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The Radical Therapist
by Chris Hoff PhD(c), LMFT
This is the Radical Therapist Podcast. A space where we explore the intersections of collaborative therapy, psychology, philosophy, art, and science & technology.
Episodes
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The Radical Therapist #152 - Meditation Without the Meditator: Mind Space with Ron Purser
Who is the “you” trying to become a better meditator? In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Dr. Chris Hoff welcomes back Ron Purser to discuss his new book, Mind Space: Discovering Meditation Without the Meditator. Drawing on Tarthang Tulku’s Time, Space, and Knowledge vision, Ron invites us…
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The Radical Therapist #151 — The Body Doesn’t Escape the Story: Somatic Therapy’s Narrative Problem
“Where do you feel that in your body?” What happens after we ask that question? In episode #151, Dr. Chris Hoff reads his manuscript, The Body Doesn’t Escape the Story, examining the assumptions behind contemporary somatic therapy and the growing authority of nervous system language. Descriptions...
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The Radical Therapist #150 – Would Therapy Shock Us Anymore? Mark Fisher, Hauntology, and the Lost Futures of Psychotherapy
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris Hoff draws on Mark Fisher’s idea of hauntology to ask a deceptively simple question: If we could show today’s psychotherapy to a therapist twenty years ago, would anything about it genuinely shock them? From psychoanalysis and family systems to...
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The Radical Therapist Podcast #149 - Personal Responsibility, Inc. with Julie Tilsen, PhD
What if therapy has become too good at helping people adapt to conditions that should never have been accepted in the first place? In this episode of The Radical Therapist Podcast, Chris sits down with narrative therapist, author, and educator Julie Tilsen, PhD to discuss her provocative new…
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The Radical Therapist Podcast #148 Poetry, Therapy, and the Art of Paying Attention with Tobin Kriwel
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with narrative therapist and poet Tobin Kriwel for a conversation at the intersection of poetry, therapy, metaphor, and human attention. Together we explore what poetry can teach therapists, not as a technique, but as a way of being with...
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The Radical Therapist #147 – Michael White Revisited: Decentred, Influential, and Uncertain w/ Dr. Kelsi Semeschuk
What does it actually mean to practice from a decentred position? Has narrative therapy's commitment to being non-expert unintentionally softened its political edge? And what might we have misunderstood about Michael White's work over the past three decades? In this episode, Chris sits down with...
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The Radical Therapist #146 – Art, Belonging, and Re-Authoring a Life w/ Cath Duncan
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with artist and former narrative therapist Cath Duncan to explore what happens when a professional identity no longer feels large enough to hold who we are becoming. After years of therapeutic practice, Cath made the transition into...
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The Radical Therapist #145 – Philosophical Therapy w/ Joanna Polley
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with philosophical therapist and scholar Joanna Polley to explore what philosophy can offer in an age increasingly dominated by diagnosis, optimization, and self-help solutions. What happens when we stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and...
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The Radical Therapist #144 – Designing Motherhood, Emmi Pikler, and the Architecture of Care w/ Amber Winick
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with designer, writer, and researcher Amber Winick to explore how environments, objects, and systems quietly shape our emotional, relational, and developmental lives. Drawing from her work on Designing Motherhood, as well as her recent...
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The Radical Therapist #143 – Mad Youth Organise w/ Chloe Yates & Rosie Williams
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with youth organizers Chloe Yates and Rosie Williams of Mad Youth Organise to explore a radically different approach to the so-called “mental health crisis.” What happens when we stop treating distress as an individual pathology and start...
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The Radical Therapist #142 – A Developmentalist’s Guide to Better Mental Health w/ Lois Holzman
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with developmental psychologist, social therapist, and longtime cultural provocateur Lois Holzman to explore what a developmentalist approach to mental health offers in a time when therapy often collapses growth into diagnosis, insight, or...
