Phoenix Fireside Chats is the official podcast for the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the University of North Texas. This podcast features alumni interviews and research discussions with department faculty.
In this episode, Dr. James McNeil joins the podcast to discuss his work both at UNT and in the private sector.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
18 Sept 2026
Episode 12- Interview with Dr. Katelyn Matkin
In this episode, Dr. Katelyn Matkin joins the podcast to discuss her work in the RHS Department and at the UNT WELL Clinic.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
4 Sept 2026
Episode 11- Interview with Dr. Tamara Knapp-Grosz
In this episode, Dr. Tamara Knapp-Grosz joins the podcast to discuss her experience in the field and advice she would give to future professionals.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
17 Jul 2026
Episode 10- Interview with Dr. Kaiqi Zhou
In this episode, Dr. Kaiqi Zhou joins the podcast to discuss his research and his work as Program Coordinator of the Rehabilitation Studies program.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
3 Jul 2026
Episode 9- Interview with Dr. Melissa Gaa
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Gaa joins the podcast to discuss her work as program coordinator of the Master's program in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
8 May 2026
Episode 8- Interview with Dr. Meier
In this episode, Dr. Naomi Meier joins the podcast to discuss her role as the Public Health Program Coordinator.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
24 Apr 2026
Episode 7- Interview with Lucy Gafford
In this episode, UNT WISE Project Director Lucy Gafford joins the podcast for an interview.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
27 Mar 2026
Episode 6- Alumni Interview with Vanesa Murillo
In this episode, RHS alumni Vanesa Murillo joins the podcast to discuss her work as the Director of Employment at 29 Acres.
Learnmore about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episodetranscripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
20 Mar 2026
Episode 5- Interview with Dr. Bradley McDaniels
In this episode, RHS' Associate Department Chair, Dr. Bradley McDaniels, joins the podcast to discuss his research interests and his time at UNT.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
27 Feb 2026
Episode 4- Alumni Interview with Kellie Nix
In this episode, RHS alumni Kellie Nix joins the podcast to talk about her time in the Rehabilitation Counseling Master's program and her work as the associate director of the ENGAGE program at UNT WISE.
Learn more about ENGAGE here: https://wise.unt.edu/engage/index.html (https://wise.unt.edu/engage/index.html)
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
13 Feb 2026
Episode 3- Interview with Dr. Rachita Sharma
In this episode, RHS department chair Dr. Rachita Sharma joins the podcast to discuss the academic programs and services offered by the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services.
Learn more about the department here: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/index.html)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
23 Jan 2026
Episode 2- Alumni Interview with Ryan Cole
In this episode, RHS alumni Ryan Cole joins the podcast to discuss his time in the program, his current position, and advice he would give to current students.
Contact Ryan Cole: ryan.cole@unt.edu (mailto:ryan.cole@unt.edu)
Learn more about the Texas Beacons of Excellence project: https://disabilityinnovation.unt.edu/ (https://disabilityinnovation.unt.edu/)
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
6 Jan 2026
Episode 1- Interview with Dr. Linda Holloway
In this episode, Dr. Linda Holloway stops by to discuss the history of the RHS department and current issues impacting the field of Rehabilitation Counseling.
Phoenix Fireside Chats is a production of the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the University of North Texas.
Episode transcripts are available on our website: https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html (https://pahs.unt.edu/rhs/podcast.html)
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