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The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

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The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Christian Ace Stettler. It has 85 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

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.

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Nature-Based Therapy, Indigenous Wisdom, and Healing in Social Work | Kit Kline | Episode 89

2

Abolitionist Social Work and Court-Involved Youth with Maria Guido | Critical Social Worker 88

3

Huntington’s Disease, Family Secrecy, and Caregiving | Lori Jones on Growing Up At Risk

4

Ukraine War Trauma and Human Trafficking in Alaska | Dr. Nataliia Gusak | Ep 86

5

Heart Wisdom, Hope, and Soul Work in Social Work | Causha Spellman-Timmons | Ep 85

6

Cultural Silence and Black Men’s Mental Health | Mark Tuggle

7

Can We Fix Voting? Travis Misurell on FiNC, Digital Democracy, and the Up/Down Lens

8

Social Work to Wealth: Financial Literacy + Salary Negotiation for Social Workers | Taylor Gilbert

9

Banning AI Therapists, Taking on the ASWB Exam, and Exploring the NASW | Kyle Hillman

10

Social Work Burnout and Private Practice | Natalia Tuipulotu, LCSW

11

How Storytelling and Dialogue Transform Social Work | Relando Thompkins-Jones

12

Ethical AI for Social Workers | Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz aka The AI Social Worker

13

Macro Social Work and the Future of the Profession | Nicki Sanders

14

Beyond Cultural Competency | Lived Experience, Healing, and Social Work with Niketa Pechan, LCSW

15

The Social Work Success Path: Career, Confidence, & Extra Income | Manicka Thomas

16

Hawaii, Food Sustainability, and Emotional Healing with Dr. Daniel Min

17

Workplace Trauma & Suicide Prevention in Social Work | Dr. Ramirez

18

Recovery & Rebirth: A Raw Conversation on Alcohol & Meth Survival with Dalton Castor

19

Social Work Futurist Gary T. Taylor on Black Men’s Mental Health, Storytelling & Authentic Practice

20

Dr. Jonathan Singer | Pioneering Social Work Podcasting and Suicide Prevention

21

Revolutionary Social Work and Liberation with Brotha KD | Episode 69

22

From Trauma to Prison to Purpose: David Garlock’s Story | Episode 68

23

Tiokasin Ghosthorse on Indigenous Language, Disconnection, and Returning to Earth

24

Redefining Kinship and Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Heather Sauyaq Gordon | Episode 66

25

Decolonizing Social Work & The Power of Storytelling with Dr. Kris Clarke | Episode 65

26

Decolonization, Anti-Racism, and Indigenous Knowledge with Ukumbwa Sauti | Episode 64

27

Mayor Jim Matherly on Fairbanks, Community, & Political Shifts | Episode 63

28

Personal Stories, Recovery, & Indigenous Knowledge with Stephen Silva Brave & Donalee Ünal | Ep. 62

29

Revolutionizing Social Work: Dissent, Education, and Reflection | Episode 61

30

Exploring Divisive Politics In Social Work: Veterans Share Their Insights on Respect | Episode 60

31

Unraveling Financial Literacy, Politics, And Social Work With Ken Peeples | Episode 58

32

The Power of Transparency and Cultural Roots in Social Work with George Mataele | Episode 57

33

Wrestling Ghosts & Healing Trauma | Ana Joanes on Storytelling, Parenting, and Social Work

34

Storytelling, Critical Thinking, and Culturally Responsive Teaching with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

35

Episode 54 | The Journey of Self-Discovery with Zenia Mihevc, BSW, MSW, RSW, E-RYT

36

Episode 52: Unveiling Resilience | Trauma and Recovery with Kiva Harper

37

Episode 50: Social Work Talk Story | Reasoning with Maui Loa, G Ford, and Chris Flores

38

Episode 51: Charting a New Path | Dissenting Social Work with Dr. Paul Michael Garrett

39

Episode 49: Revolutionary Social Work: A Reasoning Session with Alicia Stettler, LCSW

40

Episode 48 Abolitionist Social Work | Challenging the Status Quo with Dr. Alan Dettlaff

41

Episode 47: Charting Paths of Change | Abyd Quinn Aziz on Social Work in Wales

42

Episode 46: Decolonizing Service | A Journey with Josie Heyano, LMSW

43

Episode 45: The Power of Curious Inquiry | A Dialogue with Dr. Benjamin Lukey

44

Episode 44: Cross-Continental Journeys | Dr. Amana Mbise on Language, Migration, Health, Social Work

45

Episode 43: Paths to Wellness | A Dialogue on Healing with Michon Whiterose

46

Episode 42: Heart Wisdom and Talking Circles: A Dialogue with Ilarion Merculieff

47

Episode 41: Guardians of the Arctic | Merging Tradition and Activism with Gabe Tegoseak

48

Episode 40: Bridging Worlds | Dr. Lesther Papa on Microaggressions and Multicultural Healing

49

Episode 39: Healing Dialogues | Perspectives on Social Work and Healing with Shara Ruffin, LCSW

50

Episode 38: Empowerment as Practice | Marya Wright's Vision for Social Work

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