community members,...

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   14 Aug 2025

   S3E2 - Too Many Irons in the FIRE

   Send us a text Major updates on this episode. I’m pulling back from hour long episodes to short mini-sodes that are easier to digest, more free flowing and conversational. The journey towards financial independence is a long and winding path, but in the end I think it’s going to be fun and rewarding. What are some things you want me to focus on? Email me at Joseph@firesocialworker.com Support the show Please join me on my different platforms and follow along my journey towards FIRE. https://...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

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Social presence

0

YouTube

0

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