Hello and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for supporting this show over the years. Please share this podcast with your family and friends. Thank you for serving and protecting your communities and this great nation. Remember that you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ TRIGGER WARNING There is one inevitability that we are will face. That is our death. No one can escape that fact that we will no longer exist at some point. We live and we must die. However, that doesn't mean we can't live our lives to our fullest potential before that day and be happy and healthy while doing so. I want you to ponder on this fact throughout your day and week. If you found out tomorrow that it was going to be your last day - What would you do different? Would you love more? Make mends with those fractured relationships? The list goes on. Whether tomorrow ends or not you should be living your life like there is no tomorrow.  This is the only way your life will change. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for listening. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for serving and protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ I want to you to remember this. You are EXACTLY where you need to be even though you might be going through some very difficult times. God has a way of throwing challenges our way to make us realize how special and resilient we really are. You will get through whatever you are dealing with. Have faith and believe in yourself.  Remember that every storm passes and when it does the sun shines.  www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A show for first responders created by a first responder. Thank you all for supporting the show. Please give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts and share with family and friends.  A special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ So excited to have Barbara Rubel on the show. Barbara Rubel is a subject matter expert, nationally recognized keynote speaker, author and award-winning author who is passionate about helping first responders, mental health professionals, educators, and victim service providers, learn practical strategies for wellness. Three weeks prior to Barbara giving birth to triplets, her father, a retired law enforcement officer, died by suicide. Barbara was featured in the Emmy award winning documentary, Fatal Mistakes, Families Shattered by Suicide. As Barbara shares her loss journey in an inspiring way, she touches every heart in the room and encourages her audiences to recognize how continuous exposure to victims of trauma exposure impacts their wellbeing. You can find out more about Barbara here: https://www.griefworkcenter.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbararubel/    A great show www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Welcome back to Microcast Monday - Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for the support during the last several years. please share this podcast with family and friends. Special thanks to you. The first responder and criminal justice professional. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof You want to know the secret to success? Step out of your comfort zone. That's it. Simple yet hard to do. We are all creatures of habit and we don't like change. But, you need to radically change your life in order to succeed in anything. First, you need to stop doing the Sh*t that brings you heartache and stress. Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result is the definition of crazy. Remember you have to power. You always had and always will. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to t the show and please like and subscribe. If you are new to this podcast welcome, long time listener welcome back. Please share with family and friends and thank you all for the continued support. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who serve, and who have served. This country owes you gratitude and respect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved - Keep up the great work and be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Clark Pennington has dedicated his entire career to his passion for public service in the field of Law Enforcement and Education. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the First Responders Action Group (FRAG), a Veteran and first responder-focused nonprofit whose hallmark program, Veteran’s Justice Initiative, trains and works side-by-side with law enforcement agencies to recognize Veterans in crisis while avoiding the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and substance abuse. FRAG is an initiative of The Verardo Group. Clark additionally is the Chief Operating Officer for The Independence Fund. Clark previously served as the Chief of Police for the Matthews, NC Police Department after retiring from the Frederick, MD Police Department as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division and SWAT Team. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Science Degree in Management, with a focus in Leadership Studies, from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to his employment with the Frederick Police Department, he served with the United States Army in the Military Police Corps for 6 years. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, executive leadership program, Class #239, and PERFs Senior Management Institute for Policing, Class #79. A great man who continues to give back to the brave men and women who serve. Find Clark here: https://www.fragheroes.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-pennington-9b946641/   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday's. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week.  Thank you. Thank you for what you do everyday serving and protecting the masses. It might not seem like it but you are honored, cherished and loved by the majority. Please believe that and please be safe.  I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/   Stoicism - an ancient Greek school of philosophy founded at Athens by Zeno of Citium. The school taught that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge Much of the teachings and literature on Stoicism is still very relevant in our modern world. I really liked the Roman Emperor / Stoic - Marcus Aurelius Everyday I read a book by Ryan Holliday - The Daily Stoic. 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and The Art of Living.  