The Theory of Change Podcast

In this two-part episode Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr.  talks about the philosophy of nonviolence. As a founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee SNCC in 1960 he helped organize the sit ins in Tennessee and the Freedom Rides. He applied the principles of nonviolence in organizing the movement for voter registration and civil rights in Selma Alabama.  Contact us at theoryofchangepodcast@...

On this episode we meet Dr. Micheal Bishop, a philosophy professor at Florida State University and author the the book  The Good Life: Unifying the Philosophy and Psychology of Wellbeing.  We discuss Dr. Bishop's origional theory of happiness and unpack the complexities of sustaining happiness.  Contact us at theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

On this episode we meet Dr. Carlos Hipolito-Delgado an associate professor of counseling at the University of Colorado Denver. We discuss how to foster sociopolitical action with youth. We talk about how to make purposeful use of social tension and take critical perspectives of our society that leads to action.  https://transformativestudentvoice.net Contact us at theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com M...

This is a bonus episode of the podcast brought to you in collaboration with the Association of Humanistic Counseling. Fireside Chats are, spontaneous, free form conversations where counselors gather and discuss topics relevant to this year's theme; "raising the question of what it means to be human." Tonight's dialogue attempts to answer the question "What is the good life?" Contact us at theoryof...

This episode is an informal dialogue with four counselors (Dr. Alfredo Palacios, Dr. Jessica Tyler, Dr. Aaron Smith and Marina Green) responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We discuss our processes of adjusting to moment-by-moment change and implications the spread of this virus has for our lives and those in our communities.  Contact us at theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com Music By The Passion HiFi ...

On this episode we discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and ethics. We are joined by philosopher Dr. Steven Gimbel of Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where he serves as Chair of the Philosophy Department. Professor Gimbel's research focuses on the philosophy of science, particularly the nature of scientific reasoning and the ways that science and culture interact. Contact us at theoryof...

In this episode we meet Dr. Colette Dollarhide a professor of Counselor Education from The Ohio State University. She is a scholar of multicultural issues in counseling, school counseling leadership and professional identity development. We discuss  social justice identity development and understanding our platforms form which to contribute to change in an increasingly global society.  Contact us...

On this episode Dr. Alison Levine from the University of Kentucky shares her research on implicit bias toward ability status. We talk about ways ableism is subtly (and sometimes not so subtly) embedded in society. She provides insight into our responsibility to dismantle systems that limit access for people with disabilities.  Contact us at The Theory of Change Podcast  theoryofchangepodcast@gmail...

In this episode we talk with cohost Dr. Jessica Tyler about stoic philosophy as foundational to modern theories of wellness. We reflect on the writings of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca and discuss the fundamentals of Stoicism as a guide to living. Contact us at The Theory of Change Podcast  theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.com

As our discussion continues, with Dr. David Kyle Johnson from King's College, we seek to answer the the question of how our physical brains produce our non-physical minds. We discuss how this question allows us to understand the nature of the self, and our relationship with other people. Contact us at The Theory of Change Podcast theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepa...

Consider yourself at 7-years-old. How is it that you now and your 7-year-old self are the same person? Dr. David Kyle Johnson helps us discover how personal identity is preserved over time. Are persons souls? Minds? Bodies? Answers to these questions help us understand human relationships and to what degree are younger versions of ourselves or others present in our relationships. Contact us at The...

In this episode we meet Dr. Jillian Blueford of the University of Denver and Dr. Nancy Thacker of Auburn University, scholars and practitioners of grief counseling. We discuss and debunk the stages of grief as we currently understand them. We explore theories of grief and the complex and profound process of experiencing and healing from loss. Contact us at The Theory of Change Podcast theoryofchan...

Dr. Mick Cooper, from the University of Roehampton, discusses existential psychotherapy, meaning, and the dynamics of the human condition. We cover how existential therapies understand the nature of existence as it pertains to our mental health. He is an internationally recognized author in the field of humanistic, existential and pluralistic counseling. https://mick-cooper.squarespace.com Contact...

