Behavioral Health Integration

In this BHI episode, I had the great pleasure of having Dustin Brockberg and Kerry Brockberg on the show. We begin the episode by getting into Dustin and Kerry’s motivations for pursuing the mental health field and becoming a clinical psychologist. We then dig deeper into conversations on why they pursued certain avenues of mental health and passion projects. We then discuss APA credentials and ho...

I had the great pleasure of having Jared Rineheart on the show to discuss his healing journey and what he does as a Lead Integration Coach at Heroic Hearts Project. Jared Rinehart, Former US Marine shares stories of his life and times in the military, and how Ayahuasca helped in the transition of shifting perspectives. It was a tremendous honor having Jared on the show! Jared's contact information...

I had the great pleasure of meeting with Dr. Steven L. Mandel, Founder & President, and Sam Mandel, Cofounder & Chief Operating Officer of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles. We got into many great discussions on the policies and procedures of their ketamine clinic. Discussions on many of the mental health and substance abuse-related benefits of ketamine-assisted therapy. It was a tremendous hon...

I had the great pleasure of having Matthew Syzdek on as a special guest. In this episode, Matthew discusses his unique path on how he got into the mental health field. We also take a deep dive into how Matthew specialized in the avenue of men's mental health and the different ways society and culture are negatively impacting it. Matthew discussed his perception of what the main issues are and how...

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Samuel Ko, a Board Certified Emergency Physician and medical director of Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Ko completed his emergency residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center, where the mission is “To Make Man Whole.” Dr. Ko takes this same holistic approach at Reset Ketamine, where he always makes sure to take into account the biology, ps...

In today's BHI episode I had the great pleasure of having Brittainy Lindsey and Rebecca Erickson on the show. In this episode, we discuss the many issues mental health therapists are going through when it comes to providing adequate care to their clients as well as taking care of themselves. We also get into issues with the lack of pay mental health professionals receive. We then get into differen...

I had an amazing conversation with Catherine Moore on this episode of BHI. We went into many different avenues of the world of therapy when it comes to clinicians and management. Catherine is a Social Worker (LCSW) and Founder of the RISE Directory for Clinical Supervisors of Social Workers. Catherine is on a mission to support Social Work professionals so they can continue to provide quality serv...

Today, we’re joined by Emelyn Rozas, a behavioral health specialist, artist, and psychedelic advocate based in Toronto. She is a part of the executive management team at the Toronto Psychedelic Community. Listen in as Emelyn discusses how immigrating to Canada from Peru at a young age had a direct influence on the path that she would later traverse in adulthood. She opens up about a troubled child...

In this BHI episode, I had the great pleasure of having Ashley Junghans-Rutelonis on the show. In this BHI episode, we dive into the different reason's why an individual should or should not go into a Ph. D. program. We also get into the main discussion for today which is based on women's mental health advocacy issues and the different ways women struggle to get the services they need. We also tak...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Nick Neral the CEO and Co-founder at haley. In today's BHI episode we get into a discussion on what really motivated Nick to get into the mental health field and to develop his very own mental health platform "haley". Nick explains what haley is truly meant for as a means to help people deal with and manage their mental health-related symptoms through...

Dr. Stephanie Covington Today, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Covington, an internationally recognized clinician, author, organizational consultant, and lecturer. Listen in as Dr. Covington shares her upcoming appearance at the MARRCH Conference this October 24-26, 2022, during which she will give a keynote speech called “The Addiction-Trauma Connection”. She then speaks on her journey in the recov...

I had the pleasure of having John Cordray on the show! John is a licensed telehealth therapist & "Host of The Mental Health Today Show" 🎙🎧 John is an innovative professional counselor licensed in three states with 17+ years of experience providing direct clinical psychotherapy and evidence-based treatment to children, teens, and families. Demonstrated experience in providing exceptional clini...

