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Tune into Dog Tag Diaries for a riveting conversation with Army veteran Dani Shine, whose journey through Desert Storm, military sexual trauma, and a decades-long battle with PTSD and weight gain redefines resilience. In this episode, Dani reveals what it was like being among the first women in infantry training and the unique challenges she faced as a woman in the military. She also opens up about reclaiming her mental and physical health, how trauma manifests in unexpected ways, and the messy, powerful work of healing. Dani has written a memoir "The Weight of Hidden Wounds," that she hopes to get published.
Dani shares insights for veterans, trauma survivors, and anyone searching for hope after hardship. If you’re ready for inspiration, hard truths, and a masterclass in overcoming adversity, press play for a story of strength, healing, and speaking out.
Dani Shine is a proud mom of three and grandmother of two. Her story has been featured in the Bend Bulletin, KTVZ, and Central Oregon Daily. She’s passionate about mental health advocacy and often speaks to schools and veterans' groups to break stigma around trauma and promote healing. Off stage, you might find her camping, doing Jazzercise, or celebrating her 17th anniversary with the man she adores (on Flag Day, no less). Jazzercise-the iconic dance fitness program that combines high-energy dance cardio with strength training, Pilates, hip-hop, yoga, and kickboxing,
💬 Quote from Dani:
“We don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. Healing is messy, but it’s ours.”
Connect with Dani:
📱 TikTok: @dani.shine4
📘 Facebook: ddshine2868
Kim Liska 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!
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