00:00 Welcome and Big Question
00:47 What People Think EMDR Is
01:37 Protocol Not Just Eyes
02:17 Working Memory Explained
03:42 Two Myths Debunked
05:02 Memory Feelings vs Facts
05:59 Body and Orienting Response
06:54 Memory Updating Theories
07:44 Brain Scans Reality Check
08:33 AIP Model for Clinicians
09:20 Putting It All Together
10:22 Dinner Party Summary
10:59 Disclaimer and Wrap Up

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 potential benefits of e-cigarettes and vaping as alternatives. The episode emphasizes the need for better awareness, advocacy, and resources to address this public health crisis. Doc V encourages listeners, particularly therapists working with veterans, to take actionable steps in supporting tobacco harm reduction and improving veterans' health.

00:00 Introduction to Tobacco Harm Reduction
01:06 Veterans and Tobacco-Related Deaths
05:11 The Social and Stress Factors of Smoking in the Military
07:54 Nicotine's Effects and Misconceptions
10:28 E-Cigarettes and Vaping as Harm Reduction
16:54 Current Treatments and Their Limitations
27:40 Call to Action: Reducing Veteran Smoking Deaths
29:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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.

For more insights and resources tailored to therapists who work with veterans, follow us on Facebook. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll continue exploring the challenges and triumphs in veteran mental health. Until next time, stay grounded, stay informed, and keep doing the work that matters

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

Description:

Doc V from Call Sign Wizard announces an important discussion addressing tobacco use among veterans, scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. The talk will focus on the high rates of tobacco use in the veteran community, the challenges associated with quitting, and the potential of harm reduction strategies like vaping and e-cigarettes. The session aims to provide an informed, realistic perspective on tobacco harm reduction, backed by research. It invites veterans, clinicians, and advocates to participate, promising a science-based, no-scare-tactics conversation about effective smoking cessation methods.

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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.

For more insights and resources tailored to therapists who work with veterans, follow us on Facebook. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll continue exploring the challenges and triumphs in veteran mental health. Until next time, stay grounded, stay informed, and keep doing the work that matters