In this powerful episode of Solo Spotlight, host Ryan MacDougall sits down with Sheridan Taylor—a combat veteran, former corrections officer, and suicide survivor—who transformed his darkest moments into a message of hope. Sheridan opens up about his battle with trauma, the emotional toll of uniformed service, and the raw honesty that shaped his book Not Okay? Okay.​This conversation is unfiltered, deeply human, and an absolute must-listen for anyone struggling with mental health or supporting someone who is.🕒 Timestamps for Key Moments:00:00 – Intro Ryan introduces Sheridan and sets the tone.​ 04:10 – Who is Sheridan today From veteran and officer to dad, husband, and advocate.​ 08:35 – The culture of silence in law enforcement Why emotional suppression is embedded in the job.​ 15:22 – What trauma really is Sheridan redefines trauma in a way that sticks.​ 21:40 – Writing Not Okay? Okay. How the book started as letters and therapy notes.​ 30:10 – Breaking the cycle for his sons Challenging generational patterns of silence.​ 41:00 – The real impact Stories from readers who sought help after reading the book.​ 55:30 – Final reflections Sheridan’s message to anyone feeling like they’re at the edge.#SoloSpotlight #MentalHealth #VeteranVoices #MensMentalHealth #NotOkayOkay #PodcastClip #SheridanTaylorIf this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend, rate the show, and consider picking up Sheridan’s book.The link for his book is here:https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1544535252?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_titleSheridan Taylors Social media: https://www.instagram.com/sheridantaylorauthor/

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