Paradise Institute Podcast (Trauma, EMDR, and Veteran-Informed Care)
Paradise Institute Podcast is a thoughtful conversation about trauma, treatment, and learning along the way. Drawing on clinical work, EMDR, and experience with veterans and other high-exposure populations, the show looks at how trauma affects people—and what helps over time. Episodes include consultation-style discussions, teaching moments, and reflections on PTSD, moral injury, survivor guilt, identity, and recovery. Whether an episode leans practical or reflective, the goal is the same: to talk about trauma in a way that’s honest, grounded, and actually helpful.
Episodes
In this podcast episode, host Doc V and Call Sign Wizard discuss the critical issue of tobacco-related illnesses among veterans and the need for effective harm reduction strategies. Highlighting alarming statistics, Doc V explains that 77 veterans die each day from smoking-related illnesses, totaling about 28,000 deaths per year. He draws attention to the inadequacy of current smoking cessation treatments and the potenti...
00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Discussion
00:23 The Issue of Tobacco Use Among Veterans
00:38 Challenges with Traditional Smoking Cessation
00:49 Exploring Harm Reduction
01:08 The Role of Vaping and E-Cigarettes
01:13 Deep Dive into Vaping Research
01:47 Realistic Conversations and Harm Reduction
02:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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This episode of Call Sign Wizard, hosted by Doc V, focuses on helping therapists working with veterans to utilize a veteran's inherent strengths in the preparation phase of EMDR therapy. Doc V explains how to create and use a Positive Event Timeline to uncover and harness veterans' resilience, courage, and adaptability, which are often formed during their military care...
Doc V from Call Sign Wizard discusses the emotional challenges veterans face during the holiday season, such as survivor's guilt and moral injury. The podcast provides therapists with strategies to support veterans through these difficult times, suggesting methods like acknowledging complex emotions, setting boundaries, and creating new traditions. Doc V emphasizes the importance of open dialogue with family members...
Doc V from Call Sign Wizard addresses the uncertainty faced by transgender veterans and service members due to shifting military policies. The podcast episode delves into the history of transgender care, emphasizing the negative impacts of conversion therapy and the advancements led by pioneers like Dr. Harry Benjamin. It highlights the policies affecting transgender military personnel from 2016 to the present, underlini...
Why is sleep such a struggle for veterans, and what can therapists do to help? In this episode of Call Sign: Wizard, we dive deep into the unique challenges veterans face when it comes to sleep. From hypervigilance and nightmares to chronic pain and sleep apnea, we’ll explore the factors that keep veterans awake at night and the evidence-based strategies that can help them reclaim rest. Whether you're a therapist wo...
In this episode of Call Sign: Wizard, we dive into what makes a veteran intake unique. From service rank to deployment experiences, family impact, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, I break down the essential questions that reveal the layers of a veteran’s journey.
00:00 Introduction to Veteran Intake
01:12 Understanding Military Rank and Culture
01:58 The Importance of Service Motiv...
In this episode of Call Sign: Wizard, we’re diving into the unique challenges veterans face in the wake of Election Day. With tensions high and political rhetoric amplified, many veterans may experience intensified anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and a growing sense of distrust. As therapists, it’s crucial to provide grounding and stability, helping our clients navigate post-election stress without getting swept up in the noise.
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Doc V examines the complexities of chronic pain within the Veteran experience, providing insights and strategies to help understand and manage its impact on daily life after service.
Thank you for tuning in to Call Sign: Wizard. If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a review. Remember, the work we do with veterans is vital, and together, we’re making a difference one session ...
Doc V (Tim Vermillion) introduces himself and Call Sign: Wizard, before delving into Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR.
Thank you for tuning in to Call Sign: Wizard. If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a review. Remember, the work we do with veterans is vital, and together, we’re making a difference one session at a time.
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