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Dog Tag Diaries

Dog Tag Diaries

著者： Captain Kim
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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 2026 Captain Kim マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 心理学 心理学・心の健康 社会科学 経済学 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • From Survival to Self-Trust: Marine Corps Veteran Raelynn Beintker on Breaking Cycles, Finding Her Voice, and Choosing Herself

    From Survival to Self-Trust: Marine Corps Veteran Raelynn Beintker on Breaking Cycles, Finding Her Voice, and Choosing Herself
    2026/09/09
    Summary:What happens when the place you thought would save you ends up teaching you difficult lessons about power, belonging, and who you want to become? In this episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Captain Kimberly sits down with Marine Corps veteran, mother, storyteller, and podcast host Raelynn Beintker. Raelynn shares how growing up with poverty, addiction, abuse, and early responsibility shaped her strength and eventually led her to the Marines. She opens up about finding structure and belonging in boot camp, then facing sexism, double standards, body image pressure, harassment, and disappointment in the fleet. Raelynn also reflects on breaking family patterns, learning to put herself first, changing the way she speaks about her life, and finding the courage to tell her story. Her journey is a powerful reminder that we can honor where we came from while choosing what comes next.Key Topics:Creating space for self-care and practicing “divine selfishness” (00:06:20)Growing up with poverty, addiction, abuse, and early responsibility (00:10:49)Searching for a way out of destructive patterns after high school (00:17:31)Choosing the Marine Corps as a path toward independence (00:21:45)How a chaotic childhood prepared Raelynn for boot camp (00:24:15)Facing sexism, body image pressure, and double standards in the fleet (00:25:59)Harassment, military consequences, and learning to make herself small (00:31:17)What Raelynn wishes she knew before joining the military (00:34:10)Breaking generational cycles and changing the stories we tell ourselves (00:38:19)Creating My Heart of the Story and finding the courage to share her voice (00:41:47)Notable Quotes & Moments:“You can’t scare me. You think you’re going to break me, and I’m sure you’re going to teach me, but you can’t break me.” – Raelynn on how her childhood prepared her for boot camp (00:25:26)“The Marine Corps was the best and worst decision I ever made.” – Raelynn on the impact military service had on her life (00:38:19)“I’m the only one that can choose what comes next.” – Raelynn on breaking old patterns and taking ownership of her story (00:39:27)Timestamps:00:02:23 – Introducing Marine Corps veteran Raelynn Beintker00:06:20 – Morning rituals, self-care, and “divine selfishness”00:10:49 – Childhood, poverty, addiction, abuse, and caregiving00:17:31 – High school struggles and searching for a different future00:21:45 – The decision to join the Marine Corps00:24:15 – Culture shock and adapting to boot camp00:25:59 – Sexism, body image, and double standards in the fleet00:31:17 – Harassment and the impact on Raelynn’s military career00:38:19 – Breaking generational patterns and changing her life story00:41:47 – Starting My Heart of the Story and finding her voiceAbout the Guest:Raelynn Beintker is a United States Marine Corps veteran, mother, wife, storyteller, podcast host, and self-described creative rebel. She joined the Marines as a young woman looking for a way beyond the poverty, instability, and family patterns she experienced growing up. Her military service gave her independence, structure, new experiences, and a wider view of the world, while also exposing her to sexism, double standards, and challenges that shaped how she saw herself. Today, Raelynn is the host of My Heart of the Story, a podcast centered on identity, connection, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to share our stories. Through her work, she encourages people to stop making themselves smaller, question the stories that hold them back, and choose what they want the next chapter of their lives to become.Learn more about Raelynn and her work through My Heart of the Story:Website: myheartofthestory.comPodcast: Search My Heart of the Story on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.Be sure to follow or subscribe to Dog Tag Diaries wherever you listen to podcasts.Learn more about Reveille and Retreat Project:reveilleandretreatproject.orgInstagram: @reveilleandretreatprojectFacebook: Reveille and Retreat Project
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  • The Weight of Hidden Wounds: Dani Shine on Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, and Healing

    The Weight of Hidden Wounds: Dani Shine on Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, and Healing
    2026/08/12

    Summary:

    What happens when the wounds no one can see become the hardest ones to carry? In this powerful Season Nine episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Captain Kimberly welcomes back Army veteran, retired RN, author, and advocate Dani Shine to discuss her memoir, The Weight of Hidden Wounds. Dani shares the painful experiences she once believed she would never speak about, including military sexual trauma, PTSD, betrayal, and years of unhealthy coping. She reflects on how writing became part of her healing process and how a severe PTSD flashback finally pushed her to seek support. Dani also shares the importance of women veteran support groups, counseling, and finding people who understand military life. Her story is a reminder that trauma may leave lasting marks, but it does not have to be the final chapter. Healing, connection, purpose, and growth are still possible.

