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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. 79: Courage Casts - Climbing That Mountain

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2025/11/14

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about what it takes to face the big, intimidating goals that seem out of reach. Using the story of how he finally wrote his book, The Courage to Live, he shares how to break overwhelming dreams into daily, practical steps that lead to real progress. Josh explains how putting skin in the game, setting deadlines, and holding yourself accountable can turn fear into focus and consistency into confidence. He also talks about the importance...

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Ep. 78: Courage Casts - Starting Something New

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2025/11/13

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about what it really feels like to start something new. From his first embarrassing day in the gym at 14 to decades of growth in leadership and fitness, he breaks down why being bad at something is always the first step toward being good at it. Josh shares stories, lessons, and practical ways to push through the awkward beginner stage—whether it’s a new job, a new skill, or a new chapter in life. He talks about the value of showing up...

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Ep. 77: The Courage to Live - Facing Fear in Personal...

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2025/11/12

Josh and Jenna get real about fear in personal life. They unpack what fear of vulnerability looks like, why many men learn to armor up, and how that shuts down connection. They talk through the cost of hiding hard emotions at home, the pressure of not wanting to disappoint your partner or kids, and the quiet ways fear can sabotage intimacy. Josh shares how therapy, breath work, and naming what he feels in the moment help him stay present instead of avoiding hard conversations. You will hear s...

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Ep. 76: Courage Casts - Be The Friend Who Shows Up

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2025/11/11

This episode is about being the kind of friend who is available when it actually matters. Not just when life is convenient or calm, but when someone is struggling and needs you to pick up the phone at 1:30 in the morning. Josh shares why real friendship is built in those moments when the world feels heavy and everything is falling apart, not during the highlight reel parts of life. He talks about emotional availability as an actual skill, especially for men and especially for those who work i...

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Ep. 75: Courage Casts - When The Excitement Fades

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2025/11/10

In this episode, Josh talks about what happens after the excitement of a new goal wears off. Everyone starts strong when motivation is high, but the real work begins in the middle when things feel routine, slow, or discouraging. Josh explains how discipline carries you through the boring part, how to reconnect with your why when doubt shows up, and why consistency is the real key to long term growth. This episode is about showing up for yourself even when you do not feel like it.

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Ep. 73: Courage Casts - Learning From Your Mistakes

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2025/11/09

In this episode, Josh talks about something every one of us experiences but most of us try to avoid: making mistakes. Mistakes aren’t a sign of weakness or lack of ability. They’re part of doing anything meaningful. The real problem isn’t the mistake itself, it’s the shame and self-judgment that follow. Josh breaks down how to slow down after a misstep, look at it clearly, and learn from it without beating yourself up. He shares why the leaders who own their mistakes become the most trusted, ...

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Ep. 72: Courage Casts - Don't Let Judgement Stop You

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2025/11/08

Today’s episode is about something that stops a lot of people before they ever really start: the fear of being judged. I talk about how criticism shows up when you take risks, why people project their own insecurities onto others, and how chasing approval keeps you small. This conversation is about staying grounded in your purpose, protecting your momentum, and surrounding yourself with people who want to see you win.

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Ep. 71: Courage Casts - Hard Work Beats Talent

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2025/11/07

In this episode, I share a lesson from my jiu-jitsu coach, Sergio Penha, that has stuck with me for years: hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard. We talk about why natural ability only gets you so far, how discipline and consistency build confidence, and why choosing to show up every day matters more than how gifted you are at the start. This one is about effort, identity, and the quiet work that separates people who talk about improvement from the ones who actually do it.&...

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Ep. 71: Courage Casts- The Company You Keep

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2025/11/06

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about one of the strongest predictors of success—who you surround yourself with. Your environment is louder than your intentions, and the people in your circle can either pull you closer to your goals or slowly drag you off course. Josh shares personal stories about how surrounding himself with driven, disciplined people helped him stay consistent in the gym, improve as a cop, and grow as a leader. He also breaks down the importance o...

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Ep. 70: The Courage to Live - Facing Fear in Career

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2025/11/05

In this episode, we talk about fear in our professional lives. Not the life-or-death kind, but the fear that shows up in promotions, presentations, decisions, and being seen by the people we work with. It is the fear of failing in front of others, the fear of being judged, and the fear of taking on responsibility we are not totally sure we are ready for. Josh and Jenna share personal experiences from policing and from starting their business. They get into imposter syndrome, the pressure to p...

