Episode 2 - Derek Blumke, from the Grunt Style Foundation, and Wendy Dolin, MISSD founder, on their work with veterans to reduce prescribed harm episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 32 MIN

Episode 2 - Derek Blumke, from the Grunt Style Foundation, and Wendy Dolin, MISSD founder, on their work with veterans to reduce prescribed harm

from Akathisia Stories · host MISSD

Derek Blumke is a writer, consultant, and veteran advocate dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and reducing avoidable harm. He served more than a decade in the U.S. Armed Forces and Michigan Air National Guard, and co-founded Student Veterans of America, Derek’s work now includes helping veterans who were harmed by the treatments meant to heal them, a journey he personally understands.Wendy Dolin is a licensed family therapist and the founder of MISSD. Widely recognized for her public health advocacy and education, Wendy has received humanitarian honors for her work helping both the public and medical community recognize akathisia — before tragedy occurs. Though honored by such recognition, the messages she receives from people who say MISSD helped them identify akathisia in time to seek appropriate care, mean more than any award.

Derek Blumke is a writer, consultant, and veteran advocate dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and reducing avoidable harm. He served more than a decade in the U.S. Armed Forces and Michigan Air National Guard, and co-founded Student Veterans of America, Derek’s work now includes helping veterans who were harmed by the treatments meant to heal them, a journey he personally understands. Wendy Dolin is a licensed family therapist and the founder of MISSD. Widely recognized for her pu...

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Episode 2 - Derek Blumke, from the Grunt Style Foundation, and Wendy Dolin, MISSD founder, on their work with veterans to reduce prescribed harm

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