Seeking the Military Suicide Solution

About Today’s Guest: Jamie Mustard is the world’s leading authority on perception in the physical world. Steeped in the worlds of technology, product engagement, and the creative arts, Jamie consults with leading companies, CEOs, creative artists, etc., getting their messages, products, brands and ideas to STAND OUT to their desired audiences. This is the science and art of getting heard and being memorable in iconic fashion. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Jamie’s work is an explanation of the ‘economics of attention’ based on the primal laws and neuro-scientific research on human perception called BLOCKS™, which explain why anything STANDS OUT and endures in the mind (or fails to). In his bestselling and O.W.L Award-winning book, The ICONIST: The Art and Science of Standing Out, he uses case studies in business and pop culture, in addition to his extensive scientific research, to explore how BLOCKS™ solve one of our most crucial problems: Being made invisible. He has spoken, educated and inspired others with his work ubiquitously including, Cisco, Intel, Symantec, Adidas, Pacific Northwest College of Art and TEDx . Jamie’s ICONIST work has spanned some of the world’s leading companies, technologies, artists, designers, creatives, non-profits and the globe. In his vibrant multimedia speech presentations, he gives audiences the power of capturing attention to those who are feeling stifled by an over-messaged culture. When we can get attention at will, we can motivate and inspire others, adapt faster, get buy-in, improve organizational culture, generate demand, increase productivity and ultimately be more fulfilled as organizations and individuals. Links Related to This Episode: The Iconist Website The Iconist Book Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Show: Duane and Shauna reflect on the themes that emerged from the collective series, which include: MSG Tom CruzDr. Matt Miller USMC Veteran David BachmannMG(R) Mark GrahamKim RuoccoOther themes that emerged from the conversations include: Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Chris Jachimiec is a recently retired member of the United States Air Force. Over the course of his 20 year career he served in multiple military leadership roles in Nevada, Germany and Korea and is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. He was named the Air Combat Command First Sergeant of the year in 2016. In July 2017, he lost his brother, Lance Corporal Adam Jachimiec, United States Marine Corps, to suicide after a courageous battle with Post Traumatic Stress. As a Wounded Warrior himself, Chris dedicates his life to finding and utilizing multiple pathways to recovery from mental health issues, grief and trauma. Chris is a Warrior Games Athlete and distinguished member of the Governors and Mayors Challenge teams in Nevada and Las Vegas. He has recently been named the first PREVENTS Ambassador for Nevada and is working with Senator Jacky Rosen on legislation for veterans issues. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Nevada's Mayors and Governors Challenge Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Dr. Bridget Matarazzo is a Clinical Research Psychologist and the Director of Clinical Services at VA’s Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Denver VA Medical Center and obtained a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 2010. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Colorado. Dr. Matarazzo is passionate about applying implementation science research to promote the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based suicide prevention strategies to enhance care for Veterans. She partners closely with colleagues in the VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention to develop and implement national suicide programs and initiatives. Her team uses evidence-based implementation strategies to provide technical assistance, training and quality assurance/improvement to support these programs. One such project is VA’s Suicide Risk Identification Strategy (Risk ID), which is the nation’s largest population-based screening and evaluation initiative. Another is VA’s REACH VET program, which utilizes predictive analytics to identify and support Veterans at increased risk for suicide. Additionally, Dr. Matarazzo is deeply committed to supporting providers who deliver suicide prevention care to Veterans. She is Co-Director of VA’s Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program, which supports VA and community providers serving Veterans at risk for suicide. Her team provides consultation, resources and training to support those doing such incredibly important work. #NeverWorryAlone Dr. Matarazzo’s clinical interests are in suicide risk assessment and management for Veterans at high risk for suicide and PTSD treatment as a certified Cognitive Processing Therapy provider. She is also a member of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC Training Committee and provides supervision to Post-Doctoral Fellows and Psychology Interns. Links Mentioned in this Episode: VA’s Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program Rocky Mountain MIRECC Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense. Michael served in a variety of assignments including: Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post and Chief of Security Forces. Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173. Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004. Immediately after the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor, FieldTraining Officer, SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer and Patrol Sergeant. Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and life saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012. Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018. He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW). Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Follow Michael on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Dr. Kudler received his M.D. from Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, trained in Psychiatry at Yale and is Adjunct Associate Professor at Duke. He has received teaching awards from the Duke Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychoanalytic Association. From 2002 to 2010, Dr. Kudler coordinated mental health services for a three state region of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and from 2000 through 2005 co-chaired VA’s Special Committee on PTSD which reports to Congress. He founded the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies’ (ISTSS) PTSD Practice Guidelines taskforce and has served on the ISTSS Board of Directors. He co-led development of the joint VA/Department of Defense Guideline for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress and serves as advisor to Sesame Street’s Talk Listen Connect series for military families. From 2006 to 2014, he co-led the North Carolina Governor’s Focus on Returning Military Members and their Families. In 2012, he was appointed to the North Carolina Institute of Medicine. From 2004 to 2014, Dr. Kudler was Associate Director of the VA's Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) which focuses on Deployment Mental Health. From 2010 to 2013, Dr. Kudler was also Medical Lead for the VISN 6 Rural Health Initiative. In July, 2014, he joined VA Central Office in Washington DC where he serves as Chief Consultant for Mental Health Services. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Kudler's research and background Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Danica Thomas is the widow of US Army SSG Allen Thomas. In March of 2010, her husband was severely injured in Afghanistan and brought to Walter Reed. Danica was pregnant with their first daughter. She became a caregiver overnight and quickly learned they had a very long road to recovery. They were stationed back at Fort Bragg in August 2010, where he would rehabilitate and transition to medical retirement at the Warrior Transition Battalion and Womack. They had their first daughter in October. Danica experienced the hard trials and errors of being a new mom and caregiver, as well as Army wife. They welcomed a second daughter in the Spring of 2013. Tragically in the late Summer of 2013, her husband lost his long battle to suicide. As a widow and mother of two, she has now made it a mission to work closely within the Military community. Danica has put her heart into helping other Caregivers and Wounded Veterans like her husband. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Danica's Story: Life After Suicide Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Amy Taft is the wife of retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Ward Taft. Together they have 2 girls and live in Jacksonville, NC. Amy is the founder of Third Star Foundation, an organization that provides ongoing support to children who live in a house with a veteran or service member that has sustained an injury or wound as a result of their time in service. Amy founded the organization after witnessing her own children go through drastic behavior changes after their father returned home from combat with a moderate brain injury. Her goal is to allow children to meet other peers that have a shared experience and give them the tools they need to express their emotions in a healthy way. Amy also wants to bring awareness to child suicide and the devestating effects that isolation has on children. Amy spent 7 years as a classroom teacher just outside Marine Corps BaseCamp Lejeune and currently serves as the Sr Director of Education for the COMMIT Foundation. Amy was also part of the inaugural GW Bush Institute Veteran Stand To Leadership Program. To learn more about Third Star Foundation, email amy@thirdstarfoundation.org Links Mentioned in this Episode: The Third Star Foundation Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guests: Michael Kanaan was the first chairperson of artificial intelligence for the U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Pentagon. In that role, he authored and guided the research, development, and implementation strategies for AI technology and machine learning activities across its global operations. He is currently the Director of Operations for Air Force / MIT Artificial Intelligence. In recognition of his fast-rising career and broad influence, the author was named to the 2019 Forbes "30 Under 30" list and has received numerous other awards and prestigious honors--including the Air Force's 2018 General Larry O. Spencer Award for Innovation as well as the US Government's Arthur S. Flemming Award (an honor shared by past recipients Neil Armstrong, Robert Gates, and Elizabeth Dole). Kanaan is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and previously led a National Intelligence Campaign for Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria and Iraq. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Air Force / MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Michael's book: T-Minus AI: Humanity’s Countdown to Artificial Intelligence and the New Pursuit of Global Power Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Colonel Robert “Rob” Swanson retired from active duty after serving nearly 35 years. Since retirement, he completed an Executive MBA from the Shidler School of Business and has been actively involved as keynote speaker, senior mentor and advisor for the award-winning Fight For Each Other suicide prevention program in Hawaii. Prior to retirement, Colonel Swanson was Chief, Weather Strategic Plans and Interagency Integration Division, Directorate of Weather, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. The Division plans weather, climate and space environmental support for the Air Force Weather functional area and oversees integration of technology and weather into C4I and modeling systems. Links Mentioned in this Episode: USAF Article on Personal Resiliency Task and Purpose Article Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guests: Kim Donohue has worked for the Nevada Department fo Veteran Services as the Suicide and Homelessness Prevention Program Manager and Organizational Integrator since January 2018. Kim has been actively participating in the SAMHSA Mayor's Challenge Teams, which is a suicide prevention initiative that fights against suicide among service members, veterans, and their families since the inauguration in January 2018. In December of 2018, Governor Sisolak designated Kim to lead the Governors Challenge team and continue efforts towards preventing suicide on a state-wide level. Prior to working for NDVS, she taught early childhood education. Kim spent over five years living in Ireland and Great Britain, establishing European offices in England and the Middle East for an International Engineering Software Company. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Nevada Mayor's and Governor's Challenge to Prevent Veteran Suicide Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guests: David Bachmann is a Marine Corps Infantry combat veteran. He served with E Co, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines from 2001-2005. After being discharged from the Marine Corps he began to ride and build motorcycles. He currently resides in Texas where he raises cattle and Quarter horses. David is active in an ongoing healing movement developed by Marines that brings the Tribe of veterans together throughout the year for warrior reunions. He has also been an invited suicide prevention speaker at Marine reunions. