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.
The Courage To Live
Latest Episodes
Ep. 141: Courage Casts - Is It Okay to Be Afraid?
Josh breaks down the role fear plays in policing and other high-risk professions. He explains why fear is a natural response in dangerous situations and why the goal isn’t to eliminate it, but to keep it from interfering with decision-making an...
Ep. 140: The Courage to Live - Fitness and Consistency
In this episode, Josh and Jenna talk through their different fitness journeys and what they’ve learned along the way. From building confidence and handling physical demands on the job to staying disciplined when motivation isn’t there, they sha...
Ep. 139: Courage Casts - Rethinking Self Care
In this episode, Josh challenges the idea that self-care has to be time-consuming or complicated. Instead of focusing on big, planned activities, he talks about the value of small, consistent moments that help you recharge. From short breaks to...
Ep. 138: The Courage to Live- Let Them Fail
In this episode, Josh and Jenna break down one of the hardest parts of leadership: allowing your people to fail. Drawing from real training scenarios and on-the-job experience, they explore how stepping in too quickly can limit growth, create d...
Ep. 137: Courage Casts - Do a Little More
In this episode, Josh breaks down a simple but often overlooked truth: most people do the bare minimum. If you want to stand out as an employee, you don’t need a complicated strategy, you just need to give a little more effort than those around...