Podcasts about Motivational interviewing

Aspirin or biologics? How do you choose the right treatment for AERD? On this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy Podcast, Dr. Basil Kahwash interviews Dr. Andrew White, Director of the AERD Clinic at Scripps Clinic, to discuss the diagnosis and management of this often underrecognized condition. They cover practical strategies for identifying AERD, the importance of a detailed NSAID history, and how treatment decisions are shaped by patient goals and disease severity. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction02:08 - What Is AERD and Prevalence 06:32 - History Taking and Mechanism 11:10 - Typical Symptom Progression and Alcohol Intolerance 16:41 - When to Do Aspirin Challenge 19:00 - Challenge Protocol And Upper Airway Reactions24:53 - Aspirin Desensitization vs Challenge27:58 - Aspirin therapy after desensitization and Risk of GI Bleeds31:17 - Biologics Change AERD33:42 - Choosing Aspirin Desensitization vs Biologics 35:52 - Patient Counseling and Motivational Interviewing 41:26 - Convenience and Cost of Therapy 44:10 - ENT Allergy Collaboration47:22 - Rapid Fire Pearls51:13 - Future Research & Management Direction54:05 - Final Takeaways --- More about this episode Dr. White explains that AERD affects about 8 to 10 percent of asthmatics, with even higher rates in those with severe asthma or nasal polyps. He reviews typical adult-onset progression, alcohol-related respiratory symptoms, and the underlying pathophysiology, including imbalances in arachidonic acid mediators and leukotriene surges after NSAID exposure.The conversation includes practical questions to ask when taking an NSAID history, such as reactions to common pain relievers or alcohol, and when to consider aspirin challenge. Dr. White also details long-term treatment strategies, including the role of biologics like dupilumab and aspirin therapy after desensitization, with considerations for dosing and gastrointestinal risk. He explains how factors like asthma severity, recurrent polyp disease, sense of smell, cost, and convenience all influence therapy choice. The episode concludes with a discussion of multidisciplinary collaboration, patient counseling, and Dr. White's insights on future research directions in AERD management. --- Resources Aspirin sensitivity and severity of asthma: evidence for irreversible airway obstruction in patients with severe or difficult-to-treat asthmahttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16275362/ Polyphenolic Activation of Basophils Explains Alcohol Hypersensitivity in AERDhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41065188/ New insights into the mechanisms of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory diseasehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39641750/ The role of aspirin desensitization followed by oral aspirin therapy in managing patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease: A Work Group Report from the Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis and Ocular Allergy Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7980229/ Safety and outcomes of aspirin desensitization for aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease: A single-center studyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28550988/ Selection of aspirin dosages for aspirin desensitization treatment in patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory diseasehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17208597/ Factors influencing aspirin therapy after desensitization (ATAD) tolerance in aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) patientshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41022281/ Feed the Good Wolf: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindsethttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42103433/ --- BackTable ENT & Allergy is the go-to podcast for otolaryngologists, allergists, and head and neck surgeons. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Ashley Buckner, MSW, LCSW, is the Founder and CEO of Anchor & Rise Therapy and Anchor & Rise Academy, providing therapy, supervision, and consulting nationwide with licensure across 45+ states.A Master Certified ART clinician, she integrates trauma-informed, somatic approaches with CBT and Motivational Interviewing, specializing in trauma, anxiety, substance use, and complex cases.Ashley has a background in survivor advocacy and serves on Georgia's Human Trafficking Coalition. She also consults with behavioral health organizations and is a sought-after speaker on trauma and system-level challenges.Anchor & Rise TherapyAshley on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Beducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2633-traumatherapist

Is it ever okay to manipulate your colleagues? On this episode, Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss Verbal Aikido - a defensive technique borrowed from a Supermax prison doctor. Join us to discover how to redirect manipulative office requests using strategic questions without crossing the line into toxic control. Links: - Verbal Aikido: https://www.jailmedicine.com/verbal-aikido-a-guest-column-by-dr-bill-wright/ - Previous episode on Motivational Interviewing: https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/motivational-interviewing [Transcript: https://agileconversations.com/blog/motivational-interviewing/] - Previous episode on Active Listening: https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/active-listening-for-remote-working [Transcript: https://agileconversations.com/blog/active-listening-for-remote-working] -------------------------------------------------- You'll find free videos and practice material, plus our book Agile Conversations, at agileconversations.com And we'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show: email us at info@agileconversations.com -------------------------------------------------- About Your Hosts Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick joined forces at TIM Group in 2013, where they studied and practised the art of management through difficult conversations. Over a decade later, they remain united in their passion for growing profitable organisations through better communication. Squirrel is an advisor, author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant, and he's helped over 300 companies of all sizes make huge, profitable improvements in their culture, skills, and processes. You can find out more about his work here: douglassquirrel.com/index.html Jeffrey is Vice President of Engineering at ION Analytics, Organiser at CITCON, the Continuous Integration and Testing Conference, and is an accomplished author and speaker. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/jfredrick/

What do you do as a mental health provider when a client walks into your office and flat-out refuses to be there, is silent, or is disengaged?In this episode, Michael chats with psychotherapist and Motivational Interviewing trainer Kristen Dempsey about her book, Advancing Motivational Interviewing, and how to actually navigate those cases.They get into why Motivational Interviewing works so well when a client is stuck on the fence and how these skills end up being surprisingly useful outside the clinic, too. Kristen also breaks down how MI can help to build real connection early on, why our instinct to "fix" people almost always backfires, and how to work with mandated clients without getting into a power struggle. They also touch on practical group ideas, the whole concept of "lending hope," and how using MI might just save you from burning out. Tune in for the full chat!Listen and Learn: How Motivational Interviewing (MI) helps clients uncover their own internal motivation for change Blending MI with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet clients where they are and navigate ambivalencePractical strategies for handling mandated and disengaged clients with the use of "comfort agreements," and offering flexible participation optionsHow practitioners can act as a "professional hoper" in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) How MI can prevent burnout and cultivate deeper curiosity, compassion, and presence in relationships Resources: Advancing Motivational Interviewing: https://www.kristindempseycounseling.com/kristins-book-advancing-motivationalKristin's Website: https://www.kristindempseycounseling.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-dempsey-ed-d-lpcc-lmft-322812a/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Kristin-L-Dempsey-LPCC-LMFT-100057356474362/https://www.instagram.com/kristin_d_author_trainer?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==&utm_source=qr MI Macrostack Collaboration: https://substack.com/@ali1850709/note/p-194642379?r=1tfnrv&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action Michael's Confidence Course https://herold.coach/course About Kristin DempseyKristin Dempsey is a psychotherapist, trainer, and counselor educator in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has over 30 years' experience working with individuals, youth, and families with challenging behavioral issues that impact their lives, such as substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, trauma symptoms, and unresolved grief. Kristin believes that each individual has unlimited ability to change and grow, and she enjoys exploring the complexities of complex challenges and how to approach them with compassion and curiosity. Kristin has taught many classes in the counselor education curriculum, and she is currently focused on practitioner skill development, substance use disorder treatment, and effective practices in community mental health. Kristin is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), and she currently teaches motivational interviewing to behavioral health and other allied human services professionals. She is an adjunct professor at the Wright Institute's Counseling Psychology Program and lecturing faculty at San Francisco State University. Kristin is the author of The Harm Reduction Workbook for Addiction (New Harbinger, 2024), co-author of Advancing Motivational Interviewing: An Experiential Skills Guide for Mental Health Professionals (PESI, April 2026), and a writer for The Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Workbook (New Harbinger, May 2027).Related Episodes:135. Power of Empathy and Motivational Interviewing with Stephen Rollnick66. Helping People Change Using Motivational Interviewing With Nadine Mastroleo402. Harm Reduction for Addiction with Kristin DempseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common later in life and why medications or procedures alone may not meet the needs of many patients. Drawing on her work in rheumatology and geriatrics, Makris describes how pain and depression can reinforce each other, making it important to address both together. She highlights an age-friendly behavioral coaching approach that uses motivational interviewing, values-based goal setting, physical activity, and social support to help people reconnect with meaningful activities. By focusing on small, safe increases in movement, this research points to practical ways to support better function, quality of life, and healthy aging. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41172]

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common later in life and why medications or procedures alone may not meet the needs of many patients. Drawing on her work in rheumatology and geriatrics, Makris describes how pain and depression can reinforce each other, making it important to address both together. She highlights an age-friendly behavioral coaching approach that uses motivational interviewing, values-based goal setting, physical activity, and social support to help people reconnect with meaningful activities. By focusing on small, safe increases in movement, this research points to practical ways to support better function, quality of life, and healthy aging. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41172]

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common later in life and why medications or procedures alone may not meet the needs of many patients. Drawing on her work in rheumatology and geriatrics, Makris describes how pain and depression can reinforce each other, making it important to address both together. She highlights an age-friendly behavioral coaching approach that uses motivational interviewing, values-based goal setting, physical activity, and social support to help people reconnect with meaningful activities. By focusing on small, safe increases in movement, this research points to practical ways to support better function, quality of life, and healthy aging. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41172]

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common later in life and why medications or procedures alone may not meet the needs of many patients. Drawing on her work in rheumatology and geriatrics, Makris describes how pain and depression can reinforce each other, making it important to address both together. She highlights an age-friendly behavioral coaching approach that uses motivational interviewing, values-based goal setting, physical activity, and social support to help people reconnect with meaningful activities. By focusing on small, safe increases in movement, this research points to practical ways to support better function, quality of life, and healthy aging. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41172]

