Patrick Fitzgibbons

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you all for the continued support. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. We sure would appreciate it.  A big Thank you to YOU, the criminal justice professional. You are out there everyday serving, protecting and putting everything on the line. Thank you again for what you do, and remember you are honored cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and come home safe. If you are suffering you are not alone. You are never alone. The Shatterproof Program employs evidence-based therapies, innovative medical care, and a comprehensive wellness program, which focuses on symptoms of PTSD, in order to guide our First Responders on the right path to achieving life-long recovery from drugs and alcohol. Shatterproof is designed to help First Responders overcome specific obstacles, and to increase their ability to manage emotions during stressful situations without turning to self-medication. Our medical team works to customize a care plan tailored to the underlying issues that contribute to substance use disorders.  I went through this amazing program and I am better for it. Let the Shatterproof Team help you on your road to recovery. Please reach out to me at 303-960-9819 or you can call the Shatterproof Team at 866-768-9792. Tell them that Patrick from Criminal Justice Evolution sent you.    https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/   Such an honor to have my next guest on the show. He is a Retired Police Officer, the main subject from the Emmy Award Winning HBO Documentary, Ernie & Joe - Crisis Cops, a National Speaker and a Published Author. He is Ernest (Ernie) Stevens.   You do not want to miss the episode   In Ernie's words:   In the last 28 years of law enforcement, I have had the privilege of serving in various roles throughout my career to include DWI task force, Tactical Response Unit (TRU), Street Crimes Assistance Team (SCAT), Field Training Officer. With this experience, it 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 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. With my expertise, I am excited to announce my new position with STRAC as their Crisis Response and Resiliency Manager. 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 on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A little inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for the support of the show and please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A big thank you to all, yes YOU, criminal justice professionals who serve and protect our communities everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and above all come home safe to your families and friends.  This show is sponsored by FHE Health. At FHE - Health we strongly believe that every person has the capacity for recovery and deserves the opportunity for a life of hope and freedom. We are honored to be chosen to assist you and your family as you begin that journey, and we are committed to providing you with the innovative and compassionate care every step of the way - Sherief Moustafa - CEO and Founder. If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to FHE - Health today at 855-622-1297 (Tell them that Patrick Fitzgibbons sent you) or reach out to me directly at 303-960-9819. It is time for you to drop your wall. Drop the attitude and your ego. The minute you let people into your life it will radically change for the better. I know this firsthand. When I started to become vulnerable and speak about my feelings I started to feel and become better. Now you want to make sure the people you let into your life and share your feelings with are trusted people (This is very important). Make that your mission for today. Become a little vulnerable and start letting your emotional guard down.  Please be safe and stay tuned for more great guests on The CJ Evolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. The CJEvolution Podcast is a top ranked show because of YOU. Thank you very much for your continued support. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode and the link www.cjevolution.com to your family and friends.  A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who serve in the First Responder Community. Please be safe and come home safe to your family and friends. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved.  As a first responder you and feel things on a daily basis that most people will never experience in their lifetime. This requires special treatment and care for our first responder community. This is what the team at FHE - Shatterproof for First Responders do on a daily basis. Their goal is to make our first responders better so they can continue to be their best for their families and communities. If YOU or someone you know is suffering please reach out to FHE Health -Shatterproof for First Responders @ 844-939-0985 or me @ 303-960-9819.  You are not alone. You are never alone.  As a retired law enforcement professional of many years I saw things on a daily basis that eventually started to bother me. Most first responders do and your emotions will come out sooner or later. As a police officer I was in my bubble. Surrounded by other cops all the time. But, as time went on and as I became friends with other members of the first responder community: paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers I started to realize and learn that we are all suffering from the same things, if we are suffering. Isolation, depression, addiction issues and suicidal ideation were reoccurring themes.  My next guest is going to bring you the Fire Fighter / Paramedic perspective on health and wellness for our brave heroes in the fire fighting / paramedic communities.  Jason Smith is on the show. Jason is the President of IAFF Local 4321 for Broward County FL. President Smith joined Broward County Fire Rescue in 2003 and has served county residents and visitors in every service area. He began his career as a  Firefighter/Paramedic and then rose through the ranks as an Acting Driver, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and even Assistant District Fire Chief. Since the beginning of his career, President Smith has been diversified in all areas of the county, including Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, and the Special Operations Command. President Smith has also been the Planning Section Chief at the Sheriff’s Emergency Operations Center as well as being part of Presidential details.   