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. 90: Courage Casts - When Ego Gets in the Way
In this episode, Josh breaks down one of the most damaging forces in personal and professional growth: ego. He talks about how ego blocks self awareness, turns feedback into a threat, and pushes you to compete with people you should be learning from. Josh shares moments from his early career when ego made him defensive and closed off, and how shifting toward confidence, humility, and curiosity changed the way he led.
You will hear why ego makes relationships harder, why it shuts down empathy, and how it quietly limits your opportunities without you even noticing. This episode offers a simple roadmap for staying coachable, staying connected, and staying grounded so you can grow into the leader and the person you want to become.