Episodes

  • Episode 12: Interview with Alyssa Tran
    May 27 2025

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Episode 11: Interview with Kimberly Sewell
    Oct 31 2024

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
  • Episode 10 - Elijah Muhammad Jean
    Jul 17 2024

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Episode 9: Interview with Manpreet Mann
    Apr 19 2024

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
  • Episode 8: Interview with Bobbie Deo
    Jan 31 2024

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • Episode 7: Interview with Dana Romero
    Nov 30 2023

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    12 mins
  • Episode 6: Interview with Crystal Charkowski
    Aug 28 2023

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Episode 5: Interview with Benjamin Valdez (Part 2)
    Apr 26 2023

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    23 mins