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Article highlighting USMC Peer Support Retreats Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guests: Dr. Jeffrey Allen Smith, PhD: Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of American History and Chair of the History Department at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. He has published historical analyses of military mental health, psychology, and suicide in academic journals and commentaries on his research in the New York Times, Time, and Washington Post; and has been quoted in U.S. News & World Report, NBC News, Reuters, Stars and Stripes, and other media outlets. Dr. Michael Doidge, PhD: Dr. Doidge Dr. Doidge is a contract historian working for the Department of Defense, where he writes on the history of U.S. military medicine. His work on the history of suicide in the military has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Washington Post. The views expressed are the author’s alone and do not represent the official position of the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. Links Mentioned in this Episode: JAMA Journal Article on Historical Aspects of Military Suicide Visual Chart: Suicides Rates Among Active-Duty Personnel in the US Army, 1843-2017 Washington Post article: Can historical analysis help reduce military deaths by suicide? Military Times article: Historic data on military suicide shows no clear link with combat operations Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Scott Perry was elected as the U.S. Representative of the 4th Congressional District (York, Adams and Cumberland Counties) in 2013. He earned re-election in 2018, and due to congressional redistricting, now serves the 10th Congressional District (Dauphin, Cumberland and York Counties). Congressman Perry presently serves on the House Committees on Transportation & Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs. He previously served three terms as a State Representative in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Scott began his military career in 1980. He attended basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, and graduated Advanced Individual Training at Fort Belvoir, VA, as a technical drafting specialist. He graduated as the president of his Officer Candidate School class, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery branch. He soon branch-transferred to Army Aviation, where he earned qualifications in almost every rotary-wing aircraft in the Army inventory (Huey, Cayuse, Kiowa, Cobra, Chinook, Apache and Blackhawk), and the Instructor Pilot rating. Scott commanded at the company, battalion and brigade levels; notably, Lieutenant Colonel Perry commanded the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, which deployed to Iraq from 2009-2010, and during which he flew 44 combat missions. In 2011, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel, and became Commander of the Fort Indiantown Gap National Training Site. Scott was selected for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General in 2014, and was honored to serve as the Assistant Division Commander of the 28th Infantry Division – the Army’s oldest, actively-serving Division. After serving in his final military position as Assistant Adjutant General, Joint Forces Headquarters, Pennsylvania National Guard, Perry retired on 1 March 2019, after nearly 40 years in uniform. Scott is a graduate of the US Army War College, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies. Scott’s service to the community has included serving as the chairman of the Carroll Township Planning Commission, and as a member of the township Source Water Protection Committee. He was chairman of the Dillsburg Area Wellhead Protection Advisory Committee and he served on the Dillsburg Revitalization Committee. He was active in the Jaycees and was the regional director for the state organization. He’s a member of Dillsburg Legion Post #26, Dillsburg VFW Post #6771, Lions Club International, Army Aviation Association of America, the NRA, and numerous other associations. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Congressman Perry's Web Site Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Peter M. Gutierrez, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist at the VA VISN 19 Mental Illness Research Education Clinical Center (MIRECC). Dr. Gutierrez's clinical training was in child and adolescent psychology, with an emphasis on serious psychopathology and suicide. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He has been studying suicide, focusing on screening, assessment, and intervention for over 20 years. Dr. Gutierrez is a Past-President of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). He was the 2005 recipient of the AAS Shneidman Award for outstanding contributions in research in suicidology and the 2014 recipient of the Roger J. Tierney Award for Service. He is an Associate Editor for the journal Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, a consulting editor for Archives of Suicide Research, and regularly reviews for other psychology, psychiatry, and specialty journals. Dr. Gutierrez is a member of the MIRECC psychology fellowship training committee, provides supervision and mentoring for psychology pre-doctoral interns, and MIRECC psychology fellows. He has provided numerous VA trainings and conference presentations on issues related to clinical care of Veterans at high risk of suicide, the interplay of TBI, PTSD and suicide, and related topics. Dr. Gutierrez is co-Director, with Dr. Thomas Joiner at Florida State University, of the DOD funded Military Suicide Research Consortium. He and Dr. Joiner are joint recipients of the 2018 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) Outstanding Research Accomplishment (Team/Academia) Award and the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 19 Society of Military Psychology’s 2018 Charles C. Gersoni Military Psychology Award. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Rocky Mountain MIRECC Home Page Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia is the former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was the senior non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces. In this role, he served as the principal military advisor to the Chairman and the Secretary of Defense on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force and joint development for enlisted personnel. The first Marine to be appointed Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Battaglia served as the most senior ranking non-commissioned officer of the United States Armed Forces and principal military advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Generals Martin Dempsey and Joseph Dunford, and to Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta, Chuck Hagel, and Ashton Carter on all matters involving the joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force and joint development for enlisted personnel and families. Battaglia was honorably retired from the United States Marines on 31 August 2016, having served nearly 37 years of active duty service. Read more about Sergeant Major Battaglia's service here Links Mentioned in this Episode: Total Force Fitness Framework Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guests: Michael Richardson: As the independence services and mental health vice president for the Wounded Warrior Project®(WWP), Michael Richardson is responsible for the Independence Program (IP) and Long-Term Support Trust (LTST), as well as the Combat Stress Recovery Program (CSRP). Michael began his military service in 1981 as a 17-year-old private and retired 32 years later in 2013 as a medical service corps lieutenant colonel. During Michael’s career, he had numerous combat and operational deployments to Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo, and Bosnia. Of note, during his last 15-month deployment to Iraq, Michael served as the Iraq theatre medical regulating officer and was responsible for the coordination of all patient movement within and departing from Iraq. Michael holds a master’s degree in public administration (health) from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Hawaii. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife, Beth, who is an active-duty military police officer. Dr. Roger Brooks: Roger Brooks is a Senior Program Initiatives and Integration Specialist of Mental Health at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). He received his undergraduate degree from the University of the Incarnate Word and his graduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. Roger previously served as the chief clinical officer for a mental health facility. He has also served as the co-director for a trauma studies program and director for the Laboratories for the Psychological research of Ethno-cultural aspects of Trauma. Links Mentioned in this Episode: WWP's Warrior Care Network Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Joseph Bartozzi is the President and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearm and ammunition industry, as well as the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, the standard setting organization for the firearm and ammunition industry. Joe is an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut and Maine, and also is a licensed member of the bar of the United States Supreme court. In addition, he serves on the board of Connecticut chapter of the American Red Cross. Links Mentioned in this Episode: NSSF Suicide Prevention Web Page Safe Firearm Storage Toolkit Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Matt Mishkind, PhD, has focused his career on two focal points: military health care and organizational development. He began his military health career with the Deployment Health Clinical Center (DHCC) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He also served as one of the original staff members tasked with developing the National Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2) located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington State. While at T2, Dr. Mishkind helped lead the development of several technology-based initiatives to improve behavioral health access across the Department of Defense. His particular focus was on developing telehealth programs for remote and otherwise isolated populations. Both DHCC and T2 are part of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE). Dr. Mishkind has 20 publications primarily focused on improving access to behavioral health care for military populations. He is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Dr. Mishkind has also held positions focused on organizational development. Most recently, he served as team lead for training and human capital initiatives at the Bureau of Reclamation within the United States Department of Interior. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Johnson Depression Center Defense Health Agency Connected Health Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★

About Today’s Guest: Michelle Villarreal Zook is currently an economics impact researcher evaluating programs within the federal government. She previously served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, flying as an air battle manager with the 960th Air Command and Control Squadron out of Tinker Air Force Base, OK. As squadron executive officer and chief of the orderly room, she oversaw all administrative and personnel requirements for an operational line squadron of 300 officers and enlisted personnel in theater critical operations, leading a team of nine airmen in over 30 organizational programs, and advising command staff. Additionally, she served as 552d Operations Group executive officer, working on a team to assist the group commander and four deputy group commanders in leading and directing mission essential operations for 1200 personnel. After leaving the Air Force, she earned her Master of Arts in Public Policy and joined the district staff of then freshman Congressman John Ratcliffe. As his constituent services manager and veterans’ affairs policy lead, she led a casework team for over 100 federal agencies, ensuring the more than 735,000 constituents of Texas’s Fourth District received representation and any benefits they were entitled to. She also provided recommendations to the legislative director regarding veterans and defense legislative matters, while managing the congressman’s service academy selection board and serving as the district’s federal disaster response coordinator. Despite all this and being selected for the Bush Institute’s Inaugural Veterans Leadership Program, her two children still feel the need to backseat drive and tell her she’s doing everything wrong. In her spare time, she runs, reads too many mystery novels, coaches girls’ lacrosse, scribbles in notebooks, yells at the Dallas Stars (particularly Jamie Benn), and nags her kids to clean their rooms. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Michelle on LinkeIn Michelle's Women Veteran Authors project Redefine Your Mission Web site Join our Facebook Group: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook Shauna's latest book: Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Duane's latest book: Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life How to Leave a Podcast Review Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn't intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below. How to leave a podcast review using Apple’s Podcast app 1. Navigate to Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Click "Listen on Apple Podcasts" 3. Scroll down and click or tap "Write a Review." Enter your iTunes password to login. 4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars. 5. Submit a brief honest review. Bonus: get a thank-you note Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at info@veteranmentalhealth.com and you'll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift! For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we're doing on Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio Many thanks, Duane and Shauna ★ Support this podcast ★