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common later in life and why medications or procedures alone may not meet the needs of many patients. Drawing on her work in rheumatology and geriatrics, Makris describes how pain and depression can reinforce each other, making it important to address both together. She highlights an age-friendly behavioral coaching approach that uses motivational interviewing, values-based goal setting, physical activity, and social support to help people reconnect with meaningful activities. By focusing on small, safe increases in movement, this research points to practical ways to support better function, quality of life, and healthy aging. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41172]

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common later in life and why medications or procedures alone may not meet the needs of many patients. Drawing on her work in rheumatology and geriatrics, Makris describes how pain and depression can reinforce each other, making it important to address both together. She highlights an age-friendly behavioral coaching approach that uses motivational interviewing, values-based goal setting, physical activity, and social support to help people reconnect with meaningful activities. By focusing on small, safe increases in movement, this research points to practical ways to support better function, quality of life, and healthy aging. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41172]

Learn the core mindset and tools of Motivational Interviewing from long time CCL leader John Sabin, including how to use OARS and listen for change talk so others discover their own reasons to support climate solutions. This training is being held before CCL's annual lobby day by request to help support all our volunteer leaders preparing for their meetings with Congress become more fluent with Motivational Interviewing approaches. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:36) Overview of MI (5:58) Reflective Listening Skills (15:09) Speaking Skills (19:55) Spirit of MI Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/BRIDGE-7-Slides   Log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000EAifYAG   CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/BRIDGE/Unit-3/Training-1  

Send us Fan MailHabits can be the key to or the lock on our success.Nearly everything we want to improve, from our health and confidence to our relationships, performance, and wellbeing, depends on what we do consistently. Yet in a world where life already feels relentlessly additive, habit creation can quickly become another overwhelming project.Add a morning routine. Add exercise. Add meditation. Add meal preparation. Add journaling. Add recovery. Add another app that promises to reorganize your entire life by Thursday.In this episode, I strip habit creation back to one simple and practical tool: scaling.Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and evidence-based coaching, we explore three questions that can help you design habits you're far more likely to sustain:How important is this behavior?How much will I enjoy it?How confident am I that I'll follow through?You'll learn why some habits collapse before they've truly begun, how to make difficult behaviors more personally rewarding, and why reducing the size of a commitment can strengthen rather than weaken your chances of success.This episode isn't about adding more pressure, complexity, or unrealistic expectations to your life. It's about creating greater clarity, building evidence that you can trust yourself, and making meaningful change feel more accessible.Sometimes you don't need a bigger goal or more motivation.Sometimes you simply need to ask better questions before you begin.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com

This episode features Paul Krauss, MA, LPC, in conversation with Los Angeles-based psychiatrist Dr. Mark Hrymoc about what actually works in addiction treatment. In this episode, they explore holistic approaches to treating addiction, person-centered counseling, and harm-reduction practices, while examining the intersection of addiction and mental health, common misconceptions about substance use disorders, innovations in psychopharmacology, the role of ketamine therapy and other emerging treatments in psychiatry, and how understanding the brain's function can reshape our view of recovery. Included in this conversation: Motivational Interviewing, The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), Person-Centered approaches to Counseling and Psychiatry, the current research regarding Alcohol use, the accessibility and marketing of the alcohol industry, reasons for developing an addiction, how to get help with addictions, etc.  Dr. Mark Hrymoc, MD is a double board-certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, and an expert in the psychopharmacology of addiction and other mental health disorders. Based in Los Angeles and affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, he leads an outpatient practice focused on the medical treatment of addiction and co-occurring disorders, including detoxification, psychiatric medication management, and ketamine-assisted therapies for mood and trauma-related conditions. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is a Cofounder of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube Original Music: ”Alright” from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) “Taishi-Koto, Pt. 1” from Polymood  by L'Eclair (Spotify) “Taishi-Koto, Pt. 2” from Polymood  by L'Eclair (Spotify)

This episode is part of series - The Families We Don't Hear About: Recovery Through Relationship. Elevating the stories of families who chose connection over tough love. Paula Brown-Stumpf spent years feeling like nothing she was doing was working - and a phone call with her son ended in a fight that cut off their relationship entirely.What she did next is why you want to hear her story. Instead of waiting and hoping, Paula got to work. She found a therapist, started her own support group when she couldn't find one that fit, and trained in Invitation to Change, CRAFT, and Motivational Interviewing — collecting skills, she says, for when her son came back. Not if.When she got the chance, she showed up completely differently. She followed her own values and logic and made decisions that go against everything families are typically told to do. Her relationship with her son today is proof that connection, not control, is what actually works.This episode is for any parent who feels like nothing they're doing is making a difference - and needs to hear that the work you do on yourself matters more than you know.Paula Brown-Stumpf facilitates SMART Recovery Family & Friends and Invitation to Change support groups.Paula's website: https://recoverycoachinganewperspective.com/Directories: https://cmcffc.org/ and : https://helpingfamilieshelp.com/Resources From Heather Ross Coaching If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with Heather using the link below. https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A New Perspective About Enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/How to leave a podcast reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/5xkPZM8mj-E

What happens when the very strategies behaviour analysts are taught to rely on become part of the problem? In this episode of Behaviour Speak, Ben Reiman welcomes BCBA Michelle Karren for a thoughtful discussion about PDA (commonly known as Pathological Demand Avoidance), autonomy-focused learners, and the challenges families face when traditional intervention approaches aren't working. Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience as a parent of autistic children, Michelle shares how she became increasingly focused on supporting learners whose intense drive for autonomy, anxiety, and demand sensitivity require a fundamentally different approach. Together, Ben and Michelle explore: • What PDA is and how it differs from typical demand avoidance • The shift from "Pathological Demand Avoidance" toward more respectful language such as "Persistent Drive for Autonomy" and "autonomy-focused learners" • Why traditional behaviour support strategies can unintentionally increase stress and resistance • The role anxiety and nervous system regulation play in PDA profiles • Burnout experienced by learners, caregivers, and support teams • School challenges, masking, and the high rates of school-related stress among PDA learners • The importance of rapport, trust, assent, and shared control • Why role play and learner-led activities can be powerful tools for skill development • Supporting emotional regulation instead of focusing solely on compliance • Caregiver collaboration and helping families identify meaningful quality-of-life goals • The value of interdisciplinary collaboration and learning from professionals outside behaviour analysis • How behaviour analysts can remain evidence-informed while adapting their practice to meet individual learner needs Michelle challenges practitioners to remember that behaviour analysis is not defined by rigid procedures, but by careful observation, responsiveness, and a commitment to understanding what learners are communicating through their behaviour. Whether you're new to PDA or looking to deepen your understanding of autonomy-focused approaches, this episode offers practical insights and important reflections for anyone supporting neurodivergent learners. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ble7W3G104w Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO:  1.5 ABA Topics QABA: 1.5 General CBA/CPD: 1.5 Learning   Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@behaviorspeak   Contact Michelle Karren LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-karren-m-sc-bcba-433716273/ Related Behaviour Speak Episodes Episode 262, Motivational Interviewing for Behaviour Analysts with Dr. Monica Gilbert https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-261-motivational-interviewing-for-behaviour-analysts-with-dr-monica-gilbert/ Episode 179, Reforming ABA: A Framework for Behavior Analysts with Oswin Latimer and Hilary McClinton. https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-179-reforming-aba-a-framework-for-behavior-analysts/ Episode 34, Neurodiversity, ADHD, and ODD with Amelia Bowler https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-34-neurodiversity-adhd-and-odd-with-amelia-bowler-mads-bcba/  

Key Takeaways Lasting change begins with understanding people, not simply solving financial problems.Coaches and church leaders must learn to manage their own emotions before helping others navigate theirs.People move through six distinct stages of change, and each stage requires a different coaching approach.Pushing someone to change before they are ready can actually move them backward.Relapse is a normal part of growth and should be met with grace rather than judgment.Many coaching frustrations stem from misunderstanding where someone is in the change process.The "Fawn" response often causes people to agree to action steps they never intend to complete.Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn are common emotional responses that can surface during financial conversations.Emotional overwhelm is often mistaken for resistance or lack of commitment.Motivational Interviewing helps people discover their own reasons for change rather than being told what to do.Curiosity is one of the most powerful tools a coach can develop.Replacing "what" and "why" questions with phrases like "tell me about" or "help me understand" creates safer and more productive conversations.Trauma affects a significant percentage of people and should be considered in every coaching environment.Small environmental details—such as seating arrangements, room setup, and body language—can influence trust and openness.Better questions often lead to better outcomes than better advice.ResourcesDonJay's Website (sign up for his newsletter) - Drumbeatofwealth.comConnect with DonJay - donjay@drumbeatofhealth.com, Instagram, LinkedInLearn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/

