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Dog Tag Diaries

Dog Tag Diaries

De: Captain Kim & Captain Dakota - Two Military Women here to support other Women in the Military Sharing True Stories
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Dog Tag Diaries provides a platform for military women to tell their stories and speak their truths. We are not only raising awareness about military trauma, and mental health but fostering a supportive community where women can find strength and inspiration in each other's stories. It's an informative way to reduce stigma and promote healing through open dialogue and exploration of therapeutic modalities. Our goal is to increase connections among women to offer empowerment, encouragement, and a sense of belonging as we each navigate the unique challenges and experiences faced by women in the military. Each week we’ll invite a woman who has served in the military to share her experience and how it has impacted her, or we will bring in a guest who can speak about the healing abilities of specific therapeutic methods. This is a podcast you don’t want to miss.Copyright 2025 Captain Kim & Captain Dakota - Two Military Women here to support other Women in the Military Sharing True Stories Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • Grit, Laughter, and Legacy: Amanda Mae’s Story of Military Resilience and Joy -58
    Aug 13 2025

    This episode of Dog Tag Diaries spotlights Amanda Mae, a 20-year Air Force veteran, marathon runner, and founder of The Woman Veteran Calendar. Host Captain Kim gets Amanda to open up about her unlikely journey from a Massachusetts chicken farm to becoming an indomitable leader in and out of uniform. Topics touch on military service, female veterans’ mental health, sexual assault in the military, and what it truly means to find “grit” as a woman in uniform. Amanda shares unexpected stories, from mastering animal noises as a middle child to rising through the ranks, surviving discouragement, and eventually championing women vets’ representation.

    Thinking about life in the armed forces, breaking stereotypes, and building supportive communities for veterans? This conversation serves up humor, honesty, and a celebration of courage. Searching for “women veterans,” “military sexual trauma,” or “veteran community support”? Tune in to hear why Amanda’s story is inspiring so many.

    Amanda Mae is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, founder of The Woman Veteran Calendar, and a passionate storyteller. She’s run four marathons, had her story published in Guideposts magazine, and can belt out the national anthems of three countries. After 20 years in uniform, she’s on a mission to uplift and recognize the women who’ve served before, during, and after her.

    Follow & Support Amanda:

    🌐 Website: www.womanveterancalendar.com

    🔗 LinkedIn: The Woman Veteran Calendar

    📘 Facebook: Woman Veteran Calendar

    Kim Liszka served in the United States Army/Reserves as a Combat Medic, Combat Nurse, Flight Nurse Instructor and one of the Top Female athletes in the Army. Kim worked 20+ years as an ER nurse and decided to explore the world as a travel nurse. She's an Advanced Wilderness Expedition Provider and Chief Medical Officer for numerous endurance/survival expeditions in different countries. Kim has a son, Jace and a daughter in law, Sammy and 2 grand animals, Joey & Bear. Her dog Camo is her best buddy. Camo is the sweetest yellow Labrador Retriever to walk this earth. He loves licking snow, riding the ocean waves, visiting carnivore food trucks and loves belly rubs and treats. Fun Facts: Kim's lived in the Reality TV World! Fear Factor, American Ninja Warrior-Military Edition, American Tarzan, Spartan Namibia and more to come!

    Be sure to follow or subscribe to Dog Tag Diaries wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Learn more about Reveille and Retreat Project:

    reveilleandretreatproject.org

    Instagram: @reveilleandretreatproject

    Facebook: Reveille and Retreat Project


    You aren’t alone.

    If you’re thinking about hurting yourself or having thoughts of suicide contact the

    Veteran crisis line: Dial 988 then press 1, chat online, or text 838255.

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  • From Trauma to Triumph: Two Women Reunite After Fort Hood Shooting -57
    Aug 6 2025

    What happens when two women who survived one of the darkest days in military history finally talk—together—for the first time? In this emotionally charged episode, Dog Tag Diaries host Kim welcomes Keara and Dayna to share memories of the Fort Hood shooting, the chaos and uncertainty that followed, and how they’re supporting each other years later. Find out how shared trauma can lead to guiding-light friendships, why “community is super important in healing,” and how these veterans navigated limited institutional support.

    Curious about the power of storytelling, the role of holistic healing like yoga and essential oils, and the impact of reunions on long-term recovery? Don’t miss this intimate look at courage, vulnerability, and what it truly means to not be alone in your trauma.

    On November 5, 2009, Keara Torkelson was preparing to deploy when gunfire shattered the routine at Fort Hood. In a brutal attack that claimed 13 lives and wounded more than 30 others, Keara was shot twice—but survived. Today, she’s turning pain into purpose, mentoring fellow veterans and advocating for those struggling with PTSD.

