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BHE-Talks

BHE-Talks

Hosted by BHE-TAC

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Episodes

12

Latest episode

May 2025

Language

EN

About the show

The purpose of BHE-TAC is to enhance behavioral health education and training programs’ ability to provide the latest evidence-based practices in opioid and substance-use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services for rural and underserved communities. Join us as we highlight the experiences of students within the behavioral health field!

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May 27, 202520 min

Episode 12: Interview with Alyssa Tran

In this episode, we speak with Alyssa Tran, an occupational therapy doctorate student at Chatham University. Alyssa discusses how her own experience with depression shaped her career goals and how occupational therapy can support people seeking behavioral health treatment.

October 31, 202417 min

Episode 11: Interview with Kimberly Sewell

In this episode, we connect with Kimberly Sewell, a graduate student currently pursuing their Master of Social Work at Delaware State University through their online program. Kimberly discusses how their experiences prior to starting their Masters and during the program shaped what they hope to do in the future.

July 17, 202421 min

Episode 10 - Elijah Muhammad Jean

In this episode, we connect with Elijah Muhammad Jean, pursuing a Master's in Social Work from Touro College in New York City. Elijah is in the final year of his program and discusses the experiences that led to choosing this profession and his hopes for the future.

April 19, 202422 min

Episode 9: Interview with Manpreet Mann

In this episode, we connect with Manpreet Mann, a Nurse Practitioner pursuing a post-master's Advanced Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health. Manpreet discusses her experiences in COVID leading to her mental health work, her passion for telehealth, and the benefits of the IDEATE Fellowship that led her to discover BHE-TAC.

January 31, 202416 min

Episode 8: Interview with Bobbie Deo

In this episode, we connect with Bobbie Deo, a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and Certified Family Recovery Specialist. Bobbie discusses her training, her work, and her journey as a person with lived experience who took part in the Pro-Acts Supporting Youth Recovery CRS Training. Bobbie also shares her advice and her hopes for the future both for herself and for the field.

November 30, 202311 min

Episode 7: Interview with Dana Romero

In this episode, we connect with Dana Romero who is receiving her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in clinical rehabilitation counseling at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We discuss her path into behavioral health as a first-generation college student and her aspirations for the future. Dana also shares her experience and advice on presenting at conferences and moving through counseling programs as a student.

August 28, 202331 min

Episode 6: Interview with Crystal Charkowski

In this episode, we connect with Crystal Charkowski who is receiving her Masters of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health. We discuss her journey into behavioral health, her hopes for the future, and her advice to students in the field.

April 26, 2023Episode 522 min

Episode 5: Interview with Benjamin Valdez (Part 2)

In this episode, we reconnect with Benjamin Valdez, a University of Southern California MSW alum. We discuss the Service Learning Program at Keck School of Medicine and his experience as a first-generation college student and as a BIPOC male in behavioral health, and culturally-driven treatment models.

February 7, 2023Episode 418 min

Episode 4: Interview with Benjamin Valdez (Part I)

In this episode (part one of a two-part series) we sat down with Benjamin Valdez, who recently graduated with Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California. In this first episode, we connect with Benjamin on his career journey and get his perspective on the behavioral health field with advice for students, recent graduates, and those working with students. 

October 25, 2022Episode 312 min

Episode 3: Interview with Slayton Goodman

In this episode, we sat down with Slayton Goodman, who recently graduated with a Masters of Social Work. We get his thoughts on the behavioral health field and his advice for students, recent graduates, and those working with students.

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