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
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.
Josh shares tools like box breathing to regulate stress and tells a story from his early days as a sergeant, where slowing down changed the outcome of a barricade call. This episode is a reminder that smooth is fast and you usually have more time than you think.