    Connect with Keara on Facebook

    Dayna Lopez is an Army veteran, author, and trauma survivor whose life story is a testament to resilience, faith, and healing. Born with a congenital condition that almost kept her from serving, she was granted a military waiver—a decision that ultimately saved her life during the tragic 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Her journey spans childhood anxiety, mental health struggles, and a powerful path to recovery that now includes motherhood, yoga, and advocacy. Co-author of a book with her sister and someone who has met two U.S. presidents, Dayna now helps others heal through vulnerability and movement. She shares her story to remind others that what once felt like a limitation might just be your greatest protection.

    📱 Connect with Dayna:

    📸 Instagram: @daynasueyoga

    📘 Facebook: Dayna Sue Lopez

    If you wish to visit their past episodes, here are the links:

    Episode 45 with Keara Torkelson

    Episode 56 with Dayna Lopez

    Kim Liszka served in the United States Army/Reserves as a Combat Medic, Combat Nurse, Flight Nurse Instructor and one of the Top Female athletes in the Army. Kim worked 20+ years as an ER nurse and decided to explore the world as a travel nurse. She's an Advanced Wilderness Expedition Provider and Chief Medical Officer for numerous endurance/survival expeditions in different countries. Kim has a son, Jace and a daughter in law, Sammy and 2 grand animals, Joey & Bear. Her dog Camo is her best buddy. Camo is the sweetest yellow Labrador Retriever to walk this earth. He loves licking snow, riding the ocean waves, visiting carnivore food trucks and loves belly rubs and treats. Fun Facts: Kim's lived in the Reality TV World! Fear Factor, American Ninja Warrior-Military Edition, American Tarzan, Spartan Namibia and more to come!

    Be sure to follow or subscribe to Dog Tag Diaries wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Learn more about Reveille and Retreat Project:

    reveilleandretreatproject.org

    Instagram:

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  • Army Veteran Dayna Lopez on Healing After the 2009 Fort Hood Tragedy -56
    Jul 30 2025

    Step into one of the most unforgettable Dog Tag Diaries episodes yet, where resilience takes center stage. Army veteran Dayna Lopez reveals how a childhood scar—the result of a rare congenital birth defect—became the unlikeliest reason her life was spared during the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. military history. Explore Dayna’s journey through trauma, survival, and recovery as she navigates the aftermath, the struggle for quality mental health care, and finding deeper meaning in motherhood and faith.

    Listeners looking for real stories about military women, PTSD, trauma recovery, and the power of self-advocacy will find this episode both raw and uplifting. Tune in to discover how sometimes the things that set us apart are the very things that save us—literally.

    Dayna Lopez is an Army veteran, author, and trauma survivor whose life story is a testament to resilience, faith, and healing. Born with a congenital condition that almost kept her from serving, she was granted a military waiver—a decision that ultimately saved her life during the tragic 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Her journey spans childhood anxiety, mental health struggles, and a powerful path to recovery that now includes motherhood, yoga, and advocacy. Co-author of a book with her sister and someone who has met two U.S. presidents, Dayna now helps others heal through vulnerability and movement. She shares her story to remind others that what once felt like a limitation might just be your greatest protection.

    📱 Connect with Dayna:

    📸 Instagram: @daynasueyoga

    📘 Facebook: Dayna Sue Lopez

    Kim Liszka served in the United States Army/Reserves as a Combat Medic, Combat Nurse, Flight Nurse Instructor and one of the Top Female athletes in the Army. Kim worked 20+ years as an ER nurse and decided to explore the world as a travel nurse. She's an Advanced Wilderness Expedition Provider and Chief Medical Officer for numerous endurance/survival expeditions in different countries. Kim has a son, Jace and a daughter in law, Sammy and 2 grand animals, Joey & Bear. Her dog Camo is her best buddy. Camo is the sweetest yellow Labrador Retriever to walk this earth. He loves licking snow, riding the ocean waves, visiting carnivore food trucks and loves belly rubs and treats. Fun Facts: Kim's lived in the Reality TV World! Fear Factor, American Ninja Warrior-Military Edition, American Tarzan, Spartan Namibia and more to come!

    Be sure to follow or subscribe to Dog Tag Diaries wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Learn more about Reveille and Retreat Project:

    reveilleandretreatproject.org

    Instagram: @reveilleandretreatproject

    Facebook: Reveille and Retreat Project


    You aren’t alone.

    If you’re thinking about hurting yourself or having thoughts of suicide contact the

    Veteran crisis line: Dial 988 then press 1, chat online, or text 838255.

    Más Menos
    38 m
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