Disruptors at Work: An Integrated Care Podcast Cummings Graduate Institute

In the fifth episode of season 3, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores the intersection of mental health and chronic medical conditions through the lens of a licensed psychologist with a Doctorate of Behavioral Health. Discover the importance of the Biodyne model in training clinicians and integrating mental health into medical settings, and gain insights into the future of integrated healthcare.

Special Guest:

Dr. Christine Moninghoff, DBH, received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seton Hall University, a Master of Arts in Clinical Practices, Psychology from University of Hartford, and a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree from Arizona State University (ASU). She started her career as a School-Based Counselor and Psychiatric On-Call Worker at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ. As a State of Nevada employee for the last 20 years, Dr. Moninghoff provided outpatient treatment through Children’s Clinical Services, generalist services at High Desert State Prison, and inpatient treatment at Desert Willow Treatment Center (children) and Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital (adults).



Supervision to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral interns and practicum students was provided while Dr. Moninghoff served on the faculty of the Nevada Psychology Internship Consortium (NV-PIC). As an Associate Faculty, she developed and taught curriculum to doctoral candidates at ASU and Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies. She directed the Psychological Services Department for Nevada’s Desert Regional Center serving those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Currently, Dr. Moninghoff serves under the Deputy Administrator for Nevada’s Division of Child and Family Services as a consultant on statewide matters pertaining to children’s mental health. Dr. Moninghoff has been a licensed psychologist since 2014. Her private practice offers assessments, psychological testing, and psychotherapy services to the greater Las Vegas community and with close proximity to Creech and Nellis Air Force bases, many veterans, active-duty military, and their families.


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In the fourth episode of season 3, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores the integration of speech pathology services in healthcare, showcasing its role in holistic patient care and improved health outcomes. Discover how speech pathology addresses communication challenges that impact mental well-being and promotes inclusive mental healthcare for diverse populations.

Special Guest:

Emily Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP) specializing in working with young children aged between 2 and 5. She usually works with parents who have just received a diagnosis for their child, and is often the first therapist on their child's team. She assesses their communication skills at their school or daycare and provides appropriate recommendations based on their individual communication level. If necessary, she refers them to other specialists, such as occupational therapists, neurologists or audiologists, to ensure they receive the best possible care. As a licensed SLP in the state of Florida, she is qualified to address concerns related to communication and social-pragmatic issues. As a dedicated speech-language pathologist, her main focus is to assist parents in navigating the complex process of getting a diagnosis for their child. Having served the Miami area for many years, she has had the honor of working with countless families and children in need. With the completion of her Doctor of Behavioral Health degree, she is thrilled to announce that she will be expanding services to the Florida Keys, an area where access to therapy services is limited, especially in the lower Keys. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an influx of families moving to Florida, and as a native of the Florida Keys, she is overjoyed to see the community flourish with more schools and housing units being built. Her ultimate goal is to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where children and their parents can receive services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling.


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In the third episode of season 3, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores the intersection of racial trauma and healthcare, examining its impact on providers and patients while discussing strategies to address burnout and systemic disparities. Discover effective methods for measuring racial trauma and the role of integrative healthcare approaches in fostering inclusivity, alongside the importance of ongoing cultural competence training and advocacy efforts for creating a more equitable future in healthcare.

Special Guest:

Ashley McGirt, MSW, LICSW, is the Founder and CEO of the Therapy Fund Foundation. She is a psychotherapist, Tedx international speaker, and author who has been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, HuffPost, & more. Ashley currently serves as the NAACP state area conference health chair. Ashley has received a Masters of Social Work from the University of Washington. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Ashley currently owns and operates her own private practice. In her private practice she focuses primarily on racial trauma, depression, and anxiety. Ashley actively works toward de-stigmatizing mental illness, and reducing high rates of recidivism in American prisons, in an attempt to create a more socially just society for all. Ashley offers presentations, workshops, group facilitation, and consultation specializing in racial trauma, mental health, crisis response, social justice and racial equity. Ashley strives to help others find happiness and healing within themselves through unpacking their baggage, resting, reflecting, and restoring themselves to be who they were intended to be on this earth.


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In the second episode of season 3, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores the critical topic of occupational burnout. Gain insights into how this phenomenon impacts integrated care, learn to identify and prevent burnout, and discover strategies for organizations to better support employees facing burnout challenges.

