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Welcome to Changing the Conversation! We discuss critical and timely topics focused on equity, homelessness, substance use, mental health, and trauma. Our hosts interview health and human service experts, researchers, and advocates. Conversations explore how we can adapt our systems to the rapidly changing landscape of social services.

 

Apr 13, 2026

“I love those chapters that are about genuineness, hope and empowerment. Those were just so beautiful to approach in terms of how to have such goodwill towards those we serve.” Host Ali Hall and co-author Kristin Dempsey discuss their book Advancing Motivational Interviewing: An Experiential Skills Guide for Mental...


Mar 2, 2026

How are Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Peer Support so well aligned? Peer advocate Kris Kelly and host Ali Hall consider the foundational components of autonomy, empathy, and more in this episode!

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Feb 17, 2025

Gilan Merwanji shares how Motivational Interviewing supports holistic defense services for clients involved in the criminal justice system with host Ali Hall.

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Oct 15, 2024

Jess Sneed and host Ali Hall discuss how Motivational Interviewing strategies are the same and different in online and chat-based settings compared to in-person interactions.

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Feb 26, 2024

Kristin Dempsey and host Ali Hall discuss harm reduction strategies in a Motivational Interviewing context. 

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