The person you turn to on your worst day isn't the funniest or the smartest. They're the one who makes you feel understood. That skill has a name: super communicator. And according to research, it's not a personality trait. It's a set of learnable habits. The same way anyone can learn to read. Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. He spent years studying what separates the people we love talking to from everyone else, and what he found will change how you walk into every conversation. Every discussion is actually three conversations layered on top of each other: a practical one, an emotional one, and a social one. When you're having a different one than the person across from you, connection breaks down before it even starts. Super communicators know how to identify which conversation is happening and match it. They also ask 10 to 20 times more questions than the average person. Not to interrogate, but to signal: I'm here. I'm listening. You matter. Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection Amazon Ebook Audiobook Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity Amazon Ebook Audiobook The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business Amazon Ebook Audiobook In this episode you will: Understand why the Harvard Adult Happiness Study found that the number of deep relationships you have at age 45 predicts whether you live up to 20 years longer Learn the looping for understanding technique, a 3-step method from Harvard's negotiation program that proves you've actually heard someone Identify the three types of conversations (practical, emotional, and social) and how matching the wrong one destroys connection before it starts Use bids for connection to unlock career opportunities, build deeper friendships, and get responses from people you most want to reach Apply motivational interviewing, the same technique the CDC used to shift entrenched beliefs, to navigate conflict without arguing For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1943 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Vanessa Van Edwards Evy Poumpouras Dr. Caroline Fleck TOPICS Charles Duhigg, Supercommunicators, looping for understanding, neural entrainment, emotional reciprocity, motivational interviewing, Harvard Adult Happiness Study, loneliness epidemic, bids for connection, deep questions Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 According to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, employees at high-trust organizations are 50% more productive and report 106% more energy at work compared to those in low-trust workplaces. • Meanwhile, the science of human connection continues to reveal how deeply our conversations shape our biology. Researchers at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute explain that love, trust, attachment, and social bonding are driven by intricate interactions between neurotransmitters, hormones, and neural pathways that influence how we think, feel, collaborate, and lead. Today's guest, Keith Greer, has spent more than four decades helping individuals, families, leaders, and organizations better understand the power of conversation and connection. As an Executive Coach, Family Therapist, Trainer, Speaker, and Podcast Host, Keith brings together neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and leadership development to help organizations create cultures rooted in trust, safety, inclusion, and authentic communication. Holding a Professional Certified Coach (P.C.C.) designation through the International Coach Federation, Keith works across corporate, nonprofit, and family-owned business sectors, helping leaders develop conversational strategies that strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and inspire meaningful performance. His “Conversationally Intelligent Leadership Process” integrates evidence-based practices from Conversational Intelligence®, Psychological Safety, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Theory. The result is a leadership framework that empowers individuals and teams to communicate with greater empathy, clarity, trust, and authenticity. Keith's work focuses on helping leaders understand that conversations are not simply exchanges of information. They are biological and emotional experiences that can either trigger fear and defensiveness or create safety, collaboration, creativity, and human connection. Through intentional communication practices, organizations can unlock deeper loyalty, stronger cultures, healthier teams, and higher productivity. As the host of The Helping Conversation podcast, Keith continues to share practical tools and neuroscience-based insights designed to help people create safer and more trusting relationships, one conversation at a time.     For more information: https://www.keithgreercoaching.com/ Email: keith@keithgreercoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We arrive at the final part of our focus this month on Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians, in an episode entitled “Psychological Patterning Process (PPP)”. In this episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Serena Simmons, a Chartered psychologist, educator, and behaviour change specialist with over 25 years experience of working in psychology, behaviour change, teaching, and human complexity, across Healthcare, Higher Education, Coaching, and Forensic settings. Serena discusses her recently released 'Psychological Patterning Process (PPP)' - a practical, formulation-based lens for understanding the patterns beneath a client's behaviour. Serena explains how co-mapping and simple psychological profiling help clinicians decide when change is appropriate, which tools to use, and whether to refer — all within scope and with compassion. The episode looks at real clinic examples, how PPP can support all types of MSK clinician, and the aims of the inaugural training starting September 2026. The conversation focuses on making consultations easier, reducing practitioner self-blame, and improving decision-making about motivation, treatment and referral. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:02:35 - Meet Serena Simmons 00:04:34 - Psychology and Teaching 00:08:10 - Forensic Work and TV 00:13:51 - Introducing PPP 00:22:03 - How PPP Works 00:25:44 - Training and Mapping 00:30:58 - Ethics and Scope 00:35:02 - Vectors of Change 00:43:01 - Practitioner Self-Mapping 00:47:26 - PPP Course Details starting September 2026 Useful Links The Psychology School Website Psychological Patterning Process (PPP) Course Information Serena Simmons on Instagram Other Episodes In This Series Part 1 - Motivational Interviewing for MSK Clinicians with guest Orla Adams - Available on YouTube & all popular Podcast Apps.   Part 2 - Awkward Conversations with guest Richard Shorter of Non-perfectdad.co.uk Part 3 - Explaining Diagnoses with guest Ben Whybrow, host of the Clinical Communication Podcast Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member' option.

In episode 299 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I'm joined by Jeff Wetherhold, Harvard-trained behavioral scientist, change leadership expert, and faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Jeff has spent more than 20 years helping leaders engage people in meaningful change through the principles of Motivational Interviewing, bringing evidence-based communication strategies from healthcare into leadership, education, government, and nonprofit organizations.We talk about why so many change initiatives fail, why difficult conversations often create resistance instead of reflection, and how leaders can recognize the early signs of disengagement before they become conflict. Jeff shares practical insights on leading change with curiosity, dignity, and less exhaustion while building genuine commitment instead of compliance.In this episode, we discuss:• Why 88% of change efforts fail to create lasting impact• Why clarity and honesty alone don't guarantee productive conversations• How leaders unintentionally create defensiveness instead of engagement• The early language signals that reveal ambivalence before resistance appears• How Motivational Interviewing helps leaders create trust, ownership, and lasting changeThis is a practical and thought-provoking conversation for leaders, managers, coaches, and anyone who wants to communicate more effectively while leading people through uncertainty and change.You can connect with Jeff here: https://www.changewithdignity.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/wetherhold/Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.

In Part 3 of our focus this month on Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians, entitled 'EXPLAINING DIAGNOSES', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Ben Whybrow, Clinical Communication Skills Facilitator at Norwich Medical School, specialist physiotherapist in an NHS Pain Clinic, and host of the Clinical Communication Podcast. In this episode, Ben explores how MSK clinicians can explain diagnoses clearly, confidently and compassionately. He discusses asking about patients' expectations, meeting people where they're at, timing explanations, using simple relatable analogies (like the "cocktail"), and checking understanding. Practical tips focus on keeping explanations simple, validating feelings over repeating facts, tailoring language to the patient, and prioritizing how patients feel so they leave reassured and able to move forward. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:03:00 - Introducing special guest Ben Whybrow 00:04:30 - Ben Whybrow speaking at Therapy Show 2026 00:06:56 - What Is a Diagnosis? 00:15:21 - Start With What The Patient Knows 00:27:26 - Keep Explanations Simple 00:30:25 - Using Analogies That Fit 00:38:30 - Check Patient Understanding Gently 00:44:14 - What To Do When Patients Are Not Listening 00:49:14 - Teaching and Reassurance Useful Links Ben Whybrow on Instagram Clinical Communication Podcast on Apple Podcasts  Other Episodes In This Series Part 1 - Motivational Interviewing for MSK Clinicians with guest Orla Adams - Available on YouTube & all popular Podcast Apps.   Part 2 - Awkward Conversations with guest Richard Shorter of Non-perfectdad.co.uk Part 4 - 8pm (UK time) Tues May 26th - Serena Simmons, founder of the psychologyschool.co, will be introducing the Psychological Patterning Process (PPP) - a structured way of recognising the patterns that sit underneath your client or patient's behaviour, and understanding what to do next. Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member' option.

In Part 2 of our focus this month on Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians, entitled 'AWKWARD CONVERSATIONS', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Richard Shorter, founder of Non-perfect Dad.co.uk, an expert in Sports Parenting & Business Leadership Conversations. In this episode, Richard provides some fantastic tips on how to deal with the awkward conversations that can arise during clinical consultations in which children are accompanied by their parents or carers. The episode explores the power of asking permission, fencing the conversation, using whiteboards and card prompts, and de-escalation techniques to keep the child at the centre of care. Richard also discusses pre-consultation actions that can help pave the way for clearer communication in the consultation, including shaping the waiting-room, training for front desk, and many more.    Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:02:46 - Introducing special guest Richard Shorter 00:04:34 - The Story Behind Non-Perfect Dad 00:10:51 - Handling Pressure Around Competitions for Young Athletes 00:22:20 - How Asking Permission Builds Buy-In 00:26:37 - Defusing Anger and De-escalation 00:29:56 - Managing Parent Interruptions 00:37:10 - Helping Shy Young People Speak 00:41:11 - Shaping the Waiting Room Story 00:48:01 - When Parents Compare Old Injuries 00:56:12 - Honest Boundaries With Parents 01:02:00 - How To Connect With Richard Shorter 01:03:00 - Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians Part 3 & 4 Useful Links Non-Perfect Dad Website Richard Shorter Non-Perfect Dad on Instagram Richard Shorter Non-Perfect Dad on Linkedin Other Episodes In This Series Part 1 - Motivational Interviewing for MSK Clinicians with guest Orla Adams - Available on YouTube & all popular Podcast Apps.   Part 3 - 8pm (UK time) Tues May 19th - Explaining Diagnoses with guest Ben Whybrow of the Clinical Communication Podcast Part 4 - 8pm (UK time) Tues May 26th - Serena Simmons, founder of the psychologyschool.co, will be introducing the Psychological Patterning Process (PPP) - a structured way of recognising the patterns that sit underneath your client or patient's behaviour, and understanding what to do next. Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member' option.