It was a great pleasure having Scott Perry on the show. We had a great conversation on how Scott originally got motivated to become an Encore Life Coach as well as what makes Encore life coaches different than other life coaches. Scott then gets into further detail on his approach while helping other individuals. Encore Life Coach: Build a coaching business in midlife to make a difference while yo...

It was a great pleasure having Casey Arrillaga on the show. In today's episode, we go into a discussion about Casey's story of recovery and how those life lessons made him the person he is today. We get into many different topics like family and addiction. Casey explains his therapeutic approach when it comes to working with individuals and families in the treatment setting. We also get into conve...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting with Timothy Harrington who is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Addiction Recovery Coaching Services. We begin a discussion on Tim's amazing recovery story and how he overcame many obstacles to get him to the place he is today. Tim is a true inspiration for any individual struggling with an addiction or behavioral health issue. We then get into...

I had the distinct pleasure of having returning guest Richard O'Bannon the creator of the Facebook page Adlerian Psychedelic Society and special guest Ronan Levy who is the chairmen and CEO of Field Trip Health which is a health and wellness organization dedicated to psychedelic-assisted therapy. Ronan is an advocate in the field of psychedelic therapy as well as the host of his own podcast "Field...

In today's episode, I had the distinct pleasure of having Danesha Deloatch on the show to discuss her experience as a United States Navy therapist not only for military men or women but their families and how they are affected by everyday life challenges. We also get into discussions on the improvements the mental health system needs and different ways mental health professionals can advocate for...

I had the pleasure of having Laura Craddock on the show today. After a profound experience in 2010, Laura began opening up to more awareness of her connection to spirit. In 2014, she was given a mis-diagnosis of lupus that created a series of events allowing her to make major shifts in her life, tap deeper into her own inherent wisdom and heal. She has personal experience in overcoming trauma, men...

In today's BHI episode I had the pleasure of having the founder of the Minnesota Ketamine Clinic Gregory Simelogor, MD on the show today. In today's discussion we look at the history of Ketamine and the progress it has made to be used as a therapeutic tool for individuals suffering from disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Dr. Simelogor explains his policies and procedures as it come...

In Todays BHI episode I and Kristen Terry discuss many different types of ways we as mental health professionals can advocate for one another to have a better work-life balance. We discuss the importance of managers being more aware of therapist burnout and how to intervene. We also get into the importance of 988 as a crisis hotline and what it means for our communities struggling with mental heal...

I had the distinct pleasure of having John Donovan as a BHI special guest. John is a Veteran, author, public speaker, thought leader, veteran’s advocate, and person in long-term recovery. Recovery coach with over forty years of lived recovery experience. Throughout the episode, John discusses the many different types of issues military men and women face as they return home. John shares his story...

In today's BHI episode we get into a discussion with Joey on the concepts of workplace ergonomics from a physical and mental health point of view. We then get into a discussion with Rebecca based on her perception and beliefs on how we as mental health professionals can advocate for one another to make our work experiences less stressful and more beneficial for one another. We discuss how the syst...

Today I had the honor and privilege of having Michael on as a BHI guest. We get into discussions regarding Michael's upbringing as well as how he got his foot in the door as a comedian and actor. Michael expressed the type of mindset he needed to be successful as an entrepreneur and film director. Michael Stein was born on January 6, 1967 in Encino, California, USA. He is an actor and director, kn...

On today's BHI episode I have a discussion with Amy on her motivations for wanting to be a therapist as well as her everyday life as a mother while pursuing this goal. Amy also gets into a discussion on the application process and the reasons why she chose the mental health graduate program that she did. MA Student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wake Forest University It was a great pleas...

In today's BHI episode I had the pleasure of having Michael Anothony as a special guest. Michael went into discussions on the life lessons he has learned as well as his ability to overcome his life's obstacles. We went into further discussion about the concepts of generational trauma and how it impacts families today. Michael also gets into a discussion on how trauma affects the individual and how...