Behavioral Health Integration

Jacob Minnig
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Behavioral Health Integration is meant to raise knowledge and awareness of the behavioral health field for those planning to enter the field and the professionals that are currently in it. Behavioral Health Integration prides itself on discussions and topics on mental health and substance abuse interventions being used as a collaborative approach to improving the lives of others.

  1. "A Veterans Journey To Healing" Special Interview with Dr. Hector R. Matascastillo, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW

    May 19

    "A Veterans Journey To Healing" Special Interview with Dr. Hector R. Matascastillo, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW

    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 negotiation. Born in Guatemala City and raised in Chicago, he joined the United States Army at age 17 and served for more than 18 years, including deployment to Iraq as a First Sergeant. After leaving the military in 2007, he earned his Master of Social Work degree from Augsburg College in 2010. He received formal training in EMDR, DBT, and Healing of Memories, and specializes in working with veterans, first responders, Latino communities, individuals with serious mental illness, and domestic abuse programming. Dr. Matascastillo also serves as a mental health consultant and crisis negotiator for the Minneapolis Police Department SWAT Crisis Negotiation Team and completed the FBI Citizen’s Academy. He is the owner and executive director of ASC Psychological Services and has been completing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty in forensic psychology. Hector's contact information ascpsychological.com/  hector.matascastillo@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/dr-hector-r-matascastillo-ph-d-msw-licsw-a26a0112 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_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

    53 min
  2. "The Journey From School Counselor To Attorney" Interview with Natalie Netzel, JD "Professor of Law at Mitchel Hamline school of law"

    11/27/2025

    "The Journey From School Counselor To Attorney" Interview with Natalie Netzel, JD "Professor of Law at Mitchel Hamline school of law"

    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 Natalie some of her greatest joys being a school counselor as well as being an attorney. We also get into discussions on how being a counselor can be a significant benefit in going through law school as well as being a great attorney. Natalie's contact information nnetzel@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/natalie-netzel-02389156 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_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

    39 min
  3. UPLIFT & UPHOLD: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and the Law! Special Guest: Jeremiah Gardner, Communications, Advocacy and Addiction Recovery Professional

    10/08/2025

    UPLIFT & UPHOLD: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and the Law! Special Guest: Jeremiah Gardner, Communications, Advocacy and Addiction Recovery Professional

    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-kind multidisciplinary gathering—the only “Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge 2025” event to be held on a law school campus—is inspired by a simple concept: that to advance justice, empower recovery, confront stigma, reform systems and stay healthy ourselves, we are stronger together. More information on the event This even will be taking place on October Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Central Time) Location: Mitchell Hamline School of Law Auditorium · 875 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN Mobilize Recovery email: info@mobilizerecovery.org Jeremiah's contact information linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-gardner-recovery hazeldenbettyford.org  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_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

    52 min
  4. Why I Quit Being a Therapist -- Six Reasons Pt. 1

    08/10/2025

    Why I Quit Being a Therapist -- Six Reasons Pt. 1

    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 insurance companies, the exhausting nature of the work we do to help clients reach there therapeutic goals. Please leave comments on the video would love to hear other peoples input. Whatever is said or expressed in my videos/podcast is not meant to be taken as therapeutic advice. If you do find yourself struggling with any kind of mental health or addiction issue, please seek the care of a licensed mental health professional or a medical doctor. References to video https://youtube.com/@dmackler58?si=2C... 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_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

    56 min
  5. "Inspiring Resilience" Special interview with Isaac Kakone, Addiction Recovery Coach

    06/04/2025

    "Inspiring Resilience" Special interview with Isaac Kakone, Addiction Recovery Coach

    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 waiting to teach him the greatest gifts of his life. Now, a husband, father and motivational speaker, Isaac inspires people globally to recover through values, and live a life of full potential. An enormous portion of the workforce population is suffering in silence. This pain is translating into lower productivity and unhappy work environments. Sadness, depression, frustration, and anxiety are ruining lives. Isaac shares how one can cultivate joy, emerge through the pain, and achieve higher levels of awareness. In our culture, we look at pain and dis-ease experiences as the enemy when in reality they are our greatest healers and our most important teachers. Learn to create your own personal roadmap for healing that goes beyond drugs and surgery. Isaac shares his experience of chronic pain, addiction and depression and how to step into your greatest self and change your life. Isaac's contact information linkedin.com/in/isaac-kakone-6351a4243 recoverythroughvalues@gmail.com 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_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

    56 min
  6. "Therapist Reaction to Bill Burr- Wife Cheats on Husband with Co Worker"

    04/26/2025

    "Therapist Reaction to Bill Burr- Wife Cheats on Husband with Co Worker"

    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.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST Reference: Everything Bill Burr ‪@EverythingBillBurr‬ #billburr #comedy #mentalhealth #therapist Disclaimer: The information expressed in this video is not meant to be taken as therapeutic advice. If you do find yourself struggling with any type of mental health or addiction issues please seek the care of a licensed mental health provider or a Licensed medical doctor.

    27 min
  7. “Therapreneurship!” “Therapist embracing there inner entrepreneur” Special Interview with Amitty Cooper, Mental Health Coach

    03/25/2025

    “Therapreneurship!” “Therapist embracing there inner entrepreneur” Special Interview with Amitty Cooper, Mental Health Coach

    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 designing products and services for both herself and others, she had come to a crossroads. Exhaustion had set in and her life, as she had known it, was falling apart. Waking up to the realization that she was living a life that was unfulfilling and unsatisfying, she went on a quest; holing herself up to do the deep work and healing she needed to get her mind, body, and spirit aligned. Through a series of unfortunate or fortuitous events, (depending on how you look at it) Amity gave herself permission to ‘re-do her life plan’. During that journey inwards, Amity discovered that what she loved most was working with people to help them discover their true North Star coordinates. Amity returned to school for a second master’s degree in mental health counseling and stepped into the arena to become a trained equine-assisted psychotherapist while incorporating all her entrepreneurial know-how to help other in-service professionals uncover and reach their full potential in life. Amity continues to pursue her passions–traveling the world and spending days alongside her equine partners Steely Rose and Admiral, and surrounding herself with a special group of entrepreneurs, healers, and innovators, who feel the call to help and serve others, live abundantly, and who have opted into living fully present to each and every moment that arises. Amitty's contact information linkedin.com/in/amitycooper amitycooper.com  https://clinicalcareercollective.com/ https://www.facebook.com/clinicalcareercollective# 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_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

    47 min
  8. "Embracing The Journey" Special interview with Faust Ruggiero

    03/01/2025

    "Embracing The Journey" Special interview with Faust Ruggiero

    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 children. Faust was part of a team that developed the counseling program for DUI drivers that became the prototype for the state of Pennsylvania, and is still being used in many other states. Faust continues to provide counseling services for veterans, first responders, law enforcement, and other emergency personnel. He has also taught at the college level, and is published in several research journals. Faust's contact Information pfu.org  http://www.facebook.com/faust.ruggiero Phillies Fan Central: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phillies-Fan-Union/367253483837?ref=sgm faustruggiero.com  linkedin.com/in/phillies 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_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

    48 min
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Behavioral Health Integration is meant to raise knowledge and awareness of the behavioral health field for those planning to enter the field and the professionals that are currently in it. Behavioral Health Integration prides itself on discussions and topics on mental health and substance abuse interventions being used as a collaborative approach to improving the lives of others.

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  • Creator
    Jacob Minnig
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Behavioral Health Integration
  • Show Website
    Behavioral Health Integration