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Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  As we head into the holidays please remember that many people suffer especially during this time of year. Keep them in your prayers. 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/ So excited to have my next guest on the show - Chris Yates. Chis was like most of us starting a career in law enforcement. He wanted to save the world. But, after several months he began to see and experience the sobering facts of a job in police work and the human suffering that came along with it. Chris went through challenging times but came out the other side with a burning desire to help first responders and others. Chris is going to show you how to obtain your find your WHY.  Find Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-chandler-yates/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisc.yates/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtAXxIQ1GspChw3yAE6Fnw/videos?view=0 Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com https://linktr.ee/cjevolutionpodcast 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! Please share this podcast with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we would appreciate it.  A special thanks to the first responders who work hard to protect and serve our communities and work during the holidays. 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/ The only thing we really have in life is the time we have on Earth. Time is a valuable resource and it goes by very quickly. How are you spending your time right now? Worrying? Fearful?  The cause of all of your worries and fear boils down to two things. 1) What happened in your past and 2) Your unknown future.  We give so much energy to these two areas of our lives that we forget to live right now. Right in the moment. This is where you should be spending your time and energy because eventually our time here will be gone. Live in your moment.  Go out, have a great day and stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  As we head into the holidays please remember that a lot of people suffer especially during this time of year. Keep them in your prayers. 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/ There is so much power when First Responders start telling their stories of the challenges they have or currently face and the dark places they had to navigate along the way. There is hope and you are not alone. You are never alone.  Such an honor to have my friend Michael Sugrue back on the show. Michael has been in those dark places where he wanted to end his life. Michael did what so many don't do...He reached out for help. Michael is now a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.In his BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing. Such a powerful show and please share with someone that needs it.   You can find Michael and his book here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue/ https://www.amazon.com/RELENTLESS-COURAGE-Winning-Against-Frontline/dp/1736824414  https://www.facebook.com/sergeantmichaelsugrue/    Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast 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! Please share this podcast with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we would appreciate it.  A special thanks to the first responders who work hard to protect and serve our communities and work during the holidays. 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/ We make decisions all the time. Some of the decisions we need to make we don't. We kick them down the road and hope they will solve themselves if we don't think about them. Procrastination. We are all guilty of it. Maybe it's a professional decision. Maybe its a personal decision. Maybe you need help with an addiction or you need to speak with someone about things your struggling with. Things don't have a chance to get better unless you act.  We have this one life. This one chance to make our mark and live the life we were born to live.  Make the move forward. Act! Stay tuned for more great episodes on the CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com https://linktr.ee/cjevolutionpodcast 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! Please share this podcast with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we should would appreciate it.  A special thanks to the first responders who work hard to protect and serve our communities and who also work during the holidays. 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/   Happy Thanksgiving my friends. As we head into the holidays please remember that a lot of people suffer especially during this time of year. Keep them in your prayers.  Have fun with your family and friends this week and remember to be grateful for all the people, things and opportunities you have in your life. More great episodes on The CJEvolution are coming.  www.cjevolution.com   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do everyday for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  As we head into the holidays please remember that a lot of people suffer especially during this time of year. Keep them in your prayers. 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/ It was such an honor to have Kristen Ziman on the show. She is a sought after speaker, published author of Reimagining Blue and former Police Chief of Aurora Police Department in Auroral IL. Reimagining Blue is a passionate and personal analysis of a misunderstood profession from the vantage point of female police chief Kristen Ziman. Ziman credits her colorful childhood for the temperament that led her to gravitate toward policing, a profession where chaos is all in a day's work. We cover a lot of topics in this episode. From Kristen's calling to police work, her rise in the ranks as a female officer, leadership, mental health with first responders and much more. You can find Kristen and her book here: https://kristenziman.com/reimagining-blue/    Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com    Patrick       

