The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

In this episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Professor Ace is joined by Brotha KD Kyle Toon to explore the transformative power of liberation, identity, and culture in social work. Despite a few technical difficulties, this conversation carries clarity and strength, inviting us to reflect on history, embrace ancestral wisdom, and reimagine the role of social...

From Trauma to Prison to Purpose: David Garlock’s Story | Episode 68 David L. Garlock is a writer, reentry professional, and criminal justice reform advocate whose story shatters stereotypes. In this episode, he joins Professor Ace to talk trauma, incarceration, and what it means to reclaim your narrative. They discuss the trauma-to-prison pipeline, survivor homicide, the Menendez case, stigma in...

Episode 67 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling PodcastGuest: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Cheyenne River Lakota Nation) Tiokasin Ghosthorse is an educator, musician, and founder of First Voices Radio. For more than three decades he has carried Indigenous voices into global conversations about Earth, culture, and healing. In this dialogue, Tiokasin and Professor Ace explore how lang...

In Episode 66 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler sits down with Dr. Heather Sauyaq Jean Kwamboka Gordon, a Fulbright Arctic Scholar, Indigenous sustainability expert, and boundary-spanner between knowledge systems. Together, they explore vulnerability, lateral violence, kinship, and personal transformation. Dr. Gordon reflects on her jo...

📅 Release Date: February 25th, 2025🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler🎙️ Guests: Dr. Kris ClarkeWhat does it mean to truly decolonize social work? How do storytelling, memory work, and creative arts shape our understanding of justice and advocacy? In this episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Dr. Kris Clarke joins us to explore the intersections of de...

Brought to you by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Social Work, this episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler sits down with Ukumbwa Sauti, M.Ed., an educator, consultant, and facilitator specializing in anti-racism, anti-colonialism, cultural revitalization, and systemic oppression. Together, they explore the emotiona...

Brought to you by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Social Work, this episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler sits down with Jim Matherly, Mayor of Fairbanks (2016-2022) and current liaison to the Governor’s office, for an in-depth conversation about the cultural diversity of Fairbanks, the impact of COVID-19, food sec...

📅 Release Date: December 8th, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: Stephen Silva Brave and Dr. Donalee Ünal In Episode 62 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Professor Christian Ace Stettler engages in a profound conversation with Stephen Silva-Brave and Dr. Donalee Ünal. Together, they explore themes of personal identity, the cultural s...

📅 Release Date: December 1st, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: Dr. Christine Morley and Dr. Phillip Ablett Join host Professor Christian Ace Stettler as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Phillip Ablett and Dr. Christine Morley from Australia. Together, they explore the themes of Revolutionary Social Work, dissent, and the challenges in social work e...

📅 Release Date: November 18th, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: G Ford and Mark Shimkus In this live-recorded episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler dives into a thought-provoking conversation with veterans and social workers G Ford and Mark Shimkus. Both former students of Christian’s, G and Mark share ho...

📅 Release Date: October 31st, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: Ken Peeples 📞 Call in: Eli Giudice In this thought-provoking episode, host Christian Ace Stettler welcomes Ken Peeples, Certified Financial Social Worker and founder of Sacred Realms Consulting, for a deep dive into the intersections of social work, financial literacy, trauma, and the upcoming presidential e...

📅 Release Date: October 25th, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: George Mataele In this compelling episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler sits down with George Mataele, a clinical social worker with 14 years of experience in mental health. With a background shaped by his Tongan heritage, a challenging upbrin...

📅 Release Date: 10/11/2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: Ana Joanes, Director of Wrestling Ghosts In this episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler engages with renowned documentary filmmaker Ana Joanes. Ana shares her journey from being a lawyer to creating transformative documentaries, including her latest fi...

📅 Record Date: October 1, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guest: Kwame Sarfo-Mensah In this episode of The Critical Social Worker, host professor Christian Ace Stettler is joined by Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, an educator and consultant living in Sierra Leone, to explore the power of culturally responsive teaching, storytelling in education, and the importance of values-based classrooms. Togethe...

In this thought-provoking episode brought to you by the University of Alaska Fairbanks department of social work, Professor Christian Ace Stettler sits down with Zenia Mihevc, a registered social worker, embodiment coach, and founder of A Little Zen and The Embodiment Lab. With expertise in yoga therapy, somatics, and mindfulness, Zenia’s holistic approach emphasizes wellness, nature connection, a...

It is my pleasure to (re)introduce you to Ms. Kiva Harper. This episode dives deep into the world of trauma and recovery, offering valuable insights for anyone passionate about social work, mental health, and community healing. Let's continue to learn, grow, and revolutionize our approaches to social work. Listen, reflect, and join the conversation! Episode Highlights: Introduction and Technic...

In the 50th episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler is joined by guests G Ford and Chris Flores for an insightful conversation recorded live at the Kaimana Beach Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. In a serendipitous encounter, Hawaiian Elder Maui Loa joins the dialogue, adding a wealth of wisdom and cultural insights. Episode Highlights: Int...

Episode 51: Charting a New Path | Dissenting Social Work with Dr. Paul Michael Garrett In this thought-provoking episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Christian Ace engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Paul Michael Garrett about dissent and decolonization in social work. Recorded live from the heart of social work education in Galway, Ireland, the epis...

In this compelling episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler engages in a transformative conversation with Alicia Stettler, LCSW, about revolutionary social work and the power of dialogue in fostering unity and understanding. Recorded live in Hawaii, this episode delves into the critical themes shaping the future of social work and the...

In this compelling episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler engages in a transformative conversation with Dr. Alan Dettlaff, a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement within social work. Dr. Dettlaff shares profound insights into the challenges and aspirations of this transformative approach. Episode Highlights: Introduction and...

In this transformative episode of The Critical Social Worker, host Christian Ace Stettler engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Abyd Quinn Aziz, a Reader/Professor in Social Work at Cardiff University and a revolutionary force in the field. Episode Highlights: Introduction and Ramadan (0:00 - 5:00) The Meaning of Ramadan (5:00 - 15:25) Becoming a Registered Social Worker in the UK (15:25 -...

In this powerful episode of The Critical Social Worker, host Christian Ace Stettler engages in a transformative conversation with Josie Heyano, a Deg Xinag Athabascan woman from Alaska, and a revolutionary social worker. Highlights: Colonial Legacies and Decolonizing Service: Josie shares her insights and experiences in decolonizing practices within service organizations to better serve Alaska Nat...

In Episode 45 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast host Christian Ace Stettler welcomes Dr. Benjamin Lukey, a professor of philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a pivotal figure in the Philosophy for Children (P4C) Hawai‘i initiative. This engaging dialogue dives deep into the transformative power of curious inquiry and its significant impact on student...

In another episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler had the pleasure of talking story with Dr. Amana Mbise, professor of social work at the University of Alaska Anchorage. They talked about a wealth of different revolutionary topics and enjoyed the robust participation from the audience. Personal Journey: Dr. Mbise's narrative beg...

In the another episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Christian Ace Stettler connected with Michon Whiterose, a LCSW deeply rooted in Ahtna Athabascan heritage, for a dialogue that spanned a wide array of topics central to wellness, storytelling, and the intricate dance of navigating life's challenges. Here's a brief overview of the key takeaways...