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Hello and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day and your week. Thank you for the support over the years. Please share with family and friends.  Thank YOU for serving and protecting our communities and our country. Remember your are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. 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/ Endings can be painful. I have been through my share as I am sure you all have. But endings can be the start of something beautiful if you are open to it. Endings are a part of life. We are born and someday we will die (Hopefully a long time from now), but it's an ending. And when something ends, something begins. Keep your mind and heart open and realize that something need to end in your life for beautiful things, and people, to enter into it.  Go out and conquer you day and week. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for sharing with family and friends. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who serve in different capacities. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. 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/ We are all busy. You. Me. And everyone else in the world. But, you have 60 SECONDS in your day to make a difference for yourself and someone else. What can you do in 60 Seconds? More than you realize: Give yourself a high five Repost something uplifting Take 10 deep breaths Support a friend Pay yourself a compliment Mediate Read a page of a book The list goes on, but most people think that 60 seconds in nothing. I need hours and days, months or years to make positive steps forward. Not the case. Start with 60 Seconds and build from there. MAKE THE TIME.   Go out and conquer your day. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. I am blessed and grateful to have all YOU AMAZING listeners and supporters and I thank you again. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. If you are a new listener, welcome. We know you will love the show. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back. A big thank you to ALL the brave men and women in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you ALL are honored, cherished and LOVED. My next guest is Conrad Weaver. He is an Award-winning producer and President and owner of Conjostudios, LLC, a video production company based in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  Conrad received a Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award for his 2014 documentary feature, the Great American Wheat Harvest (2014).  His second feature length documentary film, Thirsty Land (2016) was completed in early 2016 and is currently available on Amazon Prime.  The award-winning documentary, Heroin’s Grip (2018) is Conrad’s third feature length documentary, and he is the executive producer and writer on a feature narrative film called Scars of an Orphan. Emergency first responders are suffering from post-traumatic stress in record numbers, but they are often afraid of losing their job if they ask for help; this must change. Conrad created the award winning documentary PTSD911. PTSD911 is a film about real people: normal, average human beings who have chosen to work in professions that require above average heroism, fortitude, and resolve. These men and women have jobs that require a willingness to face things that most of us can’t even imagine yet maintain a high level of dignity and professionalism.  First responders repeatedly see and experience things that most of us will never see, causing compound issues related to post-traumatic stress injuries and disorders. A great show with a great guest. Find the documentary here: https://ptsd911movie.com/  More great shows coming soon. Patrick   

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to ger you started for your week. Thank you all for the support and please share the show with family and friends.  Special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. 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/ This Monday, I want you to stop doing this if you are: STOP CHASING PEOPLE. If people care about you they will want to spend time with you. Learn to be happy and content with yourself first. This starts with knowing what you want out of life. Your happiness will not come from someone else. It has to be internal first. Learn to say NO to people. People who you never hear from seem to appear out of nowhere when they want something from you. Get rid of these people. They are using you. Chasing after people implies that you value their presence more than your own self-worth. Go out and conquer you day and please be safe. A great guest in coming on this week. www.cjevolution.com Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for all of the support over the years.  Special thank you to all the brave men and women who serve and protect everyday. You are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. 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/ I believe that the foundation for everything in life centers around strength. You need strength for every hard task that you want to accomplish. I am not just talking about physical strength either. I am talking about grit, determination and fortitude. Something that some of you have lost along the way. If you want to improve ANYTHING in your life it takes strength.  And believe it or not, YOU HAVE IT INSIDE OF YOU. You are a first responder. You can accomplish anything. You do what most can't and don't want to. Go out and conquer your day. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right foot with you week.  Special thanks to all those who serve and protect. 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/ I want to speak to those listeners in recovery. Maybe its for alcohol or drugs, maybe it's for mental health. There is a good chance it's for both. Never give up the fight. There is no end date either. You will always be fighting for your sobriety and healthy mental health. The sooner you accept this the better chance you have of success.  I have bad days, but my good days eclipse my bad days because I will never give up. You shouldn't either too. You deserve to be health and happy.  