Hello everyone and welcome back. Thank you for listening to this show. Please share this episode, and other episodes, with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A special thank you to YOU. The criminal justice professional. You put it all on the line every day. You are a very special person. I hope you know that. Remember you have much support and remember you are loved. Please be safe and 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/   NOTE: Dr. Dogris presents some informative slides in the show. Please head over to the Criminal Justice Podcast YouTube Channel to see the entire video.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqBskInfqwix8TPisXOmEvg/videos  Such an honor to have Dr. Nicolas Dogris on the show. He is the Director of Neurotherapy Services at FHE Health and he is an expert on the human brain.  Dr. Dogris has a unique blend of clinical, research and development experience in the field of neurostimulation and neuromodulation.  Dr. Dogris is a licensed health psychologist and neuroscientist who practices in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dogris is the neurorehabilitation director at FHE Health in Deerfield Beach, Florida.  He is an expert in the field of psychology with board certifications in neurofeedback and quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) analysis.  He has been in the electroencephalography (EEG) field for 30 years and began his work while attending Humboldt State University working on P300 research in 1987. Dr. Dogris earned his PhD from the California School of Professional Psychology and holds four advanced degrees. He has worked in the field for 27 years and has experience working with a wide variety of mental health populations including children, adolescents and adults.  Dr. Dogris has held positions as the Program Chief of Mono County Mental Health, Orange County Mental Health, Inyo County Mental Health and College Hospital.  He has been mentored by some of the founders of the field of neurofeedback and has had the pleasure of developing innovations with them. Dr. Dogris has developed numerous neurofeedback protocols and innovations on multiple platforms and is recognized as a leading expert in his field.  He developed the first, synchronized, neuromodulation and neurostimulation system that utilized normed referenced data and QEEG analysis for the treatment of multiple neurological problems.  This system, known as NeuroField, combines pulsed electromagnetic fields (pEMF) and transcranial alternating/direct current stimulation (tDCS/tACS) with EEG neurofeedback so as to optimize the functioning of the human brain. A very informative interview.  You can find Dr. Dogris here: https://fherehab.com/team/nicholas-j-dogris-ph-d-bcn-qeeg-d/  FHE Health https://fherehab.com/    Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Hello Everyone and Welcome Back to Microcast Monday. Short burst of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. If you love the show please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A big thanks to you! Thank you for what  you do. Please remember that you are cherished and loved. The majority of people support you. Never forget that. 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/ Learn to become unstoppable. Get focused on what you want in your life. Life goes by too fast so you might as well go for what you want. The majority of people go to their grave thinking about one thing - Regret. Regret they didn't take more chances. Regret they lived their life based on the expectation of someone else.  You have control of your life. Start taking the steps you need to make it better. Not tomorrow, not in a week. Today! Go out and conquer your day and stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. If you love this show please share it with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A special thank you to YOU. The criminal justice professional. You put it all on the line every day. You are a very special person. I hope you know that. Remember you have much support and remember you are loved. Please be safe and 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/ People often ask me what makes FHE Health and Shatterproof for First Responders so special. I give them two responses. 1) Their unique program that is designed specifically for the first responder community, and 2) The amazing people that work in the Shatterproof Program. Most of the people on the Shatterproof Team are former First Responders or Military Veterans which means THEY GET IT. They have been where you are and reached out for help.  One of those amazing individuals is a good friend of mine, Jimmy Keefe. Jimmy Keefe, a retired firefighter and Resident Manager in Shatterproof FHE Health treatment program for first responders. Jimmy spent 27 years fighting fires in his hometown of New Brunswick, New Jersey. During that time, he witnessed 40 deaths and made some harrowing rescues. One of them was a five-year-old girl. By the time Keefe was able to pull her from the flames and carry her out of a burning building, she was unconscious, having endured third-degree burns that covered 72 percent of her body. At the time, Keefe was a young firefighter—just 22—and the traumatic memories of that night would haunt him years later. They would return in dreams, flashbacks and intense feelings of guilt and failure that he eventually tried to numb with drugs and alcohol. Jimmy eventually reached out for help and his treatment at Shatterproof, like me, saved his life.  Keefe is an advocate for treatment and recovery not just because he sees it every day in the lives of other first responders, but he understands how the trauma and depression with first responders work. Jimmy was an instrumental figure in my recovery at Shatterproof and I am honored and grateful to call him a good friend.  