Best officers association employment Podcasts (2024)

Show Summary This episode features a conversation with Navy spouse Vicky Perkins, Senior Director for Impact Programs at Blue Star Families. Among other programs, Vicky is responsible for leading the team that manages Blue Star Support Circles, facilitated nonclinical cohorts for veterans and service member supporters to help reduce crisis and suic…

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Paul Clark, PhD, Health Care Labor & Employment Relations Professor and Researcher 59:35

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What he does: Dr. Clark is a Professor of Labor and Employment Relations at Penn State University where he regularly teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on employment relations. His research has focused on employment relations in U.S. healthcare, with interests including unions, union organizing, collective bargaining, labor-management partn…

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BTM186 - Julie Goldstein and Lisa Sabey - Supporting Parents of Children in Suicidal Crisis 33:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Julie Goldstein, Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, and Lisa Sabey, President of Parents-to-Parents. We’re going to be talking about a video resource called Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we …

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BTM185 - Denise Olsen - Grief and Traumatic Loss 32:47

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Denise Olsen, a grief mentor, national public speaker, registered nurse, yoga instructor, and published author. Her book, Strong and Soulful: Graced by Grief is a look at Denise’s personal journey from catastrophic grief and trauma to a life filled with abundance. Provide Feedback As a…

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BTM184 - Kari McDonough - Welcome.US, The Welcome Corps, and the Veteran Sponsor Fund 27:29

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Kari McDonough, Vice President of Welcome.US and Senior Advisor to the Welcome Fund, a program of Welcome.us that provides a source for grantmaking to organizations as they involve community members to welcome newcomers. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we w…

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HHS Headlines: What's New, Noteworthy, and Risky 12:11

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BTM183 - Dr. Khadija Boyd - Journal of Veterans Studies 31:13

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Khadija Boyd, a retired United States Army Combat Veteran, who is currently the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Veterans Studies. The mission of the Journal of Veterans Studies is to sustain international research in veterans studies, facilitate interdisciplinary research collab…

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BTM182 - Rocio Palermo - Mental Health with Women Vets On Point 31:55

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Veteran Rocio Palermo, Program Coordinator for Women Vets On Point, a program of U.S. Vets. WVOP is designed and informed by women veterans for women veterans in order to address critical needs and barriers to mental health care after military service. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audienc…

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Changemakers and Trailblazers: JOREL - Not Superman’s Father! 35:02

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Learn more about the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership (JOREL) for our final podcast of season one! In this conversation, Guy Debrun discusses the JOREL with Jeannette Stawski. He shares his own outdoor adventures and explains his role as a lecturer in sports and recreation management. They discuss the importance of research i…

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Nadeem Kazi, MD, President of Arizona Medical Association and Practicing Gastroenterologist and Independent Private Practice Founder-Owner 35:42

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What he does: Dr. Kazi is the President of the Arizona Medical Association. Dr. Kazi is also a practicing gastroenterologist and independent, private practice founder-owner in Casa Grande, Arizona. In his role as President of the Arizona Medical Association, Dr. Kazi works with local, state, and federal government officials as well as local, state,…

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BTM81 - Tom Chiodo - PBS Caregiving Documentary 32:55

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved o…

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BTM180 - The Psychology of Saving Private Ryan 43:56

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation that first aired on the Head Space and Timing Podcast on the Psychology of Saving Private Ryan. Dr. Katie Gordon and Dr. Brandon Saxton, hosts of the Jedi Counsel Podcast, join me to explore the film Saving Private Ryan through a mental health and psychology perspective. Provide Feedback As…

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Changemakers and Trailblazers: What You Need to Know About the EXPLORE Act 45:28

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In this conversation, Jeannette Stawski talks with Paul Sanford about the EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492), federal legislation that aims to expand recreation opportunities on federal lands and waters. The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) combines various recreation bills into one package and addresses issues such as equitable access, modernizing recreation faciliti…

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Laura Coordes, Professor of Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University 36:35

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What she does: Professor Coordes is a Professor of Law at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in Phoenix, Arizona. Her research focuses on bankruptcy and financial distress and includes commercial law, large corporate reorganizations, international and comparative insolvency law, and local government finance and policy. Sh…

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BTM179 – Past, Present and Future for LGBTQIA+ Veterans - Webcast Replay 51:24

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community About Today’s Guests Allison Jaslo…

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BTM178 - Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - Healing Veterans through Humor 26:57

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. About Today’s Guest Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty y…

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So You Want to Host a Latino Conservation Week Event? 37:58

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If you are interested in learning more about Latino Conservation week and how you can get involved, listen in as guest Jessica Godinez from the Hispanic Access Foundation shares with Candace Brendler how you can host an event. Latino Conservation Week (LCW) is a national initiative hosted by Hispanic Access Foundation to celebrate the Latino commun…

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So You Want to Work in Parks and Rec? 39:04

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In this episode, Anthony Iracki, the professional development manager at Playcore, discusses his career in parks and recreation and how it intersects with outdoor recreation. He shares with podcast host Candace Brendler his journey from working in local parks and recreation departments to his current role in professional development. Anthony emphas…

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Beverly Wilburn, DAADOM, Office Manager at Karl A. Smith, DDS, LLC Periodontics and Implants 39:33

