Podcasts about fhe health

Feeling tossed by anxiety? In today's episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick breaks down ACT's “anchor” move: acknowledge what's happening, lock in on your breath and body, and let the storm pass. Use it to halt rumination, regulate emotions, and regain control – anytime, anywhere.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

YC alum Tamar Blue joins us to unpack how her HIPAA-compliant platform, MentalHappy, is turning virtual support groups into a lifeline for 1,500+ providers and the communities they serve. Topics discussed include the stigmas behind metal health, the toll of therapist burnout, and the power behind group therapy.

In this Microcast Monday, our host Patrick Fitzgibbons strips Memorial Day down to its core: honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. He traces the holiday's roots from post-Civil War to its designation as a federal holiday, and offers practical ways to pay respect.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

In this Microcast Monday, Patrick Fitzgibbons critiques the common advice to “just be yourself,” showing how clinging to the status quo can stall growth and why purposeful self-improvement is the way forward.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Too many Americans slip through the cracks when primary care and behavioral health services sit in separate silos. Dr. Patricia Robinson wants to change that. In this episode, she lays out her vision for fully integrated primary care – where patients see their physician and therapist under one roof. We dig into why the status quo leaves millions untreated, how consolidated teams cut friction for patients, and why clinicians must guard against burnout while the U.S. faces a mental‑health worker shortage.

In today's quick episode, host Patrick Ftizgibbons explains why owning your role is the first step to fixing everyday challenges (finances, relationships, work, etc.) Tune in for a blunt reminder: happiness and success are DIY projects.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Aswad survived a career‑ending shooting while pursuing pro‑basketball overseas. Instead of revenge, he chose forgiveness – then dedicated his life to helping other survivors heal and be heard. His story tests what we think we know about justice, resilience, and public safety.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Today, Melissa is a shining light for others, serving as a National Outreach Liaison for FHE Health. Through her work, she's helping others find hope, healing, and a way out. We talk candidly about the raw realities of addiction, the importance of mental health support, and the strength it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes.Melissa also educates us on Narcan — the life-saving overdose reversal medication — and breaks down the stigma and fear surrounding its use. Whether you're battling addiction, loving someone who is, or just want to understand more, this conversation is packed with compassion, truth, and the power of second chances.This is more than a story of recovery — it's getting IN THE KNOW about the power of redemption, resilience, and purpose.

In this Microcast Monday, host Patrick Fitzgibbons breaks down why radical presence is more than a meditation cliché. He explains how dwelling on the past fuels depression, while future-tripping often drives anxiety, then offers quick advice on how to pull your attention back to the now.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

In this Microcast Monday, we redefine “walking a higher path” as a deliberate upgrade to every area of life – health, mindset, work, and relationships – not a quest to outshine others. Host Patrick Fitzgibbons shares concrete pivots that move you from autopilot to intentional living, anchored by Henry Ford's reminder: “Whether you think you can or you think you can't – you're right.”A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

In this Microcast Monday, we explore some powerful self-improvement hacks that can propel you beyond mediocrity – from following up and showing kindness, to embracing a growth mindset and finishing what you start. Learn how these simple habits can quickly separate you from the crowd and boost your personal and professional success.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

In this Microcast Monday, we explore the story of the Trojan Horse – a gift that appeared harmless but led to the fall of Troy. We take a hard look at how you can harbor your own “Trojan Horse” within: hidden doubts, fears, or influences that, if left unchecked, can bring about personal or professional downfall. Tune in for a quick, thought-provoking reminder to stay vigilant against self-sabotage and steer your journey toward success.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Retired Lieutenant Randy Sutton is a 34-year law enforcement veteran and founder of The Wounded Blue, an organization dedicated to supporting injured and disabled officers. After suffering a career-ending stroke while on patrol, Randy faced a battle over his benefits—but he refused to give up. Now, as Chair of The Wounded Blue's Board of Directors, he leads programs that offer vital assistance to officers in need. Known for his media appearances and advocacy, Randy also champions Shatterproof to help officers find treatment and resources.His story proves that when you're down, the only way forward is up.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Every decision leads us to where we stand today. In this quick episode, I talk about how even the darkest paths can shift toward a brighter future once we choose to grow and move forward.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Retired law enforcement officer and academic leader Kelly Enos shares how first responders can leverage their unique skill sets in new careers. Discover how adapting, learning, and teaching others can open doors far beyond the badge.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

There is never a right time to take the action you need to. The right time is now. Stop procrastinating with the things you want to do, and more importantly the things you know you need to do. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow isn't promised. All we have is now.---A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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.Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Retired undercover detective Brent Cartwright was shot multiple times on the job – yet his will to survive never faltered. In this captivating episode, Brent reveals the mindset and perseverance that fueled his recovery, proving you can conquer any challenge if you truly believe you can. Find Brent on LinkedIn or visit his website to learn more.A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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. Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Happy Monday and thank you for your patience. For the past few weeks, I've been setting up a new website behind the scenes. But I'm happy to announce that it's finally LIVE so back to normal programming. Stay tuned for more new episodes, guests, and interviews coming your way.A special thanks to YOU, the criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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.Visit the site or call 303.960.9819.

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.    A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.    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/   That negative voice in your head has been there for too long now. Why do you listen to that voice? Remember the time when you were confident and in control? Remember when the positive voice was there to give you the support you need?   The positive voice is still there. It's just buried. Its been sleeping because you have been listening to the negative shit for awhile. It's time to start believing in yourself again.    You can do anything. You are a first responder.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.    A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.    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 many times in life you feel down. You feel like you aren't good enough. Maybe you are feeling this now. Flip that script. Think of all the good you have accomplished in your life up to this point. You have the power to make the changes to make your life better. But, you have to do the work. No one is coming to do the work for you or save you. There are people who love and care about you. People who will walk by your side on your journey, but you must do the work. It has always been this way and always will be. Life is an inside game.  And you can do it. www.cjevolution.com  Stay tuned for more great shows.   Patrick

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to to everyone who has supported this show in 2024. Thank you very much. A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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/   Is 2025 going to be your year? Is this going to be the year you go for that promotion, ask for that raise, start that business, write that book or ask for the help you need? It is entirely up to you.  Sure bad shit happens to us all, but it's the way you react and move forward that is going to determine your trajectory for 2025.  Remember the power you have. Go out and conquer your day and week. Happy New Year!!!! www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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 a big believer in our vibrational energy.  "If you want to know the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration" - Nikola Tesla When you start vibrating at a higher level you are going to start getting what you want. Don't believe me? Check out the emerging research and science behind this.  We are all energy, and we all vibrate and give off a frequency - good or bad.  Want to change you life? Start vibrating at a higher level. Go out and conquer your day and week. Until next time, Patrick www.cjevolution.com   

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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/ Stop telling yourself you are going to do something and don't. Just do it! The longer you procrastinate the likelihood you won't do it.  Mel Robbins, big time influencer has a book called 5, 4, 3, 2,1. Count from down to 1 then do it. The psychology behind this is that the longer you have the brain will talk you out of what you should do.  Try this the next time you don't want to get out of bed. It works. In the end, you don't want to have more " I tried" more than "you did."  Go out and conquer your day. It's a new month, December. Let's make this month a good one.  www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Thank you for listening to the show and welcome back. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  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/   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** My next guest has been in law enforcement for a very long time, and his area of expertise in crimes against children. These are horrific crimes that are very difficult to investigate for everyone involved. God Bless the men and women who investigate this crimes.  Mike Weber, is a graduate of the University of North Texas (BS, 1990), who has an impressive 40-year law enforcement career. This includes over 16 years investigating Crimes Against Children. His impressive amount of years, along with his dedication to combating crimes against children have established him as a national authority in the investigation of Medical Child Abuse, commonly known as Munchausen by Proxy. Mike and I also talk about how these crimes can mentally effect the investigator, and we also touch on agency betrayal.  A good and informative show. You can find Mike here: https://www.mikeweberconsulting.com/  Stay tuned for more great shows. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick     

Thank you for listening to the show and welcome back. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  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/ I am going to guess that most of you, like me, like being in control of everything. Most first responders have this trait. In fact, I would say most people in the world want to be in control all the time. The reality is that most of the times we are NOT. You can't control other people or most situations, but you CAN control You and how You react. When you stop giving your power and energy to the things and people you can't control you will start to regain your personal power so you can use it the way you need to that benefits YOU. Go out and conquer your day and week. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  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/   If you want to know the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration - Nikola Tesla We are all energy. We put out a frequency and we all vibrate. That is what energy does. We have so much power to change our lives, but we stay stuck in misery. What if you changed how you thought about things?  Scientists say we have about 70k-80k thoughts a DAY! Wow....That's a lot of thoughts, and here is the kicker. Most of the thoughts we are thinking were the same thoughts as yesterday. What if you changed 10% of those? What about 5% or 3%? Your life would begin to change for the better.  Go out and conquer your day.   www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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 remember this - You are Good Enough. I know you might not think it because you might be facing some challenges right now. I know how that feels. You have made mistakes in the past. You might have said something to someone that you regret. Maybe you didn't act fast enough. Whatever the reasons you can't change the past. You are HUMAN and you will make mistakes.  But, it doesn't take away from the fact that you are a good person and you are good enough. When you start feeling better and you start taking care of yourself you will start to see that more and more. Brighter days are ahead. Just don't give up. Keep going. It will always get better my friend. Go out and conquer you day. More great shows coming. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  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/ Some people like being alone and they are much happier. On the other end, many people think a relationship will fix all of their problems and it rarely does. If anything, it can often bring more problems. If you are single or just out of a relationship why not take some time and work on yourself? When you find solace and strength in being alone, and you start loving yourself again, you will be a much better place to be in a relationship again. Go out and conquer your day and week. Patrick www.cjevolution.com 

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 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/ If you are struggling but pushing through I want you to Trust the Process. If you are on a journey of healing and recovery, I want you to Trust the Process.  Any type of self improvement and growth is going to be uncomfortable and often painful but it's needed for your life. Believe in yourself and be confident even in the midst of adversity.  Trust in yourself and Trust the Process. Be safe and take care - Until next time, Patrick www.cjevolution.com   

Thank you for listening to the show and welcome back. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  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/ My next guest is my good friend Ivona Bhadha. Ivona is a Florida licensed psychotherapist who's had the honor of helping individuals transform their lives since 2002. She is also The Director of Family Services at FHE Health. She also is the host of the new podcast from FHE Health called First Responder Families.  Find it here: https://fherehab.com/family-support/podcast    Ivona's words:  "I do not claim to know everything, but one thing I know with certainty is that human beings are wired to heal, grow, and flourish."  "Individual therapy with me aims to reverse painful symptoms of complex trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, codependency and adjustment issues. I am highly trained in couples therapy, helping partners de-escalate conflict, restore emotional connection, and help them communicate understanding, empathy, and loving presence. In addition, I am passionate about leading women's resource groups focused on practices for stress reduction and nervous system regulation and restoration." In this episode Ivona and I talk about different types of relationships. How to communicate better and work through challenges to have a healthier relationship.  A great show: Find Ivona here: https://www.therapywestpalmbeach.com/  https://fherehab.com/family-support/podcast  Until next time, www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  Happy Labor Day. I hope you have a good and safe day.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  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/ Make a habit of checking in with yourself. Here are some tips on how to do it: Be Honest with yourself about your feelings. You might be able to BS others, but you can't BS yourself. Check in with your support system. Don't wait for them to call you. You can reach out. If they care about you they will take the time.  Create time for reflection. Dig deep and find out who you are and what your purpose and why are. Start Journaling. There is something powerful about the written word - Your written words! Practice Mindfulness. This helps tremendously. You can meditate, practice breathing techniques. We have so many options available to us today. It might be difficult at first but you will get better.  Go out and conquer your day - Until next time. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to ger you started for your week. Thank you all for the support and please share the show with family and friends.  Special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. 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/ This Monday, I want you to stop doing this if you are: STOP CHASING PEOPLE. If people care about you they will want to spend time with you. Learn to be happy and content with yourself first. This starts with knowing what you want out of life. Your happiness will not come from someone else. It has to be internal first. Learn to say NO to people. People who you never hear from seem to appear out of nowhere when they want something from you. Get rid of these people. They are using you. Chasing after people implies that you value their presence more than your own self-worth. Go out and conquer you day and please be safe. A great guest in coming on this week. 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 all of the support over the years.  Special thank you to all the brave men and women who serve and protect everyday. 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/ I believe that the foundation for everything in life centers around strength. You need strength for every hard task that you want to accomplish. I am not just talking about physical strength either. I am talking about grit, determination and fortitude. Something that some of you have lost along the way. If you want to improve ANYTHING in your life it takes strength.  And believe it or not, YOU HAVE IT INSIDE OF YOU. You are a first responder. You can accomplish anything. You do what most can't and don't want to. Go out and conquer your day. 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 foot with you week.  Special thanks to all those 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/ I want to speak to those listeners in recovery. Maybe its for alcohol or drugs, maybe it's for mental health. There is a good chance it's for both. Never give up the fight. There is no end date either. You will always be fighting for your sobriety and healthy mental health. The sooner you accept this the better chance you have of success.  I have bad days, but my good days eclipse my bad days because I will never give up. You shouldn't either too. You deserve to be health and happy.  Always remember that. 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 supporting this show over the years, we really appreciate you!  Please share this show with family and friends.  A special thanks 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 know you can get irritated going to the same calls, dealing with the same people with the same problems. However, I want you to take a step back for a moment and realize people who are struggling are human too. People who are struggling might be struggling with the same challenges you have been or are.  I really believe that people who are struggling share many commonalities. So, before you start judging people I want you to view as people that need your help. And I also want you to remember that you might be, or probably are, dealing with your own challenges.  The only difference is you had some opportunities and they probably didn't.  Go out and do good in the world, and please be safe.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

