Laughing Through The Struggles

About Laughing Through The Struggles

We're two social workers—Beth and George—sharing our experiences, debunking myths about our profession, and providing a glimpse into what child welfare really involves. From advocating for families to tackling the misconceptions about our roles, we're here to bring you insights sprinkled with humor and real-life stories. Whether you're in the field, a parent, or just curious about what we do, there's something for you. We promise not to bore you with the technicalities but instead engage you with genuine conversations that reflect our love and challenges in this journey. So, come along as we lay it all out, exploring 15 years of being in social work, the ups, the downs, and everything in between. We're excited to connect with you and share this wild ride through laughter, passion, and the occasional WTF moments. Thanks for tuning in, and remember, we're not for everybody, but if you're here, you're definitely in for a treat!

Publisher

Beth and George

Category

education · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Jan 2025

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Dress For The Knock.......

   Beth and George dig into a topic nobody teaches you in school: what to wear as a child welfare worker. Using humorous and raw anecdotes—running from a parent in heels, discovering roach-filled houses, and learning to strip clothes in the garage—they highlight why clothing choices are practice decisions, not style ones. The episode covers footwear for safety, avoiding dangly jewelry or lanyards, handling lice/fleas, keeping spare court clothes, and practical tips for protecting yourself and your home from contaminants after visits. They mix bedside manner with survival hacks and a lot of blunt honesty.

2. 

   5 Sept 2026

   On This Episode Of The A-Team.......

   Beth and George catch up with candid, exhausted humor and dive into a string of court-ordered case takeovers that reveal a broken, inconsistent child welfare system. They unpack missed court dates, blank reports, and supervisors who were literally on vacation while judges and kids waited. The hosts explain how leadership, turnover, and contract incentives let private agencies keep getting paid while critical work goes undone. Between stories of convincing burned-out kids to sign consents and the emotional cost of cleaning other agencies' messes, they argue for stronger accountability, clearer lines of responsibility, and quality over quantity in staffing.

3. 

   2 Aug 2026

   Atoms & Sidequest…..

   Beth and George catch up with laughs and raw honesty: vacation tales, cowbells at St. Jude, and a comedic calendar misunderstanding kick off a show that quickly lands in the serious. They dig into the new SAFE model rollout, questioning its training, state-to-state inconsistencies, and how it might both curb investigator overreach and inadvertently put kids at risk. The hosts reflect on burnout, post-vacation email overload, and the tension between innovation and practical answers front-line workers need. Through humor they illuminate why clear communication and accountability matter for families and staff alike.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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