Jason Rinker

What Works Podcast

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

The What Works Podcast is a practical, no-fluff series focused on real conversations in youth services and residential care. Hosted by Jason Rinker and David Owens, each episode breaks down real situations from the field and turns them into clear, actionable insights that professionals can apply immediately. It’s all about simplifying the work and focusing on what actually creates better outcomes for youth and families.

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Jason Rinker

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Episode 4: Uncomplicate 11.05.2026 45:35

We tend to think more complexity means more progress. It doesn't. In Episode 4 of Just What Works, we unpack the second letter of the JUST framework — Uncomplicate — and get honest about how overthinking, over-planning, and over-engineering are quietly...

Episode 3: JUST SOLVE 08.04.2026 39:13

In Episode 3 of the What Works Podcast, we break down one of the core principles behind the model: JUST SOLVE.What does it really mean to solve problems in real time, especially in high-pressure environments like residential care? This episode dives in...

What Works Podcast: Episode 2 07.04.2026 44:58

Episode 2 is now LIVE.This week on the What Works Podcast, we take a step back. Before trauma-informed care. Before STRTP.Before modern therapeutic models. We explore the history of residential care — where it began, how it evolved, and the lessons that s...

What Works Podcast: Episode 1 07.04.2026 1:02:59

This is the first-ever Just What Works podcast—where real conversations meet real solutions. No fluff. No theory overload. Just honest talk about what actually works in residential care, mental health, and reducing unnecessary law enforcement calls. We’r...