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 serving and curious if pursuing a career-change to psychology is even possible. Spoiler alert, it absolutely is! We welcome CPT Contessa Tracy (USA) and CPT Thomas Ballas (USA) from the APA accredited internship program at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Huston. These two talented interns share their...

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. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and a book (!), Dr. Shipherd is a top scholar on the wellbeing of LGBTQ veterans. She’s dedicated her skills to improving the healthcare system to care for this unique population, and we discuss ways in which the DoD may build on the VA’s progress. Dr. Shipherd is the kind of person you...

Lt Col Julie Glover is a Physician Assistant in the U.S. Air Force, holds a Doctorate in Emergency Medicine, has deployed thrice, and has held a number of leadership roles. I knew her back when she was Capt Glover (!) and we were stationed together in northern Italy. We bonded over our love of cats, softball, and LGBTQ rights. In this episode, Lt Col Glover discusses the impact that repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell had on her ‘outness’ to military colleagues, her experiences disclosing her...

Research psychologists are the backbone of psychological science, and many listeners have been asking to hear more about conducting research and applied work within the military. Join us for another exciting episode on the Intro to Military Psychology as we discuss a popular topic: conducting research with military populations! Listen in on our talk with Dr. Kristin Saboe, former Army psychologist who shares her experience working at the pentagon, deployed as a researcher on a Mental Health...

Our inaugural episode for the LGBTQ Military series features a talk with Lt Col Bree Fram. She’s an astronautical engineer, published author, transgender advocate, and delightful person. We cover her impressive military career, including working at the Pentagon...twice(!), we talk 'misgendering,' 'passing,' and self-disclosure. Lt Col Fram also invites medical providers and mental health professionals to provide affirming care to LGBTQ patients...and tells us how. Acknowledging that we live...

Beyond the conventional roles (Therapist, Researcher, Educator, Etc.), one hat psychologists wear is that of an advocate. In this episode, we examine how military psychologists can advocate and contribute to organizational and societal change for the betterment. We discuss with Dr. Nicholas Grant, recipient of multiple accolades for his research, leadership, and contribution in his service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) communities. Dr. Grant...

What do COVID vaccine development and foreign language training have in common? Answer: they both involve psychological science. In this episode, we pivot to research and applied psychology, how they look in the military context and how they are used to solve "real world problems." We talk to the current and past president of Division 19, Drs. Maurice Sipos and Eric Surface, about their perspectives on the topic. Dr. Sipos is an Active Duty Army psychologist with a PhD in Experimental...

Intro to Military Psychology: Becoming an Active Duty Psychologist with CAPT John Ralph (Ret.), USN You might be curious about military psychology as a career. You might also be wondering, how does one become a military psychologist? Many students are unsure where to start! If this resonates with you, this is just the episode you need to hear! In this episode, we collaborate with retired Navy psychologist and the National Director of Navy Psychology Training Programs CAPT (Ret.) Dr. John...

Are you curious what it is like serving as a military psychologist in operational settings? Wondering what is life like as an active duty psychologist? In our inaugural episode, we learn just that from retired (Col) Dr. Mark Staal. Dr. Staal has worked as licensed psychologist for 25 years, serving 20+ years as an active-duty military psychologist with the US Air Force and is an expert in the field of operational psychological, ethics, and the psychological science pertaining to national...

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A growing body of research has shown significant disparities in health delivery among minority patients, negatively impacting health care outcomes. Understanding implicit bias within the Military Medical System is crucial for leaders to understand barriers to care for both active-duty Military Members and Veterans. The impact of limited representation of minority providers on Service Members of Color to seek medical care can have a profound impact on health care outcomes, both long and short...

As more awareness of the impact of limited representation of Women of Color in Military Leadership has on the ranks, understanding the unique challenges Women of Color face when developing as a psychologist in the Military is imperative to the growth and development of leaders and colleagues alike. MAJ (P) Chaska Gomez discusses the challenges she has navigated as a woman of Color serving as a Psychologist in the Army as well as her role as a mother, wife, and advocate. She also lays out...

Breaking through the ranks can be a challenging endeavor for females seeking leadership positions in a traditionally male dominated military force. The value of strong mentoring relationships cannot be overstated. Cultivating these strong, professional relationships with men who have previously held leadership positions can be challenging, often leaving women out of the equation. Dr. Brad Johnson and Dr. Davie Smith discuss the importance of men becoming allies to women in leadership roles...

LTC (P) Deb Engerran shares candid and personal accounts while serving as an Army Psychologist and how she has navigated challenges of sexism to rise through the ranks and serve in some of the top positions in Army Psychology. As she shares her successes and how at times she missed the mark, our listeners will gain valuable insights to developing skills to interact with commanders, finding their seat at the table, and how to advocate for themselves in a professional and effective manner. LTC...

Finding a mentor as a junior leader in the military can be a challenging task. For women in the military, there can be additional hurdles to overcome in seeking out positive mentors, to include additional responsibilities at home and caring for children. Knowing how to seek out positive mentors and knowing what healthy mentorship is can have a significant impact on career progression and professional development. In this episode, LTC (R) Wendy Perry shares her wisdom and expertise in...

There is no question in this day and age that racism continues to rear its ugly head and negatively impact unit cohesion and esprit de corps. As meaningful conversation about racism continues to burgeon, the concept of White Privilege is a topic many leaders are uncomfortable talking about. Dr. Dixon facilitates this dynamic discussion on understanding what White Privilege is and what it is not, as well as understanding historic and systemic racism that has contributed to cultivating White...