In this episode, we interview Nick Wilson - who worked as a police officer in Orange County, and is the founder of The Resiliency Project. He discusses the impact of having a father who was alternatingly absent and abusive. He shares about the cumulative trauma and stress he experienced while working in his former department, in various positions. He talks about experiencing chronic injuries which led to maladaptive self-medicating and substance abuse, which culminated in crashing his patrol car and receiving a DUI, ending his law enforcement career. He also discusses his healing journey: entering detox, inpatient rehabilitation, receiving individual therapy and attending a trauma retreat.
Nick is the founder of The Resiliency Project - a non-profit organization which focuses on providing free and confidential peer support to law enforcement and first responders.
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