President Smith started his union involvement in 2001, when he joined the IAFF local 3080. As a dues paying member in good standings, he attended meetings and was a part of the union body process. In 2003, he joined local 3333 and in 2005 was assigned his first position as Sergeant of Arms. This position allowed him to mentor, engage, and watch the union executive board (eboard) conduct business. After the resignation of a staff representative, President Smith was voted through the eboard to hold that vacant seat. Since then, he has held all positions within the eboard. In 2019, President Smith decided to run for President and ran unopposed.  As Vice President, he was able to represent members in various cases including internal affairs, grievances, union negotiations, and labor management. President Smith oversaw the FIRE OPS 101. This opportunity allowed him to demonstrate to elected officials what the fire service is about. In his continuing devotion to serving the community, President Smith has also been on education advisory boards and is currently on the Florida Retirement System (FRS) committee as a union representative in hopes of achieving reinstatement of benefits to members affected in 2015.  President Smith is also a licensed pilot. He has graduated with an Associate degrees in Emergency Medical Services and Fire Scien

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. We would appreciate it.  A special thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. A big shout out to the Dispatachers who have a tremendous job and are often overlooked. Thank you! This is National Dispatchers Week, so reach out to a dispatcher and say thank you. Zig Ziglar said " If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. "  Powerful words from one of the greats. We learn all the time, or we should be. What about you? Are you continuing to learn about you and your life? This moment in time is never going to return. What you do now can determine the course of your life. When it comes to mental health and addiction, do you think your recovery is magically going to come to you? It won't and it will never will unless you move forward and reach out. One of the most difficult things I ever did was reach out for help. It was very hard and I was ashamed. I was fearful. I know you are too. But, my recovery started at Shatterproof and my life took off from there.  You will get out of your recovery what you put into it like anything else.  If you are suffering, and you need help I encourage you to reach out. If  not me, then someone else but please do it. I am always here for you. https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/  pfitzgibbons@fhehealth.com  my confidential email: p Have a safe week and stay tuned for more great guests on the top ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  303-960-9819  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Top ranked because of You, the first responder professional. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. Thank you so much for your work and dedication. Remember you are honored cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  If you are suffering or you know someone who is first of all, YOU ARE NEVER ALONE. YOU ARE NEVER ALONE. FHE- Shatterproof Program For First Responders is here for you. What is so special about Shatterproof?  1) Shatterproof is unique because they incorporate traditional treatment (Groups etc) with state of the are treatment which includes EMDR, RRT, Neuro Feedback and Stimulation along with other holistic approaches for recovery such as breath work, music therapy, yoga, biometric bed and massage. Treatment is designed for the individual patients needs. 2) Shatterproof personnel is separated from other patients and are only with other first responders going through the program. First responders have unique needs which require unique treatments. What other treatment can say that? 3) 75%-80% of Staff are former first responders / veterans who have gone through treatment and recovery and are now helping other first responders. Talk about building the trust from the beginning. 4) What about when I complete treatment? Shatterproof has an alumi network all around the country and other resources to keep you on track for your continued recovery. 5) FHE - Shatterproof for First Responders has operated for over 20 years and is the premier treatment and wellness facility for the first responder community located in Deerfield Beach FL. If you would like more information, please reach out to me at 303-960-9819 or email me at pfitzgibbons@fhehealth.com https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/    Such an honor to have John Kelly on the show. John is a thirty year veteran of Broward County Sheriff's Office. Throughout his career he struggled with alcoholism, addiction, adultery, PTSD and thoughts suicide. John has taken his life experiences, both the good and the bad to develop a wellness / leadership program for those still fighting the good fight. His program is a four hour motivational seminar that addresses the whole of the person. Personal, professional, financial, physical, and mental health are the focus. This is a proactive initiative that looks to start the conversation and remove the stigmas associated with asking for help. Difficult topics are examined at a level that becomes relatable and actionable. Relationships, PTSD, and suicide are addressed and resources are explored. If not me then who? If not you then who? In an environment that has abandoned the law enforcement professional at every level, now more than ever we need to be there for each other. There exists a moral responsibility for us to care for our brothers and sisters. We get deep in this show and cover a variety of personal and professional topics.  You can find John Kelly here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kelly-0ab6221b2/    https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com/   https://firearmsnation.com/john-kelly-law-enforcement-life-coach/    Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick            

