Talking To Change

13/10/2025

We 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. MI For Intimate partner Violence 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 advice on matters related to government initiatives within the family violence arena. He was also a founding member of the National Network of Stopping Violence Services/Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Putanga and is a past chair. Ken worked on the Respondent Program Regulations for the Domestic Violence Act (1995). In addition, he has worked as a part-time lecturer in Social Work at Canterbury University and is now involved full-time with HMA as manager, writer of materials and principal trainer. He has been a member of the Domestic Violence Act Program Approvals Committee for the Ministry of Justice.

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06/10/2025

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29/09/2025

🌍 New Week, New Quote

Throwing it back this week on Talking to Change, to Episode 60 when Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Rik Bes, a long-standing MI trainer with deep experience in adapting MI across cultures and contexts.

From his early work in addiction services in The Netherlands to developing hybrid training programmes worldwide, Rik shares insights on keeping MI client-centred while responsive to culture.

🎧 Listen now and explore how MI travels across borders.

25/09/2025

Evidence highlight from Episode 48 - Research indicates MI is effective across cultures when adapted to local values, communication styles, and languages.In practice this suggests being flexible and curious about cultural context is just as important as technique.

What helps you apply this in your setting?

24/09/2025

In Ep. 79 of Talking to Change, Glenn and Sebastian are joined by Dr. Amanda Gabarda and Dr. Susan Butterworth to explore the intersection of Motivational Interviewing and health coaching.

From lifestyle change to patient engagement, they share how MI has shaped health coaching practice, research, and impact in healthcare systems.

🔎 Topics include:

- How MI changed the delivery of health coaching
- The psychology of lifestyle change
- Coaching as a vehicle for growth and transformation
- Health coaching as a brief intervention
- Research on MI in healthcare
- A real-play demonstration with Susan and Sebastian

🎧 Listen now!

🗣️ Featuring:

Dr. Amanda Gabarda, Senior Director of Clinical Training & Development, UPMC Health Plan

Dr. Susan Butterworth, Associate Professor, University of Tennessee & Founder of Q-consult

15/09/2025

New Episode Alert 🦷

MI in Dentistry? Yes, really!

In this episode, Glenn and Sebastian sit down with Dr Dougie Marks and Dr Mairi Albiston to talk about how Motivational Interviewing is changing the way we think about dental care.

They explore:
✨ Supporting patients with dental anxiety
✨ Bringing MI into dentistry training
✨ What the research is telling us
✨ Why trauma-informed care matters in the dental chair

A fascinating conversation about psychology, health, and yes… teeth.

🎧 Listen now – link in bio

09/09/2025

🎙️ Throwback to Episode 17

Glenn and Sebastian were joined by Kylie McKenzie, MAPS, FCCLP, a Clinical Psychologist based just outside Melbourne, Australia, with over 18 years’ experience in public health.

Kylie’s journey into Motivational Interviewing grew from her work in mental health and chronic illness, where she discovered MI as a powerful way to engage people in behaviour change. A member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers since 2008, Kylie has trained internationally in Krakow, Atlanta, and Melbourne. She is also completing her PhD at the University of Melbourne, exploring the role of MI in supporting people living with mental-physical multimorbidity.

💡 In this episode we discuss:

- Moving beyond “assess and advise”
- Asking questions that lead towards change
- What it really means to be patient-centred
- Supporting people with multiple chronic conditions

Kylie’s research on MI and depression in multimorbidity

A rich and practical conversation for anyone interested in MI, healthcare, and the power of collaborative practice.

🎧 Listen back on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/09/2025

Great news. Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast has just passed 800,000 downloads.

Thank you to everyone who listens and supports the show. Your feedback and shares keep the conversations going.

We’re excited to continue learning with expert guests from around the world, exploring the latest developments and practical applications of Motivational Interviewing.

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01/09/2025

️ New episode of Talking to Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast

This time Glenn and Sebastian take a different approach. Across three parts, they walk through a clinical scenario Sebastian was involved with, exploring it through the lens of Doing and Being MI.

Together, they consider:

- The four elements of the MI spirit
- What it means to truly be helpful
- How change talk fits into practice

It’s a reflective and practical conversation for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of MI in action.

Listen now on Spotify or your favourite podcast platform.

20/08/2025

Ever worked with someone living with multiple chronic health conditions—and it felt overwhelming to know where to start?

That’s exactly what we explore in Episode 17 of Talking To Change, where Glenn and Sebastian chat with clinical psychologist Kylie McKenzie, MAPS, FCCLP, based near Melbourne, Australia

With over 18 years of clinical experience and strong ties to MINT, Kylie brings deep insight into using Motivational Interviewing to support people managing both physical and mental health challenges.

Key highlights you’ll hear:

- Shifting beyond “assess and advise” toward genuine MI-focused conversations
- Asking questions that gently steer talk towards change, without lecturing
- The realities and nuances of being truly “patient‑centred”

Want to listen in and learn how MI can guide support for complex health realities?

Tune in now, available on all streaming platforms!

19/08/2025

Therapeutic humour isn’t about punchlines—it’s about possibility. Dive into Episode 21 and 63 of Talking to Change where we explore how humour can ease tension, build trust, and spark new insight—with none of the pressure and all of the warmth.

Listen now and let a little lightness open the way to real change.

14/08/2025

In moments of crisis, words matter more than ever.

In this episode of Talking to Change, we explore how Motivational Interviewing can guide conversations in high-pressure situations: keeping compassion, clarity, and the person’s needs at the centre.

Learn from Casey Jackson how to slow things down, reduce escalation, and make space for collaboration even when time is short.

🎧 Listen now: podcast.glennhinds.com or wherever you get your podcasts.