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

One day not too long ago, Officer Nick Wilson was on his way to jail. But there was a problem.    The problem was that despite countless trips to county before, this time he was riding in the backseat.    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.    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 The Resiliency Project (@the_resiliencyproject).    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.   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. Check it out on all podcast players or at thesquadroom.net/episode130.  A special thanks to Signature Coins for sponsoring this episode. If you're in the market for a great challenge coin like these. Use the coupon code "thesquadroom" to get $50 off your first order.    A special thanks to Hard to Kill Fitness for sponsoring this episode. If you're looking for help getting or staying in shape during these difficult times, check out their wide variety of programs that you can use at-home or in the gym.  Check out our store! Go to thesquadroom.net by selecting "shop" or going straight to aworthycauselife.com In fact, our best seller this week is a shirt I call "Greater than the Critic" and it is inspired by the work we're doing in the midst of this challenging time.