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What she does: Beverly is the office manager of Karl A. Smith, DDS, LLC Periodontics and Implants, a multi-site practice with locations in Virginia and Maryland. In addition to managing the practice full-time, she serves as an expert of dental business practices and standard of care in practice administration systems for several law firms across th…

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

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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

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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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2024 Mid-Year Risk Assessment 12:31

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Changemakers and Trailblazers: Establishing the Center for Veterans Employment (CVEO) 28:19

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In this episode, Jeannette Stawski interviews Aaron Leonard about the Center for Veterans Employment in the Outdoors (CVEO). Aaron shares his background in the outdoor adventure and experiential education field and how he ended up working with Guardian Revival, an organization focused on the health and wellbeing of veterans and first responders. He…

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

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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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Kal Wahab, Chief Administrative Officer at Oregon Health and Science University 41:40

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What he does: Kal is the Chief Administrative Officer at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR and has over two decades of experience in health care, including 15 years in a combination of leadership roles on both the payer and provider side. At OHSU he is responsible for serving Medicaid members in the Portland Metro region and as t…

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

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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

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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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Changemakers and Trailblazers: The Confluence of States - Outdoor Recreation Offices Update 29:34

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Join us as podcast host and AORE Executive Director Jeannette Stawski interviews Maribel Castañeda about the Confluence of States, a bipartisan network of state leaders advancing the outdoor recreation industry. Maribel discusses her role as the manager for the Confluence and her love for the outdoors. Jeannette and Maribel talk about the creation …

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Karen Daw, Occupational Health and Safety Expert 40:52

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What she does: Karen is an occupational health and safety expert in the health care industry with over two decades' experience helping medical, dental, and professional offices with safety, infection control, and compliance systems. She began career in the emergency department at Ohio Health's Riverside Methodist Hospital and then served as the ass…

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

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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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So You Want to Start a Regional Bikepacking Community? 37:02

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What is bike packing? Bikepacking is a form of long-distance cycling that involves traveling off-road and camping along the way. Join host Candace Brendler as she chats with Jacob T. Rex, the community programs coordinator at Bikepacking Roots. Jacob and Candace discuss the concept of regional bikepacking communities and the work being done by Bike…

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

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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

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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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Changemakers and Trailblazers: The Importance of In-Person Hands-On Learning in Wilderness Medicine 39:54

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In this conversation, Jeannette Stawski is joined by Abby Rowe and Nadia Kimmel to discuss the importance of in-person, hands-on learning in wilderness medicine. They also discuss the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC), which sets standards for wilderness medicine certifications. They explain that there is currently no industry stan…

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So You Want to Be an Inclusive Risk Manager? 41:53

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Let’s talk about the interdependence of emotional and physical safety in program design and the importance of creating a collaborative and inclusive environment. In this podcast episode, host Candace Brendler is joined by Steve Smith and Christine Norton to discuss trauma-informed risk management. It is important to prioritize program participants'…

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Esmond Kane, Chief Information Security Officer, Steward Health Care 41:36

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What he does: Esmond is the Chief Information Security Officer of Steward Health Care and has over two decades of experience leading IT and security programs and safeguarding vital sectors in multiple industries. At Steward, Esmond’s focus has been on transforming Steward's approach to information practices security, threat and risk management to c…

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

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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

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So you want to WORK at an Inclusive Outdoor Outfitter: What to Look For and How to Prep in the Field 39:25

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What does inclusion mean when we're talking about how to look for an inclusive outdoor work environment? Working in the outdoor industry is unique because you're not only doing the job, you could be living with your coworkers and spending time away from the organization’s basecamp. Do you feel safe on the job? Do you see others that look like you —…

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Kimberly Ruppel, Partner at Dickinson Wright 30:06

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What she does: Kim is a partner at Dickinson Wright in Michigan and Chair of Dickinson Wright’s Healthcare Litigation and Telehealth Task Forces. Kim has over 20 years’ experience as a commercial litigator who represents healthcare providers, insurers and benefit plans in healthcare contract litigations (including enforcing and defending non-compet…

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

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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

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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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Kandi Wiens, EdD, Burnout and Emotional Intelligence Educator and Researcher 33:54

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What she does: Dr. Wiens is a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, director of the Penn Master’s in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program, and academic director of the PennCLO Master’s Program, as well as teaching various graduate-level and executive-format courses. Dr. Wiens is also co-…

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

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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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So you want to CREATE an Inclusive Outdoor Working Environment? 42:39

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Leaders! This one's for you! Are you truly doing the best you can when creating an inclusive working environment? Are you creating a psychologically safe place for your employees? How do you know? Join podcast host Candace Brendler as she chats with two members of the A-DASH Collaborative, Jim Miller of Respect Outside and Emily Ambrose of Engage C…

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

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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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So You Want to Manage Risk Outdoors? 39:05

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Interested in learning about managing risk in the outdoors? Join us as our podcast host chats with Steve Smith, founder of Experiential Consulting, LLC as they discuss his career path and how you can also manage risk in the outdoors. Check out Steve's book Beneficial Risks: The Evolution of Risk Management for Outdoor and Experiential Education Pro…

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Risk Case Examples in Health Care Marketing 13:50

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

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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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