Military Psychology Podcast

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 term. To

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 practical

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 and the

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 (P)

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 leadership and

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