{"id":25832,"date":"2020-11-19T16:27:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T16:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/11\/19\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-42-col-rob-swanson-suicide-survivor\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T20:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T20:43:55","slug":"seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-42-col-rob-swanson-suicide-survivor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/home\/2020\/11\/19\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-42-col-rob-swanson-suicide-survivor\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 42: Col. Rob Swanson, suicide survivor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This podcast from Military Times examines the alarming rate of military and veterans suicide, offering new insights based on research and effective clinical and peer support practices in suicide prevention. Hosted by Duane France, a retired Army combat veteran, author and mental health counselor, and Shauna Springer, a psychologist, author and nationally recognized expert on initiatives to benefit the military community, the podcast aims to move beyond awareness to identify actionable strategies that can impact the rising suicide rate among service members, veterans, and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/d7a9de48\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>About this week\u2019s guest<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colonel Robert \u201cRob\u201d Swanson retired from active duty after serving nearly 35 years. Since retirement, he completed an Executive MBA from the Shidler School of Business and has been actively involved as keynote speaker, senior mentor and advisor for the award-winning Fight For Each Other suicide prevention program in Hawaii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to retirement, Colonel Swanson was Chief, Weather Strategic Plans and Interagency Integration Division, Directorate of Weather, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 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Swanson <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Join our Facebook group:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/STMSS\/\">Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shauna&#8217;s latest book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Warrior-How-Support-Those-Protect\/dp\/1732167818\/\">Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duane&#8217;s latest book: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2R7akba\">Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>How to leave a podcast review<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn&#8217;t intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>How to leave a podcast review using Apple\u2019s Podcast app<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\/id1489962717\">Seeking the Military Suicide Solution<\/a> on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Click &#8220;Listen on Apple Podcasts&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Scroll down and click or tap &#8220;Write a Review.&#8221; Enter your iTunes password to login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. 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When you leave a review, drop us a line at <a href=\"mailto:info@veteranmentalhealth.com\">info@veteranmentalhealth.com<\/a> and you&#8217;ll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we\u2019re doing on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1ow0zXdEf59vBvKhZlx3n6\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/duane-k-l-france\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\">Stitcher<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-seeking-the-military-suici-56193331\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\/id1489962717\" target=_blank>Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NlZWtpbmctdGhlLW1pbGl0YXJ5LXN1aWNpZGUtc29sdXRpb24%3D\" target=_blank>Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/duane-k-l-france\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution?refid=stpr\" target=_blank>Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Air Force colonel has survived two suicide attempts. 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