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The Radical Therapist #141 – Regulating Emotion, Regulating Selves with David Nylund
What if “emotion regulation” isn’t just a clinical skill, but a cultural demand? In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with therapist and professor David Nylund for a rigorous and timely conversation about the near-hegemonic status of emotion regulation in contemporary…
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The Radical Therapist – What I'm Building in 2026
In this episode Chris launches Dangerous Stories Studio, a new constellation of offerings for people navigating transitions and building futures that don't fit existing maps. The work continues in new forms: • A new podcast exploring how stories shape what becomes possible (launching February…
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The Radical Therapist #140 – New Materialisms, Systemic Therapy, and the More-Than-Human Turn w/ Christopher Loh & Federico Albertini
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with systemic therapists and thinkers Christopher Loh and Federico Albertini to explore how New Materialisms are reshaping the foundations of therapeutic practice. What happens when therapy loosens its grip on language as the primary site…
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The Radical Therapist #139 – Poetics, Politics, and the Art of Therapy w/ Todd Disney, Psy.D.
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with narrative therapist and educator Todd Disney, Psy.D., to explore his work on Narrative Poetic Inquiry (NPI), the art of drawing out the poetic sensibility of clients rather than performing it as therapists. Building on the ideas of...
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The Art of Listening & The Past, Present and Future of Narrative Therapy w/ Gene Combs
In episode #138 of The Radical Therapist Podcast, Chris sits down with long-time narrative therapist Gene Combs for a conversation on the past, present, and future of narrative therapy. Gene shares his journey into narrative therapy, his thoughts on neoliberalism’s impact on mental health, and…
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The Radical Therapist #137 – Bibliotherapy as Narrative Practice w/ Mariana Casale, PhD
What if the act of reading could help rewrite the stories we live by? In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Dr. Chris Hoff sits down with bibliotherapist and narrative practitioner Mariana Casale to explore her new article, “Bibliotherapy as Narrative Practice: Reader Empowerment Through...
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The Radical Therapist #136 - Therapy as Resistance: Culture, Politics, and Spirit w/ Dr. Makungu Akinyela
In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with Dr. Makungu Akinyela, scholar, therapist, and community organizer to discuss his new book Culture, Politics, Spirituality and Practice: A Book of Resistance and Critical Theory for Disturbing Times. We explore how therapy can be an…
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The Radical Therapist #135 – Pluriversal Practice w/ Brooke Lavelle and Katrine Bregengaard
In episode #135, host Chris Hoff sits down with contemplative scholar Brooke Lavelle and philosopher and activist Katrine Bregengaard to explore the emerging field of pluriversal practice—a response to the limitations of "one-world-worlding" that dominate our movements, institutions, and inner...
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The Radical Therapist #134 – Men, Masculinities, and Narrative Therapy w/ Brian Dean Williams
In episode #134, host Chris Hoff sits down with therapist Brian Dean Williams to explore the complexities of masculinity, mental health, and contemporary dilemmas facing men. Drawing from multiple perspectives on patriarchy, Chris and Brian discuss: 🔹 The emotional and relational costs of...
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The Radical Therapist #133 – So You Want to Do Narrative Therapy? w/ Sanni Paljakka and Tom Stone Carlson
In episode #133 Chris sits down with Sanni Paljakka and Tom Stone Carlson, authors of So You Want to Do Narrative Therapy? Letters to an Aspiring Narrative Therapist. Together, they discuss the inspiration behind their innovative book, which blends real client transcripts, personal reflections…
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The Radical Therapist #132 – Feminism and Narrative Practice w/ Loretta Pederson
In episode #132, host Chris Hoff sits down with Loretta Pederson, author of Honouring resistance and building solidarity: Feminism and Narrative Practice. Together, they explore how feminist principles intersect with narrative therapy to honor clients' resistance to oppression and build…
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The Radical Therapist #131 – Scribbling a New Narrative: Live at Scribble Community w/ Jon Tatelman
In episode #131, host Chris Hoff sits down with Jon Tatelman, founder of the Scribble Community, a vibrant hub offering low-fee therapy, creative programming, and live music. Together, they explore the intersections of mental health, creativity, and community, uncovering how Scribble is…
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The Radical Therapist #130 – The Problem with Trauma Culture w/ Dr. Catherine Liu
In episode #130, Chris sits down with Dr. Catherine Liu, a renowned cultural critic and professor, to unpack the complexities of trauma culture. They explore how trauma has become a dominant framework for understanding personal and societal challenges, and the potential consequences of this trend...
