Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast - Hosted By Patrick Fitzgibbons

Welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. If you are a first time listener - Welcome. Long time listener - Welcome back. Thank you all for the support.  A big thank you to YOU. For what you do everyday as a first responder and criminal justice professional. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Every time I have a Special Warfare Operator on I am always amazed by their humility, dedication and devotion to this great country. I had the honor of having Andrew "Sully" Sullivan on the show recently. Andrew

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day. Thank you for what you do. You are a rare breed. You serve and protect and the world needs you. Remember that.  I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ In life, we sometimes get a chance to do something. Maybe it's an opportunity for advancement in your career. Maybe its a personal thing. Whatever it is, you should take the chance. Even if it doesn't turn out the way you want it you are going to be stronger for the decision you made. Not everything is guaranteed in life. Not everything bring

Welcome back to the show. Thank you all for listening, and please share this episode with family and friends.  A special thanks to all who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. Happy Thanksgiving to all - Remember to be safe if you are working. Also, remember this is a difficult time of year for many people. Show compassion and empathy.  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 Angela Harrolle on the show. Angela is the CEO of The 100 Club of Arizona. A non profit organization dedicated to helping first responders and their families. There mission:

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. A special thanks to you - The first responder. Whatever you are doing and no matter where you are, thank you for doing a tremendous job. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Remember this is a difficult time of the year for many. Show grace and compassion. 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/ A big part of your life journey will include the people who are beside you. It is so important you find your Tribe. The people in your life what are lifti

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening and sharing with family and friends.  A special thanks to all the first responders and other criminal justice professionals. 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/ My next guest had me almost in tears with his story. Ricky Johnson is a former US Marine who ended up in prison due to his drug use and other criminal activity. Ricky lost everything in his life, including his son.  Ricky never blames anyone but himself for his life, which is a true t

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Microcast Monday Podcast. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started for your week. If you love and show please share with your family and friends and give us that - 5 Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcast. Thank you for serving and protecting. Please be safe and Happy Veterans Day for all those serving. This country wouldn't be great without you. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ When should you take action? -----------------NOW There is NEVER going to be the absolute right time to take action. Sometimes you have to take off and continue to build on t

Hello everyone and welcome back. Thank you for listening to the show. If you like this podcast please give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A special thanks to YOU. The first responder. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at, thank you. Please remember to take care of yourself and be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ So excited to have my good friend Annalee Moody on the show. Annalee has been in the business of helping others for a long time. She is also a sought-after clinician for first responders. Annalee is a former Army Reservist and a Paramedic of many years. She is curren

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday: Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right footing for your day and week. Thank you for supporting the show. If you are new, welcome. We know you will love the show. If you are a longtime listener - Welcome back =) A big thanks to YOU. The first responder. Whatever your are doing and wherever you are at thank you for serving a protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ We are closing in on 2023. Did you make that change you wanted to during the year? If n

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day.  Thank you for what you do in the First Responder Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. 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 Hdealth 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/ What happens when you walk a higher path? Your life changes - For the Better.  How do you know you are on this higher path? 1) You just know - You can feel it in your heart. Ever just know something is going to happen for you? 2) Curveballs - When you are in this state, you can handle ANYTHING life throws at you. You are resilient and have been thro

Hello everyone and welcome back to a solo episode of The CJE Podcast. Thank you so much for the support over the years. Please share with family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  Thank you for serving and protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof   How do you develop a success mindset? I am going to give you my recipe for success: 1) Practice Gratitude - Whatever is going on in your life you always have something or someone to be grateful for - Period. 2) Sleep - Your body needs 7-8 hours of restful sleep.

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to all the first responders. Thank you for what you do everyday. It doesn't go unnoticed. 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/   Today I want to you to Save Yourself First. Now before you start yelling at me about your duty to protect and serve just listen to me for a minute. If you don't save yourself first how will you begin to save others? I am not talking abo

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Please share this show with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  Thank you for your service. Please stay safe! I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/   Everything you want is on the other side of your fears. You can have it all, but most of you wont move at all. Why? What is holding you back? It's probably YOU. Everything you have dreamed about can be yours. You just have to start. We don't have that much time on this world - Why not go for your dreams? What's the worst can happen? Stay tuned f

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday - Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for serving and protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Hey You! Yes You. Why do you keep putting off that thing you need to do? Don't you realize that by kicking the can down the road it will probably make it worse? We all procrastinate, but when we do we usually subject ourselves to more suffering and anxiety. Yes, the unknown can be scary but you need to take a stand and more importa

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Please share this show with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  Thank you for serving and protecting everyday. You are much appreciated. Remember to be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ We all have decisions to make. Obstacles to navigate and overcome. Roads to take. What road are you going to venture down? Is it the same road you have been down before? How did that work out for you? You have a choice to take the road less traveled. S

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of motivation and inspiration to get you started for your week.  A big thanks to YOU. The criminal justice professional. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. Please share with family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.    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/ There is no shame in getting treatment. Put your ego and fear aside and pick up the phone. Treatment can save your life as it did mine. But, the most important part of your treatment is your aftercare. You hav

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Please share this show with family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for serving and protecting us. 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/ Remember that no matter what you are facing or will face you can always start again. People start over all the time and it doesn't matter how old you are, how much money you have or don't have or where you live. However, you have to be wi

Hello and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you all for listening to the show. Please rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts and share with your family and friends.  A big thanks to all of you who serve. 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://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ So excited to have my good friend Chad Bruckner back on the show. Chad is former police officer with many years of experience. After he left Chad went through some difficult times like many of us do when we leave a law enforcement career. I know I did.  But Chad has that persevere a

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Thank you for listening. Please share this show with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to all the first responders, especially on this day 09/11. Thank you for what you do. Let us take a moment and pray for all those who lost their lives on this day in 2001. May they never be forgotten. 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/ It's easy to think you don't have any power when things aren't going well. I have been there many times. But, you have much more power than you realize. You have the power to chart your path in lif

Welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  Thank you for serving and protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Such an honor to have my good friend John Kelly back on the show. John is a retired law enforcement professional, influencer and speaker and host of the very popular Sometimes Heroes Need Help Podcast. In this episode we talk about law enforcement topics, how to be your best self and taking care of yourself when times get rough

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. 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. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Have you ever just wanted someone to listen to you while you are venting? When people are in crisis that is one of the biggest things you can do for them. Don't judge, don't interrupt - just listen. Better yet, listen with empathy.  You have no idea of what others go through. E