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The psychological impact of military service is well known but less understood. Every Tuesday, join combat veteran and clinical mental health counselor Duane France as he interviews mental health professionals, veterans, and those who support them about mental health and wellness. If you want to und…

Duane K. L. France, MA, MBA, LPC

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    • Nov 14, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 168 EPISODES


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    HST003 Summary - Matthew Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 8:04


    Author Matt Green shares his unique perspective as an embedded reporter with U.S. troops in Iraq, as well as his observations from working with returning British veterans. He has spent the past 14 years working as a correspondent for the Financial Times and Reuters and has reported from more than 30 countries, most recently Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he investigated subjects including the money men bankrolling the Taliban and the kingpins behind Pakistan's heroin trade.

    HST150 - Maureen Elias - Advocacy for Suicide Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 55:44


    On today’s episode, veteran and mental health advocate Maureen Elias joins the show to talk about legislative and community advocacy for suicide prevention.

    HST150 Summary - Maureen Elias

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 8:45


    On today’s episode, veteran and mental health advocate Maureen Elias joins the show to talk about legislative and community advocacy for suicide prevention.

    HST149 - Bobby Herrera - The Gift of Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 54:34


    On today’s episode, veteran and chief executive officer Bobby Herrera joins the show to talk about his book, The Gift of Struggle, and more importantly about the need to finding purpose and meaning in life through helping others after learning lessons from our own struggles

    HST149 Summary - Bobby Herrera

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 16:11


    On today’s episode, veteran and chief executive officer Bobby Herrera joins the show to talk about his book, The Gift of Struggle, and more importantly about the need to finding purpose and meaning in life through helping others after learning lessons from our own struggles.

    HST148 - Dr. Caitlin Thompson - Suicide Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 52:55


    On today’s episode, The vice president of community partnerships at the Cohen Veterans Network, Dr. Caitlin Thompson, joins the show to talk about the public health approach to suicide prevention and the need for community providers to partner with providers in the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to service the military affiliated population, which means all veterans.

    HST148 Summary - Dr. Caitlin Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 8:34


    On today’s episode, The vice president of community partnerships at the Cohen Veterans Network, Dr. Caitlin Thompson, joins the show to talk about the public health approach to suicide prevention and the need for community providers to partner with providers in the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to service the military affiliated population, which means all veterans

    HST147 - Shaun Moore - Caregiver Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 59:51


    On today’s episode, Law enforcement officer, military spouse, and caregiver Shawn Moore shares the very personal and compelling story of the day she successfully intervened in her husband’s suicide attempt and how she’s turned that into a mission to help other family members and caregivers take care of each other by having courageous conversations

    HST147 Summary - Shaun Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 8:44


    On today’s episode, Law enforcement officer, military spouse, and caregiver Shawn Moore shares the very personal and compelling story of the day she successfully intervened in her husband’s suicide attempt and how she’s turned that into a mission to help other family members and caregivers take care of each other by having courageous conversations

    HST146 Summary - Annette Whittenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 7:07


    On this episode, Duane has a conversation with a courageous veteran and military spouse, Annette Whittenberger. Annette has been open and honest about her experiences with mental health and transition out of the Army.

    HST146 - Annette Whittenberger - Reducing Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 43:24


    On this episode, Duane has a conversation with a courageous veteran and military spouse, Annette Whittenberger. Annette has been open and honest about her experiences with mental health and transition out of the Army.

    HST145 Summary - Aaron Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 12:00


    On today’s episode, Duane has a great conversation with two-time veteran Aaron Hale, a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. Aaron’s story is one of persistence, resilience, and thriving in spite of the limitations he has instead of simply surviving because of them.

    HST145 - Aaron Hale - Strength After Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 56:24


    On today’s episode, Duane has a great conversation with two-time veteran Aaron Hale, a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. Aaron’s story is one of persistence, resilience, and thriving in spite of the limitations he has instead of simply surviving because of them.

    HST144 - Dr. Shauna Springer - Suicide Postvention

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 44:29


    In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Duane's guest is Dr. Shauna Springer, Senior Director of Suicide Prevention Initiatives, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

    HST144 Summary - Dr. Shauna Springer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 8:49


    Welcome to episode 144 of the Head Space and Timing Podcast. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Duane's guest is Dr. Shauna Springer, Senior Director of Suicide Prevention Initiatives, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

    HST143 - Dr. Nick Cicchino - Strength After Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 52:21


    On episode 143 of the Head Space and Timing Podcast, Duane has a conversation with a fellow veteran, Dr. Nick C. Cicchino. Dr. Nick is a two-time veteran having served in both the US Air Force and the US Navy. Nick is the Chief Knowledge Facilitator (CKF) at Master Achievers Training and Consulting. He has an amazing story of adversity, hardship, and catastrophe; he is an example of how to emerge from hardship stronger and more resilient than ever.