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Podcast - CJEvolution. Top ranked because of YOU - The listener and supporter. Thank you very much. Please rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts.  Thank you to all the Criminal Justice Professionals, YES THIS MEANS YOU, for what you do. Please be safe, take care of each other and your families and come home safe. If you want to protect yourself and your organization from the various threats out there, check out Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company is protecting the protectors by offering mobile threat detection. This mobile application-based technology is a must-have for your organization. Check out there link at www.cjevolution.com If you are suffering from depression, isolation, addiction and other problems, you are not alone. You are never alone. Please reach out today and get that next level of care and treatment you need. Shatterproof is here for you. If you need more information about this treatment option please reach out to me now. 303-960-9819. Check out the Shatterproof link at www.cjevolution.com I love success stories. I bet you do too. My next guest is John Simpson. John spent many years as dedicated correctional officer until he stepped away because, like so many of us, the job was affecting him. He turned to alcohol and other addictive behaviors to cope with his depression and isolation.  John ended at up at Shatterproof for treatment not once, but three times. There is no shame in returning back to treatment and everyone has their own journey. John is doing so well now. He is a board-certified surgical technologist, specializing in neurosurgery while currently living in South Florida.  He is helping other first responders with his work, and he is also the author of an amazing book:  Elephinity: The Saving of a Hero. Synopsis:  Two years after World War II, U.S Navy veteran pilot and hero, Benny James struggles to quiet the loud noises of war in his head. Panic attacks and the flashbacks of his horrific memories seemed to control his life. That was until his plane crashed over the pacific ocean, leaving him stranded as a castaway on a remote island. He has no choice but to learn the ways of Life Island and the extremely wise native people who inhabit it. With the help of an unexpectedly magical gift from a mysterious old man, this story will take you on a spiritual journey of adventure, hope, gratitude, and wonder, offering many life lessons along the way. Now is the time for you to embark on your own journey with Elephinity and maybe you too can find yourself in the process. Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=elephinity&crid=2E66LKWRHW7GN&sprefix=elephni%2Caps%2C155&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_6    You can reach John here: simp427@gmail.com    Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday by The CJEvolution Podcast. MM's are a quick way to get you motivated and inspired for the start of your week. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A big thanks to YOU, the first responder or the Criminal Justice Professional for all you do. You are honored, cherished and loved. Please don't forget that even when you are in a storm. Take care of yourself and others, and be safe. Thank you Detectachem for sponsoring this show. Never heard of Detectachem? This innovative company is protecting YOU, the criminal justice professional from various threats from: Illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application based technology is a must have for your organization. Check our their link at www.cjevolution.com I recently spoke to a friend who told me that life can be divided up into different storms. The Pre Storm - Everything seems to be going well in your life. Maybe you have some problems (like all of us), but they are manageable and you are getting by. The Storm - This can be anything from divorce, depression, anxiety etc. A lot of people, maybe YOU, are in a storm right now. You will make it through the storm, but you will need help. You will always need help. The Post Storm - You made it through. You are getting you life back together and hopefully you have learned from being in the storm. Remember that you can make it through anything. You have to develop the WILL to make it through. You are not an island - Remember that.  For a long time I thought I could go it alone. I was wrong. It was only after I reached out and landed at Shatterproof did I start to realize that life is a team sport. If you want to hear more about Shatterproof and how it can help you, please reach out to me - 303-960-9819. 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 for Criminal Justice Professionals. Thank you for tuning in. We know you have many options. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Remember that you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and keep up the great work. I want to take a moment and thank our sponsor Detectachem. Detectachem is an amazing and innovative company that is protecting YOU, the first responder. Protecting you from dangers such as illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com Do you want a good sex life? I know I do. Sometimes though, a sex life quickly fizzles due to the pressures of everyday life. My next guest is going to help you ignite your sex life again. Sarrah Rose is on the show. Sarrah is a sough after men’s sex coach and the host and creator of the top podcast Tantric Activation. Sarrah is a Tantra Practitioner devoted to helping others reach a higher plane of passion and pleasure. She realized early on the only way to get their was through a holistic approach. You cannot make love better unless you love yourself, you can’t feel more in intercourse if you are not in touch with your body. She developed her techniques by studying tantra, mixing in evolutionary biology, and adapting it for practical use in the modern world. Sarrah has been featured in major publications such as Vogue, Men’s Health and Cosmopolitan. Put the kids to bed and take some notes.   You can find Sarrah here: https://tantricactivation.com/about/ https://twitter.com/IAmSarrahRose https://www.instagram.com/tantricactivation/ https://www.facebook.com/TantricActivation/   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. I created these short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right foot for you day and week. Go out and conquer it! Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  I big shout and thanks to YOU, the Criminal Justice Professional. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Stay safe, take care of each other and come back safe to your families. Keep up the great work. If you are depressed, isolating, feeling alone, have addictions, there is help.  