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Dog Tag Diaries

Captain Kim
Mental Health
Reveille and Retreat Project
Military Sexual Trauma
Art Therapy
United States Army
United States Navy
Women Veterans
Women In the Military
Dog Tag Diaries
Eating Disorders
Military
Journey To Joy Personal Transformation System
Military Life
Desert Storm
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Wildflower Assessment
Marine Corps
Leanne Babcock
Military Deployment

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 mo... more

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What happens when the strength that helped you survive starts keeping you from truly living?

In this heartfelt episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Captain Kim sits down with Army veteran, author, and women’s healing mentor Felicia Hammond. Felicia... more

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What does it mean to stand at the edge of history and be trusted to tell the story?

In this powerful episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Captain Kim sits down with Amy Forsythe, a Marine veteran and retired Navy Lieutenant Commander with more than... more

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What happens when your dream job becomes the place where you have to fight to be believed?

In this powerful episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Captain Kim sits down with Rachel Cuda, a former undercover CIA officer, military contractor, Navy SEAL... more

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What happens when service becomes more than what you do and starts shaping who you are?

In this heartfelt episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Captain Kim sits down with Shelley Rood, a former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, speaker, and creator of... more

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Recent Guests

Shelley Rood
Creator of the Wildflower Assessment; founder of Others Over Self
Mission, Ambition LLC; Others Over Self
Episode: Shelley Rood on the Wildflower Assessment, Women Veterans, and Serving Without Losing Yourself
Phyllis Thomas
United States Navy Veteran and artist
Veteran Art Venue
Episode: How Art Helps Veterans Heal: Navy Veteran Phyllis Thomas on PTS, Creativity, and Veteran Community
Yuri Acuna
Navy veteran, founder of Dune Dog Adventures and Tide and Heart Project
Dune Dog Adventures; Tide and Heart Project
Episode: Navy Veteran Yuri Acuna on MST, Sisterhood, and Healing Through Rescue Dogs
Mary Fuller
Colonel, United States Army (Retired); one of the first women in Airborne School and in a combat division in Germany
United States Army
Episode: Breaking Barriers and Building Legacy: Colonel Mary Fuller on Leadership, Opportunity, and 28 Years of Service
Didi Meindok
A veteran who served in the United States Navy during Operation Desert Storm; attorney, medical scientist; advocate for veterans' rights
Episode: Veteran Healing After MST: Didi Meindok on Service, Forgiveness, and Finding Hope Again
Makissa Lewis
Army veteran, combat veteran, founder of My Seester, Inc.
My Seester, Inc.
Episode: From Trauma to Triumph: Army Veteran Makissa Lewis on Healing, Iraq, and Building a Seesterhood for Women Veterans
Jenn Donahue
Author of Becoming a Warrior, Harnessing the Power of Self-Doubt
Author, Speaker
Episode: Becoming a Warrior: Jenn Donahue on Turning Military Lessons into a Path Forward for Life
Leah Stiles
Navy veteran, advocate, non-profit founder and author
SeaWaves
Episode: Battle Scars and Body Wars: Navy Veteran Leah Stiles on Healing, Eating Disorders, and Life After Service
Dakota Olsen-Harris
Co-founder of Reveille and Retreat Project; leader, counselor, and public affairs officer with military experience
Reveille and Retreat Project
Episode: Same Uniform, Different Weight: Dakota Olson-Harris on Deploying Again as a Mother

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Captain Kim
Host of Dog Tag Diaries

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Storytelling at its finest

    Dog Tag Diaries is an incredible platform for Women Veterans to have a conversation about their military service and beyond! Grateful for Kim and Dakota creating a safe and welcoming space to share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LBabcock
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast & Amazing stories of powerful women 🤩

    I’m always blown away at the resilience and strength of the guests on this show! It’s powerful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ValOReee
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent Show!!

    Out-Freaking-Standing!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danodanomano
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners describe the show as a safe, welcoming space for women veterans to share authentic stories.
Audiences highlight the inspiring resilience and practical healing resources discussed by guests.
Many appreciate the candid conversations about leadership, trauma, and community impact.
The show is valued for its compassionate host dynamics and focus on empowerment over stigma.

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The Power of Storytelling: Honest Conversations on Women’s Military Experiences
Q: Can you describe a pivotal deployment experience and its impact on you?
During an Iraq convoy mission, one of our trucks was hit by an RPG, resulting in traumatic events and a long process of adjusting to civilian life, with lasting memories and emotional toll.
Surviving Iraq and Beyond: Melissa Kilgore on Trauma, Creativity, and Finding Compassion -68
Q: What was it like being you as a young woman?
Melissa describes a strict, mobile upbringing with frequent moves, a strong sense of duty, and early exposure to military life that shaped her resilience and adaptability.
How Jess Gonzalez Transformed Childhood Challenges Into Compassionate Military Leadership -65
Q: What were you like as a little girl?
Jess describes herself as the girl who was perceived as well-behaved and in-the-box, then explains how early family challenges shaped her drive to prove herself, ultimately fueling her decision to join the Air Force and pursue leadership roles.
Veteran Healing After MST: Didi Meindok on Service, Forgiveness, and Finding Hope Again
Q: What advice would you give other women going through this?
Never, ever stop. Seek help, lean on supportive networks, and pursue programs that address both clinical and personal healing; forgiveness of oneself is a crucial start and ongoing process.
Justice, Identity, and Purpose: Ashley Miller’s Story of Strength Through Adversity
Q: What was the turning point when you realized you might shift away from active military service?
She explains a career-long sense of misalignment after a difficult overseas assignment and a toxic leadership environment, culminating in a personal and professional crisis that made her reevaluate her path and pursue a MSW to help others heal.

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The show centers on military women sharing personal journeys of service, healing, and leadership, with a strong emphasis on mental health, trauma recovery, and empowerment. Guests range from veterans and caregivers to nonprofit founders and clinicians, often exploring how therapies, community support, and resilience-building practices help navigate post-service life, military family dynamics, and career reinvention. A standout thread is the commitment to practical resources and actionable strategies—whether through art therapy, animal-assisted therapy, or leadership development—aimed at reducing stigma and fostering belonging within a robust community of women veterans and allies.

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Recent guests on Dog Tag Diaries include:

1. Shelley Rood
2. Phyllis Thomas
3. Yuri Acuna
4. Mary Fuller
5. Didi Meindok
6. Makissa Lewis
7. Jenn Donahue
8. Leah Stiles

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