During this interactive podcast, Caitlin Krause, an author, educator and founder of MindWise, an interactive consultancy focuses on digital well-being, human connection and healthy relationships with technology, helps participants strengthen attention, emotional intelligence, creativity and connection in complex, technology-mediated environments.

Krause explores attention as a vital personal and collective resource and shares practical ways to build healthier relationships with technology.

Through reflection, accessible practices and real-world examples, Krause introduces tools for aligning attention with intention, strengthening meaningful connection, and creating moments of restoration within the demands of daily life. This session offers a human-centered approach to digital well-being designed to help participants use technology with greater awareness, agency, and purpose.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

DPRR provides enterprise oversight of integrated resources, policies and programs which promote readiness, well-being, increase protective factors and combat harmful behaviors commensurate with Army Values.

During this episode, Col. Marisol Castaneto, program manager for the Army Forensic Toxicology Program, Office of the Surgeon General, explains what synthetic cannabinoids are, how they affect the body and how they are detected in forensic testing. She discusses the latest information on their chemical makeup, how they work in the brain and body, and the health and safety risks they pose, especially for military personnel and readiness. Participants also learned about the different types of synthetic cannabinoids, including all cannabis-related substances (Delta 8, 9, CBD products, etc.), how they interact with cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) and other receptors, and why they can be dangerous.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

DPRR provides enterprise oversight of integrated resources, policies and programs which promote readiness, well-being, increase protective factors and combat harmful behaviors commensurate with Army Values.

In this episode, Colleen Phelan, associate director of the National Organization for Victim Advocacy’s National Advocacy Leadership Center, presents “The Professional Advocate: Ethics and Practice.” Phelan examines the National Advocate Credentialing Program Code of Ethics and identifies potential challenges, reflecting on how ethical principles can be applied in professional practice. Additionally, she identifies and describes behaviors that reflect professionalism, including respectful communication and ethical decision-making.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff in G-9. This move formalizes a new prevention governance structure, enabling a community approach to prevention that lowers the risk of harmful behaviors.

The consolidated directorate was renamed the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness (DPRR) on July 1, 2023, and is led by Ms. Dee Geise, former director of SFRD.

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This episode features Dr. Janel Perkins, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program Branch Chief, who presents a reframed approach to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) as a Professional Practice Reset. Rather than focusing on traditional awareness and messaging efforts, this podcast positions SAAPM as a Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA)-led initiative to reinforce the core competencies and responsibilities of SHARP professionals across the force.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff in G-9. This move formalizes a new prevention governance structure, enabling a community approach to prevention that lowers the risk of harmful behaviors.

The consolidated directorate was renamed the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness (DPRR) on July 1, 2023, and is led by Ms. Dee Geise, former director of SFRD.

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During this episode, Ms. Beth Conlin, the chairwoman of the board for the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, presents “Worldwide Workforce: Clarifying the Status of Forces Agreement for Military Spouses.” Conlin discusses current spouse employment statistics, including the unemployment rate, its effect on Soldier retention and the most common overseas assignment locations. Additionally, she shares updates on the agreement, outlining its scope and any recent developments.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff in G-9. This move formalizes a new prevention governance structure, enabling a community approach to prevention that lowers the risk of harmful behaviors.

The consolidated directorate was renamed the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness (DPRR) on July 1, 2023, and is led by Ms. Dee Geise, former director of SFRD.

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Website: https:// www.ArmyResilience.army.mil
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyResilience/
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This episode features Sgt. 1st Class Mai Phan, Department of the Army Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Representative. She discusses how the BOSS program enhances the quality of life for single Soldiers across the force. Phan provides an overview of the history and evolution of the BOSS program and explains how it serves as a platform for amplifying Soldier voices and addressing issues that affect daily life.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff in G-9. This move formalizes a new prevention governance structure, enabling a community approach to prevention that lowers the risk of harmful behaviors.

The consolidated directorate was renamed the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness (DPRR) on July 1, 2023, and is led by Ms. Dee Geise, former director of SFRD.

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Website: https:// www.ArmyResilience.army.mil
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This episode features Denver Beaulieu-Hains, a writer, speaker and public relations professional who is also a domestic violence survivor, and Ms. Janique Parnell, Family Advocacy Program Specialist with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1. They discussed how domestic violence can be combated within the Army ranks. They defined domestic violence and the various types of abuse, as well as outlined its impact on the force and its missions. The presenters discussed the moral and legal impacts of abuse and talked about how the Army is reforming its approach to standing against domestic violence. They also delved into the warning signs of domestic abuse, what to do if you suspect abuse is occurring, and ways to support victims and Families through tough times. Drawing on Army reform guidance, recent statistics, and personal testimony of moving beyond domestic violence, the speakers emphasized how every Family in the force deserves to live in an environment free from violence and abuse.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Directorate from G-1, personnel readiness, to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff in G-9. This move formalizes a new prevention governance structure, enabling a community approach to prevention that lowers the risk of harmful behaviors.

The consolidated directorate was renamed the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness (DPRR) on July 1, 2023, and is led by Ms. Dee Geise, former director of SFRD.

Connect With Us Through Social Media
Website: https:// www.ArmyResilience.army.mil
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyResilience/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmyResilience
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This episode’s podcast features Tracey Smith, Ph.D., Civilian Deputy for the Military Nutrition Division, who discusses the topic “Fueling for Readiness and Resilience.” She speaks about the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine’s nutritional research on optimizing warfighter health and performance. This research has produced several impactful findings and guidelines for performance and recovery nutrition, fueling in austere environments, healthy eating, physiological resilience, and biomedical performance enhancement. This work is critical for ensuring Soldiers can meet the intense demands of modern military operations. Warfighters face a unique set of physiological and cognitive challenges, and USARIEM’s nutrition research directly addresses how these stressors impact nutritional requirements and operational performance.

About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

DPRR provides enterprise oversight of integrated resources, policies and programs which promote readiness, well-being, increase protective factors and combat harmful behaviors commensurate with Army Values.