FHE - Health Shatterproof Program for First Responders is here for you. This is the best program for first responders in the nation and I was a former patient. Remember you have to take that step forward and you can. I believe in you and I love you.  See the link on the cjevolution site for FHE Health - Shatterproof Program for First Responders or reach out to me directly at 303.930.9819. Do you ever go through you house and think to yourself " I have too much shit that I don't need or no longer want?" I know I do. Then get rid of it. Sell it, give it away, or throw it away. That "Stuff" is causing YOU STRESS! The same goes for relationships. Do you have family or friends that are weighing you down? Do they constantly dump on you? Maybe its time to leave those relationships. I know it can be hard, but your emotional and physical well-being should be more important than the thought of upsetting someone or hurting their feelings.  Take control of that today and leave relationships that are no longer serving you. You will be better for it.  Go and conquer your day! If you want to reach out to me please do. You can find me at www.cjevolution.com   Stay tuned for more great guests on The Top Ranked CJEvolution Podcast.   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank YOU for all the support over the years. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out and thank you to all, including YOU, the criminal justice professionals who protect and serve every day. Remember to you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and stay strong. I want to thank our sponsor Detectachem. What is Detectachem? A company that is keeping You safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check our their link at www.cjevolution.com An estimated 39% of first responders suffer from mental health, addiction or both. Too many of our brothers and sisters are taking their own lives or living in depression. FHE-Health and the Shatterproof program for First Responders is here for you and your treatment needs. I went through this program with my therapy and it was a life changing event that changed the course of my life for the better. Stop waiting and reach out today. Click on the Shatterproof link on my site or reach out to me directly at 303-960-9819.   Before we started the show my next guest and I were in mid conversation. He then said I should hit the record button, which I did. That is why Dr. Doug Brackmann is much smarter than me. Such a great show filled with great information so take some notes. Some people are born with a drive often seen in entrepreneurs, pro-athletes, inventors, adventurers and Navy SEALs. It’s in their DNA — research has shown that certain genes can manifest resilient and highly focused people who can also be impulsive and easily distracted. While these traits enabled our ancient ancestors to survive, if you have these traits today, it can create havoc in your life. You may be diagnosed with ADHD or OCD. But what the world tells you is a disorder may actually be your greatest gift. Dr. Doug Brackmann is a distinguished psychologist, author of Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU and creator of the Driven Assessment and Shooting Meditation. With dual PhDs in Psychology, Douglas Brackmann specializes in practices that hone in on the genetic gifts of roughly 10% of the population. Dr. Doug has spent his entire career working with top performers to help them overcome their limiting beliefs, stop their cycle of shame, and achieve the ultimate personal and professional successes. He has now turned his sights on developing content, tools, and even a Driven community to empower Driven people everywhere to end self-sabotage and live the life they’ve always wanted.   Connect with Dr. Doug here: Email: meghan@IAMdriven.com www.iamdriven.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasbrackmann/ 1(858) 735.1667   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. Special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve in the criminal justice field. Thank YOU for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved. 39% of first responders suffer from mental health problems, addiction or both. First responders are a unique group of people that don't open up that often. FHE Health - Shatterproof program for First Responders knows this. 80% of the staff at this amazing program are former first responders and in some cases were prior patients of Shatterproof. If you are suffering or if you know of someone who is suffering please reach out today - 866.768.9792 or you can contact me directly at 303.960.9819 for more information.  You are not alone. You are never alone.    https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/    I was once afraid. I was afraid to open up and tell people about the things I was dealing with and suffering from. But there was a time in my life, a dark time, where I wanted to end my life. That was my catalyst moment. That's when I reached rock bottom. I knew there were two options. 1) End my life 2) or seek help. I put my fear aside and picked up the phone for help. I know you are afraid. I was too, but you don't have to live in fear anymore. The Shatterproof Program is here for you and other first responders who are suffering.  Remember that no one can change your life but you. I believe in you. I love you. You are important. You are significant, and You matter to so many.  Please reach out.   Stay tuned for more great guests on The Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. The Criminal Justice Podcast is a top-ranked show because of YOU! Thank you for the continued support, and if you would give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. A big thanks to YOU, the criminal justice professional for putting everyone on the line to serve and protect every-day. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. The majority of people support you! Please be safe. Approximately 39% of criminal justice professionals suffer from addiction, mental health problems or both. This is an astonishing statistic and sadly is probably much higher. I want you to know that there is help for you or someone you love and care about. FHE – Health – Shatterproof Program for First Responders. This program is the only one of its kind in the country offering many services and treatment for our first responders. This is the same amazing program that I attended last year and I highly recommend FHE Health - The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. #lawenforcement #firstresponders #mentalhealthFHE Health is a Florida based healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. They specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma-induced disorders.FHE Health is licensed by both the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA).First responders protect and serve everyday often at a high cost both physically and mentally. Let's get them the treatment they need. Please reach out to me for more information. You can check out the Shatterproof Link on the website or reach out to me directly:Patrick Fitzgibbons: 303-960-9819   One of the greatest honors of my life was being able to teach, coach and mentor the next generation of criminal justice professionals. My next guest is also doing that and he is going to talk about educating future criminal justice professionals. Dr. Michael Pittaro is on the show. Mike is a full-time faculty member at American Military University in The School of Security and Global Studies. Dr. Pittaro is an education advocate, challenging students to push the boundaries of their capabilities and achieve successful careers in Criminal Justice. Leveraging over 30 years of career experience in leadership, criminal justice and criminology, he has used his wealth of information to develop seasoned professionals. As an experienced criminal justice scholar practitioner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Criminal Justice, he has taught thousands of undergraduate students in reaching their career goals. His real-world experience has helped my students to be more equipped to handle crisis situations by applying their critical thinking, interpersonal communication skills to the organizations they work with. An informative and educational show. Connect with Dr. Pittaro here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelpittaro/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/michael-pittaro-phd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TlTSR21kK4     Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick.  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A podcast for the Criminal Justice Professional like YOU! A big thank you for all the brave men and women (like YOU) that work in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. If you or someone you know are suffering from addiction, mental health challenges or both please reach out to FHE - Shatterproof for First Responders today. I am a proud alumni of this great program. It saved my life by providing me with the foundation to go forward and live a productive and happy life. It can do the same for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to me at 3039609819.   https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/   Some many of us, myself included, try to look into the future. We look into the future to try to determine what is going to happen to use personally and professionally but we always fall short and we get frustrated. When I was in therapy at Shatterproof I learned that I needed to live more in the moment. I learned how to cherish each moment. Cherish and be grateful for what was in my world at the moment. You see even if you are going through difficult times right now there is so much to be grateful for.  Living in the moment and stepping back from the things we can't control will bring you more peace and happiness. I remember hearing the following prayer when I was growing up. It's called the Serenity Prayer: " God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know there difference."  Go out and conquer your day, and live in the moment.    Stay tuned for more great guests on The Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick        

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Microcast Monday. I hope your day is off to a great start. Remember you control your day and your thoughts.  A big thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Thank you for your continuing service and sacrifice. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe.  Thanks to Detectachem first responders everywhere are safer. This company offers mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  Microcast Monday: I am sure you get advice from different people in your life. I know I do. Advice regarding your relationships, career and financial advice to name a few. Have you ever thought on the advice you are getting and who you are getting it from? Let's take relationship advice for you from family and friends. Have you ever noticed that some of the advice you are getting are from people who's relationships are in trouble? So, why would you take their advice?  Some people are very adamant about their advice and the need for you to take it. Do what makes YOU HAPPY. Life has a way of working itself out in your favor as long as you are open and remain positive.  Stay tuned for more great guests on the top ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Stay safe friends.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

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

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you so much for the continued support. If you love the show please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcast.  A big shout out and Thank You! Thank you for serving and protecting our communities and this great country. Remember YOU are honored cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  We are so honored to be partnered with Detectachem. This company is helping keep YOU safer by providing handheld mobile threat detection. Protecting you against illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  If you are looking for a speaker for your organization, I would love to be considered. Providing inspiration and motivation to Criminal Justice Professionals is what I do. You can find more information about my speaking at https://www.cjevolution.com/speaking-engagements/ Are you selfish? If not, I would encourage you to become selfish. Let me explain. I am talking about becoming selfish in certain areas of your life. The important areas? Your mental health, physical health and spiritual health (if you are in to that). There is nothing wrong with wanting to better yourself.  Does this mean you become selfish with your love ones or friends? NO! It means that if you don't take care of yourself first and learn to be selfish then you will not be your best self for others.  So, start becoming selfish so the better version of YOU can come out =) Go out and conquer your day, and be safe. Stay tuned for more great episodes. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. I am very happy to be with you today, and I hope you are having a good start to your week. I started MM to give you a shot of motivation and inspiration for your new week. If you love the show, please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcast. The Criminal Justice Profession has and continues to take a beating. I hope you know that the majority of American's support YOU and the hard work you do. Always remember that. Also remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and keep up the great work.  Detectachem is a great company with one goal in mind - Keep our brave first responders and military safer by offering mobile threat detection that you hold in your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  There were many times in the past where I would wake up, and dread the day ahead. All the BS that was facing me, and wondering whether or not I would be able to get through it. I lived like this for many years. Maybe YOU are right now.  But something happened when I hit the bottom in my life. I realized that every trouble, challenge or defeat was making me stronger. You see, I don't believe that things JUST HAPPEN to me anymore. I believe life happens to me for a reason. To make me stronger and to provide me with the experience and education to move forward and hopefully not make the same mistakes. Life is not easy. It was never designed that way. Sure, there are highs and lows, but I believe that so much of life is the attitude we bring to it, and guess what? YOU CONTROL YOUR ATTITUDE.  So much of life is wrapped up with YOUR mindset. If you want to be happier, then change your mindset. Yes, it takes hard work and action but YOU control that. No one else.  I believe in YOU. I love you and will always support you. Go out and conquer your day, and remember you can reach out to me at www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. The Show exists because of YOU, the listener and supporter. Thank you so much. If you love the show, please give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts.  A big shout out and THANK YOU to YOU the criminal justice professional. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. If you are looking for a speaker for your organization, I would love to be considered. I talk about my journey, mental health challenges, leadership and resiliency. You can find out more under the speaker tab at www.cjevolution.com  There are two types of people that will enter your life as you navigate it. The people that need to be in it and love and support you, and the opposite. Choose wisely. My next guest is Chad Bruckner and he is a dear friend of mine. Chad was there when I needed him the most, and continues to be there for me.  In this episode, Chad talks about his challenges. We talk about life, leadership and resiliency. Some of my favorite topics.  Chad Brucker and my other Friend Ryan Chartrand also have a great podcast called Breaking Badge.  You can find Chad here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-m-bruckner-07892b18a/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5XM0w-h22Q Until the next great show.   Patrick   www.cjevolution.com       

Hello everyone and Happy Monday. I hope your day is off to a great start. Remember you CONTROL your day.  Thank you for listening to my show. I appreciate you. If you have a moment please give us a 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women working in The Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. Do you want to keep your First Responders / Military Personnel Safer? Look no further than Detectachem. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cejvolution.com  Are you looking for a motivational speaker and presenter for your organization? I love talking to first responders, and coaching them. Check out my link for speaking and coaching at www.cjevolution.com When I was going through the darkest periods of my life, I knew I needed to change. I knew deep down that my life was worth living for. Your life is worth living for too. I took a step forward into the unknown, and that step changed my life. With coaching and therapy from Shatterproof FHE (Deerfield Beach FL),my life changed for the better and it keeps getting better. But, it takes continuous work from me. Nothing falls into your lap. You have to take the step forward for YOU, and YOU alone. I believe in you, and I love you. If you or someone you know needs help, I am always here to listen and help anyway I can. You can check out my links at www.cjevolution.com Stay tuned for more great guests on the top ranked CJEvolution Podcast. Take care and be safe   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Thank you for tuning in. I know you have many options, but we appreciate you listening.  I big shout out and thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at, thank you for your continued service and dedication. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. Do you want to keep your front line personnel safer? Check out Detectachem. This amazing company is helping keep YOU the criminal justice professional safer. They offer mobile threat detection that fits on the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  Do you need a dynamic and passionate speaker for your organization? I love talking to criminal justice organizations about leadership, overcoming obstacles and resiliency. Check out my speaking engagement tab at www.cjevolution.com and book me today!  Please keep Colorado in your prayers. Many residents of Boulder County lost their homes and everything else in the horrific fires recently.  God Bless them all.  As you head into your day and the new year remember that YOU CONTROL YOUR 2022. Sure you might have difficulties and challenges (We all do), but they aren't anything you can't overcome. Remember that your mindset sets the tone for everything else.  I love you and I believe in you. Go out and conquer your day, week and the new year.  I would love to hear from you! Also, if you have a moment please give us that 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Be safe. Until next time.   Patrick   www.cjevolution.com   