    Key Topics:

    • Serving as a woman in male-dominated Army units (00:04:05)
    • Writing The Weight of Hidden Wounds as part of healing (00:06:29)
    • Experiencing sexual assault during basic training (00:09:48)
    • Learning leadership through vulnerability and trust (00:13:22)
    • The physical demands of infantry training (00:16:53)
    • Deployment to Saudi Arabia and military life overseas (00:21:03)
    • Military sexual trauma before leaving the Army (00:22:45)
    • Alcohol, food, and unhealthy coping after trauma (00:25:00)
    • The PTSD flashback that forced Dani to face her past (00:28:44)
    • How trauma continues to affect the body and mind (00:31:12)
    • Why women veterans need women-centered support (00:34:31)
    • Turning trauma into purpose, growth, and service (00:41:24)

    Notable Quotes & Moments:

    • “I had to outrun, out-shoot, out-do everybody.” – Dani on proving she belonged as a woman in the Army (00:04:23)
    • “Vulnerability is not a weakness, it’s a strength.” – Dani on leadership and connection (00:16:15)
    • “Without those women, I would definitely not be where I am today.” – Dani on her women veterans support group (00:36:41)
    • “It doesn’t have to be the end of your story. It can be just the beginning.” – Dani on healing after trauma (00:42:37)

    Timestamps:

    • 00:02:41 – Dani Shine returns to Dog Tag Diaries
    • 00:04:05 – Proving herself as a woman in the Army
    • 00:06:29 – Why Dani began writing her story
    • 00:09:48 – Sexual assault during basic training
    • 00:13:22 – Leadership, vulnerability, and building trust
    • 00:16:53 – The demands of infantry training
    • 00:21:03 – Deployment to Saudi Arabia
    • 00:22:45 – Military sexual trauma before leaving the Army
    • 00:25:00 – Alcohol, food, and coping with trauma
    • 00:28:44 – A PTSD flashback during a medical procedure
    • 00:34:31 – Women-specific veteran support and connection
    • 00:41:24 – Turning trauma into growth and purpose

    About the Guest:

    Dani Shine is a United States Army veteran, retired registered nurse, author, and advocate. She entered the Army in 1987 and was among the early women to complete infantry training at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Her memoir, The Weight of Hidden Wounds, shares her experiences with military sexual trauma, PTSD, unhealthy coping, healing, and finding purpose after trauma. Today, Dani uses her story to help other veterans understand that they matter and that seeking support is a sign of strength.

    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
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  • How Two Military Women Built a Podcast Movement and Healing Retreats

    How Two Military Women Built a Podcast Movement and Healing Retreats
    2026/07/01

    Summary:

    What happens when two women veterans turn pain, fear, and hope into a movement for healing? In this heartfelt Season Seven episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Captain Kimberly reunites with her co-founder and sister in service, Captain Dakota, to share how their podcast and nonprofit were born. Together, they reflect on overcoming imposter syndrome, burnout, and self-doubt while building a safe space where military women can speak their truth. From launching their first retreat without ever meeting in person to dreaming of a traveling studio, this episode celebrates resilience, partnership, and the power of community. Their story reminds listeners that healing is possible when women support each other and choose courage over fear.

    Key Topics:

    • How Dog Tag Diaries and the nonprofit began (00:01:06)
    • Building community for military women (00:02:57)
    • Facing fear and imposter syndrome (00:05:05)
    • Honoring limits and preventing burnout (00:10:16)
    • Big dreams: networks, studios, and growth (00:17:04)
    • The first retreat and bonding experience (00:19:02)
    • Upcoming 2026 retreats and new programs (00:26:25)
    • Firearm safety and suicide prevention efforts (00:28:31)
    • Creating lifelong community after retreats (00:32:24)

    Notable Quotes & Moments:

    • “We struggled in the beginning to get the courage to pursue this passion.” – Dakota on starting the mission (00:05:26)
    • “The fear of being judged for my story was paralyzing.” – Kimberly on sharing her truth (00:07:50)
    • “What we are doing is necessary. Our stories need to be told.” – Kimberly on purpose (00:09:38)
    • “Come as you are. You are accepted.” – Dakota on retreat culture (00:31:55)
    • “Healing begins when we finally say it out loud.” – Kimberly (00:38:50)

    Timestamps:

    • 00:01:06 – Pain, hope, and the founding story
    • 00:02:57 – Creating a safe space for women
    • 00:05:05 – Fear and imposter syndrome
    • 00:07:41 – Sharing personal stories
    • 00:10:16 – Stepping back and honoring limits
    • 00:14:15 – Self-care and emotional release
    • 00:17:04 – Future goals for the podcast
    • 00:19:02 – First retreat in Bend, Oregon
    • 00:21:12 – Bungee jump bonding experience
    • 00:26:25 – 2026 retreat lineup
    • 00:28:31 – Firearm safety and mental health
    • 00:32:24 – Long-term community impact
    • 00:36:08 – Holiday wishes and self-care
    • 00:39:53 – Closing message

    About the Hosts:

    Captain Kimberly is the founder and host of Dog Tag Diaries and co-founder of Reveille and Retreat Project. A veteran and advocate for women’s mental health, she has dedicated her life to creating spaces where military women can heal, grow, and share their stories without fear.

    Captain Dakota is a co-founder of Dog Tag Diaries and Reveille and Retreat Project. A National Guard member and counselor, she supports veterans through mental health services and holistic care. Her work centers on helping women honor their limits while staying connected to their purpose.

    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
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    41 分
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