This is a bonus episode of the podcast brought to you in collaboration with the Association of Humanistic Counseling. Fireside Chats are, spontaneous, free form conversations where counselors gather and discuss topics relevant to this year's theme; "raising the question of what it means to be human." Tonight's dialogue continues our discussion from the last fireside on  human nature in helping rel...

This episode invites listeners to question the nature of our decisions and consider if free will actually exists. Some believe humans are free to choose and act as they desire, while others argue our behavior is determined or governed by internal and external forces. We meet Dr. Duffy Wilks, a counselor, author, and retired associate professor of psychology. Dr. Wilks is a theorist specializing in...

In this episode Dylan Gunther is joined by Dr. Evelyn Hunter and Dr. David Chae to discuss different factors associated with health disparities that plague historically marginalized groups. More specifically we dive into the links that exist between the social environments and experiences that contribute to mental health issues in marginalized groups that share associations with aspects of physica...

Today we meet Dr. Charles Peterson, an associate professor of Africana Studies at Oberlin College. His research focuses on Africana philosophy, film, and Africana political and cultural theory. We discuss the Philosophy and life of Frantz Fanon and the effect of colonialism in society and in our consciousness. Answering questions of how to overcome and be critical of foundational structures of pow...

On this episode we meet Dr. Tracy Witte, an associate professor at Auburn University. She is the director of the Suicidal Behavior and Pathology Lab producing research on the complexities of suicide and modes of prevention. This episode discusses the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior, understanding risk factors, and preventing suicide. http://webhome.auburn.edu/~tkw0005/index...

This is a bonus episode of the podcast brought to you in collaboration with the Association of Humanistic Counseling. Fireside Chats are, spontaneous, free form conversations where counselors gather and discuss topics relevant to this year's theme; "raising the question of what it means to be human." The topic of tonight's dialogue seeks to answer the question, what is human nature? Contact us at...

On this episode we learn from Dr. Mark Scholl, an associate professor of counseling at Wake Forest University, about his work in counseling the ex-offender population. His scholarship focuses on culturally responsive approaches to counseling and supervision; Existential counseling and psychotherapy; Constructivist approaches to counseling; Career counseling with ex-offenders & individuals with dis...

On this episode we meet Melissa Sawyer, a counselor who is the Coordinator of Violence Prevention and Survivor Advocacy for Safe Harbor at Auburn University. Today's discussion will center around Melissa's role as an advocate for students and teachers who experience interpersonal violence and sexual assault that will include topics raging from the physiological and neurological components associat...

On this episode we meet Julia Ohana LMSW. She has pioneered Culinary Arts Therapy. She uses cooking as a mode of healing and bonding. She talks about cooking, relationships, and using clients' kitchens as setting for self development and therapy.  Visit her website at  https://www.culinaryarttherapy.com   contact us at theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassionhifi.c...

Dr. Lennis Echterling is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychology at James Madison University. Dr. Echterling's research focuses on crisis intervention, resilience/thriving, disaster/terrorism. We will explore the role of the mental health professional in relief efforts for disasters along with some of the components of post traumatic growth and helping surviv...

On this episode we meet Rafael Martinez, a PhD Candidate in Chicano and Chicana Studies at the University of New Mexico. His research conducts a deep social, historical and political analysis of immigrant rights and undocumented youth. Rafael specializes in social movement, immigration, and transnational studies as theoretical frameworks that help guide his analysis. We discuss identity, activism...

On this episode of the podcast our hosts Dr. Alfredo Palacios, Dylan Gunther, and Dr. Jessica Tyler sit and discuss what to consider when talking to children about challenging topics. We discuss strategies for communicating with children and having those hard conversations in a developmentally appropriate way.  contact us at theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com Music By The Passion HiFi  www.thepassion...