Solo Spotlight with Ryan MacDougall: EP25 – Sheridan Taylor: Not Okay? Okay. From Trauma to Truth

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 – Wha ...