Why Don't We Talk About This?
You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "Why Don’t We Talk About This?", licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Paula McMillan-Perez speaks with folks whose learned experiences and/or professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be!
Podcasting since 2022 • 100 episodes
Why Don't We Talk About This?
Latest Episodes
Talking about the Journey From Incarceration to Social Work with Joseph Williams, LCSW
Joe shares his transformative journey from gun violence and incarceration to becoming a social worker. He highlights his motivations, including the birth of his daughter and the desire to break the cycle of crime as his “Why?” while uplifting t...
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Episode 99
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Talking about Training & Development for School Social Workers with Dr. Gabriella McBride, DSW, LCSW
Gabi and Paula converse about her career trajectory, starting out as a foster care social worker, transitioning to Founding Social Worker & Director of Social Services at Mott Haven Academy Charter School and involvement with launching a pr...
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Episode 98
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Talking about Challenges Faced by Youth and Families with Jaran David Manzanet, MSW
Jaran shines a light on his experiences as a Functional Family Therapist and discusses some of the challenges he has observed in his work with youth and families, particularly during the early days of the pandemic, highlighting rising truancy a...
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Episode 97
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Talking about Social Work Retreats: From Planning to Participating
Paula is joined by an awesome panel of dedicated social workers Ancy, Cindy, and Emily who discuss the origins and impact of their annual retreat for school social workers and youth mental health providers. The retreat, which began in March 202...
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Episode 96
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Talking about The Importance of Sleep During Adolescence and Beyond
Motivated by recent conversations with parents and students, Paula explores the critical importance of sleep for adolescents and other age groups, shares information on the impact of insufficient sleep on our mental and physical development/hea...
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Episode 95
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