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Behind The Mission

Behind The Mission

By: Duane K. L. France
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 Because 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 to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mission” - and create a conversation with organizations and leaders on how they are utilizing their expertise and networks to support the military-connected community.©2021 PyschArmor, INC Education Political Science Politics & Government
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  • BTM217 – Dr. Angela Schubert – Sexual Health and Wellness in Service Members and Veterans

    BTM217 – Dr. Angela Schubert – Sexual Health and Wellness in Service Members and Veterans
    May 13 2025
    Show SummaryOn today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Angela Schubert, An Associate Professor and Licensed Professional Counselor whose area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. During our conversation, we talk about unique aspects of sex, sexuality, and sexual wellness in the military-connected population. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today’s GuestDr. Angela “Angie” Schubert is an associate professor for the Clinical Counseling department. Dr. Schubert's area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. Human sexuality is expansive and intersectional, and as such, Dr. Schubert is interested in exploring the human sexual experience as it pertains to perceptions of sexuality, gender, sexual behaviors, sexual constructs, and policies that work to support or oppress specific sexual-identified communities. Dr. Schubert’s teaching experience and expertise include the following topics: human sexuality, sexual issues, counselor identity, supervision, eating disorders, somatic processing, ethics, and diversity. Dr. Schubert’s teaching style is strongly experiential and pulls from social justice and equity-centered pedagogies. Dr. Schubert is the editor of the Clinical Counseling Chronicle. She is also the co-founder and past president of the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. She is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and EMDR certified. Dr. Schubert is also on the editorial board for the Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. Links Mentioned in this Episode Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual WellnessJournal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual WellnessPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Intimacy and Emotional Disconnect in Military Populations. This course investigates links between emotional disconnect and relationship intimacy issues primarily among Veteran and active duty military couples. Dr. Sarah Nunnink, a psychologist certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, focuses on how military beliefs and values can affect relationships on an intimate and emotional level. The course discusses signs, symptoms, and treatment modalities that can benefit Veteran couples who feel emotionally disconnected. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/intimacy-and-emotional-disconnect-in-military-populations Episode Partner: This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
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    32 mins
  • BTM217 – Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi – The GI Film Festival San Diego

    BTM217 – Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi – The GI Film Festival San Diego
    May 6 2025

    Show Summary

    On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veterans Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi. Jamie and Daniel join the show to talk about the 10th annual GI Film Festival San Diego happening May 7-9, 2025 at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art

    Provide Feedback

    As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health.

    About Today’s Guests

    Jaime Yslas is a U.S. Navy veteran and does volunteer workwith San Diego area veteran service organizations. Jaime spent 32 years with the U.S. Navy in the field of electronic warfare and intelligence. His service record includes deployments with surface, subsurface and aviation forces as well as numerous headquarters assignments. He is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition which fosters collaboration among veteran advocates.

    Daniel Leonard Bernardi is a documentary filmmaker, cultural studies scholar and veteran of the Iraq War. His research explores the representation and narration of race in American film and television, and includes the award-winning book Star Trek and History: Race-ing Toward a White Future. His 2018 film, The American War, tells the story of the Vietnam War from the point of view of the Vietcong. His other films explore a wide range of subjects, from the diversity of the veteran experience to the role of science in the lives of today’s citizenry. He earned his doctorate from the School of Theatre, Film and Television at UCLA

    Links Mentioned in this Episode

    GI Film Festival San Diego Web Site

    El Dorado Films Web Site

    PsychArmor Resource of the Week

    This week’s resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 215, Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas – SHEEPDOG the Movie and Posttraumatic Growth. Our guests worked on the movie together, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth.

    You can find the resource here:

    https://psycharmor.org/podcast/steven-grayhm-and-matt-dallas

    Episode Partner:

    This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

    Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media

    Email PsychArmor

    PsychArmor on Twitter

    PsychArmor on Facebook

    PsychArmor on YouTube

    PsychArmor on LinkedIn

    PsychArmor on Instagram

    Theme Music

    Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

    Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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    32 mins
  • BTM216 – Mike Hudson – Suicide Risk Identification with Clearforce

    BTM216 – Mike Hudson – Suicide Risk Identification with Clearforce
    Apr 29 2025

    Show Summary

    On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran, Michael Hudson, Vice President for Insider Risk and Suicide Prevention for Clearforce, a risk analytics company that has developed the Resolve platform that is designed to address challenges associated with personal risk, including increased risk for suicide in the service member and veteran population.

    Provide Feedback

    As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health.

    About Today’s Guest

    Colonel Michael Hudson, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), served 30 years as an Aviator, Commanded a Helicopter Squadron and a Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of combat and contingency operation in Africa, Central and Pacific Commands. Has intelligence and operational background, lead joint operational centers, safety, and risk professional designation. Restructured and lead USMC Sexual Assault Prevention Response program, working closely with behavioral health and suicide prevention to take USMC from worst to best program in DoD. Retiring in 2014, he joined ClearForce as they formed.

    Hudson holds a bachelor’s Degree from San Jose State University in Aeronautics, Master’s Degree from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies, Master’s Degree from Troy State University in Management and is Global Counter Insider Threat Program (GCITP) credentialed.

    Links Mentioned in this Episode

    Clearforce Web site

    RESOLVE Platform Web site

    PsychArmor Resource of the Week

    This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans.

    You can find the resource here:

    https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on

    Episode Partner:

    This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

    Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media

    Email PsychArmor

    PsychArmor on Twitter

    PsychArmor on Facebook

    PsychArmor on YouTube

    PsychArmor on LinkedIn

    PsychArmor on Instagram

    Theme Music

    Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

    Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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    33 mins

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