We dive deep in this show, and Jimmy talks openly about his journey. Find Jimmy here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008700601697  https://fherehab.com/learning/normal-life-after-trauma  https://fherehab.com/    Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. If you love this show please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A special thank you to YOU. The criminal justice professional. You put it all on the line everyday. You are a very special person. I hope you know that. Remember you have much support and remember you are loved. Please be safe and 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/ Sach an honor to have my next guest on the show, Sachin "Sach" Latti. Many people who are in recovery look for something to keep them going. To keep them motivated. Sach decided to start running and now he is competing at the highest levels. Sach never though of himself of a runner but he is doing it because he has the drive and focus to go for his dreams. Do you? Sach has suffered like everyone, but he didn't let his suffering hold him back like most do. Sach talks openly about his background and how he recognized behaviors that contributed to the unhealthy lifestyle he was living. Sach continues to grow and challenge himself to become a man beyond his past experiences. He also was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of serving as a First Responder and as a result is on the journey of healing. His spirit and drive is amazing.  He strives for continual growth and has set some significant goals for himself. He is currently training to help raise awareness and funding for First Responders who suffer from PTSD. You can find Sach here: https://globalnews.ca/tag/sachin-latti/  https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/canada-border-services-agency-officer-raises-more-than-20k-for-b-c-legion/ Insta: sach.in.motion Stay tuned for more great episodes on the CJEvolution Podcast. 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. If you like this show and others, please share with family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A big thanks to YOU! Every day you go out and do an incredible job serving and protecting. Remember that majority of Americans love and respect you. 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/  You might be thinking why do bad things and events always happen to me? Why do I always find myself in the same situations? One problem might be repeated behaviors. Doing the same things often lead to the same results. Maybe its time to shake things up a bit and do things differently? Seek out that mentor or people that can help you elevate to a better level. Remember as hard as it might be you are exactly where you need to be right now - even though it sucks. I believe that nothing "just happens to me". Everything that happens is for a purpose and I am right where I need to be in this moment in time. When I was at my lowest, I knew that things would get better. I knew there was help for me and I knew I was in my place for a reason.  Stay strong and stay steadfast. You are at the place you are for a reason. The reason is yours to discover.  Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you love the show please share this episode and others with your family and friends. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A big thanks to you. The criminal justice professional. Whatever you are doing in the field and wherever you are at thank you for doing what you do. Few can and are willing to perform your noble job. 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/services/first-responders/ Such an honor to have Law Enforcement Professional Eric McCants on the show. Eric is a full-time LEO in Georgia and is a Narcotics Sergeant and works for the Burke County Sheriffs Office. Eric and I talk in depth about the current state of law enforcement and how attitude and dedication can help you keep going.  Eric is a great example of how a positive attitude can yield positive results. Keep up the great work brother. Find Eric here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-mccants-3a3920192/  http://www.burkesheriff.org/    Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast. 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. If you like this show and others, please share with family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A big thanks to YOU! Everyday you go out and do an incredible job serving and protecting. Remember that majority of Americans love and respect you. 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 decided to finally 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/services/first-responders/  Be honest with yourself. You might be able to fool people around you but that internal voice inside of you encourages you to be honest with yourself. I know its hard. We don't want to admit our faults or weaknesses but when you are completely honest with yourself it's like a weight gets lifted off your chest.  As humans we want to please others. We want recognition and praise. There is nothing wrong with that but if you are struggling with personal and professional challenges you need to conduct an internal search warrant on yourself and above all be honest with where you are in your life. The bottom line is we can all be better and improve. But it starts with taking a long and often hard look at ourselves. You can do it. I believe in you and the journey you are about to take. Chin up - You got this! I hope you have a great and productive day. Please be safe. Stay tuned for more great episodes on the Top Ranked CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started with your week. If you love the show please share this and other episodes with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A big thank you to YOU! Thank you for being a first responder. Thank you for what you do everyday. Remember the majority of people support you. Don't believe all the crap in the media and social media. 