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. 116: The Courage to Live - What Low Really Looks Like
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After wrapping up our Uvalde series, we shift back into the mental health space for a real conversation about what it feels like to hit your lowest point. We talk about how to recognize when it’s more than just a bad week, why isolation and avoidance are warning signs, and how to do an honest self-assessment before things spiral.
We also walk through what reaching out actually looks like, how to choose the right person, and why small, consistent steps matter when motivation is gone. If you’ve been there, are there now, or want to be better prepared for when it happens, this episode gives you a practical framework and a reminder that low seasons don’t last forever.