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Changing the Conversation

Ali Hall, Ashley Stewart, Livia Davis

Booking Overview

Changing the Conversation spotlights equity-centered approaches to addressing homelessness, substance use, mental health, and trauma, featuring health and human services experts and advocates. It’s a strong fit for PR outreach targeting clinician-researchers, program innovators, and policy-adjacent leaders who can speak to system adaptation and evidence-based practice.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 601 subscribers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@c4innovates.com

podcasts@c4innovates.com

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Host

Ali Hall - Host for episodes focused on evidence-based clinical practices, including a session on blending EMDR and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Ashley Stewart - Host for an episode centered on building peer support services, including the challenges and design considerations for peer-led programs.

Livia Davis - Host for an episode exploring the recovery movement history and recovery advocacy, including lived-experience and policy influence.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Health and human services experts, researchers, clinicians/therapists (e.g., LCSW), program innovators, and recovery/peer advocates with lived experience relevant to substance use, mental health, homelessness, and trauma-informed care.
Required Achievements:  
Published/relevant clinical training or expertise in evidence-based approaches, Leadership or innovation in service models (e.g., peer support), Notable contributions to recovery advocacy or organizational history/workforce design, Subject-matter credibility through roles such as educator, trainer, or recovery movement leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

Larisa Traga - EMDR And Motivational Interviewing (mi) Integration; Evidence-based Practice Blending

Cherene Allen-Caraco - Building Peer Support Services In North Carolina

Maryanne Frangules - Recovery Movement History In Massachusetts; Lived Experience And Policy Influence

Recent Topics

Homelessness, Substance Use, Mental Health, Trauma, Equity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Changing the Conversation
:

Motivational Interviewing 32: Amy Shanahan and Carol DeFrancesco Pt. 2

October 26, 2026

"I think awe invites us...to be able to hold both the real pain and tragedy of existence along with the astounding courage and miracles really all around us." Motivational Interviewing trainers Carol DeFrancesco and Amy Shanahan are back with host Ali Hall for part two of their series on Awe and how the practice connects to MI. Visit c4innovates.com, subscribe to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube for more resources to grow your impact. Learn More: ...

Motivational Interviewing 31: Amy Shanahan and Carol DeFrancesco Pt. 1

October 12, 2026

"It is a momentum…awe experience invites us into curiosity; it naturally then draws you deeper into the experience. Like for me with leaves, look at those. What are they up to? They're reaching towards sunlight. Why is that? Oh, they're photosynthesizing. Well, it's actually the most important biological process on earth."   MINT trainers  Amy Shanahan and Carol DeFrancesco join host Ali Hall to discuss growing our practice of Awe, how it opens us up to curiosity and helps us connect with ot...

Learning from Recovery Elders: Mark Sanders

September 28, 2026

"Once a person learns how to develop healthy friendships, romantic relationships, then they no longer need chemicals the way they needed them in the past. In fact, I see substance use disorder as a pathological relationship with a chemical that's actually a substitute for true human intimacy." Speaker, author and educator Mark Sanders explores his personal connection to the history of African American substance use treatment with host Livia Davis, and discusses  the challenges facing the beh...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Changing the Conversation?

Changing the Conversation is hosted by Ali Hall and Ashley Stewart. Its publicly listed emails are info@c4innovates.com and podcasts@c4innovates.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Changing the Conversation?

The publicly listed emails for Changing the Conversation: info@c4innovates.com and podcasts@c4innovates.com.

How many listeners does Changing the Conversation have?

Podseeker estimates Changing the Conversation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Changing the Conversation?

Changing the Conversation typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Health and human services experts, researchers, clinicians/therapists (e.g., LCSW), program innovators, and recovery/peer advocates with lived experience relevant to substance use, mental health, homelessness, and trauma-informed care. Common among recent guests: Published/relevant clinical training or expertise in evidence-based approaches; Leadership or innovation in service models (e.g., peer support); Notable contributions to recovery advocacy or organizational history/workforce design. Recent guests include Larisa Traga, Cherene Allen-Caraco, and Maryanne Frangules.

How hard is it to get booked on Changing the Conversation?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Changing the Conversation cover?

Recent episodes cover Homelessness, Substance Use, Mental Health, Trauma, and Equity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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