Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]
In this episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast: Mental Health Edit, Shaina sits down with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW, and Faith Voss., LCSW, co-hosts of the Social Work to Wealth Podcast, for a candid conversation about money, sustainability, and the hidden financial narratives within helping professions.
Together, they explore:
- The “you’re not in it for the money” culture in social work and mental health
- Financial shame, burnout, and martyrdom in helping professions
- Gender, systemic inequities, and compensation disparities
- Why financial wellness is an ethical issue for clinicians
- How money impacts career sustainability, burnout, and access to opportunity
- Private practice, salary transparency, and wealth-building for social workers
- The role of systemic barriers, financial literacy, and advocacy in mental health professions
This episode is part of our Mental Health Edit series — conversational episodes focused on mental health, culture, systems, and professional life. These episodes are not eligible for CE credit.
🎧 Check out the Social Work to Wealth Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast/id1783920058
Learn more about Taylor & Faith’s work and CE offerings:
https://socialworktowealth.com/learn
Shaina’s Book:
Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint
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