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The Radical Therapist #129 – Open Dialogue w/ Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD
In episode #129 Chris sits down with Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD, an experienced trainer and practitioner of Open Dialogue. They explore the transformative potential of this approach in mental health care, its emphasis on dialogue, collaboration, and relational understanding, and how it offers…
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The Radical Therapist #128 – Designing Conversations: Exploring Design Thinking and Collaborative Dialogues w/ Celiane Camargo-Borges, PhD
In episode #128 Chris engages in a wide ranging conversation with Celiane Camargo-Borges, an expert in design thinking and collaborative dialogues. Together, they explore how design thinking can be integrated into therapeutic practices to foster more innovative and inclusive conversations. This...
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The Radical Therapist #127 – An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping w/ Erin Segel & Julie Cho of Thick Press
In episode #127 Chris meets with Erin Segel & Julie Cho of Thick Press and they discuss the two-year project they have been working with over 200 collaborators in social work and family therapy; art and design; body work and witchery; organizing and education, and more, to create An Encyclopedia…
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Liminal Space & Narrative Therapy w/ Dr. Christine Dennstedt
In episode #126 Chris meets with Whistler based narrative therapist Christine Dennstedt and they discuss journey’s through liminal space in therapy and the integration of psychedelics in psychotherapy. Christine's Website Pre-Order An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping HERE Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We...
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The Radical Therapist #125 – Practicing Psychotherapy in Constructed Reality w/ Dr. Stephen Bacon
In episode #125 Chris meets with Dr. Stephen Bacon and they discuss his work based on the research findings that therapy techniques have no inherent power. We explore his radical and provocative new direction, the insights of constructionism, and new ways of understanding therapeutic rituals,...
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The Radical Therapist #124 – Narrative-Informed Relational Interviewing w/ Stephen Madigan
In episode #124 Chris meets with long-time narrative therapist, writer, teacher and trainer, Stephen Madigan and they discuss his history in narrative therapy, the development of his narrative-informed relational interviewing approach, and the idea that relationships are relational and how that...
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The Radical Therapist #123 – Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy w/ Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin
In episode #123 Chris meets with one of his early mentors Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin and they discuss her development of Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy which addresses the micro-processes by which societal power processes play out in couple relationships, and her new book A Step-By-Step…
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The Radical Therapist #122 – My Favorite Therapy Book 2023
In episode #122 Chris shares his favorite therapy book (that’s not a therapy book) of 2023. In this episode Chris highlights some of the ideas from Arturo Escobar’s Designs for the Pluriverse: Radical Interdependence, Autonomy, and the Making of Worlds that he found helpful and applicable to...
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The Radical Therapist #121 – Listening as Activism w/ Carol Halliwell & Ben Shannahan
In episode #121 Chris meets with Carol Halliwell and Ben Shannahan and they discuss their recent article Listening as Activism: Re-thinking Resilience and Justice Doing as a Response to Trauma. They discuss their ideas around therapeutic activism and the role of listening in shaping our responses...
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The Radical Therapist #120 –Narrative Therapy and Dark Landscapes w/ David Marsten
In episode #120 Chris meets with his original narrative therapy supervisor David Marsten and they discuss David’s entry into narrative therapy, his recent book Narrative Therapy in Wonderland co-authored with David Epston and Laurie Markham, and his work with darkened landscapes when problems are...
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The Radical Therapist #119 –Narrative Therapy and The Organization w/ Allan Holmgren
In episode #119 Chris meets with Allan Holmgren and they discuss the early days of DISPUK, Allan’s relationship with Michael White, and the introduction of narrative therapy in Denmark. Chris also inquires about Allan’s approach in developing relational and narrative practices in management and...
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The Radical Therapist #118 – Revolutionary Mothering w/ Lyndsay Reckson
In episode #118 Chris meets with Lyndsay Reckson and they discuss revolutionary mothering, the transformative work of mothering, and how revolutionary mothers recreate and redefine the meaning of family and community despite facing socio-economic, political, and personal challenges. Lindsay's...
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The Radical Therapist #117 – Tarot and Therapy w/ Jessica Dore
In episode #117 Chris meets with Jessica Dore and they discuss her innovative approach to working with Tarot as a therapist. They also discuss her training in narrative therapy with Jill Freedman and Gene Combs and how this training has influenced her Tarot practice and meaning making. Jessica's...
