{"podcast":{"title":"WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast","slug":"wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206","podcast_index_feed_id":4055206,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/wardocspodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://wardocspodcast.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12037519/WarDocs_Main_Logos-01_99egzx.jpg","author":"Doug Soderdahl, Wayne Causey","episode_count":267,"summary":"Welcome to WarDocs! This is a podcast developed and hosted by Active Duty and Veteran Military Medicine professionals who all possess a passion to honor the legacy and preserve the oral history of Military Medicine and get the stories of these healthcare heroes to inform and inspire our listeners and hopefully improve the future of medicine. We will take a behind-the-scenes look into unique opportunities and experiences told firsthand by current and former military professionals from all Servicers, ranks, and Cops and provide interesting and informative content about the mission, history, contributions, and achievements of all of Military Medicine You will better understand what military medical professionals do in deployed environments as well as their peacetime mission and how they train for the next conflict. You will also hear some incredible stories of how these WarDocs bring first-class medical care from Level 1 Trauma Centers to the most austere of conditions in every corner of the globe Please visit our website at www.wardocspodcast.com to get additional information about our hosts and our guests, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you like war…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T22:21:09.399324+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206"},"episode":{"title":"From Bedside Nursing to Strategic Medical Leadership- Army Nurses in Command- Army Colonels Belew, Berryman, Eccleston, and Perata.","slug":"from-bedside-nursing-to-strategic-medical-leadership-army-nurses-in-command-army-colonels-belew-berryman-eccleston-and-perata","published_at":"2026-01-14T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206/from-bedside-nursing-to-strategic-medical-leadership-army-nurses-in-command-army-colonels-belew-berryman-eccleston-and-perata","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206","url":"https://wardocspodcast.podbean.com/e/from-bedside-nursing-to-strategic-medical-leadership-army-nurses-in-command-army-colonels-belew-berryman-eccleston-and-perata/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bgu96bpv9c6habcb/wdr_0095_anc_commanders_full_audio6leyw.mp3","summary":"This special episode of WarDocs celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps by featuring four distinguished commanders: Colonel Margaret Berryman, Colonel Crystal Belew, Colonel Sarah Eccleston, and Colonel Briana Perata. Each guest shares her personal journey from commissioning to leading complex medical formations, highlighting how their foundational experiences as a nurse prepared them for the rigors of command. Colonel Berryman introduces her \"Five Ps\" leadership philosophy—People, Purpose, Preparation, Partnership, and Performance—emphasizing that people are the military’s greatest competitive advantage. Colonel Belew discusses the importance of proactive thinking learned in the operating room and her philosophy of \"authentically caring\" for both the mission and the personnel. Colonel Eccleston reflects on building resiliency as a critical care nurse during peak conflict periods in Iraq and Afghanistan, advising leaders to \"grow where they are planted\" by excelling in every assigned role. Finally, Colonel Perata outlines her \"Three Pillars\" of leadership: Grit, Growth, and Grace. She emphasizes the necessity of grit in making difficult decisions, the continuous need for leader development and feedback for growth, and the humanizing power of grace and humility. Collectively, these leaders demonstrate that the nursing profession fosters critical thinking, prioritization, and an unwavering focus on people—skills essential to successful command at any level. The episode also highlights the profound impact of mentorship, showing how senior leaders can recognize potential and shape the careers of junior officers. These stories of dedication and service offer valuable lessons for all military medicine professionals, regardless of rank or corps. 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