Hello everyone and Happy Monday. I hope your day is off to a great start. Thank you all for serving and protecting your communities and this great country. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Are you looking for a great and dynamic speaker for your organization? I love speaking to first responders. I talk about mental health, taking care of your mind and body & leadership. I would love to speak to your department. Check out my speaking link at: https://www.cjevolution.com/speaking-engagements/   On this Monday I want to speak for a few about The Difficult Road. We all have challenges and difficulties in life. Nothing is going to fall in your lap. I am guilty of this sometimes - You have to put in the work. =) However, you are never alone in your journey. Remember it takes a village. Successful people don't reach success without others helping. Want to climb that mountain?  Take that first step. I believe in you.   Go out and conquer your Monday and your 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. Thank you so much for the support. Please remember our first responders who protect and serve everyday, especially in this holiday season. A big Thank You to all the Criminal Justice professionals out there. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe!  It is such an honor to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is helping keep our criminal justice professionals / military personnel safer with their mobile threat technology. This application-based technology is a must-have for your organization. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  I am very excited to have Bridget Truxillo on the show. She is the first guest I have had on the podcast in a long time and it was an honor talking with her. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE: David III (Bridget's son) stopped in to say hi and wave. =) Bridget Truxillo is the Founder and CEO of Protective Wellness. Bridget knows the challenges law enforcement officers face, both outside and inside their agencies based on her experiences as a Deputy Sheriff in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. Bridget started out in Patrol, but very quickly transferred to the  Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and also became the only female member of  the SWAT team.  During her time in the NOCU, Bridget routinely conducted undercover buys of narcotics and effectuated many arrest and search warrants as a result of her undercover operations.  While on the SWAT team, Bridget participated in serving search warrants, active shooter and hostage situations, competed twice in SWAT Round-up International  (an International SWAT competition), as well as many hundreds of hours of training. Although being a Deputy Sheriff allowed Bridget to serve the public, Bridget realized she wanted to find a way to serve the law enforcement and first responder community directly so she left law enforcement to attend law school as a means to glean the knowledge and skills necessary for this purpose. After 13+ years practicing law in civil litigation, Bridget was able to curate a unique business dedicated to representing and supporting law enforcement officers and first responders. Bridget is a graduate of the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a B.S. degree in Environmental Horticulture (yes, she really likes plants), and the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Miami, FL with a J.D.  Bridget is licensed to practice law in Texas, Florida, New York and Louisiana, and lives in Houston, TX with her beautiful, smart, and fun husband and three kids. You can find My Protective Wellness here: https://www.myprotectivewellness.com/   Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick         

Happy Monday Everyone. I hope your day is off to a great start. If you love this show, please give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts.  A big shout out and Thank You to all the brave men and women working in The Criminal Justice Field. Remember that you are honored, cherished and loved. Don't believe everything you see on the media. The vast majority of Americans support and love you. Keep up the great work. A big thanks to our sponsor Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company is helping keep our first responders safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com Today I want you to think about direction and options in your life. Are you keeping your mind open to possibilities or options you have in front of you? It could be options in your organization. It could be options for your personal life. It could be options for treatment for addiction or mental health. Remember you always have options in the course you want to take. However, sometimes we don't keep our mind open. Remember change is going to happen whether you like it or not.  So today please go forward and remember you are never stuck. There are always solutions to every problem or issue you might have. You just have to keep your mind open and take that first step. I would love to hear from you. I love talking to first responders and organizations about resiliency, leadership and mental health for first responders. You can find my scheduling link below.    https://www.cjevolution.com/speaking-engagements/   Go out and conquer your day. Be safe.    Patrick       

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Happy Monday everyone! I know this day is going to be great for you.  Thank you all for listening to the show and your continued support.    I want to give a big Thank You to all the brave men and women who continue to serve their communities with honor and dedication. Please be safe and remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and stay safe.   It is such an honor to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is keeping YOU safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand - Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com    I am very happy this morning. Grateful to be alive and grateful for all the close family and friends that are in my life and continue to support and love me. As many of you know, not too long ago I was in a dark place. I was depressed, stressed, fearful and I wanted to take my life. It wasn't until I reached out to my network that I found the place I needed to be. The Shatterproof program for first responders at FHE saved my life.    I love life now and I am excited for what the future holds for me. I am no longer fearful about what I can't control. I focus on what I can control and I take it day by day. My treatment taught me the tools to guide me along the way.    My new mission is to help the first responder / veteran communities more than I have been. Through my public speaking, coaching and podcast I hope to help in more of a direct way. You can find more information about these at www.cjevolution.com    If you are suffering or you know someone who is please reach out to TRUSTED friends and family. If you need information about Shatterproof in FL you can find it here: SHATTERPROOF@FHE First Responders’ Addiction Treatment Program (fherehab.com)   If you want to reach out to me directly you can find my contact information at www.cjevolution.com My cell number is: 303.960.0819   One of my favorite quotes is by Martin Luther King, JR. " You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."    Go out and conquer your day.   Patrick    

