Shows
VET S.O.S. Presents The Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight with Shawn Welsh and Dr. Hira PaulinBridging Research and Practice for Veterans: VetREC's Mission to Empower ChangeIn this engaging episode of the VET S.O.S. podcast, hosts Shawn Welsh
and Dr. Hira sits down with Dr. Jeni Hunniecutt and Abby Schmit, the
visionary co-founders of VetREC (Veteran Research and Education
Curation). Together, they dive deep into the mission of VetREC: a
trailblazing organization committed to bridging the gap between academic
research and practical solutions for veterans. By centering veterans’
voices and lived experiences, VetREC aims to revolutionize how research
is conducted and applied to improve veterans' lives.
Jeni, a military veteran and accomplished scholar with a PhD in
communication studies, recounts her personal journey tr...2024-10-2115 min
SERVED: Military Women’s StoriesU.S. Army National Guard Veteran Dr. Jeni HunniecuttDr. Jeni Hunniecutt shares her journey as a cheerleader in Virginia, to enlisting in the Army National Guard, to earning her PhD in Communication Studies from the University of Denver in Colorado. Dr. Hunniecutt, an advocate for veteran identity, is currently the assistant director of research engagement and educational programming at the Chez Veterans Center, and research assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health in the College of Applied Health Sciences, both at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne.
2021-03-0757 min
The Dr. Junkie Show#31: Meditation (Dr. Jeni Hunniecutt)What is meditation? Why does an image search bring up thousands of cross-legged sun-gazers? Dr. Jeni Hunniecutt joins me to discuss meditation, mindfulness, and overall quality of life. We discuss types of meditation, how to begin, why to start, and why it can be so valuable to experience Being instead of always Doing. Support the show2020-12-061h 04
The Dr. Junkie Show#6: Healing (Dr. Jeni Hunniecutt)Veterans Advocate Dr. Jeni Hunniecutt joins me to discuss her latest research involving veterans using cannabis as an alternative to opioids & benzodiazepines, and MDMA therapy in veteran populations. We talk about the difficulty of beginning mindful meditation practices, the concept of spirituality as a drug, our cultural conceptions of love, and how to get drugs legalized. We also dive into the connection between Christianity and our current state of affairs in the US, as a COVID-19 pandemic and a social movement (#BLM) blow up at the same time. Are we in the midst of...2020-06-231h 34