The following reading is from March 21st.  "People seek retreats for themselves in the country, by the sea, or in the mountains. You are very much in the habit of yearning for those same things. But this is entirely the trait of a base person, when you can, at any moment, find such a retreat in yourself. For nowhere can you find a more peaceful and less busy retreat than in your own soul- especially if on close inspection it is filled with ease, which I say is nothing more that being well-ordered. Treat yourself often to this retreat and be renewed." - Marcus Aurelius, - Meditations, 4.3.1 Stop looking to the outside world to find peace. Find Solace within Yourself. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A podcast for first responders. Thank you for listening. If you are new - Welcome. Long time listener - Welcome back. I appreciate your support throughout the years. A special thanks to all the men and women who serve and protect everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe.  I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Every talk with someone who gave you a hard time about your mediation / mindfulness practice? Maybe they should talk to my next guest:  Jon Macaskill, MMT, is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher.  He is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and holds a Master’s degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama.  He also runs a consulting business that brings mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity. He also serves as the Deputy Executive Director for Veteran’s PATH, a non-profit organization that works to introduce meditation and mindfulness to veterans to bring them a sense of peace, acceptance, transformation, and honor. Such an incredible person doing incredible work. If you want to reach out to Jon text the following: Mindful 33777 (Jon's LinkTree) Check out Jon's page: Frogman Mindfulness https://frogmanmindfulness.com/ https://missionsixzero.com/our-team/jon-macaskill/    Stay tune for great guests. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big thank you to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ I want you to think about how you hang out with. Who is your tribe? Your friends? Are they bringing you up or bringing you down. You are the average of the 5 people you associate with. You need to be very careful who you let into your circle, because a lot of people want to see you fail. Remember the saying Misery Loves Company? Some people are just toxic and negative and you don't need that in your life. You want people to tell you like it is with empathy and compassion because they love you.  Do your People inventory today. Divide the list of people who are good for you and people who are bad for you. It's pretty simple. If one side outweighs the other then you know what to do.  Go out and conquer your day.  www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to CJEvolution. A Show for First Responders created by a First Responder - Me. If you are a first time listener welcome. Long time listener, welcome back. Thank you all for the support. Please share this and other shows with family and friends. Thank you for serving and protecting. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ I am excited to have my friend Bridget Truxillo back on the show. She is a former LEO turned Lawyer for First Responders. In this episode, Bridget and I talk about some of the legal issues that first responders face, and how she can help. We also talk about how legal issues and challenges can play an important factor in depression, anxiety and stress. A great and informative interview.  You can find Bridget here: https://www.ladylawshield.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-truxillo-j-d-former-law-enforcement-13787b8/ Patrick - www.cjevolution.com

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day.  There is a great new Podcast from FHE Health called First Responder Families and I am honored be a part of its creation. This show is for the families of those who serve and it centers around health and wellness. Check it out here: https://fherehab.com/family-support/podcast  A big thanks to all the brave men and women who serve as a first responder. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Everything you want and desire is within your reach. The Universe is waiting for you to take that step forward. Love yourself. Believe in yourself and take a chance. No one is going to do it for you. You have to do it yourself.  Go out and conquer your day. Patrick-

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. If you are a new listener - welcome. Long time listener, welcome back. Thank you to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ When you commit to something you need to follow through. Especially if it's something you NEED to do but you keep avoiding. There is no quick fix. There is no shortcut to success. Everything worth anything is life is going to take hard work. But, you can do it - Because you are a first responder. Commit and follow through today. You will be glad you did. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. If you are new to the show - Welcome. If you have been a long-time listener welcome back. Thank you all for the support. A big THANK YOU to all the first responders and criminal justice professionals who serve and protect everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ My next guest will inspire and motivate you - Jason Schechterle   On the night of March 26, 2001, a taxi cab, traveling at over 100mph crashed into the rear of Jason’s patrol car. Upon impact, Jason’s car burst into flames, trapping him inside. Through a series of miraculous and fateful circumstances, Jason survived the crash and ensuing physical and emotional catastrophe. He suffered severe burns to over 40% of his body which drastically altered his appearance. He has undergone more than 50 surgeries just to have the ability to accomplish simple daily tasks we often take for granted. Jason’s journey chronicles his fight for life, his triumph over tragedy and the inspiration that enables him to continue to overcome unimaginable adversity. His personal narrative exemplifies that the power of the human spirit can never be underestimated or extinguished. His story is one of life, rebirth, and transformation. Jason represents the human experience at its very best – an ascent from despair to describing himself as the luckiest person alive!   Such an amazing and inspiring person.   You can find Jason here: https://burningshield.com/about/    www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

