Best With Elizabeth Miller on The Whole Care Network Podcasts (2024)

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Aging in Place with Vinnie Venugopal 50:16

1h ago50:16

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Vinnie Venugopal cared for his father and is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist with a passion for entrepreneurship and building solutions. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Vinnie shares how a 2-week vacation to India with his parents turned into an 8-week caregiving nightmare. Then, when his family was able to return home…

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BTM177 - Jenn Kerfoot - Access to Healthcare for Veterans 33:22

12m ago33:22

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with ch…

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BTM176 - John Pray - Operation Homefront 28:32

4d ago28:32

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships About Today’s Gu…

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Organizing the Copious Care Data with Tara Ross 52:55

14d ago52:55

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Tara Ross brings a wealth of personal experience and unwavering support to fellow caregivers, drawing from more than a decade of caregiving roles. Having navigated the complexities of caring for a veteran, her in-laws, and balancing the needs of young children and pets, Tara intimately understands the challenges caregivers face. In this episode of …

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BTM175 – Recap of Year One of the Behind the Mission Podcast 28:41

18d ago28:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this…

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Exploring Alzheimer’s Treatments with Dr. Zahydie Burgos Ribot 59:22

26d ago59:22

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Dr. Zahydie L. Burgos Ribot cares for her husband, Francisco, also known as Paco, who is living with Young Onset Familial Alzheimer's Disease. In this episode, Zahydie and Paco share their caregiving journey. They talk about how they took time to understand and cope with Paco's diagnosis and process their feelings of grief before telling others. Th…

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BTM174 - Emma Payne - HelpTexts for Mental Health and Wellness 32:56

25d ago32:56

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. About Today’s Guest Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online co…

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BTM173 - Andrea Norton and Erika Hoover - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Series 33:38

1M ago33:38

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families About Today’s Gu…

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Managing Falls with Steve Powell - Caregiver Spotlight 43:59

1M ago43:59

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Steve Powell cared for both of his parents as their health and mobility declined. His experiences mitigating many falls for his parents, prompted his invention of a device designed to lift individuals safely and comfortably off the floor. In this episode, Steve and I chat about aging in place, fall prevention, perfectionism, and why he has the well…

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BTM172 - Dr Alan Teo - VA S.A.V.E. Training for Veteran Families 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. A…

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BTM171 - Ale Hernandez - Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQ+ Veterans 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we continue the LGBTQIA+ Veteran Public Health Awareness series with a conversation about myths and misconceptions about members of the LGBTQIA+ community with veteran Ale Hernandez About Today’s Guest Alejandra Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps for four years a Food Service Specialist with Marine C…

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BTM Extra - Memorial Day 2024 - wear blue run to remember with Lupe Urdaneta 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gold Star family member Lupe Urdaneta, surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta, and her journey with wear blue: run to remember, an organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance and programs to support all those who…

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Talking to Kids about Dementia with Alder Allensworth - Caregiver Spotlight 59:53

2M ago59:53

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Alder Allensworth cared for her mother who had Alzheimer’s and her father who had vascular dementia. Alder’s inspiration to co-create a children’s tool kit for families came from watching her mother interact with her grandchildren. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we talk about the resources Alder and her friend Brenda create…

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BTM170 - Ellen Gustafson - We the Veterans and Military Families 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse and family member Ellen Gustafson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans and Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. We’re going to talk about their wo…

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BTM169 - MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare 32:45

2M ago32:45

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By Duane K. L. France

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Speak Your Truth with Allison Breininger - Caregiver Spotlight 56:53

2M ago56:53

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Allison Breininger has an MA in Education and spent twenty years in the realm of education. At 31, she became a caregiver for her husband, Sean, when he was diagnosed with the rare genetic disease Fanconi Anemia. She has been by his side through countless treatments and experienced firsthand that caregivers are in what she calls ‘the negative space…

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BTM168 – Jennifer Ballou – The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Gold Star Family Member Jennifer Ballou, Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that is guiding the development of a national memorial that honors the service and sacrifice of all who have contributed to global counterterrori…

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BTM167 - Kate DeBartolo - The Conversation Project 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Kate DeBartolo, a senior director for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the leader for the conversation project. IHI has public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of their life About Today’s Guest Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute…

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Messy Caregiving with Sisters Natalie and JJ - Caregiver Spotlight 56:24

