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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 142: FRONTLINE HERO: COMBAT TRAUMA NURSE NIKKI SELBY; LIFE, DEATH & COURAGE IN AFGHANISTAN

November 01, 2025 • Tom Smith/Dan Murphy • Season 3 • Episode 142

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Combat Trauma Nurse and Navy Veteran Nikki Selby, who shares her extraordinary story from the frontlines of war.

As a combat trauma nurse deployed to Afghanistan, Nikki treated severely wounded soldiers under fire, saving countless lives in some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable. She opens up about what it takes to train for combat medical deployment, the intense pressure of emergency battlefield medicine, and the emotional toll of caring for injured warriors in a war zone.

💥 This is a must-watch episode for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of combat, the resilience of military medics, and the sacrifice of our service members.

Hear firsthand accounts of wounded soldiers and the courageous stories of survival from the nurse who treated them on the battlefield. Nikki’s experience is raw, real, and unforgettable.

TimeStamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:11 Nikki Selby's Journey to the Navy
05:58 Becoming a Combat Medic
09:12 Overcoming Challenges in a Male-Dominated Field
12:02 Transitioning to Officer and Nursing
15:01 Experiences in Combat and Medical Care
18:02 The Importance of Mental Resilience
22:11 Challenges in Combat Medical Training
29:28 Mental Resilience in War
37:50 Life After Military Service
45:39 Volunteering During COVID-19
46:10 The Eerie Silence of New York City
47:03 Field Hospital Experience and Skepticism
48:20 Transition to Executive Protection
50:31 The Glamorous Yet Grueling Life of Executive Protection
51:57 From Trauma Nursing to Aesthetics
53:29 The Hunter Seven Foundation: A Mission to Help Veterans
01:00:05 Passion for Service and Advocacy

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