Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: David Dachinger & Dr. Stacy Raymond - First Responder Resilience Podcast

Hello and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for tuning in and supporting this show throughout the years. Please share this episode and others with your family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.
A big thanks to YOU, The criminal justice professional. Whatever you are doing in the first responder field thank you for doing it. There is a lot of negativity directed towards first responders these days but remember that the majority of people support you. Keep doing an amazing job 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 decided to finally 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 303.960.9819.
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
So excited to have my next guests on the show:
David Dachinger
David Dachinger is a retired Fire Lieutenant with over 21 years as a leader in emergency services. He has written department policies, instructed fire and rescue training and organized firehouse wellness initiatives. As a fire officer, he often worked as Acting Shift Commander and Incident Commander. Along with Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond, he produces and co-hosts the Responder Resilience Podcast. David is also a Stage IV cancer survivor. Combining expertise in multimedia, crisis leadership and major medical challenges, along with his wife, psychotherapist Tamara Green, David creates calming programs that de-stress the lives of first responder and, cancer patients through their Loving Meditations App.
Dr. Stacy RaymondDr. Stacy Raymond has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist in Ridgefield, Connecticut for 22 years. She is a trauma specialist, helping clients overcome anxiety, panic and PTSD. Half of her practice is dedicated to First Responders and Military Veterans. Her father is a Marine and a retired police officer. She is an Approved Consultant in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective form of psychotherapy that quickly helps people heal from and move past their worst memories. Stacy created Responder Wellness, Inc., a non-profit whose mission is to subsidize or provide free of charge safety equipment and wellness services to First Responders in Fairfield County, CT with plans to grow state-wide. She is a clinician, speaker and trainer for law enforcement and fire service peer support.
 
David and Stacy are hosts of the extremely popular First Responder Resilience Podcast. In this show we cover important topics such as depression, addiction challenges, but the main takeaway is that if you are suffering there is hope. Your wellness and recovery is waiting for you. Take that first step forward.
 
First Responder Resilience Podcast:
 
https://www.respondertv.com/
 
Find David here:
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddachinger/
Find Stacy here:
 
https://www.drstacyraymond.com/
 
Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast
 
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Patrick
 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: The First Step is Always the Hardest

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day. If you love this show and others, please share with your family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.
Thank you. Thank you for protecting and serving everyday. There is a lot of negative talk about law enforcement in this country but remember this. The vast majority of people support you. Keep doing a great job and please be safe. 
Personal and Professional challenges get to us all. Sometimes we fall into depression, and isolation and start self-medicating. Remember you are not alone. Just because you are suffering doesn’t mean you need to stay there. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out to me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
You know you need to make a decision on something. Maybe its personal. Maybe its professional. You know you have to take a step forward but you are fearful. You are afraid of making the wrong decision. You are afraid of what people will think. 
Life is taking chances. You sometimes fail, and you sometimes win with your decision but you need to take a step forward and make it. Often the thing we know we need to do is the exact step we need to take. 
No one can do it for you. You have to do it yourself. When you were learning how to walk people were there to coach, hold and encourage you to take your first step. It's the same now with your decision. You have to do it.
You can do it. People believe in you. I believe in you.
Go out and conquer your day.
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Patrick 
 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Talking Shop with Mike The Cop

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you love the show please share this episode and all the shows with your family and friends. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.
A big shout out and thanks to - YOU! Thank you for serving and protecting everyday. Don't believe all the crap some are saying about the first responder professionals. The majority of people support and love you. Keep up the great work
Personal and Professional challenges get to us all. Sometimes we fall into depression, isolation and start self-medicating. Remember you are not alone. Just because you are suffering doesn't mean you need to stay there. If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
So excited to have my next guest on the show - Mike Edwards (AKA Mike the Cop). While many know Mike through his hilarious social media posts which explore the humorous side of police work and community interactions, a lot of people don't know that Mike is serious about making the profession better. Mike is a successful entrepreneur and a sought after speaker. 
In this episode Mike and I scratch the surface on some issues such as Mental Health and Wellness for First Responders, The State of Law Enforcement and Ways to improve to some political opinions. Now I often shy away from political banter, but we dove in a little - Listener beware =)
FHE Health is excited to have Mike The Cop attend and MC our upcoming fundraising event - https://fherehab.com/learning/therapy-dog-fundraiser-luncheon 
 