3M ago56:24

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Natalie Elliott Handy and JJ Elliott Hill are sisters. Together, along with a third sister Emilie, they manage care for their mom who is living with Parkinson’s disease. Natalie is also a caregiver for her spouse, Jason, who receives palliative care to help navigate his cancer journey. In this episode, we discuss all the total messiness around fami…

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BTM166 - Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton - LGBTQ+ Veterans Public Health Awareness Campaign 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Erika Hoover and Air Force Veteran Andrea Norton about their experiences as both veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as a public awareness campaign being developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Memb…

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BTM165 - Virginia Wimmer - CalVet Women Veteran's Division 31:41

3M ago31:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer, in which we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California About Today’s Guest Virginia Wimmer was appointed on August …

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Hope for Caregivers with Peter Rosenberger - Caregiver Spotlight 59:57

3M ago59:57

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Meet Peter Rosenberger who has been a family caregiver for over 38 years for a spouse with severe disabilities. Peter is fluent in the language of caregiver and has navigated a medical nightmare that has mushroomed to 85+ major operations—including the amputation of both of his wife Gracie’s legs below the knee. In this episode, Peter recounts his …

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BTM164 - Ronald Rutherford - VA's Whole Health Program 31:15

3M ago31:15

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Ronald Rutherford, the Lead for the Whole Health Outreach program for the Veterans Health Administration. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports the health and well-being of veterans they serve, and focuses on self-care, skill building and support. About Today…

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BTM163 - Frederick Marx - Veterans Journey Home Film Series 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Show Summary On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker with over 40 years in the film industry. We have a conversation about a recent project, a series of five films called Veterans Journey Home, which features the stories of veterans who are working to transit…

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Paying for Long Term Care with Jason van den Brand - Caregiver Spotlight 59:55

4M ago59:55

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Meet family caregiver Jason van den Brand who managed end-of-life care for his grandmother and father over an eight-year span. This experience led him to start his own company, Wellahead, which helps families get matched with the best way to pay for long term care. In this episode we talk about how Jason managed care from a 3,000 mile distance, how…

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BTM162 - Josie Beets - DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Show Summary On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Josie Beets, the Program Manager for the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide About Today’s Guest Links Mentioned In This Episode BTM Episode 54 with Josie Beets – Connecting …

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BTM161 - Dr Jason Higgins - Veteran Involvement in the Criminal Legal System 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Jason A. Higgins, Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech University and author of the recently released book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration About Today’s Guest Dr. Jason A. Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and a…

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Embracing Vulnerability with Nicole Will - Caregiver Spotlight 59:46

4M ago59:46

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Nicole Will cared for her grandma Betty and has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of older adults, their families, and healthcare professionals. Nicole's approach blends heartfelt advocacy with strategic innovation, making her a sought-after voice in the care economy. In this episode we discuss how vulnerability instigates change in …

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BTM160 - Tara Wright - New Sesame Street Resource for Military Families 26:09

4M ago26:09

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation Tara Wright, Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, on newly developed resources for Military Families to address isolation, disconnectedness, and the impacts of family separation due to military duty About Today’s Guest Tar…

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BTM159 - Sebastian Junger (Replay) - Tribe and Veteran Connectedness 33:05

4M ago33:05

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By Duane K. L. France

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Remote and Long-Distance Caregiving with Paula Muller - Caregiver Spotlight 54:54

5M ago54:54

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Paula Muller helped care for her grandmother and has a lifelong passion for technology applied to healthcare. Paula grew up in Chile and was very close to her grandmother and remains close to her mother. Her passions for family and technology came together in her product that we learn about called CareLink360. In this episode we discuss the caregiv…

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BTM158 - Dr. Cameron McCoy - The Montford Point Marines 29:09

5M ago29:09

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Show Summary In this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr Cameron McCoy, author of a recently released book on the first Black Marines called, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In this book, Dr. McCoy shares the stories of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines that t…

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BTM157 - John Langford - Project Healing Waters 29:47

5M ago29:47

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps veteran John Langford, Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building. About Today’s …

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Shifting Family Roles with Edla Prevette - Caregiver Spotlight 57:09

5M ago57:09

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Edla Prevette is a mental health counselor who cared for both of her parents. Edla’s professional and personal care experiences are being poured into a program she has developed for adult children of aging parents. In this episode, Edla shares ways in which you can increase cooperation and decrease conflict, ideas for a caregiver’s to find their sa…

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BTM156 – Waco Hoover – The American Legion’s Be The One Initiative 29:43

5M ago29:43

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By Duane K. L. France

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BTM155 – Dennis Miller – The Legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion 25:36

