Forging New Frontlines in Moral Injury on the American Grit Podcast
Discussing moral injury on the American Grit podcast with Marine Corps veteran Tim Jensen in San Antonio, TX.
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The (In)Security Blog
The security field is full of stories with fascinating characters. I’ve had my fair share of strange jobs in this industry, but my favorite so far has been storyteller.
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Whether it's an expert interview or perspectives from my own career, I aim to take a multidisciplinary approach to everything I explore.
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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
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Sacred Strength: A Faith-Based Approach to Police Resilience
A religious Christian and an orthodox Jew talk faith in the security field.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- May 5
- 10 min
Seeking a Moral Compass in the Fog of War
In the haunting theatre of war, moral injury is the invisible wound that results from impossible choices.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Apr 16
- 5 min
When Fear Feels Like a Heart Attack
Self-awareness is the compass that guides us through the labyrinth of our minds, allowing us to navigate anxiety with clarity.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Mar 30
- 7 min
Moral Injury: What Our War Stories Mean for the Rest of Society
Warfighters, psychologists, journalists: A multidisciplinary discussion on moral injury from the Hero's Journey Symposium in Washington, DC
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Leading with Courage: A General’s Battle with Bipolar Disorder
Imagine you were given the superpower of endless energy. Then imagine it was all ripped away in a moment, along with your career.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Feb 5
- 14 min
Battlefield’s Burden: The Impact of Moral Injury in the Military
A perilous journey into war and a perilous journey back: Moral injuries have been part of the warrior culture throughout human history.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Dec 31
- 4 min
For Every Success, I’ve Had At Least 20 Failures. 4 Tips For Dealing
As we step into the new year, we must learn to deal with failure or risk letting it eat us alive.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Jul 26, 2023
- 2 min
Smashing the Stigma Around Police Mental Health
A California police sergeant opens up about a chilling shooting incident and its psychological aftermath.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Jul 21, 2023
- 10 min
A Cross-Cultural Perspective of PTSD & Resilience
An American-Israeli psychologist & trauma expert shares her insights about how two different militaries approach mental health.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Jun 25, 2023
- 2 min
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.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- May 19, 2023
- 2 min
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.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Apr 24, 2023
- 13 min
Confronting the Stigma of Mental Illness
Initially a source of shame, a successful psychology professor finally came out publicly about his struggles with bipolar disorder.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Apr 17, 2023
- 1 min
Healing the Hero, Challenging the Status Quo
Two U.S. military veterans are on a mission to heal fellow vets and first responders with cutting edge PTSD treatments.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Mar 14, 2023
- 2 min
The Mental Health Reality Behind the Badge
A senior police officer talks about personal challenges following a shooting incident and the mental health revolution among the forces.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Feb 16, 2023
- 11 min
On a Mission to Protect Police Mental Health
With more officers dying from suicide than in the line of duty each year, we can't ignore the dire need for mental health support.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Feb 13, 2023
- 11 min
The Unseen Obstacles of Military Recruitment
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) explores the communications & mental health issues behind military recruitment.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Jan 25, 2023
- 11 min
The Soldier Who Spoke Out
Breaking the stigma around mental health in the military will require leadership speaking out and setting the right example.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Jan 16, 2023
- 6 min
A Message for Gen Z on Dealing With Uncertainty
Chaos is a natural part of life. We owe it to ourselves to create a game plan for managing it properly.
Jessica Lauren Walton
- Jan 9, 2023
- 11 min
A Soldier-Turned-Therapist Stops PTSD in Its Tracks
As a security community, we must learn how to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to treating PTSD.
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