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

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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

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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

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