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Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast

Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast

Glenn Hinds & Sebastian Kaplan 95 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, this podcast features conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its impact on supporting individuals and groups in making positive health and lifestyle changes. Guests from around the world discuss their special interest in MI research, practice, and learning, as well as its applications across health, social care, education, and criminal justice.

Episodes

Ep 98 – Motivational Interviewing for Community Healthcare in Japan
Ep 98 – Motivational Interviewing for Community Healthcare in Japan Oct 12, 2026 1:02:37 How can Motivational Interviewing work in a busy community clinic? In this episode of Talking to Change, Dr Takeshi Shimada joins Glenn and Sebastian to explore brief healthcare consultations, the value of slowing down and the influence of Japanese culture on MI practice. Takeshi is a physician specialising in diabetes care with more than two decades of clinical experience. He directs a community
Ep 97 – Motivational Interviewing with Families
Ep 97 – Motivational Interviewing with Families Sep 6, 2026 1:04:30 In Episode 97 of Talking to Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan welcome Douglas C. Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, to discuss Motivational Interviewing with families. The conversation explores what changes when MI moves beyond a single client and a single target behaviour, including working with change talk across family members, balancing autonomy and practitioner di
Ep 96 – Enhancing MI Skills for Mental Health Providers
Ep 96 – Enhancing MI Skills for Mental Health Providers Jul 28, 2026 1:08:44 Talking to Change: MI Practice Companion In this episode of Talking to Change, Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan welcome Kristin Dempsey and Ali Hall to explore how mental health practitioners can strengthen their Motivational Interviewing skills through experiential learning, deliberate practice and feedback. Drawing on their book Advancing Motivational Interviewing: An Experiential Skills Guide f
Ep 95 – Advancing MI Practice Through Coding and Coaching
Ep 95 – Advancing MI Practice Through Coding and Coaching Jun 19, 2026 1:27:51  Glenn and Sebastian welcomed back Katie Hartlieb, PhD, RDN, to discuss advancing MI practice through coding and coaching. The conversation explores how structured feedback can support deliberate practice in Motivational Interviewing, how MITI and MI fidelity can help practitioners understand their developing skills, and the role of coaching and mentoring in strengthening MI practice over time. Dr
Ep 94 – Motivational Interviewing in Leadership & Organisations (MILO) – Part 2
Ep 94 – Motivational Interviewing in Leadership & Organisations (MILO) – Part 2 Apr 20, 2026 58:39 Episode 94 – MI in Leadership and Organizations – Part 2 Glenn and Seb were excited to bring Jeff Wetherhold, M.Ed. to the podcast to discuss MI in leadership and organizations (MILO) A former behavioral science researcher trained in change management and adult learning, Jeff has spent 20+ years supporting mission-driven organizations through change.  Research shows that 88% of organizationa
Ep 93 – Integrating Body Awareness into Motivational Interviewing
Ep 93 – Integrating Body Awareness into Motivational Interviewing Feb 5, 2026 1:32:47 Miranda Grattan Marie Delorme Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Miranda Grattan and Marie Delorme to discuss integrating body awareness into Motivational Interviewing and the contribution of somatic therapy to MI practice. The conversation explores embodiment, nervous system capacity, trauma-informed practice, presence and how attention to bodily experience can deepen the relational spirit of MI. Relat
Ep 92 – Motivational Interviewing in Oncology Cancer Care
Ep 92 – Motivational Interviewing in Oncology Cancer Care Dec 7, 2025 1:03:53 Episode 92 – Motivational Interviewing in Oncology Cancer Care Glenn and Sebastian were excited to have Dr. Maya Obadia on the podcast to discuss MI in oncology cancer care. Maya is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) certified MI trainer. She is currently a Lecturer in Kinesiology and Psychology at the University of Guelph-Humber, an affiliate
Ep 91 – MI for Intimate Partner Violence
Ep 91 – MI for Intimate Partner Violence Oct 6, 2025 Glenn and Seb welcomed Ken McMaster, MSW Hons, CQSW, on the podcast to discuss the use of MI for intimate partner violence. Ken has over forty years’ experience working at the cutting edge of intervention work with men who are violent and who sexually abuse.  He is known for his innovative practice ideas and the ability to translate theory into practice.  He has held positions as a member and Ch
Ep 90 – MI in Dentistry
Ep 90 – MI in Dentistry Sep 15, 2025 1:06:52 Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Dougie Marks and Mairi Albiston on the podcast to discuss Motivational Interviewing in healthcare, with a particular focus on MI in dentistry. Dougie’s work concerns the furthering of knowledge of the ways in which science-based practice can be used to answer one of the oldest philosophical questions: “How should we live?” He is a Health Psychologist, CBT
Ep 89 – Doing and Being MI
Ep 89 – Doing and Being MI Sep 1, 2025 1:20:06 Glenn and Sebastian bring you a different sort of episode. Recorded over three parts, plus a brief intro, they discuss a clinical scenario that Sebastian was involved with through the lens of Doing and Being MI. They consider the four elements of the MI spirit and discuss the technical element of evoking change talk. Doing and being Motivational Interviewing Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan explo
Ep 88 – Using Motivational Interviewing in Crisis Response
Ep 88 – Using Motivational Interviewing in Crisis Response Apr 28, 2025 1:03:17 Episode 88 – Using Motivational Interviewing in Crisis Response Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Casey Jackson to discuss using Motivational Interviewing (MI) in crisis response situations. Casey is the CEO of the Institute for Individual and Organizational Change and an internationally recognised expert in evidence-based communication that drives real-world results. With over 40 years in behavioural
Ep 87 – Integrated Primary Care and Motivational Interviewing
Ep 87 – Integrated Primary Care and Motivational Interviewing Apr 8, 2025 1:01:02  Integrated Primary Care and Motivational Interviewing   Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Daniel Mullin, PsyD, MPH to discuss Integrated Primary Care and Motivational Interviewing. Dan is the Director of the Center for IPC and a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Chan Medical School. Dan is a clinician, educator, researcher, and consultant specializing in

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