Best Spm Podcasts (2026)

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 37: The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses 29:13

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In this episode, “The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses,” Kathryn Troutman uses her experience as a federal career coach and resume-writing expert to share how military spouses can launch a career in the federal government through the Priority Placement Program, which gives preference to these candidates when they apply for Defense Department…

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Jom Complain#4: Geography Degree got work eh? 11:36

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Another Jom Complain episode to end the year, check us out on Instagram to see our science communication contents! Thanks to Faten Hanani, a King's Scholar who represented Malaysia by pursuing a Masters in Geoscience at University College London (UCL)! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories foc…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 36: Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness 30:42

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This episode features Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gregg F. Martin, Ph.D., the author of Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness. A 36-year combat Veteran, Martin is a bipolar survivor, thriver and warrior who shares his experience of going from success to developing bipolar disorder in combat, followed by crisis, before starting on a path to …

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What It Took To Photograph The World 1:44:27

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In this episode we speak to Photographer/Photojournalist Annice Lyn to understand the journey of how she picked up her first camera to photographing some of the most iconic moments in the world.By jinnyboy

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 35: Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program 20:51

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This episode, “Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program”, featured Frankie Hashagen and Megan Crone, Human Resource Specialists. DAVRAP is an Army-wide voluntary program that allows for the identification of current eligible Army employees for noncompetitive placement into vacant positions within or across commands. The presenters disc…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 6: Lethal Means Safety 15:47

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In this conversation, Charlie Washington, Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator at Fort Campbell, discusses how the safe and secure storage of firearms, medications and other potentially lethal items can save lives. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resil…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 5: Invisible Wounds 22:17

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In this conversation, Dr. Gregg F. Martin, Major General (Ret.), discusses the stigma around mental illness, how to alleviate suffering and ultimately save lives. Dr. Martin shares his personal experience of living with bipolar disorder while serving in the Army. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. A…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 4: Holistic Wellness 11:54

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In this conversation, Mr. Chad Conley, Head of Military Engagement at Spartan, discusses how to wake up each day with intention and gratitude through daily engagement with those who matter most in our lives. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Dir…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 3: Financial Readiness 8:33

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In this conversation, Dr. Cindy Morita, an Accredited Financial Counselor, discusses financial readiness for Soldiers experiencing hardship and highlights strategies and resources that can help them regain control of their finances. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment o…

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Why Subang People Don't EVER LEAVE Subang 52:36

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In this episode, we talk about growing up in Subang Jaya. Ever heard of the phrase "People from Subang won't ever leave Subang"? In this episode we deep dive and try to understand the species that lives in this city.By jinnyboy

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 2: Army Sponsorship Program 22:38

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Ms. Heather Albright is a Director within the Directorate of Human Resources at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. In this conversation, she discusses the Army Sponsorship Program and its unique onboarding process, which can begin at various points during a Soldier’s transition and plays a key role in their success. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resi…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 1: Introduction to SPM Podcast Series 4:21

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In observance of the 2025 SPM theme "We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect," DPRR has created a podcast series to support further learning about suicide prevention and to cultivate connection through critical conversations. The series covers topics such as lethal means safety, financial readiness and holistic awareness. About the Directorate…

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Jom Complain#3: Serving Malaysia through healthcare access! 12:26

4M ago12:26

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Celebrate Merdeka with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole! Thanks to Gurjit Singh, from Doctors on Ground (DnG) Malaysia who is a part of revolutionising healthcare access for the urban poor and refugees! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories fo…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Special Episode: Suicide Awareness Prevention Music Initiative Playlist 26:25

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The Suicide Awareness Prevention Music Initiative is a seven-part music series created by Soldiers for Soldiers, to help elevate the voices and experiences of the Army community. From start to finish, the collection charts an emotional journey that memorably tackles the struggles at every stage of a crisis event while working to normalize help-seek…

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Can A Fresh Grad Be A Millionaire from Investing? 1:14:10

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We are back! and this time we speaking to Ziet Invests, who you might know from youtube to talk about the basics of investing and his point of view when it comes to learning about investments.By jinnyboy

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 34: Financial Readiness = Mission Readiness: Resources for Success 23:59

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In this episode, SMA (Ret.) Michael Grinston joined us to discuss the Army Emergency Relief (AER) program. Its mission, resources, and the wide range of support it provides to Soldiers, Retirees, and their Families. From financial assistance to educational programs, SMA (Ret.) Grinston highlights how AER is making a difference in the lives of those…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 33: Modernizing the Army Body Composition Policy—Science Behind the Performance Exemption 26:30

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This podcast episode, “Modernizing the Army Body Composition Policy—Science Behind the Performance Exemption,” was led by Holly McClung, Nutritional Physiologist, Military Performance Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. McClung discussed the relationship between body composition, physical performance and musculoskeleta…

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Jom Complain#2: Can boycotts really help Palestine? 12:17

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Back with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole! Thanks to Zaim Salimun, an activist for Palestine who brought our conversations to a global level by talking about the impact of BDS, a Palestinian-led boycott movement. The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 32: Introduction to Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program (DAVRAP) 15:28

