The ISSUP Exchange
The ISSUP Exchange
Podcast Description
The ISSUP Exchange Podcast series explores the evolution in responses to the challenges of substance use from an evidence, quality standards and ethical best practice perspective. From research and training to networking and knowledge-sharing: we help to link it all up and make sure you see the big picture.
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The podcast focuses on the evolution of responses to substance use challenges, exploring evidence-based practices, ethical standards, and best practices. Episodes include discussions on Motivational Interviewing, its origins, and its application in various fields like healthcare and sports, and emphasize the role of authentic human connection in facilitating behavior change.
The ISSUP Exchange Podcast series explores the evolution in responses to the challenges of substance use from an evidence, quality standards and ethical best practice perspective. From research and training to networking and knowledge-sharing: we help to link it all up and make sure you see the big picture.
What does the evidence tell us about Motivational Interviewing (MI), and what might the future of research hold?
In the final episode of the ISSUP Exchange series, Dr. Goodman Sibeko and Professor Stephen Rollnick explore the research behind MI, discussing why it remains effective across so many settings. With over 2,500 randomised trials, MI is one of the most studied approaches in behavioural health, but some of the most valuable insights come from understanding how and why it works.
They look at the importance of process research, the impact of brief interventions in emergency settings, and how MI principles are now used beyond clinical practice, including in staff development, leadership, and team culture. The episode also touches on professionalisation in addiction services, AI’s potential in MI training, and how embedding empathy and autonomy into systems can support both clients and practitioners.
Whether you’re a researcher, trainer, or frontline practitioner, this episode offers a thoughtful look at where MI is making a difference and how it can continue to shape people-centred care.
Featured Voices
Host – Dr. Goodman Sibeko
ISSUP Global Scientific Advisor.
Head of Addiction Psychiatry, University of Cape Town.
LinkedIn: goodmansibeko
Twitter/X: @profgsibeko
Guest – Professor Steve Rollnick
Clinical Psychologist.
Co-founder of Motivational Interviewing.
Visit: www.stephenrollnick.com
Time Stamps
[00:00] – Introduction
[00:54] – Defining Competence in Motivational Interviewing
[03:10] – The Role of Leadership in Effective Training
[05:04] – Organisational Culture and Change
[09:59] – The Importance of Helpfulness Skills
[12:44] – Training Models and Their Effectiveness
[16:02] – What Strengthens MI Competence in the Real World
About the ISSUP Exchange
The ISSUP Exchange podcast series explores the evolution of responses to the challenges of substance use—from research and training to ethics, quality standards and evidence-based practice. We connect the dots so you can see the big picture.
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About ISSUP
ISSUP is a global network that unites, connects, and shares knowledge across the substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support workforce. Our mission is to make our members’ work as effective as possible—by providing access to training, resources, and a vibrant professional community.
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