Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services

Phoenix Fireside Chats

Education EN ↓ 9 episodes

Phoenix Fireside Chats is the official podcast for the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the University of North Texas. This podcast features alumni interviews and research discussions with department faculty.

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Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services

Episodes

Episode 9- Interview with Dr. Melissa Gaa 03.07.2026 13:01

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Gaa joins the podcast to discuss her work as program coordinator of the Master's program in Rehabilitation Counseling. Learn more about the department here: ⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode transcripts are available on our website: ⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html ⁠

Episode 8- Interview with Dr. Meier 08.05.2026 18:00

In this episode, Dr. Naomi Meier joins the podcast to discuss her role as the Public Health Program Coordinator. Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html ⁠⁠⁠ Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html

Episode 7- Interview with Lucy Gafford 24.04.2026 20:37

In this episode, UNT WISE Project Director Lucy Gafford joins the podcast for an interview. Learn more about the department here: ⁠⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html ⁠⁠ Episode transcripts are available on our website: ⁠⁠⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html ⁠

Episode 6- Alumni Interview with Vanesa Murillo 27.03.2026 17:07

In this episode, RHS alumni Vanesa Murillo joins the podcast to discuss her work as the Director of Employment at 29 Acres. Learnmore about the department here: ⁠⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html ⁠⁠ Episodetranscripts are available on our website: ⁠⁠⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html ⁠

Episode 5- Interview with Dr. Bradley McDaniels 20.03.2026 20:54

In this episode, RHS' Associate Department Chair, Dr. Bradley McDaniels, joins the podcast to discuss his research interests and his time at UNT. Learn more about the department here: ⁠⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html ⁠⁠ Episode transcripts are available on our website: ⁠⁠⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html ⁠

Episode 4- Alumni Interview with Kellie Nix 27.02.2026 13:19

In this episode, RHS alumni Kellie Nix joins the podcast to talk about her time in the Rehabilitation Counseling Master's program and her work as the associate director of the ENGAGE program at UNT WISE. Learn more about ENGAGE here: https://wise.unt.edu/engage/index.html Learn more about the department here: ⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html ⁠ Episode transcripts are available on our webs...

Episode 3- Interview with Dr. Rachita Sharma 13.02.2026 28:54

In this episode, RHS department chair Dr. Rachita Sharma joins the podcast to discuss the academic programs and services offered by the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services. Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html Episode transcripts are available on our website: ⁠ https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html ⁠

Episode 2- Alumni Interview with Ryan Cole 23.01.2026 17:26

In this episode, RHS alumni Ryan Cole joins the podcast to discuss his time in the program, his current position, and advice he would give to current students. Contact Ryan Cole: ryan.cole@unt.edu Learn more about the Texas Beacons of Excellence project: https://disabilityinnovation.unt.edu/ Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html

Episode 1- Interview with Dr. Linda Holloway 06.01.2026 26:15

In this episode, Dr. Linda Holloway stops by to discuss the history of the RHS department and current issues impacting the field of Rehabilitation Counseling. Phoenix Fireside Chats is a production of the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the University of North Texas. Episode transcripts are available on our website: ⁠https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html⁠