Episode 26

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11th Dec 2024

The Impact of Cultural Humility and Continued Service to Veterans -26

In this Episode of Dog Tag Diaries, Dr. Qwynn Salazar joins Captains Dakota and Kim to explore the essence of resilience and cultural humility in the military. From the significance of having a flexible plan for young adults entering service to the crucial steps for a seamless transition out, Salazar shares indispensable advice. Learn how she uses her dog tags as a daily motivator and why emotional impact matters more than titles. With insights on financial management, self-reflection, and the power of human connection, and powerful stories from her life and career, this episode promises to inspire and inform. Whether you're a veteran or simply curious about military life, don’t miss this empowering narrative.

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar (AKA Doc Q) is the Founder and CEO of In Their Honor. As an Army Veteran, Spouse to a Combat Veteran, End-of-Life Doula Educator, and Storyteller, she has proudly devoted more than two decades to elevating the quality of life of military and Veteran communities. As PsychArmor’s Senior Vice President for Engagement and Transformation, she extends her impact, leading efforts to cultivate partnerships and broaden PsychArmor’s impact across military-connected communities.

In 2024, she was appointed to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's End-of-Life Doula Council. Additionally, she is a founding member of the Compassionate Communities Think Tank (U.S.), advocating for social change related to community-based end-of-life support. Qwynn also serves on the Advisory Board for the Veterans Studies Association. In her spare time, she mentors Doctoral-level students focused on supporting military and Veteran communities.

Interesting Facts About Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar:

  • Honored as one of USA TODAY’s 2024 Women of the Year.
  • Named Georgia’s inaugural Woman Veteran of the Year.
  • Mentors doctoral students focusing on military and Veteran communities.

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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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About the Podcast

Dog Tag Diaries
Sharing True Stories from Women in the Military
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.

About your hosts

kimberly Liszka

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Kim 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!

Dakota Olson-Harris

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Dakota is currently serving in the Army National Guard and has been for the past 15 years. She enlisted as a tank mechanic then earned her commission as a Combat Engineer Officer. She has two deployments, Iraq and United Arab Emirates.

On the civilian side Dakota works as a counselor providing readjustment counseling for Veterans, current service members, and their families.

Dakota is a wife and a bonus mom to four kiddos. They have recently added to their family with a baby girl, totaling five kids. They also have two dogs, Paco and Elsa.

Her family loves to go on adventures whether it's walks, hiking, camping, or just going on a road trip to visit family.