Always remember that. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for supporting this show over the years, we really appreciate you!  Please share this show with family and friends.  A special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe.  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/ I know you can get irritated going to the same calls, dealing with the same people with the same problems. However, I want you to take a step back for a moment and realize people who are struggling are human too. People who are struggling might be struggling with the same challenges you have been or are.  I really believe that people who are struggling share many commonalities. So, before you start judging people I want you to view as people that need your help. And I also want you to remember that you might be, or probably are, dealing with your own challenges.  The only difference is you had some opportunities and they probably didn't.  Go out and do good in the world, and please be safe.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share with family and friends. A big thank you to all the brave men and women who protect and serve everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe.  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/ Your life has seasons. You might be in the middle of a storm right now, but the sun will emerge at some point if you let it. Try to embrace your seasons because you can learn and grow from each one.  Have a great week and please be safe. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Show. Thank you all for the continued support. If you are a new listener - Welcome. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back and thank you for your continued support.  A big Thank You to all the brave men and women who serve in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and keep up the good 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 One of the most powerful things you can do if you have made it through your storm is to share your story. While this might scare you, it is very therapeutic and it can also help so many people. My next guest is doing just that. Retired SGT Mark DiBona is helping so many first responders by sharing his struggles, and how he overcame them. He came close to taking his own life twice during his 33-year law enforcement career. His diagnoses of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety nearly ended his career. On his road to recovery, Mark was and is still very open about the struggles he encountered and the lack of support he received. Mark shares how he personally found strength to step away from the precipice and what the rest of us can do to help.  A great and powerful interview.   Find Mark here: https://bravo748.com/mark-dibona https://thinblueconnect.com/mark-dibona  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dibona-a017585/    Stay tuned for more great episodes www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started for your week. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share the podcast with family and friends. A big Thank You to all that serve. You are cherished, honored and loved. Please don't forget that and please be safe. 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/ Are you the person who signs up for all the overtime at your job? Are you constantly thinking about work? You need to step away from the job when you are off.  The extra money you make in OT will NEVER take the place of time spent with your family and kids. Trust me. I learned this the hard way. Start prioritizing the PEOPLE in your life, instead of the stuff you want. Balance your life out. You will thank you me later. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration a and motivation to get you started on the right track for your day and week. Thank you for listening to the show. If you are a first time listener - Welcome. Long time listener - Welcome Back! Special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. 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/ Yesterday is gone and Tomorrow is yet to appear. This moment is all you have. Live your moments in Joy. Sure you have challenges - everyone does, but remember we only have a limited amount of time in the world. Be grateful for the time you have had and hopefully will have.  Live your joy NOW! Stay tuned for more great shows and please be safe. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Hello an welcome back to the show. Thank you so much for your support over the years. Please share the podcast with family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve our country and our communities. Thank you so much for your dedicated service. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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/ In patient treatment for most people is a life saver. I know, I was received treatment and it helped save my life. What some don't understand, or better yet don't want to accept, is that this is just the beginning of your journey of sobriety and and overall health and wellness.  Inpatient treatment treats, but your Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and other therapy after your inpatient is probably the most important part of your treatment journey.  My next Guest is going to explain why. Frank Galimidi He is the Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Sunset HouseInc. and The Meadows Counseling Center LLC ( A First Responder Treatment Track). Frank is an Accomplished Senior Manager with 21 years of progressive experience in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Industry. Specializing in development-driven Therapeutic Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance, Program Development, and Behavioral Healthcare Marketing. Proven track record in crafting and implementing efficient business processes and procedures.Throughout his career, he has been consistently aligned corporate vision with clinical execution, empowering employees, and implementing innovative solutions for desired outcomes. Recognized for motivational leadership, Frank excels in fostering collaboration and driving team success through effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. Such a great interview with an amazing person. You can find Frank here: https://www.sunsetrecovery.org/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-galimidi-casac-cap-cradc-ncacii-icadc-sap-8669054/   A great and informative article by Frank: https://lnkd.in/ev4gDM3P Until next time, Patrick www.cjevolution.com     

