The Resilience Round Up Podcast

This episode features Dr. Janel Perkins, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program Branch Chief, who presents a reframed approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) as a Professional Practice Reset. Rather than focusing on traditional awareness and messaging efforts, this podcast positions SAAPM as a Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA)-led initiative t...

During this episode, Ms. Beth Conlin, the chairwoman of the board for the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, presents “Worldwide Workforce: Clarifying the Status of Forces Agreement for Military Spouses.” Conlin discusses current spouse employment statistics, including the unemployment rate, its effect on Soldier retention and the most common overseas assignment locations. Additionally, she shar...

This episode features Sgt. 1st Class Mai Phan, Department of the Army Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Representative. She discusses how the BOSS program enhances the quality of life for single Soldiers across the force. Phan provides an overview of the history and evolution of the BOSS program and explains how it serves as a platform for amplifying Soldier voices and addressing issues tha...

This episode features Denver Beaulieu-Hains, a writer, speaker and public relations professional who is also a domestic violence survivor, and Ms. Janique Parnell, Family Advocacy Program Specialist with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness. Drawing on Army guidance, recent statistics, and personal testimony of moving beyond domestic vio...

This episode’s podcast features Tracey Smith, Ph. D., Civilian Deputy for the Military Nutrition Division, who discusses the topic “Fueling for Readiness and Resilience.” She speaks about the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine’s nutritional research on optimizing warfighter health and performance. This research has produced several impactful findings and guidelines for performa...

In this episode, “The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses,” Kathryn Troutman uses her experience as a federal career coach and resume-writing expert to share how military spouses can launch a career in the federal government through the Priority Placement Program, which gives preference to these candidates when they apply for Defense Department Civilian positions. Along with going over the pro...

This episode features Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gregg F. Martin, Ph. D., the author of Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness. A 36-year combat Veteran, Martin is a bipolar survivor, thriver and warrior who shares his experience of going from success to developing bipolar disorder in combat, followed by crisis, before starting on a path to recovery and a new life. His riveting story inclu...

This episode, “ Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program ”, featured Frankie Hashagen and Megan Crone, Human Resource Specialists. DAVRAP is an Army-wide voluntary program that allows for the identification of current eligible Army employees for noncompetitive placement into vacant positions within or across commands. The presenters discussed how the program establishes an internal Ar...

In this conversation, Charlie Washington, Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator at Fort Campbell, discusses how the safe and secure storage of firearms, medications and other potentially lethal items can save lives. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, t...

In this conversation, Dr. Gregg F. Martin, Major General (Ret.), discusses the stigma around mental illness, how to alleviate suffering and ultimately save lives. Dr. Martin shares his personal experience of living with bipolar disorder while serving in the Army.  About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilie...

In this conversation, Mr. Chad Conley, Head of Military Engagement at Spartan, discusses how to wake up each day with intention and gratitude through daily engagement with those who matter most in our lives. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, to the Off...

In this conversation, Dr. Cindy Morita, an Accredited Financial Counselor, discusses financial readiness for Soldiers experiencing hardship and highlights strategies and resources that can help them regain control of their finances. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, person...

Ms. Heather Albright is a Director within the Directorate of Human Resources at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. In this conversation, she discusses the Army Sponsorship Program and its unique onboarding process, which can begin at various points during a Soldier’s transition and plays a key role in their success. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army a...

In observance of the 2025 SPM theme "We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect," DPRR has created a podcast series to support further learning about suicide prevention and to cultivate connection through critical conversations. The series covers topics such as lethal means safety, financial readiness and holistic awareness. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness...

The Suicide Awareness Prevention Music Initiative is a seven-part music series created by Soldiers for Soldiers, to help elevate the voices and experiences of the Army community. From start to finish, the collection charts an emotional journey that memorably tackles the struggles at every stage of a crisis event while working to normalize help-seeking behaviors. 1.“ Don’t Let Me Fade Tonight” call...

In this episode, SMA (Ret.) Michael Grinston joined us to discuss the Army Emergency Relief (AER) program. Its mission, resources, and the wide range of support it provides to Soldiers, Retirees, and their Families. From financial assistance to educational programs, SMA (Ret.) Grinston highlights how AER is making a difference in the lives of those who serve. About the Directorate of Prevention, R...

This podcast episode, “Modernizing the Army Body Composition Policy—Science Behind the Performance Exemption,” was led by Holly McClung, Nutritional Physiologist, Military Performance Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. McClung discussed the relationship between body composition, physical performance and musculoskeletal injury. She summarized the science behind the 20...

In this episode, Dr. Laquana Reaves-Green dives into the details of the Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program. She discusses the goals and objectives of the program while explaining why it matters to employees, Veterans, Military Spouses and Hiring Managers. Dr. Reaves-Green gives step-by-step guidance on how DAVRAP operates and the components involved. About the Directorate of Pre...

“Leadership Behaviors for Positive Cultures,” led by Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith. Smith shares her personal leadership maxim and how it was a key factor in driving her mission readiness and resilience during her time in service. She discusses how behaviors that underpin presence can be used as a tool for creating a positive climate.  She deep dives into how she navigated her special assignments...

Dr. Emmy Betz, director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative at University of Colorado School of Medicine, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, discusses the Pause to Protect program. She explains how Pause to Protect is an online resource hub for firearm ranges and retailers to promote secure firearm storage options for military service members and their Families. She talks about the initial focus...

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Barrye L. Price, president and CEO of CADCA, discusses the importance of establishing a culture of resilience within the Army to prevent sexual assault and harassment. He shares how changing the culture of the Army can help leaders assess, create, and maintain safe environments that support unit readiness. During this episode, he explains how caring for Soldiers can reverse negati...

In this episode, Help for the Helpers: Building and Maintaining Well-Being for SARCs and Victim Advocates, Kimberly Crowell, master resilience trainer-performance expert, discusses the importance of sexual assault response coordinators and victim advocates taking care of their own mental health and the risks of burnout among those who do not. Along with outlining habits that can lead to emotional...

This episode’s podcast, “Hardships at Home: The Portrayal of Military Families in Traditional, Military Community, and Military-Focused News Publications,” Scott Parrott, Ph. D. discusses the divide between military and civilian culture, focusing on the relationship between civilian communities and the armed forces. He gives examples of how news publications portray military families, often using...

In this episode’s podcast, “Transgenerational Trauma—Why Victims Don’t Leave,” Dr. Donna D. Ferguson, a mental health counselor who specializes in trauma and stress-related disorders, discusses how the impact of trauma can be passed down through generations. With this type of trauma, parents’ negative experiences affect their children’s development and the development of future generations. Interg...

Episode 25 podcast, “Rethinking Suicide,” is led by Dr. Craig J. Bryan, a clinical psychologist and Trott Gebhardt Philips professor of psychiatry and behavioral health at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he is also the director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health’s Suicide Prevention Program. During this podcast, Bryan discusses how we as a workforce can fu...