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Hello there! I write about mental health, psychology, and communications in the security field.

Whether it's an expert interview or perspectives from my own career, I aim to take a multidisciplinary approach to everything I explore.

About me: I'm a dual American-Israeli citizen who served in the Israeli military and currently works in the U.S. defense sector in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Jessica Lauren Walton

Oct 15
5 min

Memoir

Defeating Death, One Chapter at a Time

The conflict taking place between Hamas and Israel is not merely a battle of national survival, but a battle of values.

Envy is Brutal, Especially in the Security Field

Jessica Lauren Walton

Sep 13
4 min

Memoir

Envy is Brutal, Especially in the Security Field

Of all the human emotions, none is trickier or more elusive than envy...especially when the stakes are high.

A Cross-Cultural Perspective of PTSD & Resilience

Jessica Lauren Walton

Jul 21
10 min

Interview Corner

A Cross-Cultural Perspective of PTSD & Resilience

An American-Israeli psychologist & trauma expert shares her insights about how two different militaries approach mental health.

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide From PTSD

Jessica Lauren Walton

Jun 25
2 min

Interview Corner

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide From PTSD

A brilliant leader from the Israeli intelligence community opens up about the war zone and his struggles with PTSD.

An Unusual Discussion on America, Israel, & the Judaic Values We Share

Jessica Lauren Walton

May 19
2 min

Interview Corner

An Unusual Discussion on America, Israel, & the Judaic Values We Share

Michael Whidden of American Tributaries interviews me about Judeo-Christian values, the effects of war, and community unity.

Why Storytelling Matters in the Military

Jessica Lauren Walton

May 9
6 min

Memoir

Why Storytelling Matters in the Military

It all started with a horde of wild pigs attacking an Israeli military post on the border of Lebanon. Or so it seemed.

Kill Your Clone & Other Unconventional Career Advice

Jessica Lauren Walton

Feb 23
7 min

Memoir

Kill Your Clone & Other Unconventional Career Advice

Challenging situations are ultimately an opportunity to rise to the challenge.

Disappointment and Determination in the Israeli Military

Jessica Lauren Walton

Jan 3
4 min

Memoir

Disappointment and Determination in the Israeli Military

One of the biggest crises I experienced while serving in the Israeli military was being told I was useless during a war.

Some Careers Take the Road Less Traveled

Jessica Lauren Walton

Nov 28, 2022
6 min

Memoir

Some Careers Take the Road Less Traveled

Some of us are straight shooters from college to career to retirement, while others struggle to find our place.

Why Storytelling Matters in the Security Community

Jessica Lauren Walton

Nov 8, 2022
2 min

Interview Corner

Why Storytelling Matters in the Security Community

I had a great time being interviewed by the Artistic Fuel Foundation about the special role storytelling plays in the security ecosystem.

A Holiday Message: The Stories That Live Forever

Jessica Lauren Walton

Oct 13, 2022
5 min

Memoir

A Holiday Message: The Stories That Live Forever

How can we craft a message that we will continue to communicate after we have left this world?

I Tried to Be David Goggins-Tough in My Memoir. Here is What I Learned.

Jessica Lauren Walton

Jul 5, 2022
4 min

Memoir

I Tried to Be David Goggins-Tough in My Memoir. Here is What I Learned.

I wanted my audience to see me not as a nerdy, insecure, fresh-off-the-boat grad student with chronic anxiety, but as David Goggins.

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