Behind The Mission
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
BTM15 - Hannah Hutler-Boyd - Camp Corral and Military Children
About Today’s Guest
Hannah Hutler-Boyd is the builder of the Camp Corral programs where she diligently focuses on how best to empower children of wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes. During her s…
BTM14 - Steve Schwab - The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and PsychArmor
About Today’s Guest
Steve Schwab is a national leader and voice for the nation’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers and their families. He has closely advised senior leaders in every sector, …
BTM13 Rye Barcott and Congressman Jared Golden - With Honor and Veterans in Public Office
About Today’s Guest
Rye Barcott is co-founder and CEO of With Honor, a cross-partisan political organization led by veterans focused on promoting and advancing principled veteran leadership to reduce …
BTM12 - Dr. Samuel Odom and 1LT Marlon Dortch - Cultural Diversity in Military Social Work
Dr. Samuel Odom is President of the CRISP Board of Directors. He is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University School of Social Work and a former professor in the Millie M. Charles School of Social Wo…
BTM11 - Jerry Maniscalco - Military Transition and Creativity
About Today’s Guest
A Mississippi native, Jerry Maniscalco first picked up a guitar at 16 and he has been writing and performing original music ever since. In 2003, he entered the U.S. Naval Academy, …
BTM10 - Nathan Graeser - Community Collaboration for Veteran Support
About Today’s Guest
Nathan Graeser is both a Social Worker and an Army Chaplain in the California National Guard. He serves on numerous local and national boards and is a national expert on policies a…
BTM09 - RanDee McLain - Post-Military Social Work and Justice Involved Veterans
About Today’s Guests
RanDee McLain is a proud US Navy veteran that spent time in Iraq, Kuwait and Spain. After being medically separated in 2009, RanDee went on to earn a B.S in Criminal Justice from …
BTM08 - Dr Keita Franklin - Social Work Supporting the Military Affiliated Population
About Today’s Guests
A national policy leader with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Keita M. Franklin is the Chief Clinical Officer at Loyal Source Government Services – the nation’s leading healthcar…
BTM07 - Kathy Roth-Douquet and Sinclair Harris - Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative
About Today’s Guests
Kathy Roth-Douquet is an advocate for the role of the military in civil society; she is an author, nonprofit leader, attorney, and former government official. Kathy is the CEO of …
BTM06 - Kaprece James - Using Our Voices for Advocacy and Empowerment
About Today’s Guests
Kaprece James is a Social Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Founder & CEO, Women & Girls Advocate, Best Selling Author, and an International Leader. Mrs. James has served her community …
BTM05 - Heidi Kraft, Ted Bonar and Ky Hunter - Firearms and Suicide Prevention
About Today’s Guests
Dr. Heidi Kraft
Heidi Squier Kraft received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the UC San Diego/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology in 1996. She joined the Navy d…
BTM04 - Benjamin Pomerance - Veteran Ready Lawyer Training Program
About Today’s Guest
Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., is the Deputy Director for Program Development for the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services. In this role, he serves as the Deputy General Couns…
BTM03 – Jim Beamesderfer – Prudential Financial Military Spouse Employment and Financial Management Courses
BTM03 – Jim Beamesderfer – Prudential Financial Military Spouse Employment and Financial Management Courses
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BTM02 - Dr. Jill Bormann - Mantram Repetition Training
About Today’s Guest
Jill E. Bormann is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, a Clinical Professor and Research Health Scientist. She developed the Mantram Repetition…
BTM01 - Dr. Tina Atherall - Introduction to the Behind the Mission Podcast
About Today’s Guest
Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, brings to PsychArmor her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors,…