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.
Episodes
13 episodes
Ep. 13: Courage Casts - The Grind is More Important
In this Courage Cast, retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko explains why the grind matters more than the big event. Success in critical moments does not come from luck or talent. It comes from the daily habits, training, and mindset built long bef...
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Episode 13
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7:34
Ep. 12: Courage Casts - Leading Without Rank
In this Courage Cast, retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko talks about leading without rank. Titles like sergeant or captain may carry authority, but true leadership often comes from those who step up in the moment.Drawing on his experienc...
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Episode 12
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8:44
Ep. 11: Courage Casts - Fight, Flight, Freeze
In this Courage Cast, retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko breaks down the fight, flight, and freeze responses and how to train for all three. Most people prepare for fight or flight, but freeze is what catches many off guard.Josh shares h...
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Episode 11
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7:58
Ep. 10: Courage Casts -The Calm in the Room
In this Courage Cast, retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko talks about how to be the calm in the room when stress is high. Whether it’s a critical call, a family emergency, or a tough moment at work, your presence influences everyone around you.<...
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Episode 10
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7:59
Ep. 9: Courage Casts - Tactical Patience
In this Courage Cast, retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko explains why slowing momentum in high-stress situations can save lives. When adrenaline pushes you to move fast, tactical patience allows for better decisions and safer outcomes.Jo...
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Episode 9
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8:42
Ep. 8: Courage to Live - Route 91: The Night Las Vegas Changed Forever
On October 1, 2017, Las Vegas was shattered by the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh and Jenna revisit that night from inside Mandalay ...
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Episode 8
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1:01:09
Ep. 7: Courage Casts - Wellness vs. Resilience
In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko explains the difference between wellness and resilience. Wellness is your foundation: sleep, nutrition, exercise, and daily habits that keep you healthy...
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Episode 7
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8:59
Ep. 6 Courage Casts -Leading Wellness from the Middle
Most people at their lowest won’t reach out for help. In this short episode, Josh Bitsko shares why real culture change happens when we have the courage to reach in and start the hard conversations.
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Episode 4
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8:05
Ep. 5 Courage Casts - Consistency Over Intensity
Grand plans usually collapse. Josh reflects on his own mistakes chasing big changes, and why slow, steady consistency always wins.
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Episode 5
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7:08
Ep. 4 Courage Casts - The Other Side of Courage
Just like calm can spread in chaos, vulnerability spreads too. Josh shares why showing your emotions can give others permission to do the same.
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Episode 4
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8:48
Ep 3. Courage Casts - Calm Leadership, Chaotic World
Whether in law enforcement, business, or family life, chaos will find you. Josh shares how leaders can project calmness that brings order to any situation.
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Episode 3
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8:36