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 decided to finally 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 Time for a check up. It's October. Are you where you wanted to be when 2022 started? Maybe you are and that is fantastic. Maybe you aren't. Maybe you have been putting off what you need to do until that day when everything is perfectly aligned and you can make your move. Here is a little secret - It's never going to be perfectly aligned.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ There is no such thing as a perfect time to make your move. The traffic lights of life are never going to be green at the same time. So what are you waiting for? Why do you continue to procrastinate? I have been there. I have put off things I knew I needed to do until that day. That day when things were right and I could make my move. Meanwhile my physical and mental health suffered while I waited and procrastinated.  Don't wait any longer for your personal and professional development. Time waits for no one, and your time is now.  Go out and conquer your day and your week.  Stay tuned for more great guests on the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for tuning in and supporting this show throughout the years. Please share this episode and others with your family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big thanks to YOU, The criminal justice professional. Whatever you are doing in the first responder field thank you for doing it. There is a lot of negativity directed towards first responders these days but remember that the majority of people support you. Keep doing an amazing job 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 decided to finally 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 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ So excited to have my next guests on the show: David Dachinger David Dachinger is a retired Fire Lieutenant with over 21 years as a leader in emergency services. He has written department policies, instructed fire and rescue training and organized firehouse wellness initiatives. As a fire officer, he often worked as Acting Shift Commander and Incident Commander. Along with Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond, he produces and co-hosts the Responder Resilience Podcast. David is also a Stage IV cancer survivor. Combining expertise in multimedia, crisis leadership and major medical challenges, along with his wife, psychotherapist Tamara Green, David creates calming programs that de-stress the lives of first responder and, cancer patients through their Loving Meditations App. Dr. Stacy RaymondDr. Stacy Raymond has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist in Ridgefield, Connecticut for 22 years. She is a trauma specialist, helping clients overcome anxiety, panic and PTSD. Half of her practice is dedicated to First Responders and Military Veterans. Her father is a Marine and a retired police officer. She is an Approved Consultant in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective form of psychotherapy that quickly helps people heal from and move past their worst memories. Stacy created Responder Wellness, Inc., a non-profit whose mission is to subsidize or provide free of charge safety equipment and wellness services to First Responders in Fairfield County, CT with plans to grow state-wide. She is a clinician, speaker and trainer for law enforcement and fire service peer support.   David and Stacy are hosts of the extremely popular First Responder Resilience Podcast. In this show we cover important topics such as depression, addiction challenges, but the main takeaway is that if you are suffering there is hope. Your wellness and recovery is waiting for you. Take that first step forward.   First Responder Resilience Podcast:   https://www.respondertv.com/   Find David here:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddachinger/ Find Stacy here:   https://www.drstacyraymond.com/   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   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. If you love this show and others, please share with your family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you. Thank you for protecting and serving everyday. There is a lot of negative talk about law enforcement in this country but remember this. The vast majority of people support you. Keep doing a great job and please be safe.  Personal and Professional challenges get to us all. Sometimes we fall into depression, and isolation and start self-medicating. Remember you are not alone. Just because you are suffering doesn’t mean you need to stay there. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out to me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ You know you need to make a decision on something. Maybe its personal. Maybe its professional. You know you have to take a step forward but you are fearful. You are afraid of making the wrong decision. You are afraid of what people will think.  Life is taking chances. You sometimes fail, and you sometimes win with your decision but you need to take a step forward and make it. Often the thing we know we need to do is the exact step we need to take.  No one can do it for you. You have to do it yourself. When you were learning how to walk people were there to coach, hold and encourage you to take your first step. It's the same now with your decision. You have to do it. You can do it. People believe in you. I believe in you. Go out and conquer your day. Stay tuned for more great episodes on the CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick   

