#492 Feb 07, 22

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: Stop worrying about what others think

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. I hope your day is off to a great start. Please be safe and remember you are honored cherished and loved. Thank you for your service to your community and your agencies. If You or someone you know is suffering from mental health issues, addiction or both please reach out to Shatterproof - FHE for First Responders. This program saved my life and it can save yours too. Sure, I took the first step but Shatterproof walked with me and provided me with the foundation for my continuing recovery. Please reach out to Alex Menas from Shatterproof. (919) 717-0915 https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/#:~:text=Shatterproof%20is%20designed%20to%20help,contribute%20to%20substance%20use%20disorders. You know when I was in some of my darkest places I was ashamed and fearful of initially reaching out for help. As a first responder I was taught and encouraged to bury my issues. You know what I am talking about. The hardest thing I did was reach out, and I am forever grateful I did. I was also very afraid of what others might think of me. Family and Friends. I then came to realize that I didn't care what others might think of me because my health and wellbeing were more important. I was grateful of the outpouring of support and love from family and friends. Stop worrying about what others think. Sure we all want to be accepted but remember YOU you need to work on YOU first so you can be better for others. Please be safe and stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick

If You or someone you know is suffering from mental health issues, addiction or both please reach out to Shatterproof - FHE for First Responders. This program saved my life and it can save yours too. Sure, I took the first step but Shatterproof walked with me and provided me with the foundation for my continuing recovery. Please reach out to Alex Menas from Shatterproof. (919) 717-0915

https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/#:~:text=Shatterproof%20is%20designed%20to%20help,contribute%20to%20substance%20use%20disorders.

You know when I was in some of my darkest places I was ashamed and fearful of initially reaching out for help. As a first responder I was taught and encouraged to bury my issues. You know what I am talking about. The hardest thing I did was reach out, and I am forever grateful I did. I was also very afraid of what others might think of me. Family and Friends. I then came to realize that I didn't care what others might think of me because my health and wellbeing were more important. I was grateful of the outpouring of support and love from family and friends.

Stop worrying about what others think. Sure we all want to be accepted but remember YOU you need to work on YOU first so you can be better for others.

Please be safe and 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.