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Relentless Courage: Michael Sugrue’s Battle with PTSD and the Power of Asking for Help
🎙 Welcome back to the Tim Teaches Podcast! In this deeply moving episode, host Tim McCoy sits down with Michael Sugrue, a retired police sergeant and Air Force veteran, to discuss his harrowing journey through PTSD, trauma, and the power of seeking help.

Michael opens up about the life-altering events that led to his struggles, including a fatal officer-involved shooting and the loss of his close friend and reserve officer, John Davison. Through raw storytelling, he sheds light on the mental health crisis in law enforcement, the importance of destigmatizing PTSD, and how reframing it as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) can help change lives.

He also shares insights from his book "Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma", a must-read for first responders, veterans, and anyone navigating trauma recovery.

💡 Key Topics in This Episode:
⏳ 00:00 – Introduction: A Journey of Struggle and Hope
⏳ 00:31 – The Tipping Point: A Fatal Incident
⏳ 01:27 – Relentless Courage: The Book and Its Impact
⏳ 02:35 – A Tribute to John Davison
⏳ 05:45 – The Stigma of Mental Health in Law Enforcement
⏳ 10:29 – The Importance of Seeking Help
⏳ 14:28 – Changing the Culture: From PTSD to PTSI
⏳ 24:05 – The Aftermath of a Justified Shooting
⏳ 33:52 – Building a Support System
⏳ 40:27 – Living Life to the Fullest
⏳ 42:25 – Conclusion: Get the Book and Stay Connected

🔗 Resources & Connect with Michael Sugrue:
📖 Get the Book: Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma → https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736824414/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_FTQ1V4D4XVHXC7HHD9PK_0?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ6qwMz07pHweMidabJ1JuthoB0c78S59ri1QCagZigqq9Giai3gFx-w0I_aem_E1vMoCr3AQowyWhuJrM-gA

🔗 Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sergeant_michael_sugrue_/


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