Episodes

In the 13th episode of the “Listen, Mental Health Matters” podcast series, Brian Giebink, HDR’s director of behavioral and mental health, takes us to Billings, Montana, to talk with Frontier Psychiatry CEO Dr. Eric Arzubi. Dr. Arzubi shares his own story of purpose-driven reinvention: After careers in journalism and finance, he pursued psychiatry to build a life centered on human service. In their discussion, Dr. Arzubi and Brian explore why rural healthcare must be simpler and more discreet. Th...

In the 12th episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, travels to Phoenix, Arizona, with guest host Tara Brown, HDR health principal, to explore Valleywise Health’s pivotal role as Maricopa County’s safety net for behavioral health care. Valleywise Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health Services Gene Cavallo shares his personal journey from direct care to leadership, and how Valleywise has grown from a single facility to more ...

In the 11th episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, visits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to explore how it's leading the way in pediatric mental and behavioral health. Division Director for Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology Dr. Avni Modi and Interim Division Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dr. Suzanne Sampang share their personal journeys, the hospital’s rich legacy, and groundbreaking initiatives — from ...

In the 10th episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead and guest host Chris Haedt, HDR health principal, sit down with Dr. Kelly Blankenship, associate chief medical officer and division chief of psychiatry at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Dr. Blankenship shares her journey into child psychiatry and her mission to expand access to youth mental health care. She discusses innovative approaches like facility dogs for de-escalation, rapi...

In the ninth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Dr. Matthew Siegel, chief of clinical services for the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital. Together, they explore how mental and physical health are intimately intertwined and the need for new pediatric mental health space that enhances care by design of the experience to address the under-resourced service line of pediatric mental health care.

In the eighth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Todd Archbold, CEO of PrairieCare, a physician-led organization in Minnesota that provides specialized mental health services. Their discussion covers the challenges and successes of a private mental health organization in Minnesota, focusing on overcoming barriers to patient engagement and the importance of recruiting and retaining qualified staff. It highlights...

In the seventh episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Nick Juliano, president and CEO of RADIUS, a nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed education, social and behavioral health services for youth in Omaha, Nebraska. The conversation explores how RADIUS has evolved over the past five years, why it’s important for youth and families to receive local support without disruptions in education and family dynam...