The Misconception Of The Social Worker: A Conversation With Jorden

In this episode of Through a Different Lens, we welcome a very special guest and friend of the show, Jorden! As it’s Social Work Month, we thought it was the perfect time to have Jorden—a dedicated social worker—join us to share her experiences from the frontline.We kick things off with a catch-up, discussing our love for travel and the idea of living abroad (because, let’s be honest, we’re all ready to leave the UK!). Then, we dive into Netflix’s new hit series Adolescence and how it ties into our main topic: social work. Jorden sheds light on the everyday realities of social workers, the challenges they face, and the misconceptions surrounding the profession. We also explore how poverty plays a major role in the system and the struggles many families face when trying to provide for their children.Jorden also breaks down how environment and culture impact social work, the misplaced blame social workers often receive, and offers invaluable advice for those considering a career in the field.But that’s not all—we shift gears into a powerful discussion on women’s empowerment, something Jorden actively advocates for on her podcast, The Phenomenal Woman’s Club. We explore how women can be encouraged to stand up and be counted, plus Joe shares his perspective on growing up in a household full of women and the lessons he’s taken from that experience.And of course, we wrap up with our Song of the Week segment!This is an episode packed with insight, inspiration, and great conversation—tune in now!Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.