In this special livestream episode of Empowered Through Compassion, David and Heather are joined by an extraordinary panel of contributors from the book IFS-Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Approaches for an amazing conversation exploring foundational frameworks that shape trauma healing. Together, Bridger Falkenstien, David Archer, Michelli Simpson, Athena Phillips, and Laura Kosak discuss the relational and systemic dimensions of healing, including: intersubjectivity, anti-racist psychotherapy, dissociation and spirituality. We even bring up topics such as predictive processing, structural dissociation, and revolutionary joy! We look at the role that culture and identity plays in therapy. Throughout the conversation, a shared thread emerges: healing does not happen in isolation. Trauma exists within systems, relationships, histories, and bodies. As a result, healing often requires compassionate attunement within a relational space. This discussion explores how therapists can move beyond techniques and toward a deeper understanding of the therapeutic relationship itself as part of the healing process. The panel reflects on the importance of slowing down, listening to protective systems, cultivating consent and of course being mindful of co-regulation. We can honor spirituality by understanding how people make meaning of their surroundings and their inner world. This episode is for therapists, healers, and anyone interested in the evolving intersection of EMDR, IFS, attachment, dissociation, systems thinking, and relational trauma healing.   THEMES DISCUSSED IFS-informed EMDR Dissociation and structural dissociation Predictive processing and memory reconsolidation Intersubjective and relational healing Trauma and systemic oppression Anti-racist psychotherapy Spirituality and meaning-making Co-regulation and consent Therapist parts and relational presence   GUEST HIGHLIGHTS Bridger Falkenstein Bridger discusses Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP), intersubjectivity, and the importance of understanding therapy as a relational field rather than a one-person psychology. He explores the “window and mirror” metaphor and how therapists must remain aware of both the client's experience and their own presence within the room. Website: https://beyondhealingcenter.com David Archer David Archer explores anti-racist psychotherapy, systems awareness, predictive processing, and the relationship between trauma, oppression, dissociation, and culture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding clients within broader systemic and historical contexts. Website: https://archertherapy.com/ Michelle Simpson Michelle highlights the importance of recognizing the systems surrounding both therapist and clients. She speaks about cultural identity, embodied dissociation, and how therapists can become allies to disempowered and subjugated people. Specifically, she shares importance of being a compassionate witnesses and advocating for clients who are threatened by the larger culture. Website: https://www.spirosperopllc.com/ Athena Phillips Athena shares powerful insights on structural dissociation, fragmentation, consent, pacing, and co-regulation. She explores how dissociation can be understood as an adaptive survival strategy and emphasizes the importance of slowing down and gaining permission within trauma work. Website: https://athenaphillips.com/ Laura Kakalec Laura discusses spirituality, meaning-making, transpersonal healing, and the importance of helping clients reconnect with a larger sense of belonging and connection. She also reflects on the emerging relationship between AI, emotional support, and the human longing for connection and meaning. Website: https://laurakosak.com/   ABOUT THE BOOK IFS-Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Approaches explores the evolving integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Featuring a diverse group of contributors, the book highlights relational, creative, somatic, systemic, and spiritually informed approaches to trauma healing. Edited by David Polidi. Published by Routledge.   ABOUT EMPOWERED THROUGH COMPASSION Empowered Through Compassion is a trauma-informed therapy and educational platform co-created by David and Heather Polidi. Through therapy, consultation, podcast conversations, livestreams, and trainings, ETC explores the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, attachment theory, and relational healing. The Empowered Through Compassion podcast brings together clinicians, authors, researchers, and healers to explore compassionate and integrative approaches to trauma healing and human connection. Learn more at: https://www.empoweredthroughcompassion.com

In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Post to explore a simple yet powerful idea: that all behavior arises from a state of stress, and beneath that stress is either fear or love. What stood out to me in this conversation is how Bryan's work and model aligns with IFS, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. There is an understanding through all of this work how healing does not happens just through technique, but through presence. As we process distress, we are able to bring more awareness and love to our inner systems.   Bryan and I explore how trauma becomes interwoven with our personality and shapes the states of being we move through in our daily lives. These states influence how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world. How we react to a given situation is usually based more on past experiences than on the present moment. Bryan speaks of the importance of relationship and co-regulation in the healing process. Love is something that becomes the most powerful change agent. He defines this love as presence and breath.  This conversation holds a beautiful invitation for us to slow down, and become more aware of how we can move from fear to love in our lives.  Themes Trauma as a state of prolonged stress Fear and love as core organizing forces How trauma becomes embedded in personality and state of being The role of co-regulation and relationship in healing Breath and awareness as pathways to connection About Bryan Post Bryan Post is a clinician, author, and expert in trauma-informed care, known for his development of the Stress Model. His work focuses on helping children, adults, and families understand how stress and trauma shape behavior, and how healing can occur through relationship, awareness, and connection. Resources & Links Bryan Post's website: bryanpost.com LEAF Wraparound program: leafwraparound.com Fear to Love program: feartolove.com Bondify AI (relational AI platform): bondify.ai Bryan Post's books include From Fear to Love The Great Behavior Breakdown Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control (and many more) Empowered Through Compassion is a podcast exploring the integration of Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Through these compassionate conversations, we aim to deepen our understanding of trauma and healing. We hope that information here can inspire connection and support to both clinicians and individuals.

In this episode of Empowered Through Compassion, I sit down with Sarah Cameron to explore the heart of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how it comes alive not just as a technique, but as a way of being. Our conversation moves beyond skills and into something deeper, "the spirit", and how it parallels "Self-energy" in Internal Family Systems. We talk about Sarah's work at Amiga and her passion for helping clinicians embody the spirit of PACE in real-world conversations. This is a feeling of Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion and Empowerment, which is foundational for MI. We discuss how these words are not just "check boxes" we have to fill out and "do", but rather, that are qualities that we continue to access and live throughout our lives. MI can be added to IFS-informed EMDR, not as a competing model, but as a complementary path that adds more dimensions of what can be possible through therapy. I share my own journey with MI, and how it provided me with a language which opened up space for me to really listen and reflect change as it was happening in the therapy space. Sarah and I connected around what it means to build bridges across models, and disrupt feelings of being in a community without integration might feel siloed. This conversation is about presence, about hope, and about what becomes possible when we begin to embody the spirit of the work we are doing. Themes of episode The spirit of Motivational Interviewing as reflected in P.A.C.E. MI as a way of being, not just a set of techniques Parallels between MI spirit and Self energy in IFS “Lending hope” becoming a “hope merchant” two ways of communicating something extremely valuable Integration of MI, IFS, and EMDR in clinical practice Moving toward collaborative frameworks Suggesting there are some discussions and spaces where the focus on change talk might not fit.  About Sarah Sarah Cameron is a Motivational Interviewing trainer and leader within the MINT community. She is deeply involved in advancing MI as a developmental and relational practice, helping clinicians move beyond technique into embodiment of MI spirit. Through her work with Amiga, she focuses on cultivating real-world application of MI in a way that is sustainable, human, and transformative. Sarah's books Sarah has contributed to several important works in the field of Motivational Interviewing: Becoming MI introduces the MI Metamorphosis Map and reframes MI as a developmental journey, offering guidance for trainers, supervisors, and clinicians to meet people where they are and support growth over time. The Aspirational Spirit of Motivational Interviewing explores how the true depth of MI lies not just in mastering techniques, but in embodying its spirit as an ongoing, evolving process. Ask-Offer-Ask: Bringing Motivational Interviewing to Life in Child Welfare offers a practical framework for navigating difficult conversations, especially in high-pressure environments, using a simple and effective MI-informed structure. Resources  Amiga: https://amigallc.com/ Sarah website: https://www.ignitingchangeco.com/ Empowered Through Compassion is a podcast exploring the integration of Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Through these compassionate conversations, we aim to deepen our understanding of trauma and healing. We hope that information here can inspire connection and support to both clinicians and individuals.

This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience. Heather and David Polidi host an incredible group of contributors to IFS Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Approaches. We explored the foundational sections of the book. In this gathering we expressed our thoughts on healing, and how it is not a technique. Instead, it begins with awareness and with a relationship. Each contributor reflected on their chapter, and what stood out for them. In the introduction, David hoped to convey how everyone can healing their trauma wounds, no matter how much suffering someone carries. There is an inner wisdom that knows how to move toward healing when the right relational space is created. Our role as therapists is to help create that space.  Zandra Bamford shared how impacted she has been through by IFS and its non-pathologizing nature. Particularly, Zandra felt it was a very gentle model to understand protectors. Then, we discussed the foundations of combining the two models in a unified way.  Integration becomes a way of holding multiple perspectives at once. A key shift that emerges in IFS informed EMDR is focusing on "parts" as the true focus of healing, rather than memory networks. "Parts" hold pain, parts and organize around protection. As we deepen relationships with these parts, we can offer EMDR, and bilateral stimulation, to unburden these parts.  Annabel McGoldrick emphasized how IFS invites us to stay aware of our own parts, our assumptions, and our internal responses as we sit with another. This awareness becomes part of the healing field itself. Bruce Hersey articulated the Syzygy model, which integrates EMDR, IFS, and Coherence Therapy. Bruce shared that instead of calling this work "parts work" he understands it as "Self work." Recognizing the importance of Self in the system, opens up a new way to appreciate necessary elements of dual awareness. Michelle Richardson expanded Syzygy's “Discovery” phase, and how valuable this is when working with highly protective systems. Peggy Kolodny's shared how the integration of art, somatics, and Jungian active imagination, can also add so much to these trauma healing models. What emerges is not just a model, but a way of being. A way of practicing therapy that is slower, more relational, and deeply respectful of the complexity of the human system. Featured Guests & Resources Bruce Hersey Website: https://www.brucehersey.com Syzygy Institute: https://www.syzygyinstitute.com Bruce Hersey is a leading voice in the integration of EMDR and Internal Family Systems and co-founder of the Syzygy Institute. He is an EMDRIA-approved consultant and an IFS Approved Clinical Consultant who has presented internationally on IFS-informed EMDR integration. His work focuses on using multiple therapeutic lenses simultaneously to deepen trauma healing and reconsolidation processes. Annabel McGoldrick Website: https://mindfulsoulwellbeing.com/michelle-richardson/ Michelle Richardson is an EMDRIA-approved consultant, IFS-certified therapist, and co-founder of the Syzygy Institute. She specializes in complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment wounds, and is known for her work on the “Discovery” phase, helping therapists navigate highly protective and blended systems with clarity and compassion. Peggy Kolodny Peggy Kolodny is a licensed, board-certified art psychotherapist specializing in trauma treatment and the integration of EMDR, IFS, and expressive therapies. With decades of experience, she brings a unique perspective that incorporates somatic, symbolic, and creative processes into trauma healing, helping clients access nonverbal pathways to integration. Zandra Bamford Website: https://therapynorthwest.org/about/ Zandra Bamford is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and IFS Clinical Consultant with over 20 years of experience in complex trauma. She is the founder of Therapy North West and is known for her work in non-pathologizing approaches to mental health, bringing compassion, somatic awareness, and deep respect for protective systems into her clinical work. Heather Polidi (co-host) Co-creator of Empowered Through Compassion, Heather brings a grounded, relational presence to the podcast and contributes to shaping the therapeutic and conversational space. About the Podcast Empowered Through Compassion is a podcast where conversations about trauma healing meet the crossroads of Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Through dialogue with leading voices in the field, we explore how compassion, connection, and relational presence can transform the way we understand and heal trauma.   #EmpoweredThroughCompassion #IFS #EMDR #IFSInformedEMDR #TraumaHealing #PartsWork #SelfEnergy #RelationalHealing #SomaticHealing #CoherenceTherapy #TherapistsOfInstagram #TraumaTherapy #HealingIsPossible #CompassionInPractice #AttachmentHealing