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you love the show please share this episode and all the shows with your family and friends. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out and thanks to - YOU! Thank you for serving and protecting everyday. Don't believe all the crap some are saying about the first responder professionals. The majority of people support and love you. Keep up the great work Personal and Professional challenges get to us all. Sometimes we fall into depression, isolation and start self-medicating. Remember you are not alone. Just because you are suffering doesn't mean you need to stay there. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ So excited to have my next guest on the show - Mike Edwards (AKA Mike the Cop). While many know Mike through his hilarious social media posts which explore the humorous side of police work and community interactions, a lot of people don't know that Mike is serious about making the profession better. Mike is a successful entrepreneur and a sought after speaker.  In this episode Mike and I scratch the surface on some issues such as Mental Health and Wellness for First Responders, The State of Law Enforcement and Ways to improve to some political opinions. Now I often shy away from political banter, but we dove in a little - Listener beware =) FHE Health is excited to have Mike The Cop attend and MC our upcoming fundraising event - https://fherehab.com/learning/therapy-dog-fundraiser-luncheon    A great interview with Mike The Cop You can find Mike here: https://mikethecop.tv/  Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Check out The CJEvolution Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw     

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Please share this episode and others with friends and family and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big Thank You to YOU. The first responder and criminal justice professional. There is a lot of negativity out there towards law enforcement but remember that vast majority support you. Please be strong, and be safe. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw Today, I want you to write down all of your fears and worries. I then want to write down what you are doing to mitigate those fears and worries. It might seem like a simple task, but I really want you to put some thought into this. Remember the majority of crap we worry and fear 1) Never comes to pass and 2) Is not as bad as we envisioned it in our minds.  I am not trying to downplay your worries and fears. Those are legitimate. Bad things happen. We all know this. I am just trying to convey that what you give energy to grows. If you learn to let go and lets things happen then you won't have that burden in your mind. This is very difficult and I still work on this everyday, but you can hold both spaces. Just focus your energy into a more positive direction and outcome.  You can do it. But like anything it requires work.  Thank you for what you are doing in the world and being you. Remember you are loved. Let go and blossom into the person you were meant to be. Go out and conquer you day. Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast 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 track for the week. If you love the show please share this episode with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. There are a lot of programs popping up now that tout first responder wellness and health. I am not saying they are bad, I am saying there is only one FHE Health and Shatterproof for First Responders. FHE Health has been in the wellness business for over 20 years. We are the best. If you are suffering please reach out to me today so I can help you on your journey of wellness and recovery. 303-960-9819 or 844-650-1399.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/   You were born to create. It is that simple. Everything you see right now. Right at this moment was created by someone who had a thought. That is the power of thought and you have that power inside of you. If you think bad thoughts guess what? You create more bad thoughts. The opposite holds true with good thoughts. So many people believe they are stuck in their currently reality. When you change your reality and you change your thoughts you start to create the life you want.  You are the power. You always have been and you always will be.  Go out and conquer your day and week. Stay tuned for more great episodes on the CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. I hope you all are well. Thank you for listening to the show. If you love the show please share this episodes and my other shows with your family and friends. Also, please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A special thanks to all the brave men and women who work in First Responder roles. For the first responders who are working and serving in Florida. Thank you for your service and help in this time of a devastating Hurricane that has hit the state.  If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw   There are so many dedicated professionals who treat and help our brave men and women who serve. One happens to be on the show today - Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP is responsible for providing clinical direction to FHE Health's specialized treatment program for first responders. Her #1 goal in her job is to help first responders return as soon as possible to their roles as public servants in their communities and families. Dr. Ananda is a licensed mental health counselor, certified master’s-level addiction professional, and clinical sexologist. Her professional expertise and personal background groomed her for working with and relating to first responders and understanding their unique treatment needs. She specializes in trauma work, relationship therapy, and drug and process addictions recovery. Growing up in a military family with a father in the Navy and a brother in the U.S. Marines, Dr. Ananda saw firsthand the impact that PTSD can have on the health and wellbeing of members of the military and first responders. She is trained in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention, sex therapy, and family interventions— among other innovative therapeutic strategies that have proven effective for first responders. Dr. Ananda is originally from Vietnam. Her family came to the U.S. as refugees when she was a young child. They settled in the Pacific Northwest, which is where Dr. Ananda lived and worked for many years before eventually calling Florida “home.”  