The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

On the next compelling episode of "The Critical Social Worker", join our host, Christian Ace Stettler, professor of social work at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, as we venture into the intricate intersections of homelessness, addiction, and HIV care with our esteemed guest - Natalia Werkoff. Natalia is a passionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Co...

Join us for an inspiring conversation in the next episode of The Critical Social Worker, a revolutionary storytelling podcast, airing live tomorrow at 10 am Alaska Time (8 am Hawaii, 2 pm East Coast, 11 am West Coast). Our host, Professor Christian Ace Stettler of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, alongside student co-host, Kim Norman, is excited to welcome Theresa Timmons, a Licensed Clinical S...

Join us for another episode of "The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast". This week, we're privileged to have Macy Marin Keith joining us. Macy, who accepts any pronouns, is a neurodivergent, queer individual who fondly describes themselves as an "accidental social worker". Originally from Utah, Macy dedicated their energy to supporting their queer community before transit...

Welcome to the next stimulating and thought-provoking episode of "The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast." Hosted by Professor Christian Ace Stettler, the podcast aims to challenge, educate, and inspire by unraveling unique narratives rooted in social work values. In the upcoming Episode 13, titled "Children at Heart: Advocacy and Empowerment in Social Work," we welcome t...

Get ready for another powerful episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, as host Professor Christian Ace Stettler and this week's student co-hosts, Brad and Emily, welcome the inspiring Melissa Bynum to share her captivating story. Mel, a resilient resident of Utiagavik (formerly known as Barrow), has spent decades navigating the challenges of life in the Arctic....

In this compelling installment of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Professor Christian Ace Stettler and student co-hosts Cesa Agnes and Ann Neglaska welcome a remarkable guest, Dr. LaVerne Xilegg Demientieff. Dr. Demientieff, an esteemed Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a licensed master social worker, brings a wealth of experience and knowl...

Join us tomorrow for another insightful and transformative episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, hosted by Professor Christian Ace Stettler and this week's intrepid student co-host, Doreen Phillips. Our mission is to promote critical dialogue, empathy, and understanding by sharing stories that are grounded in social work values. In Episode 09, titled "From Bu...

Welcome to Episode 08 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast. In this compelling new episode, we delve into the transformative power of drumming as a path to healing, resilience, and well-being. Host Christian Ace Stettler is joined by student co-hosts Robyn Coro and Alexis Ford to explore the journey of Justin McDonald, a Dakota from South Dakota who relocated to Kake...

Join us for a captivating new episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, as we dive into the world of social work in Southeast Alaska. In this scholarly and reflective episode, our host, Professor Christian Ace Stettler, is joined by student co-hosts Deb and Heather, along with special guests Cass Pook from Sitka and Forest Anderson, who resides near the town of C...

In this week's episode, our host, Professor Christian Ace Stettler, and co-host Mark Simkus engage in a compelling conversation with "G" Ford, a former student of Christian's at Hawaii Pacific University who has since become a licensed social worker specializing in dialysis care. G's life journey, from a difficult childhood to serving in the Marines for 12 years before embarking on a career in soc...

In this special episode of The Critical Social Worker, we turn the tables and have Christian Ace Stettler, our usual host, in the hot seat. Join us as Christian shares his personal journey from being homeless to becoming a respected professor and family man. He also delves into his passion for decriminalizing drugs, abolishing the prison industrial complex, and utilizing critical pedagogy and talk...

Join Professor Christian Ace Stettler and co-host Kimberly Derungs, a BSW student, as they welcome Alicia Stettler, LCSW, a clinical therapist, certified yoga teacher, and creator of Revolutionary Yoga. In this episode, Alicia shares her journey growing up biracial in the UK, overcoming anxieties with yoga and breathwork, and the transformative power of hypnobirthing during her pregnancies. Dive i...

Join Professor Christian Ace Stettler and co-host Leigh Smith, a practicum student, as they welcome Diane McEachern, PhD, an expert in rural human services and Indigenous pedagogy. With 24 years of experience working and teaching in the Yukon Kuskokwim region, Diane shares her unique approach to creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment, valuing healing as much as learning. In this episo...

In this enlightening episode, Professor Christian Ace Stettler and co-host Leigh Smith, a BSW practicum student, are joined by Jerome "MT", a Spiritualist and Healing Artist based in Honolulu, HI. MT discusses the importance of developing a personal spiritual practice, connecting with one's ancestry, exploring mysticism, and harnessing the power of breath work for self-regulation. Learn how MT's l...

Join Professor Christian Ace Stettler and co-host Leigh Smith, a BSW practicum student, as they welcome LA Giles, a school social worker with an incredible story. In this inspiring episode, LA shares his journey from a troubled youth in Chicago to finding meaning and purpose as a social worker. Discover how a second chance and a quest for a more fulfilling life led him to pursue a career in social...