
Listen in each week as industry experts discuss critical topics within the military-connected community.

BTM213 – Denise Meine-Graham – Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Teams
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Denise Meine-Graham. Denise and her husband help communities develop Local Outreach to Suicide Survivor teams, or LOSS Teams, to provide support to others bereaved by suicide.

BTM212 – Chad Graham – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients, inspiring Americans to live the values the Medal represents, and supporting Recipients as they connect with communities across America.

BTM211 - John Decoteau - Skill Trades Training for Veterans through Universal Technical Institute
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with John Decoteau, Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians.

BTM210 - Mary Bier - Military Child Education Coalition
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). MCEC’s Mission is to ensure that every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.

BTM209 – Garra Lloyd-Lester – Worried About a Veteran Website
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Garra Lloyd – Lester, the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY), where we discuss the Worried About a Veteran Website.

BTM208 – Dr. LeNaya Hezel – The Warrior – Scholar Project
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse, Dr LeNaya Hezel, who serves as the Warrior Scholar Project’s Chief Programs Officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.

BTM207 – Angie DeJarnette – Transition Support for Special Operations Families
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Angie DeJarnette. The Founder and Executive Director of the STEPS Foundation: Spouse Transition Enrichment Program and Supports. The STEPS Foundation services the Special Operations Forces community with support and guidance for SOF spouses across the nation.

BTM206 – Anna Larson – Transition Support for Military Spouses
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Founder of MilSpouse Transition Anna Larson. We talk about how her husband’s end of military service affected the whole family and led to her mission to support military spouses in their transition from active duty military life.

BTM205 – Tempa Sherill – Mental Health Treatment and Advocacy for Service Members, Veterans and their Families
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor Tempa Sherrill. We talk about both her work as a treatment provider as well as a mental health policy advocate.

BTM204 – Kaitlyn Siewert – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Kaitlyn Siewert, the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA. During our conversation, we talk about REINS of Valor the military and veteran mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program.
THE HOST
Duane France
Duane France retired from the Army in 2014 after 22 years and five combat and operational deployments. After retirement, he was selected as an inaugural member of the George W. Bush Institute Veteran Leadership Program and has served as a clinical mental health counselor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is currently the Co-Director of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Service Member, Veteran, and Military Family Technical Assistance Center, an organization that provides technical advice and assistance to communities around the nation that are trying to implement suicide prevention and behavioral health integration programs for the military affiliated population. He has produced several Military mental health-related podcasts, Head Space and Timing and a limited podcast series looking at suicide prevention in the Military affiliated population in partnership with Military Times, Seeking the Military Suicide Solution.