Stay up to date with the most important issues in military psychology with the Society for Military Psychology, Division 19 of the American Psychological Association. We are producing several short series on applying psychological principles in military settings and military populations. This Military Psychology Podcast Network will feature topics including diversity in the military, the psychology of consulting with military organizations, behavioral health in military and veteran populations, human factors research, and specialty areas including operational and aviation psychology, fitness for duty and selection decisions, and military ethics. We’ll be addressing the broad question “What is military psychology?” and answering it in a number of ways. We are releasing all series in one feed to make it easy to stay up-to-date on the latest research, policy, and practice considerations. Subscribe to the Military Psychology Podcast Network feed for free access, and follow the Society for Military Psychology at www.militarypsych.org and on social media at @APADIV19.
Fueling the Fight: Nutrition for the Mind and Body
Peak military performance isn’t powered by training alone; it starts with the fuel that supports the body and the brain. In this episode, performance dietician Diana Nguyen joins the conversation to explore how strategic nutrition can help service members maintain optimal physical and mental performance while navigating the unique demands of military life.
The discussion goes beyond calories and performance, examining the key nutrients needed to support energy, recovery, cognitive function, sleep, and resilience. The conversation also explores the connection between nutrition and stress, including how consistent nutritional habits can help the body better manage the physiological demands of high-stress environments.
From fueling demanding missions to supporting recovery and reducing the cumulative effects of stress, this episode offers practical insight into making nutrition an essential part of military readiness and lifelong health.
You can find Diana Nguyen on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianasportsrd/ (https://www.instagram.com/dianasportsrd/)
Want to get connected with our team or guests? Have feedback, suggestions, or recommendations? Send us an email at milpyschpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:milpyschpodcast@gmail.com)
3 Aug 2026
Paws, Purpose, and Post-Traumatic Growth: Writing the Next Mission
Join renowned veteran and bestselling author, Lt. Col. Grossman, for an in-depth conversation exploring the critical role sleep plays in mental health, recovery, performance, and overall wellbeing. Especially for service members and veterans navigating high operational demands and life transitions. As well as the importance of reframing trauma through the lens of post-traumatic growth to a new generation, challenging the traditional narratives around PTSD while exploring the human capacity for resilience and transformation. The episode also dives into the body’s response to combat and chronic stress, helping listeners to better understand how experiences in service can continue to influence both mind and body long after deployment ends.
Beyond clinical care and research, the conversation does not shy away from some of humanity’s oldest and most difficult questions. Rather, the episode examines how psychologists navigate conversations surrounding meaning, purpose, suffering, and questions that exist beyond easy answers, highlighting the role of psychology in helping individuals explore these questions, build personal meaning, and find direction amid uncertainty and profound life experiences.
Additionally, Lt. Col. Grossman shares a deep personal topic close to his heart: the extraordinary impact of service dogs and the bond between veterans and their canine companions in healing, support, and everyday life.
And for longtime readers, there’s an exciting surprise! A first look at an upcoming fiction book series release that offers a new chapter in military storytelling beyond Lt. Col. Grossman’s celebrated nonfiction work.
You can find Lt. Col. Grossman here: https://grossmanontruth.com/ (https://grossmanontruth.com/) https://www.instagram.com/grossmanontruth/ (https://www.instagram.com/grossmanontruth/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-col-dave-grossman-55a3304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-col-dave-grossman-55a3304/)
Want to get connected with our team or guests? Have feedback, suggestions, or recommendations? Send us an email at milpyschpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:milpyschpodcast@gmail.com)
6 Jul 2026
Sagacity in Service: Generations of Duty, Wisdom, and Leadership
In this compelling episode, we sit down with veteran and author, LTC Lanny Snodgrass MD, to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Ageless Call to Serve, where he explores the belief that service to country, community, and others does not end with age. Drawing from decades of experience, he explores the value older service members bring to the military through mentorship, emotional intelligence, leadership, and hard-earned wisdom that cannot be taught in a classroom.
The conversation takes a deeper look at the brain maturation of younger service members and the responsibility military leaders have to protect and guide them through critical stages of growth and decision-making. From neuroscience and maturity to resilience and morality, this episode examines how the military can better safeguard the well-being of its youngest troops.
Together, the discussion bridges generations of service, highlighting how strength in today’s military comes not only from physical ability, but from experience, understanding, and the willingness to invest in those who will carry the mission forward.
Find The Ageless Call to Serve: Rethinking Military Service for a Changing World at https://a.co/d/0cob0Mqp
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