A great show with an amazing member of the FHE Health Family. Find Dr. Sachi here: https://fherehab.com/team/ https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sachi-ananda-856a49176/  Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A show created by a first responder for first responders. Welcome back everyone and thank you for supporting this show. Please share this episode and others with your family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Apple Podcasts. Prayers go out to the people of Florida and they face this devastating hurricane. Prayers also go out to the brave first responders who are serving and trying to keep people safe.  If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw  So excited to have my friend Ernie Stevens back on the show. In the words of Ernie:  In the last 28 years of law enforcement, I have had the privilege of serving in various roles throughout my career including the DWI task force, Tactical Response Unit (TRU), Street Crimes Assistance Team (SCAT), Field Training Officer. This experience, lead me to the development/ founding officer of the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit in 2008. I am the primary subject in the two-time Emmy nominated award-winning HBO documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops. Emmy winner for best editing. I’ve had the privilege of being featured on ABC’s Nightline with Byron Pitts and the NBC documentary, A Different Kind of Force. I co-authored Amazon’s Best Seller, Mental Health and De-escalation, A Training Guide for Police Professionals. Additionally, I’m a contributing author to the Amazon best-selling Mental Health category book, Police Mental Barricade. Ernie and I have a great conversation about the state of law enforcement and how we can take care of ourselves better.  For inquiries, please e-mail: sapdernest@gmail.com Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/estevens0845?lang=en  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-stevens-b4234a1b6/ Find out more about Ernie here:  https://ernieandjoethefilm.com/ Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast 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.  A big shout out and thank you to all the brave men and women who serve. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw We all want pretty much the same thing. To be happy. Now that looks different among people, but happiness is happiness. The first step is to accept the reality you are in. There is no growth in living in the past. Sure your past is a part of you, but YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR PAST. The future you have always wanted awaits you. Live in the moment. Accept where you are right now and take steps to improve your life. Stop blaming others for where you are at right now. Take responsibility and if you need help remember you are not alone. You are never alone.  Go out and conquer your day and reach out to me at www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to this show. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to you, the criminal justice professional. Wherever your are at and whatever you are doing thank you for doing it. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw Kurt Dabb is a retired law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience. In 2021 Kurt was forced into a medical retirement and was told he was no longer qualified to be a cop anymore. Kurt suffered from PTSD and Addiction Challenges. Like most of us who face challenges, Kurt was devastated. Kurt went through dark times, but eventually came out after receiving treatment for his challenges. The key to this is that Kurt came forward. Something most of us are unwilling to do. Kurt is still trying to figure it out but he knows he is not alone and his recovery is paramount in his life.  Kurt is a big advocate of first responder health and wellness and alternate forms of therapy. A great discussion with survivor.  You can find Kurt here: https://www.kold.com/2019/11/07/going-distance-fight-depression/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-dabb/   Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast 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 footing for your week. A big thank you to all the criminal justice professionals out there doing a very difficult job in a very difficult environment. Please be safe and keep up the great work.  If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw   The Hardest Battle you will ever fight is......with yourself. We all need to learn how to calm our minds. Be patient. Stay in the moment. Don't react of emotions - Most of the time that is the wrong action to take. You control every thought you have. You have the power. You have always had the power.  Change your thoughts and change your life.   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you love the show please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcast and share this episode and others with family and friends.  A big shout out and thank you to all those, Yes YOU, who serve in the Criminal Justice Field. It is a very difficult environment but you go out everyday and give it your all. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ It's not often I get to interview a current law enforcement professional and I was very excited to have Jason Louis on the show. Jason is an active-duty police sergeant with over 23 years of experience in a variety of assignments including custody, patrol, investigations and training. Prior to returning to patrol he was assigned as the In-Service Training Supervisor for his agency's regional training center and he is a sitting member of his agency's use of force review board. Feeling  the need to continue to arm law enforcement professionals with the best training possible, Jason created The Briefing Room. "If your agency is only meeting State minimum training standards, that’s a recipe for mediocrity. Join The Briefing Room and provide your supervisors with everything they need to develop exemplary officers who feel passion for their profession again. Your officers will know what society expects of them and how they can best represent your agency and serve your community." Jason Louis A great discussion with a dedicated professional  You can find Jason here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlouis-thebriefingroom/  The Briefing Room: https://www.thebriefingroom.com/  Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick   

