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🎙️ Breaking the Silence: Sheridan Taylor on Survival, Struggle & Stopping the Cycle

• Nikki Cloutier • Season 2 • Episode 5

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In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with my former co-worker, long-time friend, and the first-ever male guest on the show—Sheridan Taylor.

Sheridan is not just a Canadian Forces combat veteran and former correctional peace officer—he’s also a suicide survivor and the best-selling author of "Not Okay? Okay." His raw and unfiltered memoir dives into the brutal truths of living with rage, trauma, and insecurity—while documenting the courage it takes to stop hating the world and start healing yourself.

🎧 In this episode, we unpack:

  • His battle through the darkest corners of despair
  • What it’s really like behind the “professional tough guy” mask
  • The surprising (and hilarious) moments from his time in uniform
  • How he found purpose beyond the pain—and how you can too

💥 This episode is honest. It's emotional. It’s exactly what we need more of in the world of first responders.

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