Patrick Fitzgibbons

Hello and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. This is a show for first responders that focuses on the wellbeing of your body and mind. Thank you for listening. 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 - The Criminal Justice Professional. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at keep up the great work and please be safe. If you are struggling please give me a call. I can help you get the treatment you need and deserve. There is no shame in asking for help. Even helpers need help sometimes. 3039609819. https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ It was such an honor having Mack Alexander on the show. Mack is a retired Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur and he is the creator of Mack Belts.  After being medically retired from the Navy, Mack went through some very dark times. During his active duty he sustained various concussions that left him with PTSD and the inability to talk.  Through his faith in God Mack pushed forward.  Mack went on to create Mack Belts - The Toughest Belt on Earth.  In this episode, Mack and I have a candid conversation about his dark periods in life and how many first responders and vets suffer in silence. Mack is dedicated to first responder and veteran health and wellness. You can find Mack here: https://www.mackbelts.com/ 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. If you love the show please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts and share this show with your family and friends. A special thanks to YOU. The Criminal Justice Professional. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. If you are struggling and are a first responder please reach out to me today. 303-960-9189. Let me help you get the treatment you need at FHE Health and their Shatterproof Program for First Responders. This program is the best in the country and we have been helping people from around the country for over 20 years.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ Imagine that tomorrow never comes. Imagine that this is your last day on Earth. What would you do different? Would you make that call to a loved one you have been putting off? Would you take time to mend relationships? Would you reach out to someone and say you needed help with something? Tomorrow is never guaranteed even though most, including myself, take it for granted.  All we have in this moment in time. Please make the most of it.  Go out and conquer your day. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. Please share with your family and friends.  A special thanks to YOU - The Criminal Justice / First Responder Professional. 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/   After they retire, many first responders believe they can't do anything else. They believe they have limited skill sets. This is far from the truth. You can do anything you set your mind to. My next guest is David (Super Dave) Leath. Dave is The Chief Visionary Officer at The Hero Coach where he teaches first responders to translate their skillsets into making a living after their first responder career.  Dave is an active LEO with many years of experience and has his own amazing podcast called The Hero Academy.  In this episode Dave and I talk about some of his highs and lows in Law Enforcement as well as his great work with first responders. You can find Dave here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidleath1/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hero-academy/id1516500193    Stay tuned for more great guests. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Happy Monday everyone. I hope your day is off to a good start. Remember law of attraction. What you put out comes back to you.  A special thanks to YOU. The listener and supporter. Please share with family and friends. I want to thank you for being in a profession that is often thankless and very hard. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. SPONSORSHIP ALERT I am always looking for sponsors for the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Need to get the word out on your business? I can help. Reach out to me to see if we can collaborate. 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://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ If you want to increase your happiness you have to do what you love in life. This can be personal or professional. Life is too short to work at a job you hate or be in a relationship that brings you heartache and bitterness.  You have this one life. When you do what you love you will never work another day in your life. Most people hate their jobs and where they are at in life.  Take a moment and measure your happiness. If you aren't happy then do something about it. Sometimes you have to step down to step back up. Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for the support and please share this show with your family and friends. A big thank you for the work you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career, check out the current employment opportunities with FHE Health and their Shatterproof Program for First Responders. If you are passionate about helping others and giving back to the First Responder Community we are the place for you. https://fherehab.com/about-us/careers/  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 Autumn Clifford back on the show. Autumn is a former law enforcement professional who is now a law enforcement influencer, podcaster, trainer and coach. Autumn helps and educates young women who are thinking about a career in law enforcement.  In this episode, we talk about the challenges women face in the law enforcement field in a male dominated profession. Autumn talks about some of the challenges she faced and how she overcame those challenges. Autumn also gives practical advice for future law enforcement professionals. You can find Autumn here: https://autumnclifford.com/ Stay tuned for more great shows on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of information, motivation and inspiration to get you started for your week. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share with your family and friends and subscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw  Thank you for what you do for the criminal justice field. Everyday you go out and put your life on the line to serve others. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved more than you know. 