130: When Your Trauma Explodes with Nick Wilson of The Resiliency Project

Summary: <br> One day not too long ago, Officer Nick Wilson was on his way to jail. But there was a problem. <br> <br> <br> <br> The problem was that despite countless trips to county before, this time he was riding in the backseat. <br> <br> <br> <br> He had just been arrested for DUI. But the problem was actually bigger than that. Nick was suffering from a dangerous combination of physical injuries from his career and emotional and mental injuries as well. Doctors prescribed Nick a cocktail of opiates, benzodiazepines and sleeping pills. <br> <br> <br> <br> Nick has done something amazing with such a horrible experience. Nick turned his life around and has become an advocate for mental health treatment and resiliency training for police officers. He is the founder of <a href="https://theresiliencyproject.info/">The Resiliency Project</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_resiliencyproject/">@the_resiliencyproject</a>). <br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode, you’ll hear how he caught the early warning signs but still didn’t know what to do, how he reacted poorly to the anxiety he felt as a result of his work and how he suffered from crippling anxiety. Nick also shares the story of his arrest and how the sergeant on-scene had a massive effect on him, helped him shift his mindset, and is now a board member of Nick’s non-profit.<br> <br> <br> <br> Nick travels around California teaching about his experiences in the hopes that other cops can avoid the pits of despair he fell into. He’s a leader and truly an example of someone willing to Be the One by sharing their story.<br> <br> <br> <br> Learn more about Nick and his class at <a href="https://theresiliencyproject.info/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://theresiliencyproject.info/">theresiliencyproject.info</a><br> <br> <br> <br> If you or someone you love is struggling right now, please reach out. The Squad Room supports the fantastic work at <a href="https://www.copline.org/">Copline</a>, staffed 24/7 by trained officers who are able to help you right away. Call them at 1-800-COPLINE. <br> <br> <br> <br> Special thanks to our episode’s sponsor, <a href="https://signaturecoins.com/">Signature Coins</a> for their support of the show. If you’re looking for high-quality challenge coins, visit their site. Use the coupon code “thesquadroom” for $50 off your first order.<br>