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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

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Ep. 98: Courage Casts - Stop Taking Everything Personal

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2025/12/04

In this episode, Josh shares a lesson that changed the way he handled conflict, stress, and tough interactions on and off the job. Early in his career, he took every insult and every angry moment as a personal attack. Over time he learned that most people aren’t reacting to you as a person, they’re reacting to the situation, their own stress, or their own history. Josh breaks down how separating your identity from the moment helps you regulate your emotions, avoid unnecessary conflict, and st...

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Ep.97: The Courage to Live - The Anatomy of a...

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2025/12/03

In this episode, Josh and Jenna break down what actually happens before, during, and after a critical incident. They talk through how high stress affects your body, your thinking, and your decision making, and they share real stories from policing, leadership, analysis work, and everyday life. They walk through preparation, crisis rehearsal, cognitive overload, emotional regulation, and what it takes to recover after the event. This episode gives a clear, practical look at the anatomy o...

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Ep. 96: Courage Casts - Another Loki Story

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2025/12/02

In this episode, I share one of my favorite stories from my time in K9 with my partner Loki, a driven but complicated Belgian Malinois who taught me more than any training manual ever could. A stolen car, a suspect hiding in a floral shop warehouse, and the shell of a vintage Volkswagen all come together in a way only K9 handlers will fully appreciate. It’s a story about teamwork, instinct, and the unforgettable moments that make K9 work so special. If you enjoy this one, there are more Loki ...

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Ep. 95: Courage Casts - Time Partitioning

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2025/12/01

In this episode, I break down a simple habit that has changed how I work and how I manage stress. Time partitioning is the practice of planning your day in focused blocks so you stop bouncing from task to task and actually finish what you start. I talk about how I used this skill as a captain, how losing that structure made it harder to run a business, and how mapping out my day now helps me stay organized, focused, and confident in what needs to get done. If you feel overwhelmed or str...

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Ep. 94: Courage Casts - Be The Dumbest Person In The...

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2025/11/30

In today’s episode, I talk about why I never wanted to be the smartest person in the room and how that mindset shaped my leadership. Surrounding myself with people who challenged me, questioned me, and brought skills I didn’t have made every project stronger, from rewriting a thousand page policy manual to managing high pressure operations. Smart teams outperform smart individuals, but you only get there if you set your ego aside, stay open to other opinions, and avoid the comfort of ec...

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Ep. 93: Courage Casts - The Skill of Learning and...

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2025/11/29

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh breaks down two skills that matter in every stage of leadership: learning and unlearning. He shares how continuous learning kept him adaptable throughout his career, especially during years on night shift as a K9 sergeant, where leadership podcasts and real-time challenges helped him apply new ideas immediately. Josh also talks about the other side of growth, which is unlearning the habits, assumptions, and patterns that no longer serve you...

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Ep. 92: Courage Casts - Trust Your Gut

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2025/11/27

In this episode, Josh breaks down what it really means to trust your gut and why those first instincts are often more accurate than people think. He explains how pattern recognition, experience, and subconscious cues shape your internal signals long before your mind has time to overthink. Josh talks about the difference between intuition and anxiety, how ego can cloud judgment, and why quiet moments are essential for hearing what your body is trying to tell you. This is a practical look at ho...

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Ep. 91: The Courage to Live - The Gratitude Practice

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2025/11/26

In this Thanksgiving episode, Josh and Jenna sit down to talk about gratitude in a way that goes deeper than the usual holiday routine. They share what it’s like to slow down, unplug, and appreciate the small moments in a busy season of life filled with work, travel, kids’ sports, and constant motion. Josh opens up about how easy it is to live in the future and miss what’s right in front of you, and Jenna talks about how gratitude and presence can reshape your mindset, especially on the hard ...

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Ep. 90: Courage Casts - When Ego Gets in the Way

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2025/11/26

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,...

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Ep. 89: Courage Casts - Appreciate the Grind

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2025/11/24

In this short episode, Josh talks about what it really means to appreciate the grind, especially on the days when the work feels heavy. He explains how consistent effort, small wins, and a clear sense of purpose shape long term growth more than any big breakthrough moment. Josh shares how he reframes burnout by remembering the early days of the business when work was scarce, and how that perspective keeps him grounded and grateful during busy seasons. He walks through how to stay focuse...

