Criminal Justice Evolution

Patrick sits down with Dr. Tommy Rhee – board-certified chiropractor, regenerative medicine innovator, and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers team chiropractor – to discuss topical stem cell therapy. Their conversation centers around cellular regeneration, the everyday habits that keep your body cared for, and where stem cell technology and treatment could be headed next.Visit RheeGen to learn more about Tommy's work.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 752October 15th, 2025A 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.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new coaching program – please fill out the form here.

People-pleasing drains your peace. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick makes the case for choosing your growth over others’ opinions. Drawing on Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” idea, he lays out a simple mindset to protect your mental health, focus on what you can control, and take your power back.Criminal Justice EvolutionOctober 13, 2025A 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.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new coaching program – please fill out the form here.

If we don’t sleep well, we can’t live well. Patrick sits down with Lori Oliver, Co-Founder of The Inactive Company, to talk about the conversations that sparked the brand, practical hacks you can try tonight, and why they built the Inactivator – the first performance sleep mask.Listener perk: use code SLEEP25 for 25% OFFCriminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 750September 24, 2025A 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.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new coaching program – please fill out the form here.

Saying sorry matters – but repeating the same apology without change erodes trust and peace of mind. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick breaks down how to replace empty sorries with visible action.Criminal Justice EvolutionOctober 6, 2025A 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.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new coaching program – please fill out the form here.

Who you surround yourself with shapes your future. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick shares why your associations matter just as much in adulthood as they do for kids. From letting go of toxic ties to surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, this episode is a reminder that your relationships directly impact your mental health and overall direction in life.Criminal Justice EvolutionSeptember 29, 2025A 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.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new coaching program – please fill out the form here.

Air Force veteran and Seven Principles Group CEO Chas Sampson has guided 25,000+ vets through VA claims. We dig into why so many never file in the first place, the one mindset shift that improves outcomes, and what elite customer service really looks like – from the VA desk to the NFL locker room.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 747September 24, 2025A 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.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new coaching program – please fill out the form here.

On this Microcast Monday, Patrick gets honest about the old impulse to “win” every argument – and how recovery taught him to choose peace instead. If you’re a first responder or a high-drive leader, consider this gut-check for the week: is being right worth your sleep, your relationships, and your sanity? Take this one question into your next tough conversation and see what shifts.Criminal Justice EvolutionSeptember 22, 2025A 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.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new coaching program – please fill out the form here.

When emotions run hot, bad decisions follow. In this short reminder, Patrick talks about pressing pause – especially when you’re angry, sad, or drained.Criminal Justice EvolutionSeptember 8, 2025A 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.Patrick appears in the new documentary See Through the Darkness, releasing on World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10). Watch here: https://seethroughthedarkness.org/

Former Captain in the U.S. Army’s Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion and Beckley Retreats CEO Neil Markey joins Patrick to unpack how mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted practices can support healing from PTSD and trauma, how treatment is evolving, and why shared group experiences can make a difference.To learn more about Beckley Retreats, visit here.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 744A 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.

When your car dashboard’s check-engine light flips on, you head to the shop – right? So why keep driving when your mood crashes or anxiety rises? In this Microcast Monday, Patrick urges first responders to treat our internal check-engine light seriously: stop, get checked out, and don’t wait for it to fix itself.Criminal Justice EvolutionAugust 18, 2025Ditto Transcription provides certified, accurate, cost-effective transcription services for professionals in law enforcement, legal, medical, academic research, and more.Unlike other transcription companies, Ditto prioritizes your calls and concerns. Each of our departments has its own dedicated account manager, quality assurance manager, and transcription team to ensure each client receives personalized, outstanding service.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.

This Microcast Monday, Patrick reflects on the power of waiting in a world hooked on instant gratification. Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.Criminal Justice EvolutionAugust 18, 2025A 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 talk about seeking internal validation. Too often, we chase approval from others – likes, praise, recognition – thinking it will make us whole. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be loved, your happiness shouldn’t depend on it. Learn to cultivate self-love and internal happiness first.This episode is sponsored by Ditto Transcripts, offering fast, accurate, and certified transcription services trusted by law enforcement, legal professionals, and more – ensuring precision when it matters most. Visit dittotranscripts.comCriminal Justice EvolutionAugust 11, 2025A 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.

Tune in for an insightful conversation with mixed martial arts expert and former police officer, Thomas Carchidi. In this episode, Thomas shares stories from his career, diving into the highs and lows of law enforcement as detailed in his book, A Life in Law Enforcement, A Police Memoir, The Good, The Bad, The Corrupt. We also dive into some practical tips and words of advice for new officers entering the field.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 740July 30, 2025A 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.

Welcome back to another episode of Microcast Mondays. Tune in as Patrick explores the importance of acknowledging life's fleeting nature.Criminal Justice EvolutionJuly 28, 2025A 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.Ditto Transcription provides certified, accurate, cost-effective transcription services for professionals in law enforcement, legal, medical, academic research, and more.Unlike other transcription companies, Ditto prioritizes your calls and concerns. Each of our departments has its own dedicated account manager, quality assurance manager, and transcription team to ensure each client receives personalized, outstanding service.

In this episode, host Patrick Fitzgibbons sits down with Retired Police Sergeant Bert "Maverick" Gonzalez, a 37-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department. From narcotics to post-9/11 airport security, Bert shares gripping stories and hard-earned lessons from his diverse career, offering a candid look at the evolving landscape of law enforcement.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 738July 23, 2025A 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.

Welcome back to another episode of Microcast Monday. In today's show, Patrick draws inspiration from Friedrich Nietzsche and explores how suffering is just a natural part of living a full life.Criminal Justice EvolutionJuly 21, 2025A 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 episode, I talk with Neil Schoepp – a 24 year veteran of law enforcement and the fire service. Neil says our subconscious minds can hijack our ability to execute. His attitude is infectious and he gives first-responders practical and much needed advice.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 736July 16, 2025A 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 delivers a reminder for anyone who's been through the wringer: You're still standing. Life hits hard — professionally, personally — but every time you rise, you get stronger. If you're struggling right now, this one’s for you.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 breaks down the hidden barriers that keep many first responders from seeking mental-health and wellness support – from cultural expectations and peer pressure to fears of career fallout and the “hero” narrative. He also flips each obstacle on its head, offering clear reasons to get help now, before cumulative trauma takes a deeper toll.Criminal Justice EvolutionJuly 7, 2025A 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.Ditto Transcription provides certified, accurate, cost-effective transcription services for professionals in law enforcement, legal, medical, academic research, and more. Unlike other transcription companies, Ditto prioritizes your calls and concerns. Each of our departments has its own dedicated account manager, quality assurance manager, and transcription team to ensure each client receives personalized, outstanding service.

In this episode I talk with Brent and Paula AuCoin who lost their adult son, Christopher P AuCoin, to Suicide in 2022 at the age of 52. Chris was a former US Marine who served in Operation Desert Storm and was a part of many combat missions. He then went on to serve as a New Hampshire State Trooper. Chris was a decorated law enforcement officer and rose through the ranks. He later tragically took his own life after suffering from medical issues along with mental health and addiction challenges.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.