Criminal Justice Evolution
The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast is a growth and development podcast for criminal justice professionals. It was created for criminal justice professionals and hosted by a retired criminal justice professional.
Episodes
In this week’s Microcast Monday, Patrick challenges listeners with a simple but uncomfortable question: When was the last time you were truly honest with how you are doing? There are public answers and truthful answers.
Criminal Justice Evolution
December 15, 2025
If the job has been taking more than it gives, there’s support available. Frontline Focus is for first responders and high-stress professionals looking to rese...
In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick shares a simple reminder to treat every day like Thanksgiving – not about eating turkey, but about giving thanks. If you’re alive and reading this, consider yourself lucky. The point? Be more grateful for what you have rather than complaining about what you don’t.
Criminal Justice Evolution
December 1, 2025
In this week's episode, Patrick talks with Roger BelAir – a retired finance executive who introduced pickleball to jails and prisons. They trace how one visit turned into requests from facilities nationwide, leading to front-page USA Today coverage in 2018.
Criminal Justice Evolution
Episode 758
November 26th, 2025
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do e...
In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick speaks to the other side of the holidays: while many celebrate, others face depression and spend the season alone.
Criminal Justice Evolution
November 24, 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 s...
Patrick and Yusef Andre Wiley—founder of Timelist Group, a California nonprofit focused on reentry services, inmate programs, housing support, and crime prevention—break down three essentials: why you’re never out of the fight, how to build an Overcome Mindset, and practical steps to go after success today.
Criminal Justice Evolution
Episode 756
November 12th, 2025
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first ...
In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick talks about his comeback from his darkness and the techniques and best practices that can keep you moving forward.
Criminal Justice Evolution
November 10, 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 ...
Change your habits, change your life. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick lays it out plainly: growth – personal and professional – comes from doing the work, not waiting for a rescue. If you want different results, own your choices, fix the habits holding you back, and remember no one is coming to save you.
Criminal Justice Evolution
November 3, 2025
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professio...
"Too old, not qualified, no connections..." – Patrick’s heard it all, and he’s lived the reset himself. In this quick Microcast Monday, he shares why starting over at age 50 didn’t end his story – and reminds you that forward is the only direction.
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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.
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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 Evolution
October 13, 2025
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank ...
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.
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Criminal Justice Evolution
Episode 750
September 24, 2025
A special thanks to YOU. The crim...
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 Evolution
October 6, 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. Ke...
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 Evolution
September 29, 2025
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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 Evolution
Episode 747
September 24, 2025
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder p...
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 Evolution
September 22...
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.
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.
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Criminal Justice Evolution
Episode 744
A special thanks to YOU. T...
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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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....
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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