In this deeply moving and expansive conversation, David sits down with Soulla Demetriou, author, coach, and founder of Soulshine Retreats, to explore the heart of self-compassion and what it means to truly feel “enough.” Soulla shares how her work integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic awareness, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom traditions to help people reconnect with their inner world. At the center of her approach is a powerful idea: that the body holds deep wisdom, and that healing begins when we learn to listen. Together, David and Soulla explore the natural alignment between IFS and somatic practices, including yoga, and how both invite us into a more compassionate relationship with ourselves. They reflect on how safety, presence, and awareness open the door to new ways of responding to our inner experiences, rather than reacting from old patterns. Soulla also shares vulnerably about her own journey with complex trauma and how it shaped her path toward this work. Her upcoming book, You Have Always Been Enough, was born from a core question many of us carry: Am I enough? This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful path forward, highlighting how healing is not about fixing ourselves, but about building a compassionate relationship with the parts of us that have long felt unseen. Key Themes Self-compassion is a foundation of healing There can be a natural integration between IFS and somatic practices The body as a source of wisdom and awareness The space between stimulus and response is where our freedom is Reparenting and building internal safety help us set boundaries “Not being enough” is a universal wound Healing as both personal and relational About Soulla Demetriou Soulla Demetriou is an author, transformation and somatic coach, and founder of Soulshine Retreats. With over 15 years of experience facilitating transformational work, she integrates Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, somatic practices, and ancient wisdom traditions to support deep healing and self-connection. Her work centers on self-compassion and the belief that we are inherently worthy and whole. Drawing from her own lived experience, including complex trauma and neurodivergence, Soulla offers a deeply embodied and relational approach to healing. Her upcoming book, You Have Always Been Enough: An Inner Guide to Self-Love and Inner Freedom, releases April 9, 2026. Resources Mentioned Soulla's Website: www.withsoulla.com Book: You Have Always Been Enough Instagram: www.instagram.com/withsoulla Pre-order links: Kindle (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Have-Always-Been-Enough-ebook/dp/B0FD94DV6W International: https://www.waterstones.com/book/you-have-always-been-enough/soulla-demetriou/9780008403577 US (Sept 2026): https://www.amazon.com/You-Have-Always-Been-Enough/dp/0008403570 Bonus: Pre-orders before April 23 include access to a complimentary one-day Self-Compassion Retreat (April 24) The Empowered Through Compassion podcast explores trauma healing at the crossroads of Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Through meaningful conversations with leading voices in the field, David and Heather create a space for reflection, learning, and connection, helping therapists and humans alike deepen their understanding of healing, relationship, and compassion.

In this conversation, David Polidi speaks with author and cultural critic Soraya Chemaly about the cultural mythology of resilience and what it means to truly heal after hardship. In much of Western culture, resilience is framed as an individual trait. We are encouraged to bounce back quickly, return to productivity, and prove our strength by pushing through pain. Soraya challenges this narrative and invites us to reconsider resilience through a relational lens. What if resilience is not primarily about individual toughness, but about connection? Throughout the conversation, Soraya explores how narratives of resilience have been shaped by individualism, gender conformity, colonial thinking, and dominance based hierarchies. These narratives often isolate people rather than helping them heal. When resilience becomes synonymous with endurance and productivity, it can reinforce systems of power that separate us from one another. David and Soraya explore how healing requires something very different. Healing often emerges through relational energy. It grows when people feel understood and connect with one another. The conversation also explores how cognitive flexibility allows us to adapt to life's changes rather than attempting to return to a past version of ourselves. Ultimately, the myth that resilience is only an individual achievement, is not only inaccurate but dangerous. Instead, we can understand resilience is something that also grows through relationship, compassion, and shared humanity. Key Themes • The cultural myth of resilience and the pressure to “bounce back” • How individualism shapes Western ideas of strength • Trauma, grief, and the non linear nature of healing • Cognitive flexibility and adapting to change • Power structures that encourage separation and domination • Gender, hierarchy, and cultural narratives about strength • The erosion of social trust and the rise of loneliness • Why connection is one of the most powerful forces in healing A Quote from the Episode “You have to be a daily pessimist but an eternal optimist.” Soraya Chemaly reflects on the importance of holding both realism and hope at the same time. Strategic pessimism allows us to plan, organize, and act collectively, while long term optimism helps sustain movements for change and healing. Guest Bio Soraya Chemaly is an award winning writer, speaker, and cultural critic whose work focuses on gender, power, culture, and social justice. She is the author of Rage Becomes Her and The Resilience Myth. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Atlantic, Time, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. Her work examines how cultural narratives shape our understanding of emotions, power, and identity. Resources Soraya Chemaly's website https://www.sorayachemaly.com The Resilience Myth by Soraya Chemaly https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Resilience-Myth/Soraya-Chemaly/9781982188733 Podcast Description Empowered Through Compassion explores trauma healing at the crossroads of Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Through conversations with therapists, researchers, and thought leaders, the podcast examines how compassion, relational attunement, and integrative approaches to therapy can support deeper healing for individuals, couples, and communities.

In this episode of the Empowered Through Compassion podcast, David Polidi speaks with Pastor Michael Neely about domestic abuse, faith, and the responsibility of religious communities to protect those who are suffering. Pastor Neely is the author of Black Eyes and Sweet Talk: A Biblical Perspective on Domestic Violence. Drawing from years of pastoral counseling, he challenges harmful messages that survivors sometimes hear within faith communities, including the belief that God expects people to remain in abusive marriages. Instead, Pastor Neely offers a clear and compassionate perspective: abuse has no place in a healthy relationship, and faith communities must prioritize safety, dignity, and truth. During the conversation, Pastor Neely shares powerful stories from his ministry, including a woman who came to him in such deep distress that she was considering ending her life. These moments highlight how critical it is for pastors, counselors, and communities to recognize abuse and respond in ways that support safety rather than spiritualizing suffering. David and Pastor Neely also explore the relationship between therapy and faith. Rather than existing in opposition, both pastoral care and trauma-informed therapy can work together to help people heal and reclaim their sense of worth and freedom. Pastor Neely also discusses themes from his developing work examining generational trauma, including how patterns of violence in the Black community may trace back to the historical legacy of slavery and corporal punishment. This conversation invites both therapists and faith leaders to consider how compassion, honesty, and trauma awareness can create communities where survivors are protected and healing becomes possible. In this episode we explore • Domestic violence within faith communities • The dangers of encouraging survivors to remain in abusive marriages • How pastors and therapists can work together to support healing • Stories from pastoral counseling and crisis intervention • Generational trauma and the historical roots of violence Guest Pastor Michael Neely is a pastor, counselor, and author focused on addressing domestic violence within faith communities. He is the author of Black Eyes and Sweet Talk: A Biblical Perspective on Domestic Violence, which challenges harmful theological messages that can keep survivors trapped in abusive relationships and encourages churches to respond with truth, protection, and compassion. Resources Mentioned Black Eyes and Sweet Talk: A Biblical Perspective on Domestic Violence Pastor Michael Neely's website: blackeyessweettalk.com Connect with Empowered Through Compassion Website empoweredthroughcompassion.com Instagram @empowered.through.compassion Podcast Description The Empowered Through Compassion podcast explores trauma healing, compassionate leadership, and the integration of therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Hosted by trauma therapist David Polidi, the podcast brings together therapists, authors, educators, and community leaders who are working to create spaces of safety, dignity, and healing in the world. Each conversation invites listeners to explore the intersection of psychology, relationships, and compassionate systems change.

