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The Courage To Live
Joshua Bitsko
93 episodes
18 hours ago
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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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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The Courage To Live
Ep. 92: Courage Casts - Trust Your Gut
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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21 hours ago
4 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 91: The Courage to Live - The Gratitude Practice
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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1 day ago
27 minutes

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,...
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2 days ago
4 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 89: Courage Casts - Appreciate the Grind
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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3 days ago
4 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 95: Courage Casts - Act Before You Feel Ready
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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4 days ago
4 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 88: Courage Casts - The Power of Charisma
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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4 days ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 87: Courage Casts - The Skill of Being Happy For Other People
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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5 days ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 86: Courage Casts - How Action Beats Anxiety
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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6 days ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 85: Courage Casts - Bringing Out The Best in the People Around You
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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1 week ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 84: The Courage to Live - Reputation vs. Character
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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1 week ago
34 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 83: Courage Casts - Beating Decision Fatigue
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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1 week ago
4 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 82: Courage Casts- Leading Through the Noise
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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1 week ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 81: Courage Casts - Zone 2 Resilience
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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1 week ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 80: Courage Casts - Upside of Every Season
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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1 week ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 79: Courage Casts - Climbing That Mountain
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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1 week ago
4 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 78: Courage Casts - Starting Something New
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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2 weeks ago
5 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 77: The Courage to Live - Facing Fear in Personal Life
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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2 weeks ago
39 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 76: Courage Casts - Be The Friend Who Shows Up
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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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 75: Courage Casts - When The Excitement Fades
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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2 weeks ago
4 minutes

The Courage To Live
Ep. 74: Courage Casts - Learning From Your Mistakes
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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2 weeks ago
3 minutes

The Courage To Live
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...