Revealing a Powerful Journey from Trauma to Resilience and Advocacy -36
This week on Dog Tag Diaries Captain Kim engages with the remarkable Elizabeth Estabrooks, who opens up about her transformative work as a women veterans' advocate and the personal experiences that fueled her passion. Elizabeth's discussion about her upcoming book, Broken in the Stronger Places: From Resilience to Resourcefulness, offers an enlightening perspective on resilience, resourcefulness, and the true stories of women who served. Through candid conversations, they explore the challenges of gender bias, the culture of silence, and the urgent need for policy changes within military structures. Get ready for an insightful journey through Elizabeth's eye-opening stories that challenge the status quo.
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!
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Help Launch Liz Estabrooks’ Book Tour with Love and Support
Call to Action for All Military Women,
We’re reaching out to all the incredible military women listening to Dog Tag Diaries. It’s our time to rally around one of our own—Liz Estabrooks—as she embarks on her cross-country book tour for her upcoming memoir, Broken in the Stronger Places: From Resilience to Resourcefulness.
Liz is a force of compassion, leadership, and change. A U.S. Army veteran, former Deputy Director at the VA Center for Women Veterans, and the visionary behind the I Am Not Invisible campaign, Liz has dedicated her life to supporting survivors of personal violence and advocating for women veterans. Now, it’s our turn to support her as she shares her powerful story with the world.
We’re calling on YOU to help make this tour unforgettable. If you’re interested in helping launch this journey reach out directly at elizabeth@awomansvoicepress.com -Here’s what you can do:
- Host a Book Signing – Do you have a space or know someone who could host a stop on her tour? Let’s help her connect with as many readers as possible!
- Send a Care Package – Show Liz some love with snacks, comfort items, gas cards or words of encouragement for the road.
- Offer Emotional Support – Reach out with messages of encouragement, check-ins, or just let her know you’re cheering her on.
Connect with Liz:
Website - www.awomansvoicepress.com
LinkedIn - elizabethaestabrooks
Medium - @ElizabethEstabrooks
Let’s send Liz off with the same love, strength, and support as Dog Tag Diaries is all about. Together, we can help her amplify her message and continue making a difference for survivors and veterans everywhere.
With gratitude, Dog Tag Diaries Team