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Behind The Mission

Behind The Mission

Di: Duane K. L. France
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Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mission” - and create a conversation with organizations and leaders on how they are utilizing their expertise and networks to support the military-connected community.©2021 PyschArmor, INC Istruzione Politica e governo Scienze politiche
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  • BTM289 – Mark Frank – SMVF Mental Health with SonderMind

    BTM289 – Mark Frank – SMVF Mental Health with SonderMind
    Oct 13 2026
    Show SummaryOn today's episode, we’re having a conversation with Army Veteran Mark Frank, CEO and Co-Founder of SonderMind, a mental health and teletherapy platform. We explore how private behavioral health networks can integrate with VA Community Care and TRICARE to eliminate care access delays and deliver military-culturally competent mental health support across the military lifecycle.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today’s GuestMark Frank is the CEO and Co-Founder of SonderMind, a Colorado-based behavioral health company delivering personalized, measurement-based care through always-on digital tools and continuous, clinician-led therapy and psychiatry in partnership with payers and health systems across all 50 states. A U.S. Army veteran and serial entrepreneur, Mark brings extensive experience building and scaling healthcare and technology companies. Prior to SonderMind, he was CEO and Co-Founder of Next Oncology, a radiation therapy business, and SafeImageMD, a SaaS imaging platform, leading both companies through successful exits. He also co-founded TermScout, a sales intelligence and lead-generation software company. Earlier in his career, Mark worked in healthcare investment banking at Morgan Stanley and served as an officer in the U.S. Army, including a tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, and both a Master of Engineering Management and an MBA in Finance and Operations from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Links Mentioned in this Episode Military and Veteran SonderMind WebpageSonderMind App (App Store)SonderMind App (Google Play)MCON Health SummitPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week’s resource of the week is the course The Basics of Military Culture. Understand key values, customs, and experiences unique to service members and veterans through stories from six American service members. Perfect for employers, healthcare providers, and anyone working with military-connected individuals.You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-culture-series Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
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    31 min
  • BTM288 – Judy Donegan – The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

    BTM288 – Judy Donegan – The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
    Oct 6 2026
    Show SummaryOn today's episode, we’re having a conversation with Judy Donegan, Senior Counsel at The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program, exploring how free legal assistance, trauma-informed advocacy, and discharge upgrade support help navigate complex administrative barriers for military-connected individuals.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today’s GuestJudy Donegan is Senior Counsel for The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program. In this role, she manages all aspects of case management, including reviewing requests for program participation; assessing eligibility; preparing materials for placement or rejection; and tracking cases to completion before the military review boards, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), and other forums. Her work focuses on case evaluation for the CAVC Litigation Component.In addition, Judy serves on the CAVC’s Committee on Admission and Practice and is an Advisory Board member for the Stateside Legal Services Program. She has nearly 20 years of experience representing U.S. military veterans before the CAVC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Judy earned her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1994. She began appellate practice before the CAVC in 2007 and, in 2008, became one of the first attorneys accredited to practice before the VA when accreditation was mandated. She has participated in thousands of appeals before the CAVC and has been a sustaining member of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA) since 2007. She also serves on NOVA’s Webinar Committee. Judy can be reached at judy.donegan@vetsprobono.org. Links Mentioned in this Episode The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program WebsitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week’s resource of the week is is Episode 115 of the Behind the Mission Podcast, Repatriate Our Patriots with Dee James. On this episode we feature a conversation with Danitza “Dee” James, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots, an organization that focuses on bridging the gaps for the repatriation of deported servicemembers and their reintegration back into the United States.You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/danitza-dee-james Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
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    32 min
  • BTM287 - Elizabeth Musselman – Supporting Veteran Children in Caregiving Families

    BTM287 - Elizabeth Musselman – Supporting Veteran Children in Caregiving Families
    Sep 29 2026

    Show Summary

    On today's episode, we’re having a conversation with Elizabeth Musselman, an Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Fellow, about the unrecognized evolution of veteran caregiving and the hidden burdens placed on military children.

    Provide Feedback

    As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

    About Today’s Guest

    Elizabeth Musselman is a military caregiver and a 2026 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellow. In this role, she works with policymakers, Special Operations families, and veteran-serving organizations on the mental health needs of children living in veteran caregiver homes, a population largely absent from current policy and program design. Her advocacy focuses on the intergenerational effects of combat injury, including how a veteran parent's symptoms shape a child's development, attachment, and role in the family. She is a member of the Hidden Helpers Coalition and delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Elizabeth Dole Foundation National Convening in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth previously built a career in finance and technology and earned her J.D. before becoming the full-time caregiver for her husband, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, and raising their three children in the home his service shaped.

    Links Mentioned in this Episode

    Elizabeth Dole Foundation Website

    MCON Health Summit

    Elizabeth on LinkedIn

    PsychArmor Resource of the Week

    This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Youth Who Support Veterans. Caregiving youth often make sacrifices to provide care for family members who are ill, injured, elderly, or disabled. This course acknowledges the contributions of these youth caregivers, goes into the scope of the problem, and offers some solutions.

    You can find the resource here:

    https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-youth-who-support-veterans

    Episode Partner:

    Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

    Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media

    Email PsychArmor

    PsychArmor on Twitter

    PsychArmor on Facebook

    PsychArmor on YouTube

    PsychArmor on LinkedIn

    PsychArmor on Instagram

    Theme Music

    Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

    Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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    34 min
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