EP 64: My Dark Companion: PTSD, Depression, and Suicide with Shaun O'Gorman of The Strong Life Project

Shaun O'Gorman is a retired police officer from Australia. He spent 13 years in service, most of it in the K9 unit. By all accounts, Shaun became a "cop's cop" after he followed his dad into public service. He spent years racing 100 mph (well, 160 kilometers per hour) to calls, watching and experiencing some of the worst things the job has to offer. It didn't take long on the job before Shaun's previous bouts with depression returned and eventually devolved into PTSD and several nights of lying in bed with his service weapon in his hands trying to think of reasons not to kill himself. But Shaun recovered – and eventually began to thrive – and it's his mission now with The Strong Life Project to teach resilience and a way out. He's no longer a cop but it's still in his blood and his goal in life is to be a resource for other cops and first responders who are hurting. Shaun's podcast is here on iTunes website is TheStrongLifeProject.com Follow him on Instagram here or @shaunogorman. Follow The Squad Room @thesquadroom or on Facebook If you need help, there are resources for you. Safe Call Now is a 24-hour hotline for first responders at 206-459-3020