ABOUT THE EPISODE:This solo episode is my attempt to provide answers to the question of why some families see greater change than others when using the CRAFT approach. Drawing on 6+ years of watching hundreds of parents move through this process, some gaining traction, some spinning their wheels, I'm sharing the 10 most common reasons why parents who are 'doing the work' aren't getting the results they want. It's a no-fluff audit of what might be holding you back, and it comes from my heart because there are no more important results to strive for than a healthy family.If you've been at this for a while and feel like things aren't moving in the right direction, this one is for you.You'll hear about:A foundational piece most parents skip without realizing itWhy doing more often backfiresA timing factor that determines whether any skill worksThe fastest path forward when communication has broken downWhy inconsistency isn't a character flawEPISODE RESOURCES:Hopestream Playlists - Start Here PlaylistJennifer Ollis Blomqvist on using Motivational Interviewing, Hopestream episode 306Dr. Emily Kline on using Motivational Interviewing for hard conversations, Hopestream episode 160Using Motivational Interviewing and CRAFT as a double punch effort to create change in your family, Hopestream episode 256CRAFT family resources and providers with Helping Families HelpUsing CRAFT, MI and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy together to help your child, Hopestream episode 260Stages of Change workshopStages of Change downloadable cheat-sheet here Hopestream podcast episode 66 on the Stages of ChangeThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityGet our free, 4-video course, Hope Starts Here, and access to our Limited Membership hereLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

John Seivert, PT, a clinician with more than 40 years of experience blending skilled orthopedic manual therapy with the art of Motivational Interviewing.Fresh off his conference breakout sessions — Touch, Talk, and Transform — John breaks down what holistic OMPT looks like today, why communication is the foundation of effective care, and how accurate empathy changes outcomes.We explore:The current state of OMPT and where the field is headingWhy “How good are you at listening?” might be the most important question in therapyHow MI empowers patients to make meaningful changeWhat John has learned from four decades of treating, teaching, and bike racingHis reflections on retirement, mentorship, and legacyIf you're a clinician, student, educator, or anyone who cares about whole-person care, this is a conversation that will sharpen your skills — and your humanity.0:00 – Intro0:27 – Who Is John Seivert?1:35 – Touch, Talk & Transform: The Masterclass4:22 – The Current State of OMPT7:50 – Why It All Starts With Communication11:10 – How to Actually Listen in a Clinical Encounter14:40 – Motivational Interviewing in Orthopedic Practice18:55 – Role Modeling Listening for Patients & Learners22:30 – What 40 Years of OMPT Has Taught John26:15 – Bike Racing at 65: Lessons for Clinicians30:02 – Preparing for Retirement & Passing the Torch33:10 – Final Thoughts & Advice for New Clinicians???? Guest: John Seivert, PTFaculty at Kaiser Permanente Fellowship Program, EIM Weekend Intensive Faculty, MINT Trainer

In this episode, Dr. K explores the "insidious" reality of the self-help industry: why we are watching more "productive" content than ever, yet seeing fewer real-world results. He breaks down the psychology of how our brains trick us into thinking we're improving when we're actually just being entertained. What to expect in this episode: • The "Sneaky" Thought Behind Procrastination: A deep dive into why we choose self-help videos over comedy sketches as a way to avoid the guilt of wasting time. • A Look Behind the YouTube Curtain: Dr. K explains why creators are forced to make content that is "palatable" for the algorithm rather than what is scientifically proven to be helpful. • The Danger of the Second Screen: An analysis of why treating self-help as "free" or "bonus" content makes your brain unwilling to pay the actual mental cost of real-life change. • Why Motivation Always Fails: An explanation of "Motivational Interviewing" and the specific point where the rising cost of effort inevitably outweighs far-away rewards. • Flipping the Learning Script: A framework for moving away from passive consumption and toward a "targeted" strategy where the work comes first and the videos come second.HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason conversations don't go your way has nothing to do with your words? In this episode of Communication Mastery, Dr. JC Doornick reveals why most communication breakdowns aren't caused by misunderstanding—they're caused by unmet and competing needs. You'll discover how hidden interpersonal needs drive behavior beneath the surface, and why traditional “effective communication” techniques often collapse under pressure. This conversation explores the neuroscience behind resistance, conflict, and influence, while introducing a practical framework for recognizing what people actually need in the moment. When you learn to listen for alignment instead of arguments, objections soften, conversations calm, and connection replaces friction. This episode offers a new lens on communication mastery for leaders, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and anyone who wants stronger relationships. If you're ready to stop pushing and start aligning, this episode is for you. Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com   0:00 - Intro 2:02 - The difference between the Jacuzzi Experience and the Pivotal one 11:20 - The Needs Collision 12:53 - Motivational Interviewing and Active Listening as a tool. 14:10 - The two parts of every conversation to become aware of. 15: 20 - We are all addicts 19:13 - PIASAR - Needs Assessment Tool 26:55 - Good intentions are not enough. 30:13 - How does this connect with your business goals? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do so many people delay hearing care—even after acknowledging a problem or receiving a recommendation? In this conversation, hearing instrument specialist and researcher Bobbi-Jo Marlatt explores how motivational interviewing (MI) can help hearing care professionals better support patients who feel uncertain, ambivalent, or overwhelmed about treatment. Drawing on her new book, Motivational Interviewing for Hearing Care Providers, Marlatt explains why communication style often matters as much as clinical expertise when it comes to long-term hearing aid adoption.Marlatt discusses how motivational interviewing shifts the focus away from persuasion and toward collaboration, helping clinicians recognize common habits—such as rushing to solutions or labeling patients as “non-compliant”—that can unintentionally create resistance. Through practical examples, she illustrates how asking open-ended questions, listening reflectively, and allowing space for uncertainty can lead to more meaningful conversations and stronger patient engagement, even within the time constraints of everyday practice.The discussion also looks ahead to the role of motivational interviewing in education and research, including Marlatt's ongoing PhD work examining its impact in hearing care settings. She argues that integrating MI into routine clinical practice may help reduce delays in treatment, improve hearing aid use, and ultimately support better quality of life for patients. The conversation offers practical takeaways for hearing care professionals seeking a more patient-centered approach to counseling and care.Motivational Interviewing for Hearing Care Providers: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/motivational-interviewing-for-hearing-care-providersBe sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.- https://x.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinhearing/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearingVisit us at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/

Happy New Year, everyone! We kick off the (almost) 10th year of ABA Inside Track with a review of our recent holiday activities then get right back into our podcast research discussion with a bevy of amazing guests. First up we delve into the new (for behavior analysts) work of motivational interviewing with Dr. Monica Gilbert. Then we have three-guests-for one with Dr. Stephanie Peterson, Dr. Rebecca Eldridge, and Dr. Neil Deochand to learn about risk assessment and their development of the FARADT tool. Then we take pity on the least popular experimental design, the changing criterion, by giving it its own episode. Still not enough learning for your behavior analytic resolutions? Why not head over to the Stone Soup online conference with a $20 discount. Just register with the code ABAIT26 and enjoy a whole day of learning. Articles for January 2026 Motivational Interviewing w/ Dr. Monica Gilbert Gilbert, M. (2025). How to stop talking and start communicating with motivational interviewing: Building effective partnerships with caregivers: A practical guide for behavior therapists. Crystal Minds Psychological Services. Plattner, C. & Anderson, C. (2024). Creating a therapeutic alliance with caregivers: An introduction to motivational interviewing. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00948-8 Christopher, P.J. & Dougher, M.J. (2009). A behavior-analytic account of motivational interviewing. The Behavior Analyst, 32, 149-161. doi: 10.1007/BF03392180   Risk Assessment w/ Dr. Stephanie Peterson, Dr. Rebecca Eldridge, + Dr. Neil Deochand Wiskirchen, R.R., Deochand, N., & Peterson, S.M. (2017). Functional analysis: A need for clinical decision support tools to weight risks and benefits. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17, 325-333. doi: 10.1037/bar0000088 Deochand, N., Eldridge, R.R., & Peterson, S.M. (2020). Toward the development of a functional analysis risk assessment decision tool. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 978-990. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00433-y Schroeder, A.C., Peterson, S.M., Mahabub, M.B., & Dresch, M.K. (2025). A pilot evaluation of expert and novice use of the functional analysis risk assessment decision tool. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 811-825. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00433-y   The Changing Criterion Design Klein, L.A., Houlihan, D., Vincent, J.L., & Panahon, C.J. (2017). Best practices in utilizing the changing criterion design. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 52-61. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0036-x De Luca, R.V. & Holborn, S.W. (1992). Effects of a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule with changing criteria on exercise in obese and nonobese boys. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 671-679. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-671 Brady, M.P., Kearney, K.B., Downey, A., Torres, A., & McDougall, D. (2022). Using mnemonics, remote coaching, and the range-bound changing criterion design to teach college students with IDD to make employment decisions. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 57, 303-319. doi: 10.1177/215416472205700  

ABOUT THE EPISODE:When Jennifer Ollis Blomqvist discovered Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a Swedish women's prison 25 years ago, she found more than a therapeutic technique—she discovered the antidote to professional burnout and the foundation for every meaningful conversation in her life. Now an MI expert and trainer who works with everyone from incarcerated individuals to parents navigating their children's substance use, Jennifer brings a refreshing perspective on how this evidence-based approach transforms not just our difficult conversations, but our entire energetic contract with change itself.In this conversation, Jennifer and I explore the delicate dance of supporting autonomy while maintaining boundaries, why school refusal might actually be a sophisticated form of communication, and how motivational interviewing becomes the connective tissue between love and limits. Her renowned book, "Lighthouse Conversations: Being a Beacon for Teens," will give you a practical framework for illuminating pathways without forcing direction - a critical distinction when your child's choices feel increasingly difficult to understand.When you listen, you'll discover:• Why sharing responsibility for change prevents parental burnout and creates more durable outcomes than attempting to architect your child's recovery alone• How to navigate the cognitive friction between supporting autonomy and maintaining safety boundaries—including the counterintuitive power of "doing nothing" as an active intervention• The critical difference between rolling with resistance versus reinforcing it, and why your nervous system's response matters more than your words• How motivational interviewing grows with you through different life stages—from negotiating with toddlers to supporting aging parents—making it the most versatile tool in your communication repertoire• Why school refusal might be your child's way of telling you they don't fit the institutional mold, and how MI can help you excavate the real issues beneath the  resistance you see at surface levelEPISODE RESOURCES:Lighthouse Conversations: Being a Beacon for TeensJennifer's websiteEmail: jennifer@novovia.seTelephone: +46 736 - 19 54 46This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityGet our free, 4-video course, Hope Starts Here, and access to our Limited Membership hereLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

We hope you're enjoying the holiday season with family, friends, and loved ones. We'll be releasing new episodes again in the new year – in the meantime, today, we're re-running a fascinating episode on The future of AI coaching. The past few years have seen an incredible boom in AI and one of our colleagues, James Landay, a professor in Computer Science, thinks that when it comes to AI and education, things are just getting started. He's particularly excited about the potential for AI to serve as a coach or tutor. We hope you'll take another listen to this conversation and come away with some optimism for the potential AI has to help make us smarter and healthier. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: ​​James LandayConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest James Landay, a professor of Computer Science at Stanford University.(00:01:44) Evolving AI ApplicationsHow large language models can replicate personal coaching experiences.(00:06:24) Role of Health Experts in AIIntegrating insights from medical professionals into AI coaching systems.(00:10:01) Personalization in AI CoachingHow AI coaches can adapt personalities and avatars to cater to user preferences.(00:12:30) Group Dynamics in AI CoachingPros and cons of adding social features and group support to AI coaching systems.(00:13:48) Ambient Awareness in TechnologyAmbient awareness and how it enhances user engagement without active attention.(00:17:24) Using AI in Elementary EducationNarrative-driven tutoring systems to inspire kids' learning and creativity.(00:22:39) Encouraging Student Writing with AIUsing LLMs to  motivate students to write  through personalized feedback.(00:23:32) Scaling AI Educational ToolsThe ACORN project and creating dynamic, scalable learning experiences.(00:27:38) Human-Centered AIThe concept of human-centered AI and its focus on designing for society.(00:30:13) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The word HOPE appears no fewer than 34 times in the first 164 pages of the Big Book.  In recovery, it's vital for getting us started and for keeping us going.In this two-part series, Dr. Denise Ernst, PhD joins Fr. Bill in exploring the role HOPE plays in fostering meaningful change, especially in addiction recovery. Denise earned her doctorate in psychology at the University of New Mexico under the direction of Professor William R. Miller, a pioneer developer of Motivational Interviewing. She has a strong background in addiction counseling and research.  Episodes are based on Dr. Miller's recent book: 8 Ways to Hope, Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times. Hope you enjoy!Show notes:8 Ways to Hope by William R. MillerDenise Ernst, PhD website: https://deniseernst.com/Interview with Professor Bill Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CiQ7rVXlrQViktor Frankl Man's Search for MeaningBill Miller's Quantum Change

Ben Perreau has helped CEOs of some of the world's most influential companies define their next act. But instead of staying in the boardroom, he turned his attention to the managers on the front lines, the people who quietly make or break culture every day. In this episode, Ben joins Ashok to talk about why so many managers feel underprepared, how culture actually changes, and how his latest venture, Parafoil, is using psycholinguistics and AI to build better leaders in real time. From navigating billion dollar strategy shifts to coaching individual managers through difficult feedback conversations, Ben shares a wide ranging perspective on leadership, self-awareness, and the small but powerful rituals that shape great teams. Whether you're a CEO, a first-time manager, or considering your next step, this conversation will change how you think about leadership and how to measure it. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... Why most culture change doesn't start at the top, it starts with managers The massive training gap: 82% of managers feel underprepared The key differences between leadership, management, coaching, and mentorship How Parafoil uses psycholinguistics to help managers understand themselves and their teams What makes great CEOs different (hint: it's not just decision-making) Why "I," "you," and "we" in conversation say more than you think Concrete ways to measure leadership effectiveness and improve it The ethics of building AI for human development How organizations can avoid stagnation by rethinking their management layer Why the Beatles are a model for creative, high-performing teams Mentioned in this episode: Parafoil (https://parafoil.co) SY Partners Netflix personalization algorithms James Pennebaker and psycholinguistics Remarkable Paper Tablet Stanford d.school IDEO Google X Howard Schultz's investment firm MITI framework (Motivational Interviewing) (referenced implicitly in style) Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

The word HOPE appears no fewer than 34 times in the first 164 pages of the Big Book.  In recovery, it's vital for getting us started and for keeping us going.In this two-part series, Dr. Denise Ernst, PhD joins Fr. Bill in exploring the role HOPE plays in fostering meaningful change, especially in addiction recovery. Denise earned her doctorate in psychology at the University of New Mexico under the direction of Professor William R. Miller, a pioneer developer of Motivational Interviewing. She has a strong background in addiction counseling and research.  Episodes are based on Dr. Miller's recent book: 8 Ways to Hope, Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times. Hope you enjoy!Show notes:8 Ways to Hope by William R. MillerDenise Ernst, PhD website: https://deniseernst.com/

The blog postIn this episode, Mark Graban explores why so many organizational change efforts stall—not because people are resistant, but because leaders rely on telling instead of asking. Drawing from his recent Lean Blog article, Mark introduces five Motivational Interviewing questions that shift conversations from compliance to genuine commitment.He explains how MI, a framework rooted in empathy and autonomy, helps leaders uncover intrinsic motivation, build psychological safety, and coach more effectively. Mark also shares a personal example of self-coaching through these same questions, illustrating how they move us from guilt to growth.Listeners will learn how to use these questions in team huddles, one-on-ones, and moments of cultural transformation — and why respectful curiosity often outperforms pressure in sustaining continuous improvement.If you've ever struggled to “get people on board,” this episode offers a practical, human-centered alternative.

In this episode, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Liz Friedman, CEO and Co-founder of GPS Group Peer Support, about the vital role of peer support and group modalities in addressing the widespread mental health crisis. Liz shares her personal journey into the work, stemming from a severe mental health crisis after childbirth, which revealed significant gaps in the healthcare system. The conversation delves into the definition, profound impact, and structured model of peer support, emphasizing its effectiveness in fostering connection, resilience, and lasting change.Key Discussion PointsDefining Peer Support: Peer support is fundamentally about landing in your own lived experience and offering it as a tool and gift to others. It is about saying, "I've survived some really hard things. I believe you can too. Let's take the next step together," to break through isolation, stigma, and shame.Lived Experience as a Modality: Liz's personal motivation comes from her own struggles and the realization that connection is the key factor in healing. This understanding is deeply rooted in the recovery field.Peer Support vs. Professional Therapy: While professional therapy is crucial, peer support offers a unique, complementary therapeutic modality where participants share their lived experience to inspire and resource one another. Peer support minimizes the hierarchy and clinical barriers often present in traditional settings, enhancing rapport.The Need for Structure and Training: Despite the organic nature of groups, there is a limited evidence base and a lack of training for running effective peer support groups—even among clinical professionals. Liz's organization, GPS Group Peer Support, focuses on training facilitators to create a structured, trauma-informed, and trauma-responsive container that allows for genuine authenticity and courageous sharing.The GPS Group Peer Support Model: The model integrates evidence-based modalities (like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness) seamlessly into a very set, stepped structure. Key elements include:Ritual Beginning: Starting with a mindfulness moment for grounding and landing.Heightened Confidentiality: Confidentiality is framed relationally to promote transformation, where the very act of saying something can change it, and prevent "locking" a person into their past truth.No Interruption/Advice: A completely device-free zone that eliminates crosstalk, advice-giving, and conflict. This trusts the participant's ability to find their own path and fosters self-trust.Realities and Principles: An honest preamble that names the challenges (realities) specific to the population while affirming principles of hope, dignity, and recovery for everyone.Equal Protected Time: Every person receives the same amount of protected time to share, ensuring the group is never dominated by a single voice and allowing the collective story to emerge.Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: The shift to group therapeutic care and support groups is critical for the future of mental healthcare. By utilizing a group model, costs can be reduced, access can be dramatically expanded (serving millions more people), and care can be de-stigmatized and normalized.

