All About Change

By Jay Ruderman

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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/

Episode Date
Lee Asher - How Rescuing Dogs Rescue Us
Dec 23, 2024
Peter Egan - International Animal Activism
Dec 09, 2024
Mia Silverman - Allergy Activism: Navigating Life and Speaking Out
Nov 25, 2024
Montana Tucker - From Auschwitz to Advocacy
Nov 11, 2024
Dr. Michelle Oakley - Treating Wildlife in the Wild
Oct 28, 2024
Amanda Jones - Standing Up Against Book Bans
Oct 15, 2024
Princess Noor Pahlavi - Advocating for a Democratic Iran
Sep 30, 2024
Bugha - Navigating Fame, Fortnite, and Family
Sep 16, 2024
Octavia Spencer - A Catalyst for Change in Hollywood
Sep 03, 2024
Sophie Trudeau - Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma
Aug 19, 2024
Torrey DeVitto - Speaking Out with Love for Women and Reproductive Rights
Aug 05, 2024
Erin Brockovich - Fighting for Safe Water
Jul 22, 2024
Bill Courtney - Undefeated Football Coach's Guide to Building a Better Community
Jul 08, 2024
Lee Asher - How Rescuing Dogs Rescues Us
Jun 24, 2024
Jason Collins - First Out: Being Openly Gay in a Major Team Sport
Jun 10, 2024
Ronald E. Richter - Fighting for Children at Risk
May 28, 2024
Shane Burcaw - Proud to be Disabled
May 13, 2024
Brett Gelman - Hollywood Speaking out Against Antisemitism
May 01, 2024
Ed Begley Jr - How to Keep Your Planet and Pocketbook Healthy
Apr 15, 2024
Jane Velez-Mitchell - Sober and Vegan for the Planet
Apr 01, 2024
Troy Kotsur - Advocating for Onscreen Authenticity
Mar 18, 2024
The Black Mambas: Women Saving Rhinos and Elephants from Extinction
Mar 04, 2024
Bobby Farrelly - Directing for a more Inclusive Hollywood
Feb 19, 2024
Michael Maren - The Road to Hell and the Pitfalls of Food Aid
Feb 05, 2024
Julianna Margulies - The Vital Importance of Holocaust Education
Jan 22, 2024
Nas Daily and Bringing His Life From Good to Great
Jan 07, 2024
Fran Drescher - Kicking Cancer to the Curb
Dec 27, 2023
Chrissy Beckles - Giving New Life to Stray Dogs in Puerto Rico
Dec 11, 2023
Chelsea Miller - Freedom March NYC and Building an Intersectional Grassroots Movement
Nov 27, 2023
J.R. Martinez - A Veteran’s Advocacy Journey from a Military Burn Unit to the Dance Floor
Nov 13, 2023
Le Roy Torres - Veterans Speak Out on the Dangers of Burn Pits
Oct 30, 2023
Linor Attias - An Israeli First Responder on the Front Lines of Massacre in Israel
Oct 17, 2023
Jas Boothe - Standing Up For Female Veterans
Oct 02, 2023
Katie Barnes - Sports and Debates About Gender Identity
Sep 18, 2023
Emily Penn - Microplastics, Ocean Pollution, And Female Health
Sep 05, 2023
Jean Wiener - Revitalizing Haiti’s Coastlines
Aug 21, 2023
Lek Chailert - Rescuing Asian Elephants
Aug 07, 2023
Genesis Butler - Amplifying Youth Activism
Jul 24, 2023
Noa Tishby - On Antisemitism
Jul 10, 2023
Evon Benson-Idahosa - Modern Day Slavery
Jun 26, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Gilmer - The Tale of Two Gilmers
Jun 12, 2023
Kris Henning - The Over-Policing of Brown and Black Youth
May 29, 2023
Olivier Bernier - My Son Deserves to Be Included
May 15, 2023
Meggie Palmer - Closing the Gender Pay Gap
May 01, 2023
Deborah Lipstat - Confronting Antisemitism
Apr 17, 2023
Meg Appelgate - The Troubled Teen Industry
Apr 03, 2023
Lise Deguirre - Trauma and Resilience
Mar 20, 2023
Jason Docton - Gaming to Save lives
Mar 06, 2023
Katy Sullivan - Breaking Barriers
Feb 21, 2023
Eleanor Reissa - My Life is Revenge for The Holocaust
Feb 06, 2023
Becky Margiotta - Housing 100,000 Houseless
Jan 23, 2023