Hello Everyone and Welcome Back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. This show is top ranked because of you the listener and supporter, and we appreciate it. Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts when you have a moment.  A big shout out and THANK you to all the Criminal Justice Field. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at, remember you honored cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. I wanted to take a few moments and give you the listener and supporter of the show and myself an update. I am going to take some time off for a bit to work on my mental health. I am calling it a mental health sabbatical.  I have been pretty candid about my personal struggles over the last several months and it has come time to take action for ME. In order to provide you the best content and the best shows, I need to be better.  This is not the end of the show - far from it. The Criminal Justice Evolution Show lives on, and I will come back bigger and stronger than before.  I will be back on the Microphone soon. Remember I love you all and thank you for the continuing support. If you would like to reach out to me you can at www.cjevolution.com - It might be some time, but I will respond to you. Be safe everyone.   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track for your day and week. A big shout out and THANK YOU for all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice system. Thank you all for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best Practices, Technology Optimization, Forensics and Case Reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking Today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.  On to the show -  What is your vision? What are your goals? If you have both then you are ahead of the pack. However, a lot of people don't have a vision. They go through life just floating and let they let the wind take them where they end up. Don't be this way. You have a purpose! Remember to define your vision. Visualize where you want to be in your life and you will get there. Remember you are loved!  Go out and conquer you day and stay tuned for more great shows. 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 path for your week.  A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women work in the criminal justice field. Thank you for what you do everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.    We all get in a funk. We all go through difficult times. The one thing I am learning is that self-pity is a dangerous cycle that will keep you in the rabbit hole. Self pity does absolutely nothing for you and where you want to go in your life. Self pity gives you more self pity. How do you get out of this cycle? One way is to practice gratitude. It might be hard at first, but gratitude is the foundation where everything else is built.  Stop your self pity and start your growth.   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 inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track with your week.  A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the criminal justice professionals. Thank you for what you do. Remember, you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.  Are you stressed? We all get stressed at some points in our lives. Personal and professional pressures seem to consume our day's and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. I know. I want to share a technique that I have started to utilize that helps ground me. Some of you might have heard of this technique, but some probably haven't.  It's called: 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 1 If you have a moment sit down and try to relax. Do the following.  5 - See five things that are in front of you. 4 - Feel four things you can touch. 3 - Things you can hear. 2 - Things you can smell. 1 - Thing you can taste.   This is a powerful exercise that I hope you utilize throughout YOUR day. Remember, stress doesn't have to consume you.   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 stated for your week. Happy Labor Day everyone. I hope your weekend and your day were very good. Remember to stay safe. Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including:  Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com On to Microcast Monday. One of the most powerful things you can do with your life is figuring out your WHY? If you have done that, you are ahead of most people. Most people struggle with their why including myself sometimes. Once you have your WHY the HOW will come to you. Most people worry about HOW things will come to pass. Once you believe they will the HOW is going to work itself out. Go out and conquer your week and stay tuned for more great podcasts on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get your started on you started on the right path for your week and day. Please take a moment and rate and review the show, and gives us that 5-Start rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  A big thanks to all the brave men and women who serve in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do. Keep up the great work, and please be safe. Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC.   Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: best practices, technology optimization, forensics, and case reviews.   Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts.   Reach out to Viking today at vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.    http://www.vikinglec.com/   As you head into your Monday, I want you to know that you are not alone if you are going through rough times. You are never alone. Remember to show emotions is not a weakness, it's a strength. When the world seems to be crashing down on you that's when you have to dig deep.    You will get through whatever you are going through.   Go out and conquer your day.   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick