{"id":118333,"date":"2020-05-27T22:15:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T22:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/05\/27\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-20-kate-hendricks-thomas\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:23:29","slug":"seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-20-kate-hendricks-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/podcasts\/2020\/05\/27\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-20-kate-hendricks-thomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 20: Kate Hendricks Thomas"},"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\/d0c646b2\"><\/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\">Kate Hendricks Thomas is a behavioral medicine researcher and master certified health education specialist. She studies evidence-based mental fitness and peak performance and is the author of several books. Thomas is passionate about education and teaches for George Mason University\u2019s Department of Global and Community Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas is an academic researcher, storyteller, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Her TEDx speeches provide a glimpse into Thomas\u2019 unique ability to make science accessible and actionable for everyday audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is a writer and researcher at heart, and has authored over 100 scientific publications and presentations. 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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 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