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started for your week. Happy Memorial Day. Please take a moment on this day to reflect and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for this great country. God Bless them All. Thank you for serving your communities and our great country. 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/ This week I want you to really reflect and think about the people who you spend the most time with. This could be family or it could be friends. Ask yourself are they helping or hindering. If they do not bring any value to your life and make you strive for greatness then it's time to leave them behind.  Now this might sound harsh, but it's necessary for your overall health and wellbeing. Don't be afraid to move on from people who are negative, toxic and complain all the time. They LOVE company. Take charge of your inner circle and watch how your attitude changes for the better. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share this show with friends and family and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good 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/ Go somewhere where you won't be disturbed. Tell people you won't be available for a bit. Turn off your phone, find a comfortable place to sit and close your eyes. I want you to listen to the noises around you. Feel where you are sitting. Smell the odors around you and be STILL. Calm you mind. Be present. The stillness is your friend.  We all are going 100mph all the time. Take time to relax. Take time to be still. Take time to be present in the moment. This moment will never return. Go out and conquer your day. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Please subscribe and share this podcast. A special thank you to all the brave men and women who serve. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe. 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/ My message for you today is simple. Stop wasting your days. You know what you need to do to make your life better. Stop talking about it and put some action behind it. This day will never return and tomorrow is not guaranteed. Make the most of the time you have now. You can have everything you want. You just have to put in the work. And you can and will.  Have a great week my friends. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. If you like the show please subscribe and give us a 5-Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. 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/ I am by no means a relationship expert, but I have learned much along the way. There are several things I have learned that I want to pass along. First and foremost you need to work on you first before you get in a relationship. How do you expect to be your best self in a relationship if you are suffering all the time? The answer is you can't and never will. Listen to the show to find out the tough things I learned the hard way. Be safe out there, and remember you are loved. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Hello and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day and week. Please subscribe and share this podcast.  A big thanks to all those who serve and protect. You are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. 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/ Think about all the thoughts going on in your head now. Some good and some bad. Maybe it's all bad. You have the power to change course. You have the power to chart your destiny.  Try this:   Control + Alt + Delete   Control Yourself, Alter your Thinking and Delete Negativity.    You have the power. You always have and always will.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for supporting this show over the years. Please share this podcast with your family and friends. Thank you for serving and protecting your communities and this great nation. Remember that you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. 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/ TRIGGER WARNING There is one inevitability that we are will face. That is our death. No one can escape that fact that we will no longer exist at some point. We live and we must die. However, that doesn't mean we can't live our lives to our fullest potential before that day and be happy and healthy while doing so. I want you to ponder on this fact throughout your day and week. If you found out tomorrow that it was going to be your last day - What would you do different? Would you love more? Make mends with those fractured relationships? The list goes on. Whether tomorrow ends or not you should be living your life like there is no tomorrow.  This is the only way your life will change. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for listening. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for serving and protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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/ I want to you to remember this. You are EXACTLY where you need to be even though you might be going through some very difficult times. God has a way of throwing challenges our way to make us realize how special and resilient we really are. You will get through whatever you are dealing with. Have faith and believe in yourself.  Remember that every storm passes and when it does the sun shines.  www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A show for first responders created by a first responder. Thank you all for supporting the show. Please give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts and share with family and friends.  A special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve. 