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No Place to Lay Her Head: The Growing Incidence of Homelessness Among Female Veterans

From 2020 to 2023 homelessness among women veterans increased by 24%, from 3,126 to 3,980, according to data from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Unique factors drive this concerning statistic. MST (military sexual trauma), IPV (intimate partner violence), MI (moral injury), poverty, and single parenthood contribute to housing instability for these […]

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Transforming Military Caregiving: Stories and Support for Veterans’ Families

Discover the emotional realities and valuable lessons from veteran caregiving with our guests, Shawn Moore and Natasha Swayze. In this episode, we highlight Shawn’s transformative journey from founding Caregivers on the Homefront in 2017 to its evolution into Operation Frontline Families. Learn how Shawn and Natasha are revolutionizing support systems for military families, emphasizing the

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The Unique Challenges of Moral Injury Among Female Veterans: A Conversation with Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock

What if the journey to recovery for servicewomen is more intricate than we thought? Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, a prominent authority on moral injury, as we uncover the deeply personal and unique experiences of female veterans dealing with moral injury. Through powerful storytelling, Dr. Brock illustrates the implicit

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Two Fatal Crashes, Falling Airplane Door Plugs and Boeing Whistleblowers: A Look at Systemic Moral Injury

Aerospace giant Boeing pleaded guilty this week to criminal charges that it conspired to defraud federal regulators in the years before two fatal crashes of the MAX 737 that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019. The company had hidden from government regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration their knowledge of autopilot control features that

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Veterans’ Healing Journey

Insights from Annette Hill Can trauma from a single event create a lasting moral injury or PTSD? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Annette Hill, a licensed professional counselor and EMDR certified therapist whose dedication to trauma treatment is both professional and deeply personal. Annette shares her remarkable journey from her influential

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“Today I am connected:” Mental Health Month: Bennie and Bridget’s Stories

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Mental Health Month: Bennie and Bridget’s Stories May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month. In celebration of this month let’s look at the mental health stories of 2 female veterans, from the “Make the connection.net website.” Both veterans experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. Bennie joined the Army in 1968 and

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Mental Health Awareness Month, Winston Churchill, and Moral Injury 

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Mental Health Awareness Month, Winston Churchill, and Moral Injury  What did Winston Churchill have to say that is pertinent to Mental Health Awareness Month 2024? What did this legendary British Prime Minister state that relates to today, over 80 years since he stirringly led Britain through the perilous fight against Hitler’s armies? Here’s how I

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Exploring the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Long-Term Well-Being: Unpacking ACEs, Moral Injury, and Resilience Training

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Discover the profound connections between early childhood trauma and long-term well-being with Dr. Shanta Dubé, a trailblazer from the CDC Kaiser Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, who graces our podcast with her extensive knowledge. Delving into the ACE study’s revelations, we learn how these experiences shape not just physical and mental health, but also spiritual

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