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Happy new year! In this Microcast Monday, Patrick makes the case for selective access: in high-stress work, oversharing with the wrong people can drain your energy, erode trust, and create problems you did not need. He breaks down the difference between privacy and secrecy, and why clear boundaries are not cold – they are a professional survival skill.Criminal Justice EvolutionJanuary 5, 2026

As the calendar flips, Patrick offers a brief reset for first responders and high-stress professionals who feel worn down, stuck, or quietly asking, “is this it?” He reflects on the weight many carry into a new year, the difference between being tough and being healthy, and why a new calendar alone doesn’t create transformation.Criminal Justice EvolutionDecember 29, 2025

In this Microcast Monday, Patrick delivers a steady, no-fluff message for first responders navigating the holiday stretch – long shifts, missed family time, and the extra emotional weight that can show up when everyone else seems to be celebrating. This episode is a reminder that strength doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. It means showing up, being honest, and knowing when to rest or reach out.Criminal Justice EvolutionDecember 22, 2025

In this week’s Microcast Monday, Patrick challenges listeners with a simple but uncomfortable question: When was the last time you were truly honest with how you are doing? There are public answers and truthful answers. Criminal Justice EvolutionDecember 15, 2025If the job has been taking more than it gives, there’s support available. Frontline Focus is for first responders and high-stress professionals looking to reset, refocus, and move forward. Reach out if you’d like to learn more ->

In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick shares a simple reminder to treat every day like Thanksgiving – not about eating turkey, but about giving thanks. If you’re alive and reading this, consider yourself lucky. The point? Be more grateful for what you have rather than complaining about what you don’t.Criminal Justice EvolutionDecember 1, 2025I want to let you know I am honored to be featured in a powerful new documentary called See Through The Darkness. This is a film about first responder depression, trauma and suicide. You can find it here ->I am also honored to be featured in a new book called Helping the Helpers: A Clinician's Guide to First Responder Mental Health and Wellness. You can find it on Amazon ->

In this week's episode, Patrick talks with Roger BelAir – a retired finance executive who introduced pickleball to jails and prisons. They trace how one visit turned into requests from facilities nationwide, leading to front-page USA Today coverage in 2018.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 758November 26th, 2025

In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick speaks to the other side of the holidays: while many celebrate, others face depression and spend the season alone.Criminal Justice EvolutionNovember 24, 2025

Patrick and Yusef Andre Wiley—founder of Timelist Group, a California nonprofit focused on reentry services, inmate programs, housing support, and crime prevention—break down three essentials: why you’re never out of the fight, how to build an Overcome Mindset, and practical steps to go after success today.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 756November 12th, 2025

In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick talks about his comeback from his darkness and the techniques and best practices that can keep you moving forward. Criminal Justice EvolutionNovember 10, 2025

Change your habits, change your life. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick lays it out plainly: growth – personal and professional – comes from doing the work, not waiting for a rescue. If you want different results, own your choices, fix the habits holding you back, and remember no one is coming to save you.Criminal Justice EvolutionNovember 3, 2025

"Too old, not qualified, no connections..." – Patrick’s heard it all, and he’s lived the reset himself. In this quick Microcast Monday, he shares why starting over at age 50 didn’t end his story – and reminds you that forward is the only direction.FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders can help you if you are struggling. We treat many first responders from around the country. Make that call now. Criminal Justice EvolutionOctober 27, 2025

Patrick sits down with Dr. Tommy Rhee – board-certified chiropractor, regenerative medicine innovator, and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers team chiropractor – to discuss topical stem cell therapy. Their conversation centers around cellular regeneration, the everyday habits that keep your body cared for, and where stem cell technology and treatment could be headed next.Visit RheeGen to learn more about Tommy's work.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 752October 15th, 2025

People-pleasing drains your peace. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick makes the case for choosing your growth over others’ opinions. Drawing on Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” idea, he lays out a simple mindset to protect your mental health, focus on what you can control, and take your power back.Criminal Justice EvolutionOctober 13, 2025

If we don’t sleep well, we can’t live well. Patrick sits down with Lori Oliver, Co-Founder of The Inactive Company, to talk about the conversations that sparked the brand, practical hacks you can try tonight, and why they built the Inactivator – the first performance sleep mask.Listener perk: use code SLEEP25 for 25% OFFCriminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 750September 24, 2025

Saying sorry matters – but repeating the same apology without change erodes trust and peace of mind. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick breaks down how to replace empty sorries with visible action.Criminal Justice EvolutionOctober 6, 2025

Who you surround yourself with shapes your future. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick shares why your associations matter just as much in adulthood as they do for kids. From letting go of toxic ties to surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, this episode is a reminder that your relationships directly impact your mental health and overall direction in life.Criminal Justice EvolutionSeptember 29, 2025

Air Force veteran and Seven Principles Group CEO Chas Sampson has guided 25,000+ vets through VA claims. We dig into why so many never file in the first place, the one mindset shift that improves outcomes, and what elite customer service really looks like – from the VA desk to the NFL locker room.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 747September 24, 2025

On this Microcast Monday, Patrick gets honest about the old impulse to “win” every argument – and how recovery taught him to choose peace instead. If you’re a first responder or a high-drive leader, consider this gut-check for the week: is being right worth your sleep, your relationships, and your sanity? Take this one question into your next tough conversation and see what shifts.Criminal Justice EvolutionSeptember 22, 2025

When emotions run hot, bad decisions follow. In this short reminder, Patrick talks about pressing pause – especially when you’re angry, sad, or drained.Criminal Justice EvolutionSeptember 8, 2025Patrick appears in the new documentary See Through the Darkness, releasing on World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10). Watch here: https://seethroughthedarkness.org/

Former Captain in the U.S. Army’s Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion and Beckley Retreats CEO Neil Markey joins Patrick to unpack how mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted practices can support healing from PTSD and trauma, how treatment is evolving, and why shared group experiences can make a difference.To learn more about Beckley Retreats, visit here.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 744