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started with your week. Please share this and other shows with your family and friends.  A big shout out and thank you to YOU. The criminal justice professional. Thank you for what you do and the sacrifices you make. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/   Raise your internal thermostat. Raise it to 100 degrees. I am not talking about body temp I am talking about mind temp. When you raise that temp your life will begin to change for the better. In fact you won't want to spend too much time with people with a low mind temp. They are not bad people they just wont be on the same frequency and body temp as you. You are destined for great things. You can change your life. Nothing is set in stone. However, it starts with raising your mind temp. You can do it. You are unique. You are loved.  Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast Microcast Monday Series. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right path for your week.  I want to thank YOU. The criminal justice professional for all the hard work you do in this very difficult environment. Keep up the great work and remember you are honored, cherished and loved.  If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/     Everything in your life is temporary. Your pain, your suffering and your isolation. It is temporary until you make it permanent. You have the power to change your life with the power of your thoughts and your actions. Life is short. We are not here very long. Our lives are temporary and before we know it our lives are reaching the end.  "Everything in your life is temporary. So if things are going good enjoy it because it won't last forever. And if things are going bad, don't worry. It can't last forever either."  Go out and conquer your day and conquer your week.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick        

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A show for YOU, the criminal justice professional. Thank you for listening and if you love the show, please share with your family and friends. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big thanks to YOU, the Criminal Justice Professional. Thank you for what you do everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ FHE Health Offers a variety of individualized treatment programs: Empower! - Women's Program Shatterproof - First Responders Compass - Working Professionals Restore - Primary Mental Health Thrive - Young Adults Sober Skills - Long-term, Intensive, 12-Step-Based Recovery Gambling Treatment Program   If you are suffering or you know someone who is please reach out to FHE Health Today - 844.650.1399 / or me directly at 303.960.9819 So excited to have my next guest on, Dan Spencer. Dan is a Marine Corps Veteran and a Veteran Law Enforcement Officer of 20 years. Dan served honorably in both of his roles and wore many hats. Like many first responders, Dan wondered what his next path would be after serving. Dan found his passion in Coffee and is now a successful Coffee Entrepreneur. His coffee business, Filthy Pirate Coffee, is thriving. Dan also has a successful podcast called Talking Filthy Police Podcast - Which you have to check out.   In this episode Dan and I talked about the ups and downs of a law enforcement career and how to go after your dreams after a first responder career.  A great show! You can find Dan here: https://filthypirate.coffee/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-spencer-57560731/    Talking Filthy Police Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/talkingfilthypolicepodcast/    Stay tuned for more great shows on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick        

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Shorts burst of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right path.  A big thank you to YOU! The criminal justice professional. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at, remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  When it comes to your treatment there are a lot of options out there. There are organizations that are claiming to cure you quickly. Nothing, nothing comes quickly. Remember to do your research. FHE Health is the #1 Treatment and Recovery Center for First Responders.  If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/   The most beautiful people in the world are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness and deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen - Elisabeth Kubler Ross    Go out and conquer your day and week. Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A top ranked show because of you the listener and supporter. Thank you. If you love the show please share this episode and others with your family and friends, and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ I am so excited to have my friend Dr. Tina Jaeckle on the show. Tina Jaeckle, Ph. D. is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida, and Georgia and has over two decades of mental health experience. Dr. Jaeckle has presented nationally on issues of crisis/trauma/stress/critical incidents, officer involved shootings resiliency, and suicide (law enforcement). She serves as the mental health/training coordinator for several CISM/Peer Support and hostage/crisis negotiation teams. Dr. Jaeckle is also a current EAP counselor for police/corrections for the Jacksonville (Florida) Sheriff’s Office. Dr. Jaeckle has extensive experience in the development, coordination, and training of law enforcement and fire rescue CISM programs.  A very informative show =)   You can find Dr. Jaeckle here: https://www.drtinajaeckle.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tina-jaeckle-a19b834b/    Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick