The Courage To Live
The Courage to Live podcast is hosted by retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko and his wife Jenna, and it explores resilience, leadership, and the real stories behind critical incidents and everyday challenges. Each episode blends lessons from Josh’s career in law enforcement including his response to the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas with honest conversations about trauma, growth, and the courage it takes to face both professional and personal battles. The show covers everything from leadership and decision making under stress to mental health, family, and the daily choices that help us live with purpose.
Podcasting since 2025 • 105 episodes
The Courage To Live
Latest Episodes
Ep. 105: Courage Casts - Purpose Makes the Work Lighter
In this short episode, Josh reflects on the difference between working hard and working hard with purpose. Drawing from his career in law enforcement and his current work teaching resilience and critical incident mindset across the country, he ...
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Episode 105
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Ep. 104: The Courage to Live - The Courage to Reach In
In this season finale, Josh and Jenna talk about a better approach to mental health during the holidays, especially for first responders and anyone carrying stress, grief, or isolation. They explain why “reach out if you need help” often falls ...
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Episode 104
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Ep. 103: Courage Casts - Good Things Keep Happening to Me
In this episode, Josh reflects on a simple phrase that shifted his perspective during seasons of stress, loss, and responsibility: good things keep happening to me. Drawing from personal experiences in policing, loss, divorce, and buildin...
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Episode 103
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Ep 102: The Courage to Live - Day One as a Leader
In this episode of The Courage to Live, Jenna and I talk about what it really feels like to step into leadership on day one. I share the story of my first night as a brand-new sergeant, the pressure I put on myself to have all the answers, and ...
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Episode 102
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Ep. 101: Courage Casts - Self Care That Actually Helps
In this episode, Josh breaks down what real self care looks like for first responders and anyone carrying a heavy load. It is not the internet version of self care but the practical habits that refill your energy and keep you grounded und...
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Episode 101
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