Military Psychology Podcast
Episodes
From Service to Science: Inside the Mind of Military Psychology
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Army Veteran, Marissa Snowden, whose journey didn't end at retirement-it evolved into a mission to better understand...
The Guard Difference: Missions, Service, and Mental Health
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with members of the California National Guard to talk about what makes the guard unique, the wide range of missions they ...
Changing Culture to Meet Demand: A Critical Discussion on the Future of Specialty Mental Health with Col. Elisha Parkhill Pippin
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Successful decrease in the stigma toward mental health services has led to an increase in the number of Service Members seeking care, resulting in cha...
Training For the Worst: The Future of Disaster Mental Health with Dr. Ryan Landoll
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest limitations in Disaster Mental Health (DMH) training has always been the difficulty in replicating high intensity environments with...
Career Crossroads: Vocational Psychology with Dr. Brianna Werner
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selecting a career path is a daunting task. Whether we are helping new recruits to choose their first MOS, counseling current subordinates looking to ...
Finding Your Fit: Air Force Assessment and Selection with Lt Col Emily Grieser
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a large system like the United States Air Force, finding suitable candidates for some of the most high speed positions can be an intense balancing ...
Saving Lives - Suicide Prevention with Lt Col Christopher Button and Dr. Ian Stanley
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where suicide in our Armed Forces continues to persist, how we respond to this ever-evolving crisis is imperative. In this episode, Dr. Jin...
"Roll For Healing": Dungeons & Dragons as Therapy with Dr. Brooke Long
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a hard time getting patients to stick with trauma-focused treatments? Do you or your patients ever wish you could escape reality and spend...
"Can we try the thing I saw on Instagram?": Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Treatment with Dr. Emily O'Hara
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of social media and technological advancement, we are seeing more and more patients requesting the newest and most “trending” treatment...
So You Want To Be An Air Force Intern? Overview of Air Force Psychology Internships with Dr. Ann Hryshko-Mullen
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the mil psych podcast, Dr. Bannar welcomes mentor, colleague, and friend Dr. Ann Hryshko-Mullen, Ph.D., ABPP-CHP, DBSM, Lt Col USAF...
The 30,000ft View of Air Force Psychology with Lt Col Mikel Merritt
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Air Force psychologists Drs. Ethan Bannar and Jeremy Jinkerson as they talk with Lt Col (Dr.) Mikel Merritt, the Air Force Psychology Consultant....
When the Threat is Inside: Treating Medical Trauma with Dr. Sacha McBain
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a podcast about military psychology, you’d bet we would talk a lot about psychological trauma...and you’d be correct. But what happens when a p...
Cognitive Processing Therapy, Military Trauma, and Civilian MH Care with Dr. Brooke Long
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Civilian mental health practitioners work more closely with active duty military service members than you might think. In fact, many military mental h...
Re-Ignition: Military Psychology Podcast's Newest Team
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we introduce our new team! We welcome Drs. Jeremy Jinkerson, Keyia Carlton, Contessa Tracy, and Brooke Long to the Militar...
Intro to Military Psychology Episode 6: Army Psychology Training with CPT Contessa Tracy (USA) and CPT Thomas Ballas (USA)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discover the many phenomenal training opportunities within Army Psychology! Maybe you have considered pursuing the Army HPSP or yo...
LGBTQ Series Episode 3: Top Researcher Dr. Jillian Shipherd Briefs us on the Wellbeing of our one Million LGBTQ Veterans
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jillian C. Shipherd, Ph.D. is a clinical research psychologist, professor of psychiatry, and co-director for the Veterans Health Administration’s LG...
LGBTQ Series Episode 2: “Put Your Bias on a Shelf”: A Gay Military Medical Provider Shares her Experiences pre- and post-Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 numbe...
Intro to Military Psychology Episode 5: Research with Military Populations with Dr. Kristin Saboe
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Research psychologists are the backbone of psychological science, and many listeners have been asking to hear more about conducting research and appli...
LGBTQ Series Episode 1: "If Not Me, Then Who?" The US Military's Highest Ranking Out-Transgender Member Discusses Her Trailblazing Journey
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our inaugural episode for the LGBTQ Military series features a talk with Lt Col Bree Fram. She’s an astronautical engineer, published author, transg...
Intro to Military Psychology Episode 4: Advocacy within Military Psychology with LT Nicholas Grant (USN)
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the conventional roles (Therapist, Researcher, Educator, Etc.), one hat psychologists wear is that of an advocate. In this episode, we examine ...
Intro to Military Psychology Episode 3: Applied Psychology with Drs. Eric Surface and COL Maurice Sipos
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do COVID vaccine development and foreign language training have in common? Answer: they both involve psychological science. In this episode, we p...
Intro to Military Psychology Episode 2: Becoming an Active Duty Psychologist with CAPT John Ralph (Ret.), USN
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intro to Military Psychology: Becoming an Active Duty Psychologist with CAPT John Ralph (Ret.), USNYou might be curious about military psychology as a...
Intro to Military Psychology Episode 1: Operational Psychology with Col Mark Staal (Ret.), USAF
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Intro to Military Psychology Podcast Teaser
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new Series, Introduction to Military Psychology! Subscribe to the Military Psychology Podcast Network feed for free access, and follow ...
Beyond the Uniform Episode 6: Implicit Bias in the Military Medical System
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A growing body of research has shown significant disparities in health delivery among minority patients, negatively impacting health care outcomes.&nb...
Beyond the Uniform Episode 5: Being a Woman of Color in Military Psychology; An Interview of MAJ (P) Chaska Gomez
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As more awareness of the impact of limited representation of Women of Color in Military Leadership has on the ranks, understanding the unique challeng...
Beyond the Uniform Episode 4: Supporting Women in Leadership; How Men Can Be Allies in Military Settings
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking through the ranks can be a challenging endeavor for females seeking leadership positions in a traditionally male dominated military force. Th...
Beyond the Uniform Episode 3: Women in Military Psychology Part 1: An interview with the Clinical Psychology Consultant to the Army Surgeon General
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Beyond the Uniform Episode 2: Developing Women for Leadership in the Military; the Power of Effective Mentorship
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Beyond the Uniform Episode 1: Understanding White Privilege
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 meani...