A great interview with Mike The Cop
You can find Mike here:
https://mikethecop.tv/ 
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Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: Start Letting GO

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Please share this episode and others with friends and family and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.
A big Thank You to YOU. The first responder and criminal justice professional. There is a lot of negativity out there towards law enforcement but remember that vast majority support you. Please be strong, and be safe.
If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw
Today, I want you to write down all of your fears and worries. I then want to write down what you are doing to mitigate those fears and worries. It might seem like a simple task, but I really want you to put some thought into this. Remember the majority of crap we worry and fear 1) Never comes to pass and 2) Is not as bad as we envisioned it in our minds. 
I am not trying to downplay your worries and fears. Those are legitimate. Bad things happen. We all know this. I am just trying to convey that what you give energy to grows. If you learn to let go and lets things happen then you won't have that burden in your mind. This is very difficult and I still work on this everyday, but you can hold both spaces. Just focus your energy into a more positive direction and outcome. 
You can do it. But like anything it requires work. 
Thank you for what you are doing in the world and being you. Remember you are loved. Let go and blossom into the person you were meant to be.
Go out and conquer you day.
Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast
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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: You were Born to Create

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track for the week. If you love the show please share this episode with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.
There are a lot of programs popping up now that tout first responder wellness and health. I am not saying they are bad, I am saying there is only one FHE Health and Shatterproof for First Responders. FHE Health has been in the wellness business for over 20 years. We are the best. If you are suffering please reach out to me today so I can help you on your journey of wellness and recovery. 303-960-9819 or 844-650-1399. 
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
 
You were born to create. It is that simple. Everything you see right now. Right at this moment was created by someone who had a thought. That is the power of thought and you have that power inside of you. If you think bad thoughts guess what? You create more bad thoughts. The opposite holds true with good thoughts. So many people believe they are stuck in their currently reality. When you change your reality and you change your thoughts you start to create the life you want. 
You are the power. You always have been and you always will be. 
Go out and conquer your day and week. Stay tuned for more great episodes on the CJEvolution Podcast.
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Patrick
 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Dr. Sachi Ananda - Director of Shatterproof at FHE Health

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. I hope you all are well. Thank you for listening to the show. If you love the show please share this episodes and my other shows with your family and friends. Also, please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. 
A special thanks to all the brave men and women who work in First Responder roles. For the first responders who are working and serving in Florida. Thank you for your service and help in this time of a devastating Hurricane that has hit the state. 
If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw
 
There are so many dedicated professionals who treat and help our brave men and women who serve. One happens to be on the show today - Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP is responsible for providing clinical direction to FHE Health's specialized treatment program for first responders. Her #1 goal in her job is to help first responders return as soon as possible to their roles as public servants in their communities and families.
Dr. Ananda is a licensed mental health counselor, certified master’s-level addiction professional, and clinical sexologist. Her professional expertise and personal background groomed her for working with and relating to first responders and understanding their unique treatment needs. She specializes in trauma work, relationship therapy, and drug and process addictions recovery.
Growing up in a military family with a father in the Navy and a brother in the U.S. Marines, Dr. Ananda saw firsthand the impact that PTSD can have on the health and wellbeing of members of the military and first responders. She is trained in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention, sex therapy, and family interventions— among other innovative therapeutic strategies that have proven effective for first responders. Dr. Ananda is originally from Vietnam. Her family came to the U.S. as refugees when she was a young child. They settled in the Pacific Northwest, which is where Dr. Ananda lived and worked for many years before eventually calling Florida “home.” 
A great show with an amazing member of the FHE Health Family.
Find Dr. Sachi here:
https://fherehab.com/team/
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sachi-ananda-856a49176/ 
Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Ernie Stevens - Retired LEO and Co-Star of The Award Winning Ernie & Joe Crisis Cops

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A show created by a first responder for first responders. Welcome back everyone and thank you for supporting this show. Please share this episode and others with your family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Apple Podcasts.
Prayers go out to the people of Florida and they face this devastating hurricane. Prayers also go out to the brave first responders who are serving and trying to keep people safe. 
If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw 
So excited to have my friend Ernie Stevens back on the show. In the words of Ernie: 
In the last 28 years of law enforcement, I have had the privilege of serving in various roles throughout my career including the DWI task force, Tactical Response Unit (TRU), Street Crimes Assistance Team (SCAT), Field Training Officer. This experience, lead me to the development/ founding officer of the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit in 2008.
I am the primary subject in the two-time Emmy nominated award-winning HBO documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops. Emmy winner for best editing. I’ve had the privilege of being featured on ABC’s Nightline with Byron Pitts and the NBC documentary, A Different Kind of Force. I co-authored Amazon’s Best Seller, Mental Health and De-escalation, A Training Guide for Police Professionals. Additionally, I’m a contributing author to the Amazon best-selling Mental Health category book, Police Mental Barricade.
Ernie and I have a great conversation about the state of law enforcement and how we can take care of ourselves better. 
For inquiries, please e-mail: sapdernest@gmail.com
Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/estevens0845?lang=en 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-stevens-b4234a1b6/
Find out more about Ernie here: 
https://ernieandjoethefilm.com/
Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast
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Patrick 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: Accept Your Reality - Stop Blaming Others

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your day. 
A big shout out and thank you to all the brave men and women who serve. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. 
If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw
We all want pretty much the same thing. To be happy. Now that looks different among people, but happiness is happiness. The first step is to accept the reality you are in. There is no growth in living in the past. Sure your past is a part of you, but YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR PAST. The future you have always wanted awaits you. Live in the moment. Accept where you are right now and take steps to improve your life. Stop blaming others for where you are at right now. Take responsibility and if you need help remember you are not alone. You are never alone. 
Go out and conquer your day and reach out to me at www.cjevolution.com
Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Kurt Dabb - Retired LEO. The Power of Recovery

Hello everyone and welcome back to the CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to this show. Please share with family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.
A special thanks to you, the criminal justice professional. Wherever your are at and whatever you are doing thank you for doing it. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work
If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw
Kurt Dabb is a retired law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience. In 2021 Kurt was forced into a medical retirement and was told he was no longer qualified to be a cop anymore. Kurt suffered from PTSD and Addiction Challenges. Like most of us who face challenges, Kurt was devastated. Kurt went through dark times, but eventually came out after receiving treatment for his challenges. The key to this is that Kurt came forward. Something most of us are unwilling to do.
Kurt is still trying to figure it out but he knows he is not alone and his recovery is paramount in his life. 
Kurt is a big advocate of first responder health and wellness and alternate forms of therapy. A great discussion with survivor. 
You can find Kurt here:
https://www.kold.com/2019/11/07/going-distance-fight-depression/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-dabb/
 
Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: The Hardest Battle You Will Ever Fight

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right footing for your week. A big thank you to all the criminal justice professionals out there doing a very difficult job in a very difficult environment. Please be safe and keep up the great work. 
If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819.  https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw
 
The Hardest Battle you will ever fight is......with yourself. We all need to learn how to calm our minds. Be patient. Stay in the moment. Don't react of emotions - Most of the time that is the wrong action to take. You control every thought you have. You have the power. You have always had the power. 
Change your thoughts and change your life.
 
Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick