Behind The Mission

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe and a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities. 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 sh...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Denise Meine-Graham. Denise and her husband help communities develop Local Outreach to Suicide Survivor teams, or LOSS Teams, to provide support to others bereaved by suicide.  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 ab...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients, inspiring Americans to live the values the Medal represents, and supporting Recipients as they c...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with John Decoteau, Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians.  Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). MCEC’s Mission is to ensure that every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Garra Lloyd – Lester, the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY, where we discuss the Worried About a Veteran Website.    Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the sh...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse, Dr LeNaya Hezel, who serves as the Warrior Scholar Project’s Chief Programs Officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.   Provide Feedback As a...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Angie DeJarnette. The Founder and Executive Director of the STEPS Foundation: Spouse Transition Enrichment Program and Supports. The STEPS Foundation services the Special Operations Forces community with support and guidance for SOF spouses across the nation.    Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience,...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse Anna Larson, founder of MilSpouse Transition, where she provides guidance, resources, and support for military spouses transitioning out of active duty military life.     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 th...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor Tempa Sherill. We talk about both her work as a treatment provider as well mental health policy advocate.    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 t...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Kaitlyn Siewert, the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA. During our conversation, we talk about REINS of Valor the military and veteran mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program.    Provide Feedback As a dedicated mem...

  Show Summary Coast Guard Veteran Travis Collier, a retired field grade Coast Guard officer who most recently was a Senior Commander at the Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, where we talk about mental health and wellness in the Coast Guard, as well as his approach to planning for transition during and after the military.    Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation Dr. Eric Rice, Director of the Universe of Southern California Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society. In this episode, we talk about how AI can be used to research challenges faced by at-risk populations, including service members and veterans.    Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear fr...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lissa Thomson, Board Chair of the PsychArmor Board of Directors. Lissa shares her military family story as well as her goals for the future of PsychArmor   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...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a retrospective review of year two of the Behind the Mission Podcast, with the shows grouped by categories and snippets of sample shows representing the different categories.    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 thi...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran and military spouse Melissa Washington. Melissa is the CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance, Women Veterans Giving, and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine.   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 th...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dr. Derek Abbey, President and CEO of Project Recover, the nation’s leading citizen-led non-profit organization to search, locate, document, recover, and repatriate the over 81,500 American service members missing in action.   Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Veteran Chuck Hodges, President of the Education and Training Division at Transforce, an organization and network of transportation professionals across the US. 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 sho...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lorrena Black, a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dave Knott, founder of the Veterans and First Responders Foundation, an organization in the greater Cleveland area that exists to provide the support that First Responders, Veterans, Military, K-9s, and their families need to live the fulfilling lives. We’re going to talk about how his organization is looking to support wellness...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re replaying a PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers featuring how VSOs can support Caregivers. This conversation was recorded in June of 2023 and featured the host, PsychArmor Trusted Advisor Shaina Purser, having a conversation with Madison Moore, VP of Programs & Partnerships at The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Michael S. Figlioli, Director of Nation...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Victoria Ring, the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Tori manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care that meets the unique needs of Veterans at end of li...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Amy Alvarez, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Avalon Action Alliance, and John and Cheryl Burns, a veteran family whose lives have been changed through support from Avalon Action Alliance partners. The Avalon Action Alliance is a network of treatment, service and support providers that takes a comprehensive...

Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Special Operations Spouse KaLea Lehman. She is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.   Provide Feedback As a...