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 Evolution
September 8, 2025

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.

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 Evolution
Episode 744

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.

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 Evolution
August 18, 2025

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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 Evolution
August 18, 2025

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 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.

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Criminal Justice Evolution
August 11, 2025

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.

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 Evolution
Episode 740
July 30, 2025

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.

Welcome back to another episode of Microcast Mondays. Tune in as Patrick explores the importance of acknowledging life's fleeting nature.

Criminal Justice Evolution
July 28, 2025

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 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 Evolution
Episode 738
July 23, 2025

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.