EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 1H 31M
Episode 6-Sgt. John Mattingly Opens Up About Breonna Taylor Incident & Talks Leadership
from The Resilient Warrior Nation · host The Resilient Warrior Nation
Today, we’re honored to have a remarkable guest: Sergeant John Mattingly. A 21-year veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department, Sgt. Mattingly’s name became widely known following the tragic events of March 13, 2020. During the execution of a search warrant at Breonna Taylor’s residence, John sustained gunshot injuries—a moment that would not only alter his life but also spark national and global conversations. Amid the intense media scrutiny and waves of misinformation that followed, John set out to share the truth behind the incident in his bestselling book, "12 Seconds in the Dark." His story doesn’t stop there. John has turned personal tragedy into triumph, dedicating his life to empowering others. He now travels the country, speaking on leadership, resilience, and overcoming adversity. In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into John’s journey, his perspective on those life-altering events, and how he has found purpose in educating and inspiring others. Get ready for an insightful and powerful conversation. Let’s welcome Sgt. John Mattingly! ________________________________________________________________________________ John Mattingly Socials: Website: https://johnmattingly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgtmattingly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sgt-Mattingly-100075999933906/ Book: 12 Seconds in the Dark: A Police Officer's Firsthand Account of the Breonna Taylor Raid My IG: https://www.instagram.com/theresilientwarrior5778/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today, we’re honored to have a remarkable guest: Sergeant John Mattingly. A 21-year veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department, Sgt. Mattingly’s name became widely known following the tragic events of March 13, 2020. During the execution of a search warrant at Breonna Taylor’s residence, John sustained gunshot injuries—a moment that would not only alter his life but also spark national and global conversations. Amid the intense media scrutiny and waves of misinformation that followed, John set out to share the truth behind the incident in his bestselling book, "12 Seconds in the Dark." His story doesn’t stop there. John has turned personal tragedy into triumph, dedicating his life to empowering others. He now travels the country, speaking on leadership, resilience, and overcoming adversity. In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into John’s journey, his perspective on those life-altering events, and how he has found purpose in educating and inspiring others. Get ready for an insightful and powerful conversation. Let’s welcome Sgt. John Mattingly! ________________________________________________________________________________ John Mattingly Socials: Website: https://johnmattingly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgtmattingly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sgt-Mattingly-100075999933906/ Book: 12 Seconds in the Dark: A Police Officer's Firsthand Account of the Breonna Taylor Raid My IG: https://www.instagram.com/theresilientwarrior5778/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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