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/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ So, you are ready to take that step forward for treatment and you have chosen Shatterproof for First Responders. In this episode I want to talk a little about what the admissions process looks like and what you should expect.  1) Call 2) Gather information 3) Logistics 4) Admission 5) Aftercare   It will be hard, but it would be worth it. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started in your day and week. Thank you for listening. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. Thank you. Thank you for all the work you do in the criminal justice field. 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. I remember hearing throughout my life that the best things in life are free. I don't think anything is free. Everything you want takes hard work, which is essence, is paying for something. Love for example is not free. In order to have a rich and fulfilling relationship you must work at it. Remember that you have the power to make changes in your life. You always have and always will. www.cjevolution.com Patrick 

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

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday on The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share this episode with friends and family.  I want to thank you. The criminal justice professional. 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/ One of my biggest fears in not living the life I am supposed to be. I have this deep sense that something bigger is in store for me. It is up to me to figure out what that is and more importantly the map to get there.  I heard someone say that their definition of Hell was dying as the person you are and meeting the person you were supposed to be. Talk about deep.  I will never give up and I will keep pushing forward. I encourage you to do the same. Go out and conquer your day, and stay tuned for a great guest this week. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you so much for listening. If you would share with your family and friends and tag me in the posts I sure would appreciate it. Also, please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for serving and protecting. I know it is very difficult times we are living in but you go out everyday and give is 100%. 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/ We all have problems. I definitely have mine. But I have learned that I can worry about all my problems at once, or I can worry about one at a time. When you think about all the problems or challenges in your life it can be overwhelming. You have to learn to focus on one challenge at a time. Handle that challenge the best you can and move on to the next one. This will seem hard at first but like everything in life you will get better at it. What is the best way to eat a huge elephant? One bite at a time. Please be safe, and stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast Microcast Monday Series. Thank you for listening, and please share with your family and friends. Please head over to YouTube and Subscribe to The Podcast. A big thank you to YOU. Thank you for protecting and serving. 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/ You have gone through challenges. Maybe you didn't get that promotion. Maybe you are divorced. Maybe you are dealing with other issues. Maybe you think you are a failure and you should just give up.  I have had my share of those thoughts. I believe that people never really fail. I believe that people quit all the time. Failure and quitting are not the same thing. A lot of people stop going after what they want at the slightest bit of discomfort or set back. If you keep trying and keep going after your dream (Whatever that is) you will succeed.  Just look at any success story. Those people were determined to succeed and they did. They didn't let a set back slow them down. Go out and conquer the 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 share with family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for serving in the criminal justice field. 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/   Are you active? If you are great and if you are not - get moving. Remember movement is life. We are not designed to be sedentary. Movement is going to help make you feel better and think more clearly.  Get moving!!   Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A show for the Criminal Justice Professional. Please give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts and share with family and friends.  A special thanks to you. The Criminal Justice Professional. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing in the field 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/ So excited to have the next guests on the Show. They are retired and decorated NYPD Detectives, Tom Smith and Dan Murphy. They have many years of experience in various capacities and they are also the creators of the new hit podcast - Gold Shields.  A great show where we talk shop and a little S***! About Tom Smith: Tom joined NYPD in 1990 and was inspired by his father who was an NYPD Detective for 26 years. Tom spent 30 years with NYPD and retired in 2020. In addition to Gold Shields, Tom started his own private investigations called TNR Investigations. About Dan Murphy: Dan joined NYPD in 1984 and held various roles throughout his career including working on Federal Rico cases and being the only NYPD Detective to work an undercover case in Southeast Asia. After his NYPD career Dan has been the Chief Security Officer for US Bancorp, and he also consults globally on security and risk management.  You can find both here: https://thegoldshieldshow.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-smith-09676a22b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-murphy-cso-nypd-ma-cfe/    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 with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A special thanks to you. The criminal justice professional. Whatever you are doing, and wherever you are at thank you for your service. Remember to stay 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/ Have you ever noticed that when you are going through difficult times the people are with you and the people who aren't? That is the true test. When I was going through my darkness I had people that I had people reach out to me and support me. Many whom I never met. The flip side is that the people who I thought were my friends were silent.  