Glenn and Sebastian welcome Kristin Dempsey and Ali Hall to explore how mental health providers can strengthen their Motivational Interviewing skills through experiential learning, deliberate practice and feedback. Their conversation draws on the new book Advancing Motivational Interviewing: An Experiential Skills Guide for Mental Health Providers and considers how practitioners can move beyond knowing MI concepts towards using them skilfully in everyday mental health practice. This episode explores the assessment trap, applying MI when time is limited, responding to wider systemic influences
Glenn and Sebastian welcomed back Katie Hartlieb, PhD, RDN, to discuss advancing MI practice through coding and coaching. The conversation explores how structured feedback can support deliberate practice in Motivational Interviewing, how MITI and MI fidelity can help practitioners understand their developing skills, and the role of coaching and mentoring in strengthening MI practice over time. Dr. Hartlieb is a professor and program director of the Master of Science in Functional Nutrition at Parker University, in Dallas, Texas, for professionals seeking to create holistic, science-based healt
Episode 94 – MI in Leadership and Organizations – Part 2 Glenn and Seb were excited to bring Jeff Wetherhold, M.Ed. to the podcast to discuss MI in leadership and organizations (MILO) A former behavioral science researcher trained in change management and adult learning, Jeff has spent 20+ years supporting mission-driven organizations through change. Research shows that 88% of organizational change efforts produce no lasting results. The most common reasons center on communication, engagement, and support. An MI approach brings particular attention to partnership and empowerment when people ar
Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Miranda Grattan and Marie Delorme to discuss integrating body awareness into Motivational Interviewing and the contribution of somatic therapy to MI practice. The conversation explores embodiment, nervous system capacity, trauma-informed practice, presence and how attention to bodily experience can deepen the relational spirit of MI. Related Knowledge Centre topics include the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing, Reflective Listening and Empowerment. Marie Delorme is a Certified Motivational Trainer based in Ottawa, Canada, regularly offering MI training and coachi
Episode 92 – Motivational Interviewing in Oncology Cancer Care Glenn and Sebastian were excited to have Dr. Maya Obadia on the podcast to discuss MI in oncology cancer care. Maya is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) certified MI trainer. She is currently a Lecturer in Kinesiology and Psychology at the University of Guelph-Humber, an affiliate of the ELLICSR Cancer and Survivorship Centre at UHN, and Director of Maya Obadia Training and Psychotherapy. Her expertise is in MI for behaviour change in populations with chronic disease. Maya has r
Glenn and Seb welcomed Ken McMaster, MSW Hons, CQSW, on the podcast to discuss the use of MI for intimate partner violence. Ken has over forty years’ experience working at the cutting edge of intervention work with men who are violent and who sexually abuse. He is known for his innovative practice ideas and the ability to translate theory into practice. He has held positions as a member and Chair of the Family Violence Advisory Committee/ Te Rangai Whiriwhiri Tukinotanga a-Whānau. This committee was established to provide the Minister of Social Services and Employment with independent policy a
Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Dougie Marks and Mairi Albiston on the podcast to discuss Motivational Interviewing in healthcare, with a particular focus on MI in dentistry. Dougie’s work concerns the furthering of knowledge of the ways in which science-based practice can be used to answer one of the oldest philosophical questions: “How should we live?” He is a Health Psychologist, CBT Therapist and Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences at the University of Glasgow, where he is based in the Medical School. His work spans the areas of teaching, research, consultancy and clinical practice. He uses a bi
Glenn and Sebastian bring you a different sort of episode. Recorded over three parts, plus a brief intro, they discuss a clinical scenario that Sebastian was involved with through the lens of Doing and Being MI. They consider the four elements of the MI spirit and discuss the technical element of evoking change talk. Doing and being Motivational Interviewing Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan explore the relationship between doing MI and being MI through a clinical scenario. Across three parts, they consider how technical skill and relational practice work together, rather than treating Motivati
Episode 88 – Using Motivational Interviewing in Crisis Response Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Casey Jackson to discuss using Motivational Interviewing (MI) in crisis response situations. Casey is the CEO of the Institute for Individual and Organizational Change and an internationally recognised expert in evidence-based communication that drives real-world results. With over 40 years in behavioural health, Casey has trained thousands of professionals across healthcare, social services, first responders, and government—helping leaders and teams turn intention into lasting impact. He is a long-tim
