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. 58: Courage Casts- Finding Joy in Leadership
In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, retired Las Vegas Police Captain Josh Bitsko reflects on how the meaning of joy evolves throughout a career. Early on, it came from making arrests and protecting the community. But as he rose through the ranks, that sense of fulfillment shifted from chasing suspects to mentoring others, developing leaders, and finding purpose in helping people grow.
Josh shares how learning to adapt what brings you joy can sustain motivation, prevent burnout, and make your work more meaningful over time. Whether you’re early in your career or nearing retirement, this episode is a reminder to pause and ask: Where do you find joy right now, and are you allowing it to change as you grow?