Introducing a brand new podcast venture that appears to have cornered and mastered a compelling niche. Social workers Beth and George open up about their unique experiences in the field – debunking myths about social work, and offering an in-depth, unfiltered look at what child welfare really involves.
For most of us, social work is something we are simply aware of, perhaps from the viewpoint of protecting children and families from harm, or from those we know who’ve spent time working in the field. It’s a hard-hitting career route, by all accounts, not an easy endeavour, but it’s one that’s perhaps more rewarding and important than ever.
Whichever standpoint you approach this podcast from, hosts Beth and George will instantly put you at ease, showcasing a welcoming, laid-back and fun dynamic, and depicting a strong friendship that effortlessly disarms listeners and paves way for genuine truth.
Entertaining from the outset, later focused and insightful, revealing and educational, Laughing Through The Struggles is the perfect name for this one-of-a-kind independent podcast on the highs and lows of social work. Beth and George note fifteen years of experience as social workers, and their ambition now is to connect with a broader audience, and detail every success and pitfall of their work, with as many listeners as possible.
Most recently, Nah That’s Not It shines lights on the personalities of Beth and George, the similarities and differences alike adding to that naturally welcoming aura that is the podcast’s introduction. Then we get into the meat of the subject matter, diving into the myths and misconceptions about child welfare, and blending humour and heartfelt realism along the way.
That balancing is a key part of what lets this podcast reach out and captivate – the hosts raise the mood with humour, fun, playfulness, then hit you in the feels with some heart wrenching and heart-warming stories that hold tightly to your attention.
On the educational front, the duo talk about precisely how many children are currently in care in their state, and the answer is likely to surprise you. They reveal where you can dig into further details and statistics if interested, they reflect with absolutely no filter upon their own opinions of the social care system and how data is collected, they talk about trends, educational neglect, government interference, federal law, and they also explore their own examples of relevant instances and encounters in the child welfare realm.
The connection between the hosts also means that they often confidently debate issues, without fear of disconnection. This leads to a conversation that feels authentic, and perhaps quite refreshingly like one that would be exactly the same and as honest even it wasn’t being recorded.
“Informed people make informed decisions…”
If you’re interested in social work stories, if you know someone whose life has been impacted by social work or child welfare, or even if you’re just an educational documentary fan – someone who likes to delve into new worlds of insight and experience, Laughing Through The Struggles is a fascinating, comforting, informative, and enjoyable indie podcast, and the dynamic between Beth and George works perfectly in presenting all of these qualities at once.
Find Laughing Through The Struggles Podcast on Apple, Amazon, Facebook & Instagram or visit their Website. Submit your enquiries or topic ideas directly via Laughandstruggle@gmail.com.
