The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

By Christian Ace Stettler

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Episodes: 88

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Welcome to a journey of revolutionary storytelling with Christian Ace Stettler. Dive into unique stories and diverse perspectives to foster critical dialogue, empathy, and understanding. Through storytelling grounded in social work values, we aim to challenge the status quo, ignite transformation, and build a community of change-makers. Join us in exploring social work, justice, and what it means to be truly revolutionary.

Episode Date
What Horses Teach Us About Healing and Connection
Apr 28, 2026
A Social Worker in Tech | Niteesa Brooks, MSSW
Apr 24, 2026
Richard Flyer on Symbiotic Culture and Rebuilding Community | Revolutionary Social Work
Apr 19, 2026
Nature-Based Therapy, Indigenous Wisdom, and Healing in Social Work | Kit Kline | Episode 89
Apr 08, 2026
Abolitionist Social Work and Court-Involved Youth with Maria Guido | Critical Social Worker 88
Apr 07, 2026
Huntington’s Disease, Family Secrecy, and Caregiving | Lori Jones on Growing Up At Risk
Mar 24, 2026
Ukraine War Trauma and Human Trafficking in Alaska | Dr. Nataliia Gusak | Ep 86
Mar 23, 2026
Heart Wisdom, Hope, and Soul Work in Social Work | Causha Spellman-Timmons | Ep 85
Mar 07, 2026
Cultural Silence and Black Men’s Mental Health | Mark Tuggle
Feb 20, 2026
Can We Fix Voting? Travis Misurell on FiNC, Digital Democracy, and the Up/Down Lens
Feb 09, 2026
Social Work to Wealth: Financial Literacy + Salary Negotiation for Social Workers | Taylor Gilbert
Feb 09, 2026
Banning AI Therapists, Taking on the ASWB Exam, and Exploring the NASW | Kyle Hillman
Feb 03, 2026
Social Work Burnout and Private Practice | Natalia Tuipulotu, LCSW
Jan 30, 2026
How Storytelling and Dialogue Transform Social Work | Relando Thompkins-Jones
Jan 28, 2026
Ethical AI for Social Workers | Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz aka The AI Social Worker
Jan 26, 2026
Macro Social Work and the Future of the Profession | Nicki Sanders
Jan 21, 2026
Beyond Cultural Competency | Lived Experience, Healing, and Social Work with Niketa Pechan, LCSW
Jan 15, 2026
The Social Work Success Path: Career, Confidence, & Extra Income | Manicka Thomas
Jan 12, 2026
Hawaii, Food Sustainability, and Emotional Healing with Dr. Daniel Min
Dec 04, 2025
Workplace Trauma & Suicide Prevention in Social Work | Dr. Ramirez
Nov 26, 2025
Recovery & Rebirth: A Raw Conversation on Alcohol & Meth Survival with Dalton Castor
Oct 29, 2025
Social Work Futurist Gary T. Taylor on Black Men’s Mental Health, Storytelling & Authentic Practice
Oct 29, 2025
Dr. Jonathan Singer | Pioneering Social Work Podcasting and Suicide Prevention
Oct 16, 2025
Revolutionary Social Work and Liberation with Brotha KD | Episode 69
Oct 16, 2025
From Trauma to Prison to Purpose: David Garlock’s Story | Episode 68
Sep 22, 2025
Tiokasin Ghosthorse on Indigenous Language, Disconnection, and Returning to Earth
Sep 16, 2025
Redefining Kinship and Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Heather Sauyaq Gordon | Episode 66
Apr 13, 2025
Decolonizing Social Work & The Power of Storytelling with Dr. Kris Clarke | Episode 65
Feb 25, 2025
Decolonization, Anti-Racism, and Indigenous Knowledge with Ukumbwa Sauti | Episode 64
Feb 14, 2025
Mayor Jim Matherly on Fairbanks, Community, & Political Shifts | Episode 63
Feb 14, 2025
Personal Stories, Recovery, & Indigenous Knowledge with Stephen Silva Brave & Donalee Ünal | Ep. 62
Dec 08, 2024
Revolutionizing Social Work: Dissent, Education, and Reflection | Episode 61
Dec 08, 2024
Exploring Divisive Politics In Social Work: Veterans Share Their Insights on Respect | Episode 60
Dec 08, 2024
Unraveling Financial Literacy, Politics, And Social Work With Ken Peeples | Episode 58
Dec 08, 2024
The Power of Transparency and Cultural Roots in Social Work with George Mataele | Episode 57
Oct 26, 2024
Wrestling Ghosts & Healing Trauma | Ana Joanes on Storytelling, Parenting, and Social Work
Oct 11, 2024
Storytelling, Critical Thinking, and Culturally Responsive Teaching with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Oct 04, 2024
Episode 54 | The Journey of Self-Discovery with Zenia Mihevc, BSW, MSW, RSW, E-RYT
Sep 17, 2024
Episode 52: Unveiling Resilience | Trauma and Recovery with Kiva Harper
May 15, 2024
Episode 50: Social Work Talk Story | Reasoning with Maui Loa, G Ford, and Chris Flores
Apr 30, 2024
Episode 51: Charting a New Path | Dissenting Social Work with Dr. Paul Michael Garrett
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 49: Revolutionary Social Work: A Reasoning Session with Alicia Stettler, LCSW
