All About Change podcast

All About Change

How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. Listen and subscribe to All About Change wherever you get podcasts. https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/

How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. Listen and subscribe to All About Change wherever you get podcasts. https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/

 

#105

Joe Bates - Indigenous Resistance Against Big Oil

Joe Bates is a member of the Bad River Band, a Native American Tribe residing along Lake S... more

03 Feb 2025

25 MINS

25:01

03 Feb 2025


#104

Yuriy Boyechko - Hope for Ukraine in 2025

In 2016, Yuriy Boyechko founded Hope for Ukraine to raise awareness for voices not heard i... more

21 Jan 2025

29 MINS

29:43

21 Jan 2025


#103

Vicki Sokolik - Fighting for Unhoused Youth

Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unh... more

06 Jan 2025

31 MINS

31:05

06 Jan 2025


#102

Lee Asher - How Rescuing Dogs Rescue Us

All About Change is on break for the holidays. For now, we are re-airing one of our favori... more

23 Dec 2024

37 MINS

37:27

23 Dec 2024


#101

Peter Egan - International Animal Activism

Like many activists, Peter Egan found his cause by chance. When a labrador named Custard c... more

09 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:33

09 Dec 2024


#100

Mia Silverman - Allergy Activism: Navigating Life and Speaking Out

  As a toddler, Mia Silverman had a near-fatal encounter with an allergen. That emergency ... more

25 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:02

25 Nov 2024


#99

Montana Tucker - From Auschwitz to Advocacy

  Montana Tucker built a massive platform on social media using her talents in art, music,... more

11 Nov 2024

31 MINS

31:21

11 Nov 2024


#98

Dr. Michelle Oakley - Treating Wildlife in the Wild

Dr. Michelle Oakley decided that as a veterinarian, she wanted to treat all species in her... more

28 Oct 2024

36 MINS

36:47

28 Oct 2024


#97

Amanda Jones - Standing Up Against Book Bans

Amanda Jones never set out to be an activist. As an award-winning librarian and educator i... more

15 Oct 2024

33 MINS

33:57

15 Oct 2024


#96

Princess Noor Pahlavi - Advocating for a Democratic Iran

  Princess Noor Pahlavi was born into the Iranian royal family as the eldest child of the ... more

30 Sep 2024

31 MINS

31:11

30 Sep 2024


#95

Bugha - Navigating Fame, Fortnite, and Family

Kyle, also known by his gamer tag Bugha, started playing Fortnite as a young teen. He soon... more

16 Sep 2024

39 MINS

39:35

16 Sep 2024


#94

Octavia Spencer - A Catalyst for Change in Hollywood

Octavia Spencer is an Academy Award and Golden Globe award-winning actor and film producer... more

03 Sep 2024

40 MINS

40:46

03 Sep 2024


#93

Sophie Trudeau - Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has spent much of her adult life in the public eye as a broadcaste... more

19 Aug 2024

33 MINS

33:45

19 Aug 2024


#92

Torrey DeVitto - Speaking Out with Love for Women and Reproductive Rights

Torrey DeVitto grew up in an entertainment family, and as an adult, she has gone on to sta... more

05 Aug 2024

32 MINS

32:10

05 Aug 2024


#91

Erin Brockovich - Fighting for Safe Water

Erin Brockovich became a household name when her crusade against the polluting power compa... more

22 Jul 2024

40 MINS

40:09

22 Jul 2024


#90

Bill Courtney - Undefeated Football Coach's Guide to Building a Better Community

Bill Courtney first became widely known as the volunteer coach who transformed an underpri... more

08 Jul 2024

41 MINS

41:20

08 Jul 2024


#89

Lee Asher - How Rescuing Dogs Rescues Us

Lee Asher is known for his positive presence. Visit the Asher House page and you'll be met... more

24 Jun 2024

40 MINS

40:27

24 Jun 2024


#88

Jason Collins - First Out: Being Openly Gay in a Major Team Sport

In 2013, Jason Collins made history. On top of his storied basketball career, he was the f... more

10 Jun 2024

42 MINS

42:03

10 Jun 2024


#87

Ronald E. Richter - Fighting for Children at Risk

Ronald E. Richter is the CEO and Executive Director of JCCA, an organization that provides... more

28 May 2024

39 MINS

39:34

28 May 2024


#86

Shane Burcaw - Proud to be Disabled

Shane Burcaw grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Moravian College with ... more

13 May 2024

34 MINS

34:58

13 May 2024


#85

Brett Gelman - Hollywood Speaking out Against Antisemitism

Brett Gelman is best and more recently known for his work on shows like Fleabag and Strang... more

01 May 2024

35 MINS

35:22

01 May 2024


#84

Ed Begley Jr - How to Keep Your Planet and Pocketbook Healthy

Ed Begley Jr. has been a known name in Hollywood since the 1960s, with recent credits in Y... more

15 Apr 2024

32 MINS

32:22

15 Apr 2024


#83

Jane Velez-Mitchell - Sober and Vegan for the Planet

Jane Velez-Mitchell is best-known for her work in broadcast television, but her career - a... more

01 Apr 2024

42 MINS

42:28

01 Apr 2024


#82

Troy Kotsur - Advocating for Onscreen Authenticity

Academy-Award winning actor Troy Kotsur has been featured in blockbuster films, Broadway s... more

18 Mar 2024

45 MINS

45:06

18 Mar 2024


#81

The Black Mambas: Women Saving Rhinos and Elephants from Extinction

Both species of rhinoceros in Africa are endangered, in large part due to the value of rhi... more

04 Mar 2024

36 MINS

36:36

04 Mar 2024