Risk Management: How-to Manage Risks Made Easy

A father, sitting at the kitchen table, working on his home risk assessment plan.

I received a question from a longtime friend of the show, Sheri Martin. Sheri asked: “How does one plan for SHTF with a balanced approach when everything seems most important? I always seem to get