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. 120: Courage Casts - Wearing Stress as a Badge of Courage
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In this Courage Cast, Josh takes a hard look at a mindset many first responders and leaders know well: wearing stress like a badge of honor. Drawing from his time in law enforcement leadership, he explores how constant busyness can become a status signal and why that culture quietly undermines teams. Josh challenges leaders to shift the focus from urgency to effectiveness, and to be intentional about the message their words and behavior send. If you lead people or work in a high-pressure environment, this episode will make you think differently about what performance should really look like.