Aug 11, 2025
On todays podcast, I speak with Australian Royal Navy Veteran
Karney Armstrong.
With over 11 years of service as a medic, Karney’s journey is one
of resilience,
courage, and transformation. During her career, she faced
extraordinary
challenges—including a life-saving rescue when she treated a
civilian attacked by a
shark off Garden Island, WA, just shy of completing her Advanced
Medics Assistant
Course. Her dedication and quick thinking in that moment exemplify
her bravery.
Despite her service, Karney faced personal battles, including
PTSD, OCD and
anorexia, all while managing young motherhood and deployments.
Drawn to healing,
she turned to yoga to reconnect with her body and calm her nervous
system. After
years of training, she achieved a historic milestone as the first
female from Australia
to medal at the Invictus Games in 2023 in Germany—winning gold in a
race chair
and silver in seated shot put.
With her loyal service dog Ivy by her side, Karney now dedicates
her life to helping
other Veterans and First Responders. She is an upcoming author,
trauma-sensitive
yoga instructor, and is often seen on both the News and state
newspapers
advocating for Veterans and First Responders, proving that healing
is possible—that
true strength lies in community and service. Join us as we explore
her inspiring story
of resilience, recovery, and purpose—because Veterans helping
Veterans is where
the magic is!
Presenter: Adam Blum
Guest: Karney Armstrong
Editor: Kyle Watkins