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Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast

Glenn Hinds, Sebastian Kaplan

Booking Overview

An expert interview podcast focused on Motivational Interviewing and its application to health, social care, education, criminal justice, mental health, and organizational change, typically featuring researchers, trainers, clinicians, authors, and implementation specialists. Credible pitches include recognized MI practitioners, behavioral-health researchers, clinician-educators, authors, and experts applying behavior-change methods in professional settings; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial subject-matter expertise and practical experience, though celebrity prominence is not required.

Metrics

Episodes: 98

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 412 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

training@glennhinds.com

glenn@glennhinds.com

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Host

Glenn Hinds - Co-host of a professional podcast exploring Motivational Interviewing research, practice, training, and applications across health and human services.

Sebastian Kaplan - Co-host of a professional podcast exploring Motivational Interviewing research, practice, training, and applications across health and human services.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Motivational Interviewing trainers, researchers, professors, clinicians, behavioral-health practitioners, authors, consultants, and implementation specialists with substantial practical or academic expertise in behavior change.
Required Achievements:  
Authorship of professional books or practice guides, Academic research, professorships, or program leadership, Membership or certification with the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, Extensive delivery of Motivational Interviewing training, coaching, or consultation, Applied work implementing behavior-change methods in health, mental health, social care, education, or organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Douglas C. Smith - Motivational Interviewing With Adolescents And Families, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Change Talk Across Family Relationships, And Balancing Practitioner Direction With Autonomy.

Ali Hall - Experiential Learning, Deliberate Practice, Feedback, And Strengthening Motivational Interviewing Skills Among Mental Health Providers.

Kristin Dempsey - Experiential Learning, Deliberate Practice, Feedback, Skill Development, Assessment Challenges, And Applying Motivational Interviewing In Mental Health Practice.

Katie Hartlieb - Motivational Interviewing Coding, The MI Treatment Integrity Code, Coaching, Deliberate Practice, Fidelity, And Strengthening Practitioner Skills.

Jeff Wetherhold - Motivational Interviewing In Leadership And Organizations, Organizational Change, Communication, Engagement, Empowerment, And Supporting Leaders And Staff Through Change.

Recent Topics

Health, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Change, Substance Use, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast
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Ep 98 – Motivational Interviewing for Community Healthcare in Japan

October 12, 2026

How can Motivational Interviewing work in a busy community clinic? In this episode of Talking to Change, Dr Takeshi Shimada joins Glenn and Sebastian to explore brief healthcare consultations, the value of slowing down and the influence of Japanese culture on MI practice. Takeshi is a physician specialising in diabetes care with more than two decades of clinical experience. He directs a community clinic in Osaka, Japan, where he sees around 80 patients a day, sometimes more than 90. He is pa...

Ep 97 – Motivational Interviewing with Families

September 06, 2026

In Episode 97 of Talking to Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan welcome Douglas C. Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, to discuss Motivational Interviewing with families. The conversation explores what changes when MI moves beyond a single client and a single target behaviour, including working with change talk across family members, balancing autonomy and practitioner direction, and avoiding what Doug describes as the “superfluous engagement trap”. About Professor D...

Ep 96 – Enhancing MI Skills for Mental Health Providers

July 28, 2026

Talking to Change: MI Practice Companion In this episode of Talking to Change, Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan welcome Kristin Dempsey and Ali Hall to explore how mental health practitioners can strengthen their Motivational Interviewing skills through experiential learning, deliberate practice and feedback. Drawing on their book Advancing Motivational Interviewing: An Experiential Skills Guide for Mental Health Providers, the conversation considers an important question for anyone developin...

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How do I get in touch with Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast?

Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast is hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan. Its publicly listed emails are training@glennhinds.com and glenn@glennhinds.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 Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast: training@glennhinds.com and glenn@glennhinds.com.

How many listeners does Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast?

Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Motivational Interviewing trainers, researchers, professors, clinicians, behavioral-health practitioners, authors, consultants, and implementation specialists with substantial practical or academic expertise in behavior change. Common among recent guests: Authorship of professional books or practice guides; Academic research, professorships, or program leadership; Membership or certification with the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Recent guests include Douglas C. Smith, Ali Hall, and Kristin Dempsey.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast?

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

What topics does Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Change, Substance Use, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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glenn@glennhinds.com

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