Special Guest:

Brandy Biglow, LMHC, CCTP, QS. DBH Student at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, is the CEO and founder of Renovation Integrative Health, LLC. She has a broad range of licenses and certifications including but not limited to being a licensed mental health counselor, a certified clinical trauma professional, and a Doctor of Behavioral Health candidate at the outstanding Cummings Graduate Institute of Behavioral Health. She has over 20 years working with children, individuals, and families. She started out as a teacher of students with exceptionalities and moved into the field of counseling seeking to provide support outside the educational realm via social-emotional education, family resources, and more. Today, she continues her work in this arena and has expanded it to include integrative health and certifications as a professional life and group coach. She is also passionate about preventing burnout one person at a time. Using a large dose of humor and current information from research (anecdotal and qualitative), she changes the lives of those she works with in every encounter.


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In the first episode of season 3, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores Neonatal Nursing with a focus on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and the critical need for integrated healthcare for infants and families.

Panelists include:

Tara Sundem, NNP, is a board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in neonatal intensive care. She was a frontline worker in the growing opiate epidemic, caring for the most innocent of its victims: Newborns suffering through opiate withdrawal-Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Her passion to transform the healthcare experience for them and their families led her to found Hushabye Nursery, an Arizona non-profit dedicated to caring for opiate-exposed newborns in their first few weeks of life. The 12-bed inpatient nursery opened its doors and its arms to these babies and their mothers in November 2020. Under Tara's leadership as Executive Director, Hushabye Nursery has grown from an idea to ""save the babies"" in 2016, to a unique model of care for this underserved population that focuses on the family unit, both prenatal and postnatal. Recognized as an industry leader on NAS, Tara has presented several community events on the topic. She received the 2021 Phoenix Business Journal Health Care Hero Award for Nursing and 12 News Miracle Makers Award in 2021. She hold a Master of Science from Arizona State University and is a member of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, the Academy of Neonatal Nurses, and the Neonatal Nurse Practitioners of AZ. Tara lives in Gilbert with her husband, two sons and their dog.


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In the eighteen episode of season 2, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores Cellular Resonance® Quantum Healing (CRQH), its personalized approach to patient needs, and its potential to transform the landscape of integrative healthcare.

Panelists include:

Dr. Doug Lehrer, DC, CQM, is a renowned master transformational healer, visionary, and educator. With a doctorate in chiropractic and board certification in quantum medicine™ from the American Naturopathic Medical Association, he has dedicated his life to advancing the frontiers of holistic wellness. His groundbreaking creation, Cellular Resonance® Quantum Healing (CRQH), has revolutionized the field of integrative medicine. Based on extensive research in neuroscience, epigenetics, quantum physics, and energy healing dynamics, CRQH is an evidence-based system that combines diverse modalities such as chiropractic, Chinese medicine, meridian therapy, and polarity therapy. Dr. Doug's pioneering approach embraces the wisdom of ancient traditions while integrating cutting-edge scientific principles.

Dr. Doug Lehrer's expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including neurolinguistics, neuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, and spiritual psychology. This multidimensional knowledge allows him to unlock the body's innate healing capabilities, even in cases previously considered irreversible. Dr. Doug is committed to sharing his transformative techniques with fellow practitioners and medical professionals. Through these organizations, he provides comprehensive training programs for chiropractors, PTs, osteopathic physicians, naturopaths, and integrative/holistic medical doctors, fostering a community of healers dedicated to advancing the frontiers of wellness.

Throughout his career, Dr. Doug Lehrer has received numerous certifications and awards for his groundbreaking research and contributions to humanity. He has also collaborated with esteemed neurology department heads at university medical schools, shedding light on the body's remarkable capacity to heal. Over the past 38 years, he has conducted over 500,000 healing sessions, working with individuals from all walks of life, including consciousness leaders, entrepreneurs, Hollywood celebrities, and even royalty. His mission is to empower individuals to achieve greater health, love, inner peace, prosperity, and higher spiritual connection.

With his down-to-earth nature, sense of humor, and genuine compassion, Dr. Doug Lehrer creates a safe and transformative space for his clients and students. His expertise, coupled with his unwavering commitment to the well-being of others, has made him a trusted guide and mentor. Dr. Doug Lehrer's life's work stands as a testament to his exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and profound understanding of the body-mind-soul connection."


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