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In this episode, Dr. Laquana Reaves-Green dives into the details of the Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program. She discusses the goals and objectives of the program while explaining why it matters to employees, Veterans, Military Spouses and Hiring Managers. Dr. Reaves-Green gives step-by-step guidance on how DAVRAP operates and the…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 31: Leadership Behaviors for Positive Cultures 25:11

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“Leadership Behaviors for Positive Cultures,” led by Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith. Smith shares her personal leadership maxim and how it was a key factor in driving her mission readiness and resilience during her time in service. She discusses how behaviors that underpin presence can be used as a tool for creating a positive climate. She deep dive…

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Episode 149 - An Engineer Decided To Give Up His Career, in Love for Food 1:17:22

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Jun, also know as Jun and Tonic on social media, studied engineering in the United Kingdom, only to further his studies in the field of Culinary Arts because of his love for food. This food sensation talks to us about his journey through discovering his true passion for food creation.By jinnyboy

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Jom Complain#1: Is SPM / college a SCAM? 7:23

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We started a new initiative, where we want to get the youth to share their complaints- like a true Malaysian! Thanks to our anak muda, Schumichel, a student and part-time Grab driver for sharing his complaint! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk …

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 30: Working with Firearm Businesses to Prevent Suicides 27:39

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Dr. Emmy Betz, director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative at University of Colorado School of Medicine, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, discusses the Pause to Protect program. She explains how Pause to Protect is an online resource hub for firearm ranges and retailers to promote secure firearm storage options for military service members and …

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Episode 148 - How To Properly Negotiate Your Salary 1:26:15

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Aunty HR, also know as Professional Bimbo on instagram is taking the working industry by storm with all her hilarious ways of communicating her experience of Corporate life for the past 20 years. We talk to her to find out some words of wisdomBy jinnyboy

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 29: That was then. This is now. 19:50

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Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Barrye L. Price, president and CEO of CADCA, discusses the importance of establishing a culture of resilience within the Army to prevent sexual assault and harassment. He shares how changing the culture of the Army can help leaders assess, create, and maintain safe environments that support unit readiness. During this episode, he e…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 28: Help for the Helpers 29:18

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In this episode, Help for the Helpers: Building and Maintaining Well-Being for SARCs and Victim Advocates, Kimberly Crowell, master resilience trainer-performance expert, discusses the importance of sexual assault response coordinators and victim advocates taking care of their own mental health and the risks of burnout among those who do not. Along…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 27: Hardships at Home: The Portrayal of Military Families in Traditional, Military Community, and Military-Focused News Publications 25:12

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This episode’s podcast, “Hardships at Home: The Portrayal of Military Families in Traditional, Military Community, and Military-Focused News Publications,” Scott Parrott, Ph.D. discusses the divide between military and civilian culture, focusing on the relationship between civilian communities and the armed forces. He gives examples of how news pub…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 26: Transgenerational Trauma—Why Victims Don’t Leave 31:52

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In this episode’s podcast, “Transgenerational Trauma—Why Victims Don’t Leave,” Dr. Donna D. Ferguson, a mental health counselor who specializes in trauma and stress-related disorders, discusses how the impact of trauma can be passed down through generations. With this type of trauma, parents’ negative experiences affect their children’s development…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 25: Rethinking Suicide 31:30

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Episode 25 podcast, “Rethinking Suicide,” is led by Dr. Craig J. Bryan, a clinical psychologist and Trott Gebhardt Philips professor of psychiatry and behavioral health at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he is also the director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health’s Suicide Prevention Program. During this pod…

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#kausekolahapa: Sekolah Kebangsaan (ft Annsley) 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

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Are kebangsaan school students all fluent in Malay? Are they really the symbol of Malaysia unity? Tune in to Annsley who shares her kebangsaan school experience and also compares how different it was studying abroad as well. Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experienc…

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Episode 146 - The Day iShowSpeed DM-ed us 1:14:16

1+ y ago1:14:16

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We've been on a hiatus, we talk about why we've been away and also about that time Jin got a DM from one of the biggest streamers in the world, iShowspeedBy jinnyboy

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#kausekolahapa: Religious Schools (ft Siti Sumaiyah) 14:13

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Student sekolah agama resis ke? I Kau Sekolah Apa What are religious school students like? Are they that ‘different’ from us? Tune in to Siti Sumaiyah who shares how her private school experience leads to a more disciplined life! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse expe…

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#kausekolahapa: Boarding Schools (ft Aini and Nabiela) 26:39

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Are boarding school kids the most successful ones today? What secrets lies within these 'asrama kids'? Tune in to Aini and Nabiela, past students from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) respectively as their share their experience and their perspectives on quality education for all. Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 …

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 24: Boost Resilience Through Physical Fitness 21:02

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This episode’s podcast, “Boost Resilience Through Physical Fitness,” was led by Tiana Hertenstein, a clinical research associate at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation and collaborator with the Consortium for Health and Military Performance at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Hertenstein shares how Soldiers and Commanders who s…

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#kausekolahapa: International School (ft Bryant Koh) 23:37

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How does an international school set up these young privileged kids for life? Are they guaranteed more success? Tune in to Bryant Koh, Advisor to the Monash Political Awareness Club (MONPAC) and student from Monash University as he shares his views on learning and Malaysia! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get a…

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#kausekolahapa: Vernacular Schools (ft Jia Chung and Jotisri) 32:51

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Are vernacular school students fluent in Malay? How are their experiences growing up? Tune in to Jia Chung and Jotisri as they share their experiences in Chinese and Tamil schools respectively and how they shape their way to the Malaysian they are today! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 22: Optimize Your Social Connections 27:34

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During this engaging podcast, Alaina Hansom, Ph.D., presents strategies for Army Soldiers to increase their social connections for better health and resilience. Among other subjects she covers the Total Force Fitness Framework, relational health, benefits of self-disclosure, and the link between resilience and a strong social network. Hansom explai…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 23 - Ethics, Boundaries and Confidentiality 25:27

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Alejandro “Alex” Palacios, victim advocacy training manager at NOVA, discusses how ethical practices and professional standards are used to promote advocacy around the world. After giving an in-depth explanation of the definitions of advocacy and ethics, as well as best practices for both, Palacios presents engaging scenarios that entail difficult …

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Episode 144 - Are SPM Results Important? 1:11:54

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In this episode, we talk about the old coming back in fashion, and how Brandon is probably the most nerdiest person you'll ever meet.By jinnyboy

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 21 - Worldwide Workforce: Clarifying SOFA for Military Spouses 22:16

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During this podcast, Ms. Beth Conlin, the chairwoman of the board for the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce presents “Worldwide Workforce: Clarifying the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for Military Spouses”. Conlin discusses some of the current statistics related to spouse employment, including the unemployment rate, its effect on Soldier rete…

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Episode 143 - Travelling with Friends To Japan 1:19:33

1+ y ago1:19:33

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In tis episode, we speak to Cabi, known for her videos and lifestyle content on Tiktok. We reminisce our recent company trip to Japan and talk about the different types of travellers we encountered during this trip.By jinnyboy

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 20: New Reforms Emphasize the Army’s Commitment to Support Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Victims 30:45

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Stacey Hale, SHARP Operations and Plans Specialist, and Col. Rob Rodrigues, Acting Lead Special Trial Counsel, explain the changes resulting from the restructuring of the SHARP program. These changes include the decision to remove certain SHARP workforce positions (SARCs, VAs) from the reporting structure in order to ensure a comprehensive approach…

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#stemhangat: STEM and TECHNOLOGY 2 26:45

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How could one switch fields from being an engineer to being a technology in education researcher? Don't miss out on Assoc. Prof Bala's career journey as he shares the importance to keep chasing your dreams and how we students, can use AI to be smarter. STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industr…

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Episode 142 - Are You A Low or High Maintenance Friend? 1:19:10

1+ y ago1:19:10

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We all have friends, and some of the best friends are made from our younger days. But just how hard is it to maintain that friendship? We talk about low vs high maintenance friends, and also some other stuff revolving around horoscopesBy jinnyboy

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Episode 141 - Making Money, With Pimples Feat. Dododots 1:19:37

1+ y ago1:19:37

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You've heard about the viral sensation Dododots. They sell uniquely designed pimple patches and it was just a simple idea suggested by one of its founders. We hear them tell their story about how they were laughed at, to how they're shipping hundreds and thousands of products worldwideBy jinnyboy

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#stemhangat: STEM and TECHNOLOGY 31:25

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This conversation is a little bit different as we speak to a tech policy practitioner, as she shares her journey from English Literature to the futuristic tech world. Want to know how to switch fields? Why is the intersection between the hard sciences and social sciences important? STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 19: Feeling Listen to - Wellness Checks in the Army 21:08

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During this podcast, COL (P) Paul Krattiger and Dr. Amy Adler discussed what wellness checks are and what is to be expected at every rank level when they are conducted annually. They walked through the basis in which the program was piloted and its intent to assist Soldiers with mental resilience. They shared survey results of the initial commands …

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Episode 140 - Politicians Are Selfish People Ft Ong Kian Ming 1:14:44

1+ y ago1:14:44

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We speak to former Parliament house member, Ong Kian Ming about gaming, policies, and of course, Politics.By jinnyboy

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 1: How Data Informs Efforts 27:48

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In this dynamic and informative podcast, Ms. Renee Johnson, who currently serves as the G-1, Army Resilience Directorate, Integrated Prevention Division Deputy Director, and Ms. Latoya Johnson, who currently serves as the Prevention Evaluation Specialist within the Headquarters Department of the Army G-1, Army Resilience Directorate, Integrated Pre…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 5: Leading Through Tough Times. Treat Every Soldier Like a Tank 27:01

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Today’s podcast is entitled “Leading Through Tough Times. Treat Every Soldier Like a Tank’’. During this session, LTG Russel Honoré will discuss his experience as a disaster management and climate preparedness leader and what it takes to lead through tough times. As an Army veteran, he will share his beliefs about what it takes to produce Army-stro…