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
BTM153 - Christina Slentz - The League of Wives Memorial Project
Show Summary
On this episode, we feature a conversation with with Navy Veteran and Spouse Christina Slentz, Foundation Co-Chair of the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story o…
BTM152 - Bill Leahy - Supporting Veterans in the Manufacturing Industry
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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Bill Leahy, an Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner in the Manufacturing Indust…
BTM151 - Dr Sumitra Muralidhar - The Million Veteran Program
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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Program Director for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Million Veteran Program. Since launching in 2011, 1 millio…
BTM150 - Richard Fierro - Diversity, Service, and Sacrifice
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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Richard Fierro about his miltiary service, post-military career as an entrepreneur and his actions in November of 2022 in whic…
BTM149 – Stacey Lewis and Ashley Hammond – VA’s Pathfinder Program
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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Ashley Hammond and Stacey Lewis from the VA’s Pathfinder Program, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Ecosystem. Pathfind…
BTM148 - Dr. Christina Armstrong - VA Office of Connected Care
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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. The…
BTM147 - Corie Weathers - Military Culture and Mental Health
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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Corie Weathers, a military spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor. We discuss the importance of cultural responsivity in mental health …
BTM146 - Dr. Tanya Hess - VA Coaching Into Care Program
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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,…
BTM145 – Cheri Mason – VA Board of Veterans Appeals
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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 m…
BTM144 - Bruce Townshend - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
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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 De…
BTM143 - Betsey Mercado - Objective Zero for Suicide Prevention
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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…
BTM142 - Lacey Langford - Financial Wellness and Support
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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 financi…
BTM141 - Dean Dauphinais - Supporting Native and Tribal Veterans
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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 …
BTM140 - Dr. Edil Torres Rivera – From the Army to the President of the American Counseling Association
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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…
BTM139 - Dr. Tina Atherall - PsychArmor Now and In the Future
Show 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 …
BTM138 – Marjorie Morrison – 10 Years of PsychArmor
Show 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 …
BTM137 - Shawn Moore - Suicide Prevention for Military and Veteran Families
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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…
BTM136 - Rosie Gagnon - Suicide Prevention Awareness through Ultramarathons
Show 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 ve…
BTM135 - Dr. Stephanie Renno - Measurement Based Care with the Cohen Veterans Network
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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 Measureme…
BTM134 - Nick Howland and Ryan Haczynski - Suicide Prevention with The Fire Watch Program
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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 …