#605 May 10, 23

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: John Kelly - How to Move Forward out of The Darkness

Hello everyone and welcome back to the CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you all for listening to the show. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for what you do. I know you don't hear that enough but remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol. I was contemplating hurting myself. I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ So excited to have my good friend John Kelly back on the show. He is one amazing guy. He is a veteran police officer of 30 years and retired from an agency in South Florida. John is a sought after speaker, podcaster and Author of Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds. A Deputy's Life of Redemption. John has been through the dark times and realized he was the only one who could save himself. A deep dive into the struggles of law enforcement officers from a mental health perspective. John gives excellent advice to the listener on how to be your best self. Find John here: https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com/ Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick

62 mins

Hello everyone and welcome back to the CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you all for listening to the show. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.

Thank you for what you do. I know you don't hear that enough but remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.

I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol. I was contemplating hurting myself. I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.

https://fherehab.com/

https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/

So excited to have my good friend John Kelly back on the show. He is one amazing guy. He is a veteran police officer of 30 years and retired from an agency in South Florida. John is a sought after speaker, podcaster and Author of Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds. A Deputy's Life of Redemption.

John has been through the dark times and realized he was the only one who could save himself.

A deep dive into the struggles of law enforcement officers from a mental health perspective. John gives excellent advice to the listener on how to be your best self.

Find John here:

https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com/

Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast

www.cjevolution.com

Patrick

Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Guest

John Kelly

John Kelly, a 30-year veteran of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, has served in Patrol, Investigations, K-9, Training, and the Motorcycle Unit. His career, marked by a life-altering fight early on, fueled his dedication to survival and success. John has developed tactical programs, earning numerous awards for bravery. Recently, he collaborated with the U.S. Secret Service on presidential motorcades. With a BA from Norwich University and an MBA from Phoenix University, he’s pursuing life coaching accreditation. A member of the 100 Club of Volusia County, John plans to launch a Law Enforcement Life Coaching program upon retiring in December 2020. He lives near St. Augustine with his wife, daughter, and bullmastiff.