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Imagine facing a struggle that isn’t just about the battlefield, but one that follows you home, affecting those closest to you. This episode opens up a much-needed discussion on how moral injury extends beyond PTSD, delving into the feelings of guilt, shame, and even spiritual crisis. Through ongoing research with the Moral Injury Support Network […]

Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton, a revered colonel with an impressive 32-year tenure in the US Army, unveils her extraordinary life story and shares her wisdom on empowerment and resilience. Her journey from an enlisted soldier to a colonel is not just a tale of professional success but also one of personal growth and mentorship. Dr. Stanton’s

Vicki Thompson spent over $100,000 on her own divorce, an experience that opened her eyes to the predatory nature of the family law system. Now, as the president and founder of Divorce Right and Farewell, Vicki is on a mission to educate and empower individuals navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce. In this episode, she

Discover the profound impacts of moral injury on veterans and their families with insights from Dr. Daniel Roberts, president and CEO of the Moral Injury Support Network for Service Women Incorporated. Explore how feelings of shame, guilt, and self-blame can lead to serious challenges such as homelessness, substance abuse, and social isolation. We promise you’ll

What if you could find a way to support your loved ones through the toughest times while also taking care of yourself? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Daniel Roberts and clinical psychologist Michelle Sherman as we uncover the crucial support systems for families touched by trauma and mental illness. Michelle’s collaboration with

Discover the hidden psychological wounds of moral injury and how they profoundly affect our service women. Unpack the foundational elements of moral injury that separate it from PTSD, and learn about the emotional and psychological toll it takes on those in the military. Inspired by the groundbreaking research of Jonathan Shay and others, this episode

The wounds sustained by soldiers are both physical and psychological. Women are now more likely to experience combat than previously and thus suffer wounds from both battlefield engagement and the moral injuries of misogyny, miliary sexual trauma, and transgressions of their assumptions about right and wrong and personal goodness (Litz et al., 2009).  MISNS’ founder

We live in a throwaway society. Often we don’t even bother to try to repair an object that gets broken or no longer works. Maybe it’s just as cheap to replace a broken lawnmower as it is to find a good repairman. But what if the broken object is a cherished porcelain bowl left to