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 importance of mental health and youth-focused programs.We delve into the heart-wrenching challenges care...

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 biases that can hinder effective support, sharing a moving example of a veteran who, despite losing her legs, yearned to wear high h...

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 role in the Lifebook program for foster children to her creation of the Journey of Me curriculum. Her heartfelt commitment to veterans is evident through her lo...

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 development, highlighting the concept of moral injury and its pervasive influence. Dr. Dubé shares anecdotes from her pe...

When the weight of choice teeters between life and death, how does one find grounding in their decisions? Dr. Sarah Archer's voice trembles with the raw emotion of her time in Rwanda, post-genocide, as she maps the treacherous terrain of moral injury for us. Her candid recollection of reverse triage, the emotional toll it exacted, and her quest for solace through faith and service reverberate through the episode, offering a stark, humane look at the cost of crisis. Our journey doesn't end...

We are joined by Tiffany Marchink, a brave military veteran who reveals a dark side of the military that is often shrouded in silence: moral injury and military sexual trauma. Tiffany's personal narrative powerfully illustrates how systemic issues within military institutions can lead to severe emotional trauma. She shares her unforgettable journey of navigating a system that often prioritizes the career of a senior NCO over the wellbeing of victims, illuminating the harsh reality of feeling...

Are you ready to unravel the depths of moral injury? Join us as we delve into this profound topic with our esteemed guest Dr Amanda Yeck. Together we'll explore a realm of suffering that affects us biologically, psychosocially, and spiritually. We'll take a leap into the comparison of moral injury and PTSD, unmasking the unique characteristics and challenges of each. Our discussion will unfold the trials experienced by veterans, who often face grief and loss at a far younger age than their...

In this podcast, Dr. Dan Roberts, Jamie Peer, and Mantay Toure will describe moral injury and many context in which it manifests, discuss Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen Inc.'s mission, and talk about MISNS' long-term goals of helping millions of women veterans suffering from moral injury.  Learn more about MISNS and sign up for our newsletter at: https://misns.org. Get to know our team: https://misns.org/about-us/ Find out about our upcoming conference at:...

As a guest on The Rising Beyond podcast, Dr. Roberts and Sybil Cummin of Arvada Therapy Solutions, PLLC (http://www.arvadatherapysolutions.com/) discuss moral injury and how to heal from it.  Support the show

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Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this videocast, participants will be able to: 1.     Define moral injury.  2.    Describe how it affects people’s self-esteem. 3.    Explain ways chaplains, psychologists, social workers, and other caregivers can help a person rebuild their self-esteem.  Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRoberts. To actively participate in these episodes, subscribe at: https://chaplainconsultants.com/product/monthly-network-subscription/.  Support the show

In this interview, given by Susan Sganaga, Public Health Specialist, Dr. Roberts speaks about how Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen, Inc. (MISNS) got started, its work in the moral injury field, and how MISNS continues to support servicewomen around the world.    Important Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen, Inc. links: Tubman Chaplain Network: https://chaplainconsultants.com/tubman-chaplain-network/. 2023 Comprehensive Moral Injury Conference:...

Barton discusses with Dr. Roberts, how Adler is working to help military veterans connect to their communities, recover from their war experiences and heal from moral injury. We also talk about how Adler is educating the next generation of psychologists.  To find out more, email Bart at [email protected] or go to: http://www.adler.edu/page/areas-of-study/online/militarypsychology/overview.  The Tubman Chaplain Network (TCN) is a network dedicated to matching qualified women chaplains with...

Barton discusses with Dr. Roberts, how Adler is working to help military veterans connect to their communities, recover from their war experiences and heal from moral injury. We also talk about how Adler is educating the next generation of psychologists.  To find out more, email Bart at [email protected] or go to: http://www.adler.edu/page/areas-of-study/online/militarypsychology/overview.  The Tubman Chaplain Network (TCN) is a network dedicated to matching qualified women chaplains with...

Steve Alpert is an accomplished artist who is here on this episode to discuss his Proudly She Served Gallery. Here is a brief description from Steve's website "The surface of the canvas is the focal point of my hopes, dreams, aspirations. It is that precise place in the physical world where I express my deepest passions for the beauty of this Earth. Communicated through the layers of ground-up minerals are images that bring honor and respect to the lionhearted individuals who serve others,...

Steve Alpert is an accomplished artist who is here on this episode to discuss his Proudly She Served Gallery. Here is a brief description from Steve's website "The surface of the canvas is the focal point of my hopes, dreams, aspirations. It is that precise place in the physical world where I express my deepest passions for the beauty of this Earth. Communicated through the layers of ground-up minerals are images that bring honor and respect to the lionhearted individuals who serve others,...

On this episode we will speak with Katie Ross and Katie Civiletto Stenger about a variety of topics including: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder in Veterans, Access to care, Navigating healthcare outside the VA, Continuum of Care, and much more.  Katie Ross is a seasoned professional in the veteran and military space, she has dedicated her career to Serving Those Who Serve. Katie currently serves as the Director of Veterans Services for Summit Behavioral Health Care’s Tactical...

On this episode we will speak with Katie Ross and Katie Civiletto Stenger about a variety of topics including: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder in Veterans, Access to care, Navigating healthcare outside the VA, Continuum of Care, and much more.  Katie Ross is a seasoned professional in the veteran and military space, she has dedicated her career to Serving Those Who Serve. Katie currently serves as the Director of Veterans Services for Summit Behavioral Health Care’s Tactical...

Jessica Greenbaum got in touch with us because decades after becoming an established poet and a teacher of poetry with three books and national recognition, she decided art can’t do everything and went back to school to become a social worker. Melding the fields of poetry and social work, she runs workshops for communities who have experienced trauma and she wanted to offer one to people who have considered themselves to have sustained moral injury. She has run such workshops for 9/11 First...

Jessica Greenbaum got in touch with us because decades after becoming an established poet and a teacher of poetry with three books and national recognition, she decided art can’t do everything and went back to school to become a social worker. Melding the fields of poetry and social work, she runs workshops for communities who have experienced trauma and she wanted to offer one to people who have considered themselves to have sustained moral injury. She has run such workshops for 9/11 First...

Dr. Daniel Roberts and Mia Ricks have an in-depth conversation about the war in Afghanistan and how it impacts the field of Moral Injury.   Plays at the end of each episode.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FURKS5NYJVH9L)

Dr. Daniel Roberts and Mia Ricks have an in-depth conversation about the war in Afghanistan and how it impacts the field of Moral Injury.   Plays at the end of each episode.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FURKS5NYJVH9L)

The Soldier's Guide to PTSD: How to No-Shit Reclaim Your Life written by Virginia Cruse is a must read.  Part two of our interview with Virginia Cruse is an episode you do not want to miss!  Let's Talk Virginia Cruse Plays at the end of each episode.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FURKS5NYJVH9L)

Virginia Cruse is the author of, The Soldier’s Guide to PTSD: How to No-Sh*t Reclaim Your Life, a Soldier-to-Soldier guide for overcoming PTSD and Moral Injury that gives step-by-step guidance on how Service Members can take their lives back.  Dr. Daniel Roberts and Mia Ricks have an honest, eye-opening discussion with Virginia Cruse on Moral Injury and PTSD.  Let's Talk Virginia Cruse.  Conference Replay Link:...