In this episode, expert patient navigators Shellye Jones and Lauren Jackson discuss the key take-home points of our online educational program on facilitating engagement in HIV care and propose a framework for effectively retaining people in care. Topics covered include: How to approach a patient with complex barriers to engagement in healthcareResources for staying in care, such as wraparound servicesSetting SMART goals and formulating action plans with patientsDeconstructing stigma and implementing a trauma-informed approach to carePresenters:Shellye Jones, MSW, LCSWClinical SupervisorCharles R. Drew University, Drew CARESLos Angeles, CaliforniaLauren Harris JacksonStreet Medicine Patient NavigatorHealthcare in ActionLos Angeles, CaliforniaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3Wh4Z1TGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the MMOA Podcast, Dustin Jones sits down with Dr. Mariana Wingood to cut through the noise and talk about what really drives physical activity in outpatient care. They unpack the barriers we often create as clinicians, the simple strategies that actually get older adults moving, and how tech can be a tool instead of a distraction. Mariana highlights the power of setting realistic but challenging goals, meeting patients where they are without lowering the bar. This isn't about checking boxes — it's about empowering older adults to own their activity, push past limitations, and build the capacity they need to thrive. Mentioned Links: Incorporating Physical Activity Assessments and Behavior Change Techniques Into Geriatrics - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38163022/ Identifying Potential Determinants That Can Impact the Implementation of a Physical Activity Pathway in Outpatient Physical Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study - https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/105/8/pzaf088/8180249 BAP-MI: A Novel Stepped-Care Integration of Brief Action Planning and Motivational Interviewing to Optimize Outcomes - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10546553/ Brief Action Planning - https://bapprofessionalnetwork.org/ mariana.wingood@wfusm.edu ---

In this episode, Jeff Greenwald—world champion tennis player, licensed therapist, and sports psychology consultant—offers a rare glimpse into the intersection of clinical therapy and high-performance coaching. Jeff highlights how anxiety has become the predominant struggle both inside and outside of sport, often crippling athletes and families alike. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, he explains how his dual training allows him to work not only on performance enhancement but also on the deeper roots of anxiety, perfectionism, and family dynamics that shape an athlete's experience. He shares how he integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Psychotherapy, tailoring each to the unique needs of athletes. Jeff clarifies how sports psychology typically focuses on attention control, motivation, and performance skills, while clinical practice digs into family systems, emotional regulation, and underlying anxiety. Listeners will also hear about Jeff's practical frameworks, including the four dimensions of focus (narrow/broad, internal/external) and his “remote control” metaphor from The Mental Edge for Young Athletes. These models help young athletes understand they have multiple tools at their disposal—but it's their responsibility to choose and apply them in the heat of competition. A major theme of the conversation is Jeff's emphasis on the “permission to miss.” With statistics showing that 70% of kids quit sports by age 16, Jeff underscores the importance of helping athletes reframe mistakes, embrace imperfection, and cultivate a mastery mindset focused on growth and process rather than outcome. Over time, athletes learn to anchor their confidence in the skills they can control—their routines, effort, and perspective—rather than in outcomes they can't. This framework not only reduces anxiety but also fosters resilience, freedom, and joy in sport. He also shares how parents can best support their children—not by rushing in to fix, but by validating their experiences and normalizing their anxiety. As a competitive athlete himself, and still competing internationally, Jeff has demonstrated how you can transform from a tentative, perfectionistic mindset to a full realization of your ability through the mastery mindset, which also catapulted him to world No. 1 in his age group. He shares how this breakthrough was instrumental to his work and how grateful he is to be in a position to help the thousands of athletes he has worked with over the past 27 years. Jeff Greenwald, MFT, is a world champion athlete, licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and one of the world's leading mental coaches for athletes. With over 25 years of experience helping youth, college, and professional competitors thrive under pressure, Jeff brings a rare blend of elite performance insight and clinical expertise to his work. He is the author of the international bestseller The Best Tennis of Your Life, which has sold over 80,000 copies worldwide, and the new book The Mental Edge for Young Athletes—a groundbreaking guide for building confidence, emotional resilience, and a stronger mindset in sports and life. Jeff has worked with athletes across every major sport and consulted for national teams, Fortune 500 leaders, top junior academies, and competitive athletes at all levels of sport. He is a two-time ITF World Champion and was inducted into the Northern California Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019 for his contribution in the field of sports psychology and success as a world-ranked tennis player. Through his writing, coaching, and speaking, Jeff empowers athletes and their families to navigate the mental game with clarity, courage, and lasting confidence.

Jeff Wetherhold is a change expert with over 15 years of experience helping mission-driven teams evolve with clarity, connection, and measurable impact. As Founder and Principal of MI for Health, Jeff equips organizations to navigate transformation using behavioral science and practical frameworks that sustain real results.From healthcare systems to community initiatives, Jeff's approach bridges the gap between theory and practice—training leaders to engage even the most resistant audiences through evidence-based methods like Motivational Interviewing, Reflective Listening, and Deep Canvassing.A Certified Change Practitioner and Harvard-trained educator, Jeff has partnered with institutions such as MIT, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and multiple state-level initiatives. His work blends empathy, science, and strategy to help organizations not just manage change—but embody it. https://www.jeffwetherhold.com/  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Thank you for tuning in to I Am Refocused Radio. For more inspiring conversations, visit IAmRefocusedRadio.com and stay connected with our community.Don't miss new episodes—subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedRadio

As the old saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. And master of change Jeff Wetherhold is no stranger to this.He helps teams and leaders to create long-lasting, sustainable change not by plans, great intentions, or illusions of control, but through the beautiful simplicity of conversation!He joins me in the podcast chair to share his 20 years of motivational interviewing wisdom: from having the courage of your conviction, to asking open-ended questions, listening deeply, and understanding the signals that people are ready to change.If you're feeling fatigued from plans that keep falling flat, an hour with Jeff is everything you need to feel inspired and start leading intentional change that lasts! Find out about:Why 88% of change initiatives fail in organisations – and what to do about itThe ambivalence of change, and why facilitators can use it to their advantageHow to plan for conversations about change The ingredients of motivational interviews: open questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries, and sharing information with consent Don't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Jeff Wetherhold:LinkedInWebsiteShare your thoughts about our conversation!Support the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

ABOUT THE EPISODE:This week I'm bringing back an episode from 2020 that is just as relevant today as it was then. The episode covers ten hard truths parents need to face when you recognize potential substance use, or if you know you're dealing with an addiction. It's a great episode for those who are new to the experience of having your child dabble in or become dependent on substances, and there are also truths that apply to the seasoned parent who's been at this for a while.This is a straight-forward, lay-it-all-out-there episode that I hope will bring a sense of urgency if you've been floundering with what to do, and encourage you to share it with a friend if someone you know is in the early stages of, “what do I do!?” with their child or children.EPISODE RESOURCES:Download the show PDF resource doc hereThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereFind us on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

Are you unknowingly damaging your brain and raising your cancer risk with just one drink? Discover the alarming truth about alcohol from Dr. Sarah Wakeman, what every adult needs to know now. Dr. Sarah Wakeman is a senior medical director for substance use disorder at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, the number one research hospital in the world. She is also the Medical Director of the Mass General Hospital Addiction Consult Team and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  She explains:  How alcohol is hijacking your dopamine system. Why no amount of alcohol is good for your brain. The shocking truth about moderate drinking. How doctors are failing addiction patients on a daily basis. Why 1 in 3 people will struggle with alcohol. 00:00 Intro 02:23 Sarah's Mission 02:52 Sarah's Education and Experience 03:40 Issues With Addiction Treatment in the Modern World 04:31 What Is Addiction? 05:48 What Things Are Capable of Being Addictive? 06:47 Physiological Dependence vs. Addiction 07:25 Scale of the Problem: Why Should People Care? 08:59 Is Society Getting Better or More Addicted? 09:32 Substance-Related Deaths During the Pandemic 10:22 What Drives People to Use Substances? 12:24 Substances' Effects on the Brain 14:29 Does Trauma at a Young Age Increase Addiction Risk? 16:36 The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection 18:11 Why Addiction Matters to Sarah 19:02 Living With a Family Member Struggling With Addiction 20:43 Who Is Sarah Trying to Save? 22:57 Change Happens When the Pain of Staying the Same Is Greater Than the Pain of Change 25:53 Misconceptions About Alcohol 28:15 Is There a Healthy Level of Alcohol Consumption? 28:50 Is One Drink a Day Safe for Health? 30:38 Link Between Moderate Drinking and Cancer 33:23 Types of Cancer Linked to Alcohol Consumption 34:51 Cancer Risk Among Heavy Drinkers 35:31 Heavy Drinking and Comorbidities as Cancer Risk Factors 36:20 How Alcohol Drives Cancer Mechanisms 38:00 Alcohol and Weight Gain 38:54 The Role of the Liver 42:07 Liver's Ability to Regenerate 46:37 How Alcohol Causes Brain Deterioration 47:23 Other Organs Affected by Alcohol 48:00 Alcohol's Impact on the Heart 49:08 Body Fat Percentage and Alcohol Tolerance 50:05 Does High Alcohol Tolerance Prevent Organ Damage? 50:46 What Is a Hangover? 52:14 Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Alcohol 53:47 Is Rehab Effective for Addiction? 56:50 Psychedelic Therapy for Addiction 57:36 GLP-1 Medications for Addiction Treatment 59:03 Ads 59:59 Celebrity Addictions 1:02:24 Stigma Around Addiction 1:04:41 Addiction Cases That Broke Sarah's Heart 1:12:43 Is Empathy Positive Reinforcement for Addicted Individuals? 1:15:34 Setting Boundaries With an Addicted Person 1:18:57 Motivational Interviewing to Support Recovery 1:22:19 Finding Motivation for Positive Change 1:26:03 Habits to Support Addiction Recovery 1:29:12 Ads 1:30:18 Can the Brain Recover From Addiction? 1:34:55 Unexpected Sources of Addictive Behavior 1:35:35 How Sarah Copes With Difficult Addiction Cases 1:37:10 Importance of Language Around Addiction 1:41:40 How Labels Limit People's Potential 1:46:05 Sarah's Upcoming Book You can find out more about Dr. Sarah's profile, here: https://bit.ly/4mxu191  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Research document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11xEfVt4S6nFyJw8jTJNysBPVUra2CzWK/view?usp=sharing Sponsors: Ekster - https://partner.ekster.com/DIARYOFACEO with code DOACLinkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices