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The Radical Therapist

Chris Hoff PhD(c), LMFT
Mental Health
Narrative Therapy
Therapy
Pluriversal Practice
Therapeutic Practices
Liminal Space
Designs For the Pluriverse
Scribble Community Center
Social Justice
Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy (CERT)
Social Dreaming
Creativity
Open Dialogue
Community Engagement
Escobar, Arturo
Future Scenarios
U Theory
Los Angeles
Artistic Practices
Low-Fee Therapy

This is the Radical Therapist Podcast. A space where we explore the intersections of collaborative therapy, psychology, philosophy, art, and science & technology.

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In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with philosophical therapist and scholar Joanna Polley to explore what philosophy can offer in an age increasingly dominated by diagnosis, optimization, and self-help solutions. What happens w... more

In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with designer, writer, and researcher Amber Winick to explore how environments, objects, and systems quietly shape our emotional, relational, and developmental lives. Drawing from her work on ... more

In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with youth organizers Chloe Yates and Rosie Williams of Mad Youth Organise to explore a radically different approach to the so-called “mental health crisis.” What happens when we stop treating... more

In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with developmental psychologist, social therapist, and longtime cultural provocateur Lois Holzman to explore what a developmentalist approach to mental health offers in a time when therapy oft... more

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Recent Guests

Amber Winick
Co-creator of Designing Motherhood and author/designer focused on care and environments for children
Designing Motherhood, Snail House
Episode: The Radical Therapist #144 – Designing Motherhood, Emmi Pikler, and the Architecture of Care w/ Amber Winick
Chloe Yates
Activist, gardener, psychiatric survivor; founder of Mad Youth Organise
Mad Youth Organise
Episode: The Radical Therapist #143 – Mad Youth Organise w/ Chloe Yates & Rosie Williams
Rosie Williams
Autistic campaigner, founding member of Mad Youth Organise
Mad Youth Organise
Episode: The Radical Therapist #143 – Mad Youth Organise w/ Chloe Yates & Rosie Williams
Lois Holzman
Developmental psychologist and co-founder of the Eastside Institute. Author of multiple books on social therapeutics and Vygotskian approaches.
Eastside Institute
Episode: The Radical Therapist #142 – A Developmentalist’s Guide to Better Mental Health w/ Lois Holzman
David Nylund
Professor of social work at California State University Sacramento and clinical training director at the Gender Health Center.
California State University Sacramento
Episode: The Radical Therapist #141 – Regulating Emotion, Regulating Selves with David Nylund
Christopher Loh
Course director of family therapy at King's College, London. Family and systemic psychotherapist, and researcher of new materialisms in clinical practice.
King's College, London
Episode: The Radical Therapist #140 – New Materialisms, Systemic Therapy, and the More-Than-Human Turn w/ Christopher Loh & Federico Albertini
Federico Maria Albertini
Independent clinical psychologist and sexologist, doctoral candidate who explores materiality of the body in therapy.
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: The Radical Therapist #140 – New Materialisms, Systemic Therapy, and the More-Than-Human Turn w/ Christopher Loh & Federico Albertini
Todd Disney
Psychologist, clinical supervisor, and lecturer with a focus on narrative therapy
International Center for Clinical Excellence
Episode: The Radical Therapist #139 – Poetics, Politics, and the Art of Therapy w/ Todd Disney, Psy.D.
Gene Combs
Co-director of Evanston Family Therapy Center, narrative therapy expert, and author.
Evanston Family Therapy Center
Episode: The Art of Listening & The Past, Present and Future of Narrative Therapy w/ Gene Combs

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Chris Hoff
Host of The Radical Therapist and longtime facilitator of conversations at the intersection of therapy, ethics, and social thought.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 304 ratings
  • My connection to narrative therapy

    I have such a hard time finding kindred spirits who love narrative therapy philosophy and question the dominant practices and ideologies within the world of therapy. So, this podcast is pretty much my only connection to that world and it’s a great one. I love the guests and content. I hope to someday get serious about incorporating all of this more explicitly into my own practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kevindaum
    United States10 months ago
  • Awesome

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke Carey
    Australia2 years ago
  • I love the podcast!

    I’m always left with something new to consider after listening! The perspectives of the guests are refreshing and keep me grounded to the idea that I can be most helpful in my practice with clients in developing my humanity and curiosity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat_Pat1234
    United States2 years ago
  • Relevant and insightful

    As someone dedicated to narrative practice with ethics closely tied to a post-structuralist understanding of helping people, The Radical Therapist podcast is a foundational resource for my continued education. There are many times I’ve listened to an episode twice (Allan Wade was one of these conversations)and taken valuable notes. The guests have rich knowledge to share and I am always learning from Chris Hoff’s interviews. Whenever a new episode pops up, I’m excited to engage. Thank you to Chr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ada Judy
    United States3 years ago
  • Disappointing

    Using tarot, promoting pseudoscience and quackery take away legitimacy of our field.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    changagarcia
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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A foundational resource for narrative practice and ethical discussions in mental health.
Occasional critiques about pacing; content is often dense but rewarding for serious listeners.
Consistently high-quality interviews that challenge conventional therapy approaches.
Thoughtful, nuanced conversations with rich guests and practical insights for clinicians.

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The Radical Therapist #144 – Designing Motherhood, Emmi Pikler, and the Architecture of Care w/ Amber Winick
Q: Do you see mothering as a form of resistance?
Mothering can be a form of resistance by prioritizing slow, attentive, relational care over speed and disposable routines, though it isn't always the case.
The Radical Therapist #144 – Designing Motherhood, Emmi Pikler, and the Architecture of Care w/ Amber Winick
Q: What first drew you to child life work?
Her interest grew from exploring hospital environments and later personal experience with her own child, seeing how child life specialists use play and environment to ease stress and support families.
The Radical Therapist #144 – Designing Motherhood, Emmi Pikler, and the Architecture of Care w/ Amber Winick
Q: What does caring fully mean to you now?
Caring fully means being present in the moment, mindful of the relational dynamics, and valuing the caregiver's well-being as foundational to caring for children.
The Radical Therapist #144 – Designing Motherhood, Emmi Pikler, and the Architecture of Care w/ Amber Winick
Q: What inspired Designing Motherhood?
Amber explains that the project grew from her and her partner's interest in how design and power shape experiences of birth and care, starting with maternity garments and expanding to systems like midwifery laws, ultimately leading to an exhibition and book.
The Radical Therapist #143 – Mad Youth Organise w/ Chloe Yates & Rosie Williams
Q: How has the experience of labeling and diagnosis affected your view on liberation and oppression within mental health systems?
Diagnosis can be both liberatory and oppressive: it can unlock access to needed support, but it can stigmatize and trap individuals if applied without consent or a meaningful conversation about what it means for them.

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3. Rosie Williams
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7. Federico Maria Albertini
8. Todd Disney

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