Be careful who you associate with. The people who are on your side will be with you in good times and in bad. Those are the people you want in your life. Go forth and conquer the day Stay safe and stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A Top Ranked Show because of you. Thank you for the support. If you would give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts and share our show with family and friends we would appreciate it. A special thanks to YOU. The First Responder and Criminal Justice Professional. Thank you for your much needed work. 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/   What do you know about fitness? My next guest is going to tell you what you need to know about it. Juan Carlos "JC" Santana is the Founder of The Institute of Human Performance and he has been raising the bar in the fitness industry for over 30 years.  He is a sought-after speaker, consultant and prolific author. In this episode we talk all things fitness and JC talks about his incredible experiences at FHE Health.  You can find JC here: https://www.ihpfitness.com/jcsantana https://www.instagram.com/jcsantanaihp/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@JCSantana   Stay tuned for more great episodes! www.cjevolution.com   

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast - Microcast Monday Series. Thank you for listening to the show. If you love the show please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review and share with your family and friends.  Thank you for protecting and serving. Remember no matter what you see or hear you are honored, cherished and loved by many. 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/ When I received my treatment I had to learn that the real work began after my I left Shatterproof. Many people think that treatment is going to cure them of everything they are dealing with. Treatment is like Triage. Treatment is designed to help you in the moment. To get your stabilized. My treatment helped me with my immediate needs and I had to apply the foundation I gained so I could thrive after treatment.  It all begins with you. It always will be. Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. If you love the show please share it with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to all the brave men and women show serve as first responders. Thank you for what you do. 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/ So an honor to have Frank King on the show. Frank (AKA The Mental Health Comedian) a prolific TEDx Speaker. He is also a Suicide Prevention And Postvention Public Speaker And Trainer Who Turned A Lifelong Battle With Depression Into A Keynote Worth Spreading. Frank King has a mission to end mental health stigma by sharing his insights as a motivational speaker. A great show.   You can find Frank here: https://thementalhealthcomedian.com/viewpage.asp?ac=9521&a=12508&r1=95807&r2=41131&r3=37170&r4=41249 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOTSdhj3ny4 https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian/    Stay tuned for more great shows.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday on The CJEvolution Podcast. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track for you day and week. Thank you for listening. If you love the show please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  We appreciate you and work you are doing in the First Responder Field, whatever that is for you. Remember you are cherished, honored and loved. Please 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/ Start each day with a personal goal or objective to complete for the day. When you do this you will see your efforts start to accumulate over time. This is compounding and it is very powerful. If you shoot for one objective to reach each day think of what you will have accomplished over the course of a year. Compounding! I believe in you. You got this!   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 with your family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for what you do in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for dedicating your life to protect and serve. 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/   So happy to have my next guest back on the show - Scott Medlin. Scott teaches first responders how to thrive and not just survive.  Scott Medlin is a United States Marine Corps veteran who went on to a career of nearly fifteen years in law enforcement. In 2020, Scott began his journey to inspire and encourage police officers to be fulfilled, and excel, by focusing on their personal wellbeing in order to survive the career and better serve the public. Scott has spoken openly about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, and depression. Scott is a relatable and dynamic speaker, author, and content creator, and has presented at numerous first responder conferences and police academies. His work has also been featured on major platforms including Police1, Law Enforcement Today, top ranked police podcasts, and much more. You can follow Scott on the YouTube channel, The 10 Code Mindset.   So many great nuggets of wisdom from Scott in this episode.   How to find Scott: https://thescottmedlin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-medlin/   More great episodes coming 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. Share this with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. A big thanks to YOU. The criminal justice professional. Thank you for dedicating your time and energy to 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/ Nikola Tesla said " If you want to find our the secrets to the universe think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration. " We are all energy. We all vibrate a certain frequency. In order to manifest what you want you have to pivot your thoughts and intent to the right frequency. Remember that where your thoughts go your energy flows. Visualization and Manifestation go hand in hand. The last time you really wanted something and you received whatever it was I am betting that you visualized it in your mind first. Then your subconscious mind started to move in that direction to make that dream or thought a reality. You manifested what your received! Remember, energy, vibration and frequency. Go out and conquer your day! www.cjevolution.com Patrick