SWAG Awards Series | Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth: Service, Wellness, and the Courage to Reinvent Yourself

About this episode

Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth discusses her journey and insights on mental health for first responders and the importance of self-care and reinvention in high-stress professions.

In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast — part of the SWAG Awards Series celebrating the values of Service, Wellness, Advocacy, and Growth — I sit down with Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth, LCSW , a trailblazing educator, clinician, and advocate for first responders’ mental health. From her early days as a medical social worker in a Level 1 trauma center to her leadership as a founding chair of Carlow University’s social work programs , and now through her private practice, Roth Consulting , Dr. Roth has spent decades helping those who help others. Together we explore: 🚒 How Dr. Roth became a leading voice for first responders and trauma recovery 🧠 The concept of “invisible emotional body armor” and how social workers can learn to lower it 🌿 The connection between teaching, clinical practice, and community healing 💫 The meaning of reinventing yourself after decades of service 💖 The importance of joy, nature, and self-care as lifelong healing practices Dr. Roth’s story is a powerful reminder that even in high-stress professions, growth and renewal are always possible . 🔗 Connect & Learn More ✨ Learn more about Roth Consulting: sheilarothconsulting@gmail.com 🎓…

People in this episode

Host: Renita Ray Davis

Guest: Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth

Topics covered

• first responders
• mental health
• trauma recovery
• self-care
• reinvention
• social work

Keywords

• mental health
• first responders
• trauma
• self-care
• social work
• reinvention
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carlow University, Roth Consulting

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