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Ep. 69: Courage Casts - Choose Success Over Comfort

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2025/11/04

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about the daily battle between what feels good now and what builds lasting success. From dragging himself out of bed to hit the gym at 5 a.m. to the discipline it takes to grow a business or master a skill, he explores how short term comfort quietly steals long term progress. Josh shares how discipline isn’t about punishment; it’s about remembering what you really want when excuses start sounding logical. True pride doesn’t come from ...

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Ep. 68: Courage Casts- Be Willing to Look Stupid

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2025/11/04

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about one of the biggest barriers to growth—the fear of looking stupid. Whether it’s walking into a gym for the first time, starting jiu jitsu, or stepping into a new role, most people quit before they ever start because they’re afraid of judgment. Josh shares how every skill starts awkwardly, how humility is the foundation of real growth, and why embarrassment kills more dreams than failure ever will. Progress requires courage, not p...

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Ep. 67: Courage Casts - The Myth of Being Ready

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2025/11/02

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about one of the biggest barriers to growth: waiting to be “ready.” Whether it’s starting a business, learning a new skill, or taking on a major life change, most people wait for the perfect time that never comes. Drawing from his own leap into building Bitsko Consulting after retirement, Josh explains how readiness isn’t a state you arrive at, it’s a choice you make. Real growth happens through action, not planning. Once you decide t...

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Ep. 66: Courage Casts - The Gift of the Present

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2025/11/01

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh reflects on a quiet Halloween night that marked a new chapter for him and Jenna. For the first time, their kids went trick or treating without them, and what started as a bittersweet moment turned into a reminder about presence, gratitude, and change. Josh shares how these transitions, whether it’s parenting, retirement, or any major life shift, can feel like loss if we hold on too tightly to what used to be. But when we choose to stay pres...

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Ep. 65: Courage Casts - The Death of Humility

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2025/10/31

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about how social media has changed the way we see confidence, success, and even purpose. What used to be private, our work, fitness, faith, and family life, has become something to perform for likes and validation. Drawing from his own struggle with social media as a business owner, Josh breaks down the difference between real confidence and ego, and how easy it is to trade quiet purpose for public approval. He challenges listeners to...

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Ep. 64: Courage Casts - Redefining Masculinity

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2025/10/30

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about what it really means to be a man today, beyond toughness, silence, and the outdated blueprint so many of us were handed. Drawing from his years in law enforcement and his own journey through therapy, growth, and family life, he explores how real strength comes from discipline, emotional honesty, and the willingness to keep growing. Josh discusses how fitness, vulnerability, and leadership all intersect, both at work and at home,...

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Ep. 63: The Courage to Live - Facing Fear in Policing

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2025/10/29

In this first episode of a three-part series on fear, retired Las Vegas Police Captain Josh Bitsko and his wife Jenna dive into one of the most powerful emotions we face, fear, and how it shows up in policing, leadership, and life. Josh shares what it was like to confront his own mortality during the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas, walking listeners through the moment he believed he might die and the internal battle between fear, duty, and courage. Together, Josh and Jenna explore how f...

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Ep. 62: Courage Casts- Listen to Your People

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2025/10/28

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, retired Las Vegas Police Captain Josh Bitsko talks about one of the most underrated skills in leadership: listening. Drawing from years of experience leading teams through critical incidents and complex operations, Josh explains how active listening builds trust, reduces mistakes, and strengthens team performance. He breaks down practical ways to become a better listener, asking real questions, paying attention to what’s not being said, and valu...

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Ep. 61: Courage Casts- You Can Build Resilience

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2025/10/27

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, retired Las Vegas Police Captain Josh Bitsko shares practical ways to build real resilience. He explains why the word “wellness” has lost meaning in many professions and why resilience, the ability to recover, adapt, and make the next right decision after hardship, is a far more powerful focus. Josh talks about how true resilience isn’t about toughness or denial but about preparation, self-regulation, and connection. He outlines steps anyone can...

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Ep. 60: Courage Casts- Trust Your Gut

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2025/10/26

In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, retired Las Vegas Police Captain Josh Bitsko breaks down what it really means to “trust your gut.” He shares a powerful story from his time as a K9 handler when listening to his instincts kept both him and his dog safe during a dangerous pursuit. Josh explains how gut feelings aren’t guesswork or luck; they’re built from experience, training, and subconscious pattern recognition. He talks about when intuition can be trusted, when it can mislead ...

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