Nov 07 2023 56 mins
This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by the amazing Nick Wilson, Speaker, Presenter and Content Creator (aka Disabled Adventurer), Championing Survivors of Suicide and Abilities over Disabilities.
Here is an introduction to our amazing guest...
He openly, and very frankly, shares his lived experiences with mental illness, physical disability and surviving a suicide attempt to; inform society, encourage change and inspire and empower others, with authenticity and a message of hope.
He is also an Army Veteran with an impactful story to tell. After 14 years of service, Nick left the military, with a spinal injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD, as a result of multiple deployments across the globe such as, Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his battle with both physical and mental disabilities, surviving attempted suicide and managing suicidal ideation, Nick continually demonstrates resilience and the ability to overcome adversity, whilst forging a new career as a successful public speaker, budding presenter, video producer and an adventurer always looking for his next challenge.
Through finding ways to better manage his health conditions and environment, Nick prevents his disabilities from dictating his life or fulfilling his purpose of selflessly helping others. This is clear to see by his commitment to supporting the local community and wider society, with the many achievements he’s obtained being recognised, locally and nationally.
Nick's Links:
Lived Experience Library YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfHY2p_-eZAJsoaNrRoOHw
Disabled Adventurer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/disabled.adventurer/
Disabled Adventurer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/disabledadventurer/
** Content Warning - This podcast episode contains themes of suicide, if you become distressed while listening please stop and seek support **
If you or someone you know is in distress and/or having thoughts of suicide please seek additional support, contact:
Samaritans: Call - 116 123 Or visit - https://www.samaritans.org/
Shout: Text Shout to 85258 Or visit - https://giveusashout.org/
Papyrus: Call - 0800 068 41 41 Or visit: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Highlighted Wellbeing Awareness Days:
Movember - Click here for more info
National Stress Awareness Day - Click here for more info
Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest.
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Ellice:
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