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 share with family and friends. A big thank you to all the brave men and women who protect and serve 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/ Your life has seasons. You might be in the middle of a storm right now, but the sun will emerge at some point if you let it. Try to embrace your seasons because you can learn and grow from each one.  Have a great week and please be safe. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Show. Thank you all for the continued support. If you are a new listener - Welcome. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back and thank you for your continued support.  A big Thank You to all the brave men and women who serve in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and 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 One of the most powerful things you can do if you have made it through your storm is to share your story. While this might scare you, it is very therapeutic and it can also help so many people. My next guest is doing just that. Retired SGT Mark DiBona is helping so many first responders by sharing his struggles, and how he overcame them. He came close to taking his own life twice during his 33-year law enforcement career. His diagnoses of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety nearly ended his career. On his road to recovery, Mark was and is still very open about the struggles he encountered and the lack of support he received. Mark shares how he personally found strength to step away from the precipice and what the rest of us can do to help.  A great and powerful interview.   Find Mark here: https://bravo748.com/mark-dibona https://thinblueconnect.com/mark-dibona  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dibona-a017585/    Stay tuned for more great episodes www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started for your week. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share the podcast with family and friends. A big Thank You to all that serve. You are cherished, honored and loved. Please don't forget 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/ Are you the person who signs up for all the overtime at your job? Are you constantly thinking about work? You need to step away from the job when you are off.  The extra money you make in OT will NEVER take the place of time spent with your family and kids. Trust me. I learned this the hard way. Start prioritizing the PEOPLE in your life, instead of the stuff you want. Balance your life out. You will thank you me later. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration a and motivation to get you started on the right track for your day and week. Thank you for listening to the show. If you are a first time listener - Welcome. Long time listener - Welcome Back! Special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. 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/ Yesterday is gone and Tomorrow is yet to appear. This moment is all you have. Live your moments in Joy. Sure you have challenges - everyone does, but remember we only have a limited amount of time in the world. Be grateful for the time you have had and hopefully will have.  Live your joy NOW! Stay tuned for more great shows and please be safe. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started for your week. Happy Memorial Day. Please take a moment on this day to reflect and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for this great country. God Bless them All. Thank you for serving your communities and our great country. 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/ This week I want you to really reflect and think about the people who you spend the most time with. This could be family or it could be friends. Ask yourself are they helping or hindering. If they do not bring any value to your life and make you strive for greatness then it's time to leave them behind.  Now this might sound harsh, but it's necessary for your overall health and wellbeing. Don't be afraid to move on from people who are negative, toxic and complain all the time. They LOVE company. Take charge of your inner circle and watch how your attitude changes for the better. 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 to the show. Please share this show with friends and family and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve and protect. 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/ Go somewhere where you won't be disturbed. Tell people you won't be available for a bit. Turn off your phone, find a comfortable place to sit and close your eyes. I want you to listen to the noises around you. Feel where you are sitting. Smell the odors around you and be STILL. Calm you mind. Be present. The stillness is your friend.  We all are going 100mph all the time. Take time to relax. Take time to be still. Take time to be present in the moment. This moment will never return. Go out and conquer your day. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Please subscribe and share this podcast. A special thank you to all the brave men and women who serve. 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/ My message for you today is simple. Stop wasting your days. You know what you need to do to make your life better. Stop talking about it and put some action behind it. This day will never return and tomorrow is not guaranteed. Make the most of the time you have now. You can have everything you want. You just have to put in the work. And you can and will.  Have a great week my friends. 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. If you like the show please subscribe and give us a 5-Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve. 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/ I am by no means a relationship expert, but I have learned much along the way. There are several things I have learned that I want to pass along. First and foremost you need to work on you first before you get in a relationship. How do you expect to be your best self in a relationship if you are suffering all the time? The answer is you can't and never will. Listen to the show to find out the tough things I learned the hard way. Be safe out there, and remember you are loved. www.cjevolution.com Patrick  

Send us a Text Message.Mental health has been one of the greatest mysteries throughout human history. An illness with an invisible cause, no surgery will fix it, no tonic, no bandage. Is it supernatural? Evil spirits? Demonic possession? Our lack of understanding about the human mind and stigmatization of mental health issues has led to untold horrors throughout time. And while, yes, we've come a long way, is it possible the journey has only just begun? Let's fix that. Join me this week to uncover how mental health has been viewed and treated throughout history. Taboo with Mimi episode about Cannibalism (with video!)Sources: CSP Global "A History of Mental Illness Treatment: Obsolete Practices"PBS "Treatments for Mental Illness"NOBA Project "History of Mental Illness"National Library of Medicine "Cycles of reform in the history of psychosis treatment in the United States"National Women's History Museum "Dorthea Dix"New Scientist "From sanctuary to snake pit: the rise and fall of asylums"Penn Nursing "History of Psychiatric Hospitals"National Library of Medicine "Dorthea Dix"Boston Magazine "TBT: Dorthea Dix Visits East Cambridge Jail for the First Time"JSTOR "Did Victorians Really Get Brain Fever?"History Extra "Bethlem Royal Hospital"FHE Health "Are Mental Disorders Increasing Over Time?"Support the show! Buy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaine

Hello and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day and week. Please subscribe and share this podcast.  A big thanks to all those who serve and protect. 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/ Think about all the thoughts going on in your head now. Some good and some bad. Maybe it's all bad. You have the power to change course. You have the power to chart your destiny.  Try this:   Control + Alt + Delete   Control Yourself, Alter your Thinking and Delete Negativity.    You have the power. You always have and always will.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

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