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 48 Abolitionist Social Work | Challenging the Status Quo with Dr. Alan Dettlaff
Mar 30, 2024
Episode 47: Charting Paths of Change | Abyd Quinn Aziz on Social Work in Wales
Mar 24, 2024
Episode 46: Decolonizing Service | A Journey with Josie Heyano, LMSW
Mar 20, 2024
Episode 45: The Power of Curious Inquiry | A Dialogue with Dr. Benjamin Lukey
Mar 13, 2024
Episode 44: Cross-Continental Journeys | Dr. Amana Mbise on Language, Migration, Health, Social Work
Feb 28, 2024
Episode 43: Paths to Wellness | A Dialogue on Healing with Michon Whiterose
Feb 17, 2024
Episode 42: Heart Wisdom and Talking Circles: A Dialogue with Ilarion Merculieff
Feb 12, 2024
Episode 41: Guardians of the Arctic | Merging Tradition and Activism with Gabe Tegoseak
Feb 09, 2024
Episode 40: Bridging Worlds | Dr. Lesther Papa on Microaggressions and Multicultural Healing
Feb 03, 2024
Episode 39: Healing Dialogues | Perspectives on Social Work and Healing with Shara Ruffin, LCSW
Feb 02, 2024
Episode 38: Empowerment as Practice | Marya Wright's Vision for Social Work
Jan 07, 2024
Episode 37: Bridging Activism and Therapy | A Dialogue with Vikki Reynolds
Jan 07, 2024
Episode #36: Embracing the Dark Night of the Soul | A Conversation with Linda Thai
Dec 11, 2023
Episode 35: Revolutionizing Social Work | A Reasoning Session with Causha
Dec 04, 2023
Episode 34 Stories of Revolution: Unveiling the Struggle with Haki Kweli Shakur
Nov 26, 2023
Episode 33 Perspectives from Aotearoa | Revolutionizing Child Protection with Dr Ian Hyslop
Nov 24, 2023
Episode 32 Kinship and Ancestral Connection | A Dialogue with Dr John Hausdoerffer and Eunice James
Nov 13, 2023
Episode 31 From Finance to Psychedelic Empathy | A Journey with Doug Finkelstein
Nov 07, 2023
Episode 30 Decolonizing Social Work | A Dialogue with Drs. Donna Baines and Bindi Bennett
Nov 05, 2023
Episode 29 Mindful Decolonization: A Dialogue with Dr. Michael Yellow Bird
Oct 28, 2023
Episode 28 Unveiling the Myth of Normalcy: A Conversation with Daniel Mate
Oct 19, 2023
Episode 27 The Spirit of Ubuntu: A Dialogue with Debra Lavender-Bratcher
Oct 15, 2023
Episode # 26: Kinship Reimagined | Unveiling Indigenous Precepts with Four Arrows
Oct 09, 2023
Episode 25: From Marine to LCSW | G’s Revolutionary Journey in Social Work
Sep 30, 2023
Episode # 24 MINDFUL REVOLUTION | David's Insightful Path from Yoga Mats to Prison Cells
Sep 24, 2023
Episode #23: Unearthing the Human Core with Zenia: A Little Zen, Storytelling, and Forest Therapy
Sep 24, 2023
Episode 21 The Power of Recovery: A Dialogue on Addiction, Resilience, and Empowerment with Russell Macfarlane
Jul 29, 2023
Episode 20 The Alchemy of Expression: Barbara Schmitt's Revolutionary Approach to Art, Psychedelics, and Mental Health
Jul 22, 2023
Episode 19 Unseen Tides: The Power of Death Work and Harm Reduction with Leilani Maxera
Jul 15, 2023
Episode 18 Beyond the Scars: Tanmoyee on Intergenerational Trauma and Healing
Jul 01, 2023
Episode 17 Addiction, Activism, and Academia: Stephen Silva Brave's Revolutionary Story
Jun 11, 2023
Episode 16 Through the Lens of Empathy: Natalia Werkoff and the Power of Harm Reduction
Jun 03, 2023
Episode 15 In Pursuit of Healing: A Conversation with Theresa Timmons on Therapy and Liberation
May 27, 2023
Episode 14 Macy Keith: Fusing Allyship Studies with Practical Advocacy
May 20, 2023
Episode 13 Children at Heart: Advocacy and Empowerment in Social Work with Leigh Bolin
May 13, 2023
Episode 12: Arctic Vitality: Embracing Health and Connection in the Arctic with Melissa Bynum
May 06, 2023
Episode 11 Awakening the Spirit: Dr. Laverne Demientieff on Kinship, Healing, and Decolonizing the Classroom
Apr 29, 2023
Episode 09 From Burnout to Breakthrough: Empowering Ourselves as Critical Social Workers with Natalia, Marlee, and Causha
Apr 15, 2023
Episode 08 Rhythms of Resilience: Drumming the Path to Healing with Justin McDonald
Apr 08, 2023
Episode 07 Navigating the Alaskan Frontier: Social Work, Community, and Resilience
Apr 02, 2023
Episode 06 Military Service, Social Work, and Personal Growth: A Conversation with G Ford
Mar 25, 2023
Episode 05 From Rock Bottom to Revolutionizing Social Work: An Interview with Prof Christian Ace Stettler
Mar 18, 2023
Episode 04 Living Irie with Alicia: The Intersection of Yoga and Therapy
Mar 11, 2023
Episode 03 Revolutionary Pedagogy and Social Work: A Discussion with Diane
Mar 04, 2023
Episode 02 On a Move with MT: Developing a Spiritual Practice
Feb 25, 2023
Episode 01 Finding Joy Within: LA's Story of Healing and Transformation
Feb 18, 2023