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The Radical Therapist #116 – Radical Futurisms w/ T.J. Demos
In episode #116 Chris meets with T.J. Demos and they discuss his new book Radical Futurisms. Ecologies of Collapse, Chronopolitics, and Justice-to-Come. In this episode they discuss what comes after end-of-world narratives, how we can win the world we want, and practices of imagining and...
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The Radical Therapist #115 – More Than “Affirmative” and Not Just for Queers w/ Julie Tilsen, Kristen Benson, and David Nylund
In episode #115 Chris meets with Julie Tilsen, Kristen Benson, and David Nylund and they discuss their forthcoming chapter in The Routledge International Handbook of Postmodern Therapies which is titled Queering Therapeutic Conversations: More than “Affirmative” and Not Just for Queers. Chris…
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The Radical Therapist #114 – The Hologram w/ Cassie Thornton
In episode #114 Chris meets with Cassie Thornton of the Feminist Economics Department (The FED) and they discuss The Hologram her viral, peer to peer feminist health network and how it builds the skills and relationships for the anti-capitalist struggle. Cassie's Substack: The Feminist Economics...
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The Radical Therapist #113 – The War on Woke w/ Shari Dunn
In episode #113 Chris meets with Shari Dunn and they discuss her recent Medium article The War on “Woke” is a War on Empathy, and it’s Working. They discuss what conservatives really mean when they use the word “woke,” and how to reclaim the narrative. The War on “Woke” is a War on Empathy, and...
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The Radical Therapist #112 – How People Matter w/ Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky
In episode #112 Chris meets with Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky to discuss the book How People Matter, co-authored with his wife Ora Prilleltensky. They discuss the importance of mattering and why it effects health, happiness, love, work , and society, and how there can be a dark side to mattering, or...
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The Radical Therapist #111 – Punk Rock Therapy w/ Joe Mageary
In episode #111 Chris meets with counselor and educator Joe Mageary to discuss how punk rock values and DIY ethos have informed his work and teaching and the parallels between punk culture and narrative therapy. Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT…
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The Radical Therapist #110– Reclaiming Body Trust w/ Hilary Kinavey
In episode #110 Chris meets with Hilary Kinavey about her new book, written with Dana Sturtevant, titled Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation. A holistic and powerful framework for accepting and liberating our bodies, and ourselves. Center For Body Trust Reclaiming Body Trust: A...
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The Radical Therapist #109– Discursive Approaches to Psychotherapy w/ Dr. Tom Strong
In episode #109 Chris meets with Tom Strong, professor and counsellor-educator who recently retired from the University of Calgary. We discussed his writing on the collaborative, critical and practical potentials of discursive approaches to psychotherapy and critical mental health. Tom Strong's...
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The Radical Therapist #108– Something Other Than Psychology w/ Dr. Lois Holzman
In episode #108 Chris meets with Dr. Lois Holzman and they discuss the history and development of social therapeutics, the dualism's and dichotomies that run rampant in psychology, and her latest project The Developmentalist: A Space for Everyday Developmental Dilemmas. Lois Holzman The...
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The Radical Therapist #107 – The Social Change Map w/ Deepa Iyer
In episode #107 Chris meets with weaver, frontline responder, storyteller, and guide Deepa Iyer and they discuss the social change ecosystem framework, a tool to clarify values, identify roles, and support organizations, campaigns, and networks that are committed to solidarity, justice, and…
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The Radical Therapist #106 – Iran: Resistance, Feminism, and Therapist Activism
In episode #106 Chris discusses the death of Mahsa Amini and the resulting protests with two therapists who have their own personal experiences with the morality police in Iran. Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:...
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The Radical Therapist #105 – The Anzaldúan Theory Handbook w/ AnaLouise Keating
In episode #105 Chris meets with AnaLouise Keating and they discuss the The Anzaldúan Theory Handbook a comprehensive investigation of the foundational theories, methods, and philosophies of Gloria E. Anzaldúa. https://www.dukeupress.edu/the-anzalduan-theory-handbook Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want…
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The Radical Therapist #104 – Reflecting on Justice w/ Abby Chow
In episode #104 Chris meets with Abby Chow and they discuss Abby's journey and Reflecting on Justice, a mutual-aid/wealth redistribution-based membership program for therapists to unlearn systemic oppression, through community with other therapists. Reflecting on Justice -...
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