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 Barbara Rubel on the show. Barbara Rubel is a subject matter expert, nationally recognized keynote speaker, author and award-winning author who is passionate about helping first responders, mental health professionals, educators, and victim service providers, learn practical strategies for wellness.Three weeks prior to Barbara giving birth to triplets, her father, a retired law enforcement officer, died by suicide. Barbara was featured in the Emmy award winning documentary, Fatal Mistakes, Families Shattered by Suicide. As Barbara shares her loss journey in an inspiring way, she touches every heart in the room and encourages her audiences to recognize how continuous exposure to victims of trauma exposure impacts their wellbeing. You can find out more about Barbara here: https://www.griefworkcenter.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbararubel/    A great show www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Welcome back to Microcast Monday - Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for the support during the last several years. please share this podcast with family and friends. Special thanks to you. The first responder and criminal justice professional. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. 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 You want to know the secret to success? Step out of your comfort zone. That's it. Simple yet hard to do. We are all creatures of habit and we don't like change. But, you need to radically change your life in order to succeed in anything. First, you need to stop doing the Sh*t that brings you heartache and stress. Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result is the definition of crazy. Remember you have to power. You always had and always will. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to t the show and please like and subscribe. If you are new to this podcast welcome, long time listener welcome back. Please share with family and friends and thank you all for the continued support. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who serve, and who have served. This country owes you gratitude and respect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved - Keep up the great work and be safe. 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/ Clark Pennington has dedicated his entire career to his passion for public service in the field of Law Enforcement and Education. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the First Responders Action Group (FRAG), a Veteran and first responder-focused nonprofit whose hallmark program, Veteran’s Justice Initiative, trains and works side-by-side with law enforcement agencies to recognize Veterans in crisis while avoiding the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and substance abuse. FRAG is an initiative of The Verardo Group. Clark additionally is the Chief Operating Officer for The Independence Fund. Clark previously served as the Chief of Police for the Matthews, NC Police Department after retiring from the Frederick, MD Police Department as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division and SWAT Team. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Science Degree in Management, with a focus in Leadership Studies, from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to his employment with the Frederick Police Department, he served with the United States Army in the Military Police Corps for 6 years. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, executive leadership program, Class #239, and PERFs Senior Management Institute for Policing, Class #79. A great man who continues to give back to the brave men and women who serve. Find Clark here: https://www.fragheroes.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-pennington-9b946641/   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday's. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week.  Thank you. Thank you for what you do everyday serving and protecting the masses. It might not seem like it but you are honored, cherished and loved by the majority. Please believe that and please be safe.  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/   Stoicism - an ancient Greek school of philosophy founded at Athens by Zeno of Citium. The school taught that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge Much of the teachings and literature on Stoicism is still very relevant in our modern world. I really liked the Roman Emperor / Stoic - Marcus Aurelius Everyday I read a book by Ryan Holliday - The Daily Stoic. 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and The Art of Living.  The following reading is from March 21st.  "People seek retreats for themselves in the country, by the sea, or in the mountains. You are very much in the habit of yearning for those same things. But this is entirely the trait of a base person, when you can, at any moment, find such a retreat in yourself. For nowhere can you find a more peaceful and less busy retreat than in your own soul- especially if on close inspection it is filled with ease, which I say is nothing more that being well-ordered. Treat yourself often to this retreat and be renewed." - Marcus Aurelius, - Meditations, 4.3.1 Stop looking to the outside world to find peace. Find Solace within Yourself. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A podcast for first responders. Thank you for listening. If you are new - Welcome. Long time listener - Welcome back. I appreciate your support throughout the years. A special thanks to all the men and women who serve and protect everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe.  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/ Every talk with someone who gave you a hard time about your mediation / mindfulness practice? Maybe they should talk to my next guest:  Jon Macaskill, MMT, is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher.  He is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and holds a Master’s degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama.  