Latest Veteran voices Podcast Episodes
BTM146 - Dr. Tanya Hess - VA Coaching Into Care Program
Behind The Mission - November 28, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tanya Hess, a Licensed Psychologist and Training Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs Coaching Into Care Family Call Center, a national telephone-based support service for family emmbers and others who want to ...
BTM145 – Cheri Mason – VA Board of Veterans Appeals
Behind The Mission - November 21, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason, who served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department...
BTM144 - Bruce Townshend - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
Behind The Mission - November 14, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Bruce Townshend, the Chief of Employer Engagement with Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense that promotes understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their ...
BTM143 - Betsey Mercado - Objective Zero for Suicide Prevention
Behind The Mission - November 07, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Betsey Mercado, the CEO of the Objective Zero Foundation, , a wellness technology organization that is Connecting the military community to mental health and wellness resources and to a network of peer and civilian supporters...
BTM142 - Lacey Langford - Financial Wellness and Support
Behind The Mission - October 31, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Lacey Lanford, a financial coach, veteran, and military spouse, about supporting service members, veterans, and their families with financial wellness. About Today’s Guest Lacey Langford, AFC ®, is a financial coach, veter...
BTM141 - Dean Dauphinais - Supporting Native and Tribal Veterans
Behind The Mission - October 24, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is focused on supporting his fellow Native and Tribal veterans. About Today’s Guests...
BTM140 - Dr. Edil Torres Rivera – From the Army to the President of the American Counseling Association
Behind The Mission - October 17, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran Dr. Edil Torres Rivera as he shares his military experience in the Army and his post-military career as a Counselor, Counselor Educator, and President of the American Counseling Association About Today’s Guests...
BTM139 - Dr. Tina Atherall - PsychArmor Now and In the Future
Behind The Mission - October 10, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we’re continuing to recognize the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with PsychArmor’s CEO, Dr. Tina Atherall. About Today’s Guests Dr. Tina Atherall is a social innovation strategist with a concentration in nonprofit and education lea...
BTM138 – Marjorie Morrison – 10 Years of PsychArmor
Behind The Mission - October 03, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we’re recognizing the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with the founder of PsychArmor, Marjorie Morrison, who is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Psych Hub. About Today’s Guest Marjorie Morrison is the president and CEO of Psych H...
BTM137 - Shawn Moore - Suicide Prevention for Military and Veteran Families
Behind The Mission - September 26, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Shawn Moore, the Financial Wellness program Manager for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and founder of Caregivers on the Homefront, both roles where she is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers. ...
BTM136 - Rosie Gagnon - Suicide Prevention Awareness through Ultramarathons
Behind The Mission - September 19, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Rosie Gagnon, a military spouse and mother who is running 100 one-hundred mile ultramarathons to raise awareness about military and veteran suicide prevention after losing her son, USMC PFC James Dexter Morris, to suicid...
BTM135 - Dr. Stephanie Renno - Measurement Based Care with the Cohen Veterans Network
Behind The Mission - September 12, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Renno, the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network, to discuss the CVN Measurement-Based Care Toolkit About Today’s Guest Dr. Stephanie Renno is the Senior Director...
BTM134 - Nick Howland and Ryan Haczynski - Suicide Prevention with The Fire Watch Program
Behind The Mission - September 05, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation about suicide prevention with representatives of The Fire Watch, a state-wide suicide prevention program in Florida that provides training to community members about how to identify and support service members and veterans wh...
BTM133 - Lindsay Church - Minority Vets of America
Behind The Mission - August 29, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation Navy Veteran Lindsay Church, who goes by they/them pronouns, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world ...
BTM132 - Elizabeth Garcia - Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowship Program
Behind The Mission - August 22, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary Military Spouse Elizabeth Garcia, the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American busine...
BTM131 - Keara Torkelson - WWP and Support for Women Veterans
Behind The Mission - August 15, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran, wounded warrior and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Keara Torkelson, as we discuss her experience as a woman veteran and an advocate for wounded warriors in her community and women veterans...
BTM130 - Michael Carrasquillo - WWP Peer Leader Training Series
Behind The Mission - August 08, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Combat Veteran and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Michael Carasquillo, as we discuss his experience with Wounded Warrior Project Peer Support Groups, small, warrior-led support groups that connect ...
BTM129 - Brandi Carney - Hidden Helpers Facilitator Guide
Behind The Mission - August 01, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Brandi Carney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Northwell’s United Behavioral Health Center for Military, Veterans and their Families, to discuss her work in supporting PsychArmor’s Hidden Helpers Facilitators Guide and...
BTM128 - Justin Schmitt - Suicide Prevention with USAA and Face the Fight
Behind The Mission - July 25, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Justin Schmitt, Senior Deputy of Corporate Responsibility at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. Military Community. On this episode, we talk about one of USAA’s social support initiatives, Face the...
BTM127 - Sam Whitehurst - Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services
Behind The Mission - July 18, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBecause fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is ...
BTM126 - Koby Langley - Red Cross Support for SMVF
Behind The Mission - July 11, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Koby Langley, Senior Vice President for Red Cross International Services and Service to the Armed Forces, about the resources and opportunities to serve provided by the American Red Cross About Toda...
BTM 125 - Dr Michael Kauth - VHA Support for LGBTQ+ Veterans
Behind The Mission - June 27, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Michael Kauth, Executive Director of LGBTQ+ Health, Office of Patient Care Services, Veterans Health Administration, about the support available for LGBTQ+ Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affa...
BTM124 - Carl Cricco - Service Dogs for Veterans with K9s for Warriors
Behind The Mission - June 20, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Carl Cricco, Chief Executive Officer of K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for veterans. About Today’s Guest Prior to joining K9s, Carl worked at the 9/11 Memorial &...
BTM123 - Bruce Buckley - Reducing Veteran Homelessness with Soldier On
Behind The Mission - June 13, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Bruce Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of Soldier On, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit that provides veterans with shelter and support in an environment that offers dignity, integrity, and hope. About Today’s Gu...
BTM122 - Lori Adams - National Association of State Workforce Agencies
Behind The Mission - June 06, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Lori Adams, the Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange Senior Advisor with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforc...
BTM121 - James Zenner - Los Angeles County Department of Veteran Services
Behind The Mission - May 30, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Jim Zenner, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. We discuss the unique experience of serving one of the largest concentrations of veterans in the U...
BTM Bonus - Enduring Remembrance with wear blue: run to remember
Behind The Mission - May 26, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this Bonus Episode of Behind the Mission, we join with wear blue: run to remember to share stories of active remembrance in support of the annual wear blue: run to remember Memorial Day Run, a nation-wide event happening in-person in communities across the country and v...
BTM120 - Phyllis Wilson - The Military Women's Memorial
Behind The Mission - May 23, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Phyllis Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation. We talk about the important contributions of women in the U.S. Military and the Military Women’s M...
BTM119 - Angela Johnson - Supporting Families of Justice Involved Veterans
Behind The Mission - May 16, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Angela Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Valor Village, a program that provides no cost overnight lodging, resources, and peer support to loved ones who have traveled to Southeastern Virginia to...
BTM118 - Dr. Georgine Nanos - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Behind The Mission - May 09, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsShow Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Georgine Nanos, a board-certified family physician and the owner of the Kind Health Group. Dr. Nanos is a provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive and non-medicinal procedu...