Niambe McIntosh - Head of Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand on Cannabis Legalization and Justice System Reform
Jan 16, 2023
Geena Davis - Dying of Politeness
Jan 03, 2023
Ben Freeman: Gay, Jewish, & Proud
Dec 05, 2022
Special Episode: Iranian Hijab Protests with Guest Hadi Ghaemi
Nov 21, 2022
Zack Gottsagen - Conquering Hollywood
Nov 07, 2022
Gloria Feldt - Feminist Icon
Oct 24, 2022
Kevin Hines - Surviving & Thriving
Oct 03, 2022
Anastasia Vlasova – Gen Z Mental Health Advocate
Sep 12, 2022
Jason Kander – Veteran and Public Figure
Aug 29, 2022
Erica Rose - Co-creator & Co-director of The Lesbian Bar
Aug 15, 2022
Eric Marcus - Founder and Host of Making Gay History
Aug 01, 2022
Saving Britney Spears - Tess Barker and Babs Gray, Co-hosts of the Britney's Gram and Toxic Podcasts
Jul 18, 2022
Tiahna Pantovich - Military Veteran, Therapist, and Activist
Jul 05, 2022
Niambe McIntosh - Head of Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand on Cannabis Legalization and Justice System Reform
Jun 20, 2022
Maria Garcia - Host of Anything for Selena on the Life & Legacy of Selena Quintanilla
Jun 07, 2022
All About Change - trailer (announcement!)
Jun 03, 2022
Losing a Child to America’s Gun Violence – Nicole Hockley
May 23, 2022
Sophie Riegel, Author of Don’t Tell Me to Relax!
May 09, 2022
Dr. Vladyslava Kachkovska of Sumy, Ukraine
Apr 25, 2022
Kevin Love – Professional Basketball Star, Mental Health Advocate, & Founder of the Kevin Love Fund
Apr 11, 2022
Sergiy Gamaliy - Governor of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine
Mar 23, 2022
Dara Horn – Author of 'People Love Dead Jews'
Mar 14, 2022
ERIC GARCIA - Journalist & Author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation
Feb 28, 2022
Ron Suskind – Influencer at the Top of His Game: Oscar-nominated Don’t Look Up Producer & Pulitzer Prize-Winner
Feb 14, 2022
Hollywood Isn’t Just for the Boys
Jan 31, 2022
Breaking Down Barriers for Disabled Actors
Jan 18, 2022
Ending the Rape Kit Backlog
Jan 04, 2022
Advocating for the Wrongfully Convicted
Dec 13, 2021
Is Antisemitism Part of American Politics?
Nov 29, 2021
Confronting Antisemitism Series: Part I
Nov 15, 2021
Fat Activism and the Fight for Social Justice
Nov 01, 2021
Creating a More Diverse Hollywood
Oct 18, 2021
Fran is Just FINE
Oct 04, 2021
Saving America’s Lesbian Bars
Sep 13, 2021
Remembering 9/11: 20 Years Later
Aug 30, 2021
The Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Attempt Survivor
Aug 16, 2021
Swiping Away Hunger
Aug 02, 2021
The Tragic Toll of Cyberbullying
Jul 19, 2021
Striking Out Global Warming
Jul 06, 2021
Protecting America’s Children from Gun Violence
Jun 21, 2021
"Tackling White Supremacy in Court"
Jun 07, 2021
Stop the Bullying: Author and Gen. Z Activist Brandon Farbstein
May 24, 2021
The Power of Feminism: Acclaimed Director Julie Taymor on Gloria Steinem
May 10, 2021
"Sports Gives Our Life a New Meaning" - Moran Samuel
Apr 26, 2021
"Never In Anger" - Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with Director Julie Cohen
Apr 13, 2021
Sassy Show Stealer: Sammi Haney ('Esperanza', Netflix's Raising Dion)
Mar 30, 2021
Civil Rights Leader John Lewis and the Power Of Non-Violence with Brenda Jones
Mar 15, 2021
Justice is Blind: Richard Bernstein, Michigan Supreme Court Justice
Mar 01, 2021
Congressman Jim Langevin: "Disability Has The Power To Unite Us"
Feb 15, 2021
Bear-Crawling up Mt. Kilimanjaro: Extreme Athlete Kyle Maynard
Feb 01, 2021
Diversity in Television, with Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i
Jan 18, 2021