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

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day.  A big thank you to all the brave men and women who serve as First Responders. Thank you all for your hard 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/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Any success you have in your life is going to come incrementally. Success doesn't happen overnight like some say. You have to work hard to receive results and often those results come with time - hence, incrementally.  Remember you have to put in the work to see the results.  You got this! www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week.  Thank you for listening to the show. If you are a first-time listener - Welcome. Long time listener, welcome back. =) A special thank you to all the first responders who protect and serve every day. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Please be safe and thank you for your service. 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 frequently hear people say, I want to go back to the time when....(fill in the blank). You are never going back to that time. You have to adapt to the one constant - Change. You can either go with it or go kicking and screaming because it's moving forward. Sure, no one likes change but this is where your growth and opportunities are. A new boat doesn't get tested sitting in the harbor, it has to go out to sea to see if it can handle it. The same is true with you.  The past is the past - It's NEVER coming back. We all make mistakes and wish we could have done things differently, but you are NOT the mistakes you have made.  You chart your own path. The future is where it's at. 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. A big thanks to all who serve. Remember to be safe and remember that 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 want instant gratification. That is just the world we live in. However, there are no shortcuts to your health and happiness. You have to put in the work. There are no "magic pills" for this. Remember if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.  Hard work, dedication, and focus will get you to the place you want to be. Don't fall for the shortcuts because there aren't any.  Go out and conquer your day and please be safe. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day.  Thank you for listening and support this show throughout the years. We love you all. Special thanks to all who work as a First Responders. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Are you struggling? Are you at the end of your rope and don't know who can help you? FHE Health and their Shatterproof Program for First Responders can help you get better. We have been in business for over two decades and we are the best first responder program in the country. Call me to get started on your recovery. All calls are confidential - 303.960.9819 https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ I don't know if you know this but you can write your next chapter in your life. Too many people are waiting for someone else to write the pages for them. Are you one of them? If you are, it's time to take your power back. It belongs to you and you alone. Life is a series of chapters that you control. Always remember that. I have relocated to Sunny Florida and I am writing my new chapter. I don't know what's in store, but I do know God is my guide and I am dedicated to Shatterproof and helping first responders.  Stay tuned for more great episodes.  www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts and inspiration to get you started on a new week.  Thank you very much for listening and sharing with family and friends. Please give us your 5-Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  A special thank you to all the first responders who serve and protect. 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/ Are you being true to yourself? Are you living on your terms and working for what you want out of your life? If not, you are not living your true self. Too many people are living a mundane existence and not going after their dreams.  All we have is time and it's limited too. You have this one life. Check this out: Don't ever attach yourself to a person, a place, a company, an organization or a project. Attach yourself to a mission, a calling, a purpose ONLY. That's how you keep your power & peace. Go for it. We believe in YOU. Stay tuned for more great shows: A lot of great shows coming in 2024. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Mondays. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your new week.  Thank you for supporting the show and thank you for what you do in the first responder world. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/   For this Monday I want you to start thinking about how you can love yourself more in 2024. It all starts with that. If you are unhappy with yourself then everything and everyone will be affected. You bring so much beauty into the world whether you believe it or not.  Start with the little things that you can be grateful for and watch how your world changes for the better. Have a great week and talk to you next time.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Welcome back to Microcast Monday and Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024. I am so excited for the new year. I hope you are too. Thank you for listening to the show and supporting it over the years.  Special thanks to all of the first responders. Thank you for protecting and serving. Please be safe and God Bless you All.  I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ This is going to be your year. Don't be like most people who make new year resolutions and fail to follow through. Make a plan to accomplish whatever you want to and get after it. No one controls your fate except you. Always remember that. All the actions in your life have brought you to this point. If you are unhappy - You can change it. No one else If you need treatment - Again, its' up to you. No one is going to make that decision for you. EVERYTHING STARTS AND ENDS WITH YOU. Remember to develop the proper mindset for your success. This is YOUR year. Make all your dreams happen. Onward to 2024. www.cjevolution.com Patrick