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. 82: Courage Casts- Leading Through the Noise
In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about what it really takes to lead when the loudest voices in the room insist you're wrong. He breaks down why criticism often comes from people who never take risks themselves, how to filter feedback by credibility instead of volume, and why meaningful decisions almost always upset the status quo.
Josh shares real moments from his own career when making the right call meant facing pushback, doubt, and second-guessing from the sidelines. He explains how to anchor your decisions in values, intent, and responsibility instead of approval, and why courage in leadership often looks like moving forward even when people don’t agree.