5M ago25:36

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dennis Miller, a veteran advocate and entrepreneur in the greater Philadelphia area. Dennis and I are going to be having a conversation about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a multi-ethnic unit of predominantly black women who were assigned ot England a…

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Creative Care with Loretta Veney - Caregiver Spotlight 59:52

6M ago59:52

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Loretta Woodward Veney cared for her mom Doris who lived with dementia as well as for her aunt, sister, and husband. Loretta’s care experiences prompted her to write a few books, become a trained LEGO Serious Play facilitator, and inspire others through her speaking events and engaging workshops. In this episode we talk about and how creative play …

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BTM154 – Dave Harrison – Fastport and Veterans in the Workforce 28:32

6M ago28:32

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Executive Director of Workforce Development and Government Relations at FASTPORT, a company that focuses on workforce development and technology solutions with longstanding industry experience with the military community, transportation industry and apprenticeship program…

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BTM153 - Christina Slentz - The League of Wives Memorial Project 34:47

6M ago34:47

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with with Navy Veteran and Spouse Christina Slentz, Foundation Co-Chair of the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, C…

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Supporting Adult Children of Aging Parents with Frances Hall - Caregiver Spotlight 48:36

6M ago48:36

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Frances Hall is the founder and executive director of ACAP, Adult Children of Aging Parents, a nationally unique nonprofit organization that she founded when she was the caregiver for her mother. In 2012, Frances began offering monthly educational programs for her fellow faculty and university staff and then for her broader North Carolina community…

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BTM152 - Bill Leahy - Supporting Veterans in the Manufacturing Industry 28:38

6M ago28:38

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Bill Leahy, an Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner in the Manufacturing Industry. We discuss opportunities for Veterans in the manufacturing industry and Bill’s upcoming documentary, Unturning Steel About Today’s Guest William "…

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BTM151 - Dr Sumitra Muralidhar - The Million Veteran Program 28:30

6M ago28:30

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Program Director for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Million Veteran Program. Since launching in 2011, 1 million Veterans have joined MVP. It's the largest research effort at VA to improve health care for Veterans and one of the largest research programs in the…

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BTM150 - Richard Fierro - Diversity, Service, and Sacrifice 30:10

6M ago30:10

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Richard Fierro about his miltiary service, post-military career as an entrepreneur and his actions in November of 2022 in which he intervened in a mass shooting attack at an LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO About Today’s Guest Richard Fierro was the Army ROTC distingu…

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BTM149 – Stacey Lewis and Ashley Hammond – VA’s Pathfinder Program 28:08

7M ago28:08

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Ashley Hammond and Stacey Lewis from the VA’s Pathfinder Program, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Ecosystem. Pathfinder is a website and digital tool designed to facilitate designed to facilitate connections between external innovators, vendors, and VA employees in o…

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BTM148 - Dr. Christina Armstrong - VA Office of Connected Care 29:16

7M ago29:16

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. The Office of Connected Care focuses on improving health care through technology; Connected Care’s programs include My HealtheVet, VA Telehealth Services…

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BTM147 - Corie Weathers - Military Culture and Mental Health 30:14

7M ago30:14

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Corie Weathers, a military spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor. We discuss the importance of cultural responsivity in mental health and Corie's latest book, Military Culture Shift About Today’s Guest Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, …

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BTM146 - Dr. Tanya Hess - VA Coaching Into Care Program 26:25

8M ago26:25

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tanya Hess, a Licensed Psychologist and Training Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs Coaching Into Care Family Call Center, a national telephone-based support service for family emmbers and others who want to help reluctant veterans access their VA health care benefits, pa…

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BTM145 – Cheri Mason – VA Board of Veterans Appeals 29:02

8M ago29:02

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason, who served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). About Today’s Guests The Honorable Ch…

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New Perspectives from Caregiving with Matt Perrin - Caregiver Spotlight 58:44

8M ago58:44

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Matt Perrin spent eight and a half years surrounded by dementia as a member of the sandwich generation. He was caring for his mother, Rosemary, who was living with Alzheimer's Disease. And simultaneously helping his wife Lindsay care for her father, Steve, who was living with Lewy Body Dementia. Steve lived in Matt and Lindsay’s home with their thr…

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BTM144 - Bruce Townshend - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve 27:33

8M ago27:33

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Bruce Townshend, the Chief of Employer Engagement with Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense that promotes understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers About Today’s Guest Bruce Townshend, Chief, E…

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