    HS&T Bonus - Rick Rescorla - Leadership Done Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 62:10


    A bonus episode of the Head Space and Timing podcast commemorating the events of 9/11/01. In this show, we share an episode of the Changing Hearts and Minds podcast where Duane and the CHM Host, Green Beret Jeff Adamec, talk about one of the many heroes of that day

    HST143 Summary - Dr. Nick Cicchino

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 10:26


    On episode 143 of the Head Space and Timing Podcast, Duane has a conversation with a fellow veteran, Dr. Nick C. Cicchino. Dr. Nick is a two-time veteran having served in both the US Air Force and the US Navy. Nick is the Chief Knowledge Facilitator (CKF) at Master Achievers Training and Consulting. He has an amazing story of adversity, hardship, and catastrophe; he is an example of how to emerge from hardship stronger and more resilient than ever.

    HST142 - Dr. Julie Kinn - Mental Health and Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 47:05


    In this episode of the Head Space and Timing Podcast, Duane has a conversation with a colleague in a couple of different domains, both as a clinical mental health counselor and a fellow technology advocate and content creator. Dr. Julie Kinn oversees development and implementation of health technology for the military and veteran communities for the Defense Health Agency, and they have a great conversation about using technology to enhance our understanding and delivery of mental health and wellness support

    HST142 Summary - Dr. Julie Kinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 8:35


    In this episode of the Head Space and Timing Podcast, Duane I has a conversation with a colleague in a couple of different domains, both as a clinical mental health counselor and a fellow technology advocate and content creator. Dr. Julie Kinn oversees development and implementation of health technology for the military and veteran communities for the Defense Health Agency, and they have a great conversation about using technology to enhance our understanding and delivery of mental health and wellness support

    HST141 - Dr. Kathy Platoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 38:42


    On this episode, Duane has a conversation with a clinical mental health professional of nearly forty years, Retired Army Colonel Kathy Platoni. She served as an Army Psychologist for over three decades and continues this work in her post-military life. She and I talk about healing from trauma of all kinds, and continuing to help our service members, veterans, and their families find a place of healing and peace.

    HST141 Summary - Dr. Kathy Platoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 5:12


    On this episode, Duane has a conversation with a clinical mental health professional of nearly forty years, Retired Army Colonel Kathy Platoni. She served as an Army Psychologist for over three decades and continues this work in her post-military life. She and I talk about healing from trauma of all kinds, and continuing to help our service members, veterans, and their families find a place of healing and peace.

    HST140 - Dr. Daniel J. Libby - The Veterans Yoga Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 49:30


    On episode 140, Duane has a conversation with the founder of the Veterans Yoga Project, Dr. Daniel J. Libby. Daniel talks about mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and how it can truly change the lives of those veterans who try it out and find that it works for them.

    HST140 Summary - Dr. Daniel Libby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 8:58


    On episode 140, Duane has a conversation with the founder of the Veterans Yoga Project, Dr. Daniel J. Libby. Daniel talks about mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and how it can truly change the lives of those veterans who try it out and find that it works for them.

    HST139 - LTC Dave Grossman - The Psychological Impact of Combat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 63:29


    Today's show is a conversation with veteran, author, and expert on the psychological impact of combat and military service, LTC Dave Grossman. We talk about Dr. Grossman’s goal to help educate the public and service members and first responders about the psychology of combat.

    HST139 Summary - LTC Dave Grossman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 8:42


    Today, I have a conversation with veteran, author, and expert on the psychological impact of combat and military service, Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman. We talk about Lieutenant Colonel Grossman’s goal to help educate the public and service members and first responders about the psychology of combat.

    HST136 - Donleigh Gaunky - The Veteran Suicide Epidemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 46:51


    Duane has a conversation with combat veteran and author Donleigh Gaunky about his efforts to impact the way that policy makers think and talk about the veteran suicide epidemic

    HST138 Summary - Donleigh Gaunky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 8:41


    Duane has a conversation with combat veteran and author Donleigh Gaunky about his efforts to impact the way that policy makers think and talk about the veteran suicide epidemic

    HST137 - Karl Marlantes - What It Is Like to Go to War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 59:59


    On today’s show, Duane has a conversation with combat veteran and bestselling author Karl Marlantes. His book, Matterhorn, was described by Sebastian Junger as one of the most profound and devastating novels ever to come out of Vietnam—or any war. His companion book, What it is like to go to war, is his personal look at what war experience is like.

    HST137 Summary - Karl Marlantes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 10:00


    Today's show is a summary of Duane's conversation with Karl Marlantes, combat veteran and New York Times Bestselling Author of Matterhorn.

    HST136 Summary - Don McCasland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 7:16


    Don McCasland, a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer and combat veteran, shares how he became a clinical mental health counselor after his service

    HST136 - Don McCasland - From Combat Veteran to Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 52:03


    Don McCasland, a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer and combat veteran, shares how he became a clinical mental health counselor after his service

    HST135 Preview - Dr. David Kieran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 12:20


    A short preview of Episode 135 with author and historian Dr. David Kieran and his latest book, Signature Wounds: The Untold Story of the Military's Mental Health Crisis

    HST135 - David Kieran - Signature Wounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 60:03


    Dr. David Kieran is an author, professor and historian who specializes in the history of modern warfare. On today's episode, we talk about his latest book, Signature Wounds: The Untold History of the Military's Mental Health Crisis

    HST134 Barry Zworestine - Australian Veteran Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 54:07


    Barry Zworestine, a combat veteran of the Rhodesian Bush War in modern day Zimbabwe, joins the show to talk about the similarities between Australian veterans and U.S. veterans.

    HST133 JJ Pinter - Team Red, White and Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 58:44


    A conversation with the executive director of Team Red, White and Blue, JJ Pinter. In this episode, we talk about how Team RWB is paying attention to the psychological benefits of their organization as well as the physical wellness aspect.

    HST132 - Arie T. Greenleaf - Native American Ceremonial Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 55:27


    Today's show is a conversation with Dr. Arie T. Greenleaf, an assistant professor at Seattle University. We talk about a program called Veterans Vision Fast and how to use native American ceremonial healing rituals to help veterans reintegrate into their community.

    HST131 Sheila Rauch - Emory Healthcare Veterans Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 51:44


    Today’s show is part of an ongoing intermittent series highlighting the partners of the Warrior Wellness Alliance. I have a conversation with Dr. Sheila Rauch of The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, part of the Warrior Care Network, a program of the Wounded Warrior Project.

    HST130 Joseph Smarro - Veteran and First Responder Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 58:58


    Marine Corps Veteran and San Antonio Police Department officer Joseph Smarro joins the show to talk bout the intersection between veteran and first responder mental health, and the efforts that they're taking to make a difference in their community.

    HST129 July 2019 Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 25:28


    This month, we’re talking about the intersection between first responder and veteran mental health, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, Native American ceremonial healing, Team Red White and Blue, The similarities between Australian and American veteran mental health, A couple of newly released books and insights about veteran mental health from authors David Kieran and Karl Marlantes, and another combat veteran who became a clinical mental health counselor after their retirement, like me.

    HST128 - Dr. Keita Franklin - VA Office of Suicide Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 46:02


    This episode is a conversation with Dr. Keita Franklin, the National Director of Suicide Prevention for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Dr. Franklin and her team are focused not just on intervening when a veteran is considering taking their own life, but on putting measures in place to prevent veteran suicide. We talk about the need for education and advocacy in both the provider community and communities at large.

    HST127 - Eric Burleson - Separating From Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 59:28


    Green Beret Eric Burleson joins the show to talk about his book, Separating From Service: The Mental Health Handbook. Eric’s not a mental health professional, but he recognizes that service members have the responsibility to step up and take the lead in discussing mental health and wellness.

    HST126 - Jared Lyon - Student Veterans of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 62:57


    On this episode of the Head Space and Timing Podcast, Navy Veteran and President and CEO of Student Veterans of America, Jared Lyon, joins the show to talk about student veterans using education to find success in post-military life

    HST125 - Dr. Jannell MacAulay - Positive Mindset and Mental Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 60:47


    On this episode of the Head Space and Timing Podcast, U.S. Air Force combat pilot and wellness expert Dr. Jannell MacAulay joins the show to talk about positive mindset and mental fitness

    HST124 - Brent Gleeson - Taking Point Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 51:53


    Today's show is a conversation with Navy SEAL Eric Gleeson about his new book, Taking Point: A Navy SEAL’s 10 fail safe principles for leading through change. We have a great conversation, not just about his book, but about his transition out of the military and how he and the organizations he’s involved with are addressing mental health, wellness, and the suicide epidemic.

    HST123 - Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen - The Week to Change Direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 49:23


    On today’s show, we talk about the Week to Change Direction, a week of action and advocacy for organizations that want to make an impact o the way that we talk about mental health. To highlight this, today’s conversation is with the Founder and President of Give An Hour, Barbara Van Dahlen

    HST122 Pat Williams - Character Carved in Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 62:06


    We have the pleasure of sharing a conversation I had with basketball hall of famer, co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, and author of over 100 books. Pat’s latest book, Character Carved in Stone, is about highlighting the values carved in stone benches at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

    HST121 June 2019 Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 15:40


    This week's episode is a preview show that’s going to give you a quick peek into what we have coming up. We’ve got authors, mental health professionals, mental health professionals who have become authors, authors who are vetearns, the leader of the larges nonprofit serving student veterans in the united states, and the head of the Dpeartment of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Program.

    HST120 Kimberly Franco - One Common Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 51:10


    Army Veteran Kimberly Franco joins the show to talk about her organization, One Common Bond, and it's efforts to impact veteran suicide through training and education

    HST119 Dr. Jessica B. Stern - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 59:03


    Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jessica B. Stern joins the show to talk about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    HST118 Michael and Kelly Rodriguez - Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 64:07


    Veterans Michael and Kelly Rodriguez join the show to talk about the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.

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