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Behavioral Health Integration

Behavioral Health Integration

Jacob Minnig 134 Episodes May 19, 2026

Behavioral Health Integration is a podcast that aims to educate listeners about the behavioral health field, covering topics such as mental health and substance abuse interventions. It is designed for both newcomers and current professionals, emphasizing a collaborative approach to improving lives.

Episodes

"A Veterans Journey To Healing" Special Interview with Dr. Hector R. Matascastillo, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW May 19, 2026 00:52:50 It was an incredible honor having Hector on my show! In this episode we will discuss Hector's story on how he became a mental health professional as well as how we as a society can better support veterans. Dr. Hector R. Matascastillo is a multilingual and multicultural mental health professional with a background in military service, clinical social work, forensic psychology, and crisis neg
"The Journey From School Counselor To Attorney" Interview with Natalie Netzel, JD "Professor of Law at Mitchel Hamline school of law" Nov 27, 2025 00:39:07 In this special episode I had the distinct pleasure of having a Professor of Law at Mitchel Hamline school of law Natalie Netzel. In this episode we get into many excellent topics and wonderful discussions on Natalies educational journey from the reasons why she pursued a counseling career then eventually transitioning to law school then eventually becoming a licensed attorney. I also asked
UPLIFT & UPHOLD: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and the Law! Special Guest: Jeremiah Gardner, Communications, Advocacy and Addiction Recovery Professional Oct 8, 2025 00:52:17 I am super excited to be hosting this Behavioral Health Integration live event! I am equally excited to learn and get to know my special guest Jeremiah Gardner as well as his special work in the recovery field. I am also honored to help promote and learn more about a very special event coming soon called the UPLIFT & UPHOLD: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and the Law. This one-of-a
Why I Quit Being a Therapist -- Six Reasons Pt. 1 Aug 10, 2025 00:55:42 As a professional licensed therapist, I will be giving my personal and professional insight and humanistic reaction to this video. This video/podcast touches on the subjects of our country's mental health system, the diagnosis and psychiatric medications, the stress of working with traumatized clients, vicarious trauma in the therapist, payments and the negative side of working with insuranc
"Inspiring Resilience" Special interview with Isaac Kakone, Addiction Recovery Coach Jun 4, 2025 00:55:32 It was a pleasure having Isaac Kakone on as a special guest. After a motor-cycle accident that left him without the full use of his arm, Isaac Kakone was faced with the greatest challenge of all: Living a life in severe physical, emotional, and spiritual pain. Isaac soon discovered that the anger and frustration he felt because of his injuries were not only keeping him in pain, but were wa
"Therapist Reaction to Bill Burr- Wife Cheats on Husband with Co Worker" Apr 26, 2025 00:27:07 In this live youtube video I give my theraputic reaction to the video (Bill Burr- Wife Cheats on Husband with Co Worker"). I hope you all enjoy this new type of episode. Also please check out my new TikTok channel "Therapist Talks". Jacob Minnig, MA, LPCC, LADC gives his personal reaction to Bill Burr's advice. Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST  for $30 off the device. calmigo.c
“Therapreneurship!” “Therapist embracing there inner entrepreneur” Special Interview with Amitty Cooper, Mental Health Coach Mar 25, 2025 00:46:37 This was another fantastic episode in the books. I had the great pleasure of having Amitty Cooper on my show to discuss all things involving entrepreneur! Amity Cooper is a trained mental health professional, Lifebook facilitator, and entrepreneurial coach, whose mission is to empower others to live their lives fully and authentically. After 18-years in the business world, creating and desi
"Embracing The Journey" Special interview with Faust Ruggiero Mar 1, 2025 00:47:53 Faust has had a professional career spans over forty years. He has counseled clients ranging in age from five, and into senior living. Faust has counseled people in inpatient facilities, prisons, substance abuse counseling centers, in nursing homes, provided employee assistance programs to major corporations, and have extensive experience providing emotional support services to deaf childr
"Treatment Center Fraud and Kickbacks?" Special Interview with Robert Andrews-Mendoza BS, MS, LADC Sup, CPRS Supervisor and Randy Anderson, RCPF, LADC Jan 26, 2025 01:23:19 "Treatment Center Fraud and Kickbacks? Why do we do it? How do we stop it? In this special live event we will be discussing the legal terms of what fraud and kickbacks are from a treatment center point of view. As we all know these are very severe offenses that can range from penalties, treatment centers being shut down, and legal felony charges. On this live episode we will be discussion
MN LADC and Mental Health Counselor's Salary's Dec 22, 2024 00:15:55 Today I will get into the many reasons why LADCs and Mental health therapists need to make higher salaries. Please leave comments down below on how much LADCs and Master level clinicians should be making. Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST  for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_cont
"Virtual EMDR Therapy" Interview with Jeffery Tejcek Founder & COO of Virtual EMDR Eye Movement Therapy Dec 10, 2024 00:47:41 It was a honor and pleasure having Jeff on the show! In 2012, Jeff Tejcek founded Virtual EMDR after his own experience with EMDR changed his life completely. Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming from childhood abuse and neglect, Jeff struggled with anxiety, uncontrollable emotions, and self-esteem issues. He set out to transform the traditional EMDR therapy process
"AI Therapy The Impact on Behavioral Health" Interview with Kevin Doyle, Ed.D., Counselor Education and Benjamin Caldwell, PsyD, Marital and Family Therapy Nov 16, 2024 00:46:27 In this episode I have the honor of having returning special guests Benjamin Caldwell and Kevin Doyle on the live show to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) therapy and the present and future impact on behavioral health. In this episode we will get into the history of AI therapy on why it was created for the general population as well as what are the potential pro's and con's in has on are

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