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. 52: Courage Casts- Trust Your Dog
In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh Bitsko shares one of his favorite stories from his time in K9, Loki’s final find before retirement. What started as a routine search turned into a lesson about assumptions, trust, and the instincts that don’t lie.
Josh walks through the call, how Loki’s behavior told the truth long before the situation did, and the reminder every handler and leader needs: sometimes experience can blind you to what’s right in front of you.
This story is about more than policing. It’s about listening, trusting your instincts, and knowing when to let go of what you think you know.