Military Psychology Podcast

Fueling the Fight: Nutrition for the Mind and Body

Peak military performance isn’t powered by training alone; it starts with the fuel that supports the body and the brain. In this episode, performance dietician Diana Nguy

Paws, Purpose, and Post-Traumatic Growth: Writing the Next Mission

Join renowned veteran and bestselling author, Lt. Col. Grossman, for an in-depth conversation exploring the critical role sleep plays in mental health, recovery, performa

Sagacity in Service: Generations of Duty, Wisdom, and Leadership

In this compelling episode, we sit down with veteran and author, LTC Lanny Snodgrass MD, to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Ageless Call to Serve, where he explores

Frontline Minds: How Army Psychologists Are Redefining Mental Health Leadership

In this episode, Army psychologists MAJ Gaines and MAJ Walls, share how being a military psychologist is changing the landscape of psychology through innovative fellowshi

From Service to Science: Inside the Mind of Military Psychology

In this episode, we sit down with Army Veteran, Marissa Snowden, whose journey didn't end at retirement-it evolved into a mission to better understand the psychological r

The Guard Difference: Missions, Service, and Mental Health

In this episode, we sit down with members of the California National Guard to talk about what makes the guard unique, the wide range of missions they support, and how the

Changing Culture to Meet Demand: A Critical Discussion on the Future of Specialty Mental Health with Col. Elisha Parkhill Pippin

Successful decrease in the stigma toward mental health services has led to an increase in the number of Service Members seeking care, resulting in challenges to military

Training For the Worst: The Future of Disaster Mental Health with Dr. Ryan Landoll

One of the biggest limitations in Disaster Mental Health (DMH) training has always been the difficulty in replicating high intensity environments within a structured trai

Career Crossroads: Vocational Psychology with Dr. Brianna Werner

Selecting a career path is a daunting task. Whether we are helping new recruits to choose their first MOS, counseling current subordinates looking to make a switch, or he

Finding Your Fit: Air Force Assessment and Selection with Lt Col Emily Grieser

In a large system like the United States Air Force, finding suitable candidates for some of the most high speed positions can be an intense balancing act. Join us this mo

Saving Lives - Suicide Prevention with Lt Col Christopher Button and Dr. Ian Stanley

In a world where suicide in our Armed Forces continues to persist, how we respond to this ever-evolving crisis is imperative. In this episode, Dr. Jinkerson sits down wit

"Roll For Healing": Dungeons & Dragons as Therapy with Dr. Brooke Long

Do you have a hard time getting patients to stick with trauma-focused treatments? Do you or your patients ever wish you could escape reality and spend some time as someon

"Can we try the thing I saw on Instagram?": Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Treatment with Dr. Emily O'Hara

In the age of social media and technological advancement, we are seeing more and more patients requesting the newest and most “trending” treatment methods for their physi

So You Want To Be An Air Force Intern? Overview of Air Force Psychology Internships with Dr. Ann Hryshko-Mullen

On this episode of the mil psych podcast, Dr. Bannar welcomes mentor, colleague, and friend Dr. Ann Hryshko-Mullen, Ph.D., ABPP-CHP, DBSM, Lt Col USAF (ret) to the show t

The 30,000ft View of Air Force Psychology with Lt Col Mikel Merritt

Join Air Force psychologists Drs. Ethan Bannar and Jeremy Jinkerson as they talk with Lt Col (Dr.) Mikel Merritt, the Air Force Psychology Consultant. As the "Consultant,

When the Threat is Inside: Treating Medical Trauma with Dr. Sacha McBain

On a podcast about military psychology, you’d bet we would talk a lot about psychological trauma...and you’d be correct. But what happens when a patient’s trauma comes fr

Cognitive Processing Therapy, Military Trauma, and Civilian MH Care with Dr. Brooke Long

Civilian mental health practitioners work more closely with active duty military service members than you might think. In fact, many military mental health provider’s rel

Re-Ignition: Military Psychology Podcast's Newest Team

In this episode, we introduce our new team!  We welcome Drs. Jeremy Jinkerson, Keyia Carlton, Contessa Tracy, and Brooke Long to the Military Psychology Podcast team and

Intro to Military Psychology Episode 6: Army Psychology Training with CPT Contessa Tracy (USA) and CPT Thomas Ballas (USA)

In this episode, we discover the many phenomenal training opportunities within Army Psychology! Maybe you have considered pursuing the Army HPSP or you are currently serv

LGBTQ Series Episode 3: Top Researcher Dr. Jillian Shipherd Briefs us on the Wellbeing of our one Million LGBTQ Veterans

Jillian C. Shipherd, Ph.D. is a clinical research psychologist, professor of psychiatry, and co-director for the Veterans Health Administration’s LGBT Health Program. Wit