He also runs a consulting business that brings mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity. He also serves as the Deputy Executive Director for Veteran’s PATH, a non-profit organization that works to introduce meditation and mindfulness to veterans to bring them a sense of peace, acceptance, transformation, and honor. Such an incredible person doing incredible work. If you want to reach out to Jon text the following: Mindful 33777 (Jon's LinkTree) Check out Jon's page: Frogman Mindfulness https://frogmanmindfulness.com/ https://missionsixzero.com/our-team/jon-macaskill/    Stay tune for great guests. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big thank you to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe. 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/ I want you to think about how you hang out with. Who is your tribe? Your friends? Are they bringing you up or bringing you down. You are the average of the 5 people you associate with. You need to be very careful who you let into your circle, because a lot of people want to see you fail. Remember the saying Misery Loves Company? Some people are just toxic and negative and you don't need that in your life. You want people to tell you like it is with empathy and compassion because they love you.  Do your People inventory today. Divide the list of people who are good for you and people who are bad for you. It's pretty simple. If one side outweighs the other then you know what to do.  Go out and conquer your day.  www.cjevolution.com Patrick   

Hello everyone and welcome back to CJEvolution. A Show for First Responders created by a First Responder - Me. If you are a first time listener welcome. Long time listener, welcome back. Thank you all for the support. Please share this and other shows with family and friends. Thank you for serving and protecting. 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/ I am excited to have my friend Bridget Truxillo back on the show. She is a former LEO turned Lawyer for First Responders. In this episode, Bridget and I talk about some of the legal issues that first responders face, and how she can help. We also talk about how legal issues and challenges can play an important factor in depression, anxiety and stress. A great and informative interview.  You can find Bridget here: https://www.ladylawshield.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-truxillo-j-d-former-law-enforcement-13787b8/ Patrick - www.cjevolution.com        

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day.  There is a great new Podcast from FHE Health called First Responder Families and I am honored be a part of its creation. This show is for the families of those who serve and it centers around health and wellness. Check it out here: https://fherehab.com/family-support/podcast  A big thanks to all the brave men and women who serve as a first responder. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe. 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/ Everything you want and desire is within your reach. The Universe is waiting for you to take that step forward. Love yourself. Believe in yourself and take a chance. No one is going to do it for you. You have to do it yourself.  Go out and conquer your day. Patrick-

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. If you are a new listener - welcome. Long time listener, welcome back. Thank you to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. 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/ When you commit to something you need to follow through. Especially if it's something you NEED to do but you keep avoiding. There is no quick fix. There is no shortcut to success. Everything worth anything is life is going to take hard work. But, you can do it - Because you are a first responder. Commit and follow through today. You will be glad you did. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. If you are new to the show - Welcome. If you have been a long-time listener welcome back. Thank you all for the support. A big THANK YOU to all the first responders and criminal justice professionals who serve and protect everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. 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/ My next guest will inspire and motivate you - Jason Schechterle   On the night of March 26, 2001, a taxi cab, traveling at over 100mph crashed into the rear of Jason’s patrol car. Upon impact, Jason’s car burst into flames, trapping him inside. Through a series of miraculous and fateful circumstances, Jason survived the crash and ensuing physical and emotional catastrophe. He suffered severe burns to over 40% of his body which drastically altered his appearance. He has undergone more than 50 surgeries just to have the ability to accomplish simple daily tasks we often take for granted. Jason’s journey chronicles his fight for life, his triumph over tragedy and the inspiration that enables him to continue to overcome unimaginable adversity. His personal narrative exemplifies that the power of the human spirit can never be underestimated or extinguished. His story is one of life, rebirth, and transformation. Jason represents the human experience at its very best – an ascent from despair to describing himself as the luckiest person alive!   Such an amazing and inspiring person.   You can find Jason here: https://burningshield.com/about/    www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for serving and protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. If you are struggling with depression, dark thoughts, anxiety and/or addiction. FHE Health and Their Shatterproof Program for First Responders is here for you. Reach out to me today. All calls are confidential. 303-960-9819 It took me a long time to realize that all of my challenges and problems that I faced I contributed in some way to them. I encourage you to reflect on your own life and problems you are facing.  I started doing these two things: 1) Accept the place you are at in life - Acceptance is key. You might not like it but this is the reality. It doesn't matter how you got where you are at - You are here! Now What? 2) Take responsibility for your part in your problems - OWN YOUR PART. Don't be one of the many who blame others, circumstances or GOD for you problems.  If you follow this two steps, albeit hard as they are, you will see significant improvement in your life. More great shows coming up. www.cjevolution.com Patrick