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Ep. 95: Courage Casts - Act Before You Feel Ready

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2025/11/24

Most decisions don’t come with perfect clarity. In this episode, Josh talks about why strong leaders act without waiting for every detail, how overthinking leads to hesitation, and why forward movement builds confidence, momentum, and better information. If you struggle with making decisions in uncertainty, this one will help you trust your gut and step into action.

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Ep. 88: Courage Casts - The Power of Charisma

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2025/11/23

In this episode, Josh breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in both leadership and everyday life. Charisma is often seen as something people are born with, but it is learned the same way any other professional skill is learned. Through presence, genuine curiosity, body language, and confident communication, you can change the way people experience you. Josh talks through how public speaking shaped his ability to connect with others, why listening matters more than talking, and the sim...

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Ep. 87: Courage Casts - The Skill of Being Happy For...

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2025/11/22

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh Bitsko explains why learning to feel genuine joy for other people is one of the most important skills you can build for your relationships and your own mental health. Josh breaks down why happiness for others does not always come naturally and how comparison, insecurity, and stress can get in the way. He talks about how celebrating someone else’s success is like building a muscle. When you practice it, you train your mind to see good things...

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Ep. 86: Courage Casts - How Action Beats Anxiety

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2025/11/21

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh Bitsko shares a practical way to calm professional anxiety and nervousness by turning energy into action. Drawing from years of experience in high pressure roles, Josh explains why worry grows when your mind has nothing to focus on and how preparation gives you confidence before big projects, hard conversations, or major tests. He talks about the times he felt overwhelmed by expectations and how steady, consistent work became the thing that...

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Ep. 85: Courage Casts - Bringing Out The Best in the...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, Josh Bitsko shares what he has learned from a career spent in high pressure environments where performance matters and confidence makes the difference. Drawing from his time as a police captain, leader, and instructor, Josh breaks down why people rarely operate at their true potential and how the right kind of leadership can unlock it. He talks about the power of noticing people, recognizing strengths they do not see in themselves, creating room for growth, and keeping your e...

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Ep. 84: The Courage to Live - Reputation vs. Character

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2025/11/19

In this episode, Josh and Jenna sit down to talk about the difference between character and reputation, and why the two rarely line up the way people think. They share how reputation is shaped by gossip, quick judgments, and outside impressions, while character shows up in the quiet moments when no one is watching. They walk through real stories from policing, leadership, friendships, and family life to show how reputation can shift fast, but character is revealed slowly through consistent ch...

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Ep. 83: Courage Casts - Beating Decision Fatigue

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2025/11/18

In this episode Josh breaks down the mental crash that happens when you’ve made too many decisions for too many people for too long. Whether you’re leading a team, running a household, or trying to keep your own life organized, decision fatigue hits hard and shows up in simple moments like staring at the fridge or snapping at a harmless question. Josh explains why this happens, how it drains your capacity to lead and stay present, and the small shifts that can help you reset your mind before ...

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Ep. 82: Courage Casts- Leading Through the Noise

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2025/11/17

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 sidelin...

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Ep. 81: Courage Casts - Zone 2 Resilience

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2025/11/17

In this episode, Josh breaks down how emotional resilience is built the same way cardiovascular fitness is built through steady, consistent work. He explains the idea behind Zone 2 cardio and how slow, sustainable conditioning mirrors the daily habits needed to stay grounded under pressure. Josh talks about the traps many first responders fall into when they only work on their mental health during crises and why real emotional control is built during the quiet moments. He shares practical way...

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Ep. 80: Courage Casts - Upside of Every Season

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2025/11/15

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about the different seasons of a professional life and how each stage brings its own strengths, challenges, and lessons. From being the youngest person on the team with energy and drive, to balancing family and career in midlife, to mentoring others later in your career, every phase has something valuable to offer. Josh shares stories from his early years as a young sergeant through his time in leadership, showing how perspective and ...

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