Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast

Glenn Hinds & Sebastian Kaplan
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Hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, Talking To Change – A Motivational Interviewing podcast, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Guests from across the world discuss their special interest in the research, practice and learning of MI along with its place across health, social care, education and criminal justice.

  1. Episode 97

    Motivational Interviewing with Families

    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 Douglas C. Smith Douglas C. Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, is Professor of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Director of the Center for Prevention Research and Development (CPRD). He received his Ph.D. in Social Work in 2006 from the University of Iowa and has over twenty years of experience in substance use disorder prevention and treatment as a clinician, clinical supervisor and researcher. His research focuses on improving treatments for adolescents and young adults experiencing substance use disorders. He is the author of two books, including Emerging Adults and Substance Use Disorder Treatment (Oxford Press) and Motivational Interviewing with Families (Guilford Press). Go deeper with the MI Practice Companion This episode also has a Talking to Change: MI Practice Companion, developed to help practitioners explore and apply the learning from the conversation. Explore Motivational Interviewing with Families, Adolescents and Substance Use: Practice Lessons from Professor Doug Smith. Episode Index 0:00 – Glenn and Sebastian introduce the episode and key themes 3:58 – Doug Smith’s route into Motivational Interviewing 8:39 – Moving from individual practice to work with adolescents and families 13:18 – Family engagement, blame, empathy and what MI contributes 20:47 – Motivational Interviewing with Families: why Doug wrote the book 30:40 – Change talk across family relationships 33:48 – Individual, family and multi-level target behaviours 43:45 – Bringing structure and focus into family conversations 46:02 – Practitioner direction, autonomy and the “superfluous engagement trap” 1:00:22 – Current research and where MI with families might go next 1:04:30 – End of episode Links and episode resources Email: smithdc@illinois.edu Book: Motivational Interviewing with Families by Douglas C. Smith 15% listener discount: Guilford Press is offering listeners to this episode 15% off Douglas C. Smith’s Motivational Interviewing with Families. Use promotional code AU2E when ordering. The special offer is valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Continue with Talking to Change Podcast: podcast@glennhinds.com Glenn: glenn@glennhinds.com Sebastian: sebkaplan34@gmail.com Follow Talking to Change on Bluesky @talkingtochange.bsky.social @glennhinds.bsky.social @sgkfromnc.bsky.social Listen: Browse the full Talking to Change podcast listening archive. Support the podcast Learn: Explore Talking to Change episodes and learning resources on glennhinds.com. The post Ep 97 – Motivational Interviewing with Families appeared first on Glenn Hinds Motivation & Coaching Consultants.

  2. Episode 98

    Motivational Interviewing for Community Healthcare in Japan

    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 particularly interested in how MI can be used meaningfully within brief medical encounters, rather than requiring a separate intervention. Takeshi is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and serves on the Board of the Japanese Association of Motivational Interviewing (JAMI). At the 2024 MINT Training for New Trainers (TNT) in Christchurch, New Zealand, he served as a Lead Trainer for the Japanese language group. He currently serves as a member of the MINT Endorsed TNT Committee, supporting the planning and organisation of MINT Endorsed Training for New Trainers internationally. In addition to his clinical work, Takeshi is deeply interested in how MI is understood and practiced across different languages and cultures in East Asia. Building on his experience in Japan, he hopes to work with colleagues across East Asia to explore and develop culturally responsive approaches to MI training and reliable MI coding across languages, while remaining grounded in the spirit of MI. In this episode Glenn and Sebastian explore how Motivational Interviewing can become part of everyday healthcare conversations, even when practitioners have limited time. Drawing on Takeshi’s experiences in Japan, the discussion considers the value of slowing down, resisting the urge to provide immediate solutions, and creating space for patients to explore their own motivations. The conversation also explores compassion in healthcare, the influence of Japanese cultural values on MI practice, and how reflections, affirmations and silence can support understanding. Takeshi shares his hopes for greater collaboration and culturally responsive MI training across East Asia. Episode index 0:00 – Opening and episode introduction 6:12 – Takeshi’s early experiences with MI 14:15 – How slowing down can save time 22:15 – Rethinking solutions 25:40 – Three communication styles 28:00 – Compassion in community healthcare 37:25 – The development of MI in Japan and its relationship with Japanese culture 41:00 – Harmony, silence and checking understanding through reflections 49:00 – Affirmations, humility and modesty in Japanese culture 59:00 – Collaborations across East Asia 1:02:36 – End of recording Guest contact Email: sodc2013@gmail.com   Continue with Talking to Change Podcast: podcast@glennhinds.com Glenn: glenn@glennhinds.com Sebastian: sebkaplan34@gmail.com Follow Talking to Change on Bluesky @talkingtochange.bsky.social @glennhinds.bsky.social @sgkfromnc.bsky.social Listen: Browse the full Talking to Change podcast listening archive. Support the podcast Learn: Explore Talking to Change episodes and learning resources on glennhinds.com. The post Ep 98 – Motivational Interviewing for Community Healthcare in Japan appeared first on Glenn Hinds Motivation & Coaching Consultants.

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Hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, Talking To Change – A Motivational Interviewing podcast, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Guests from across the world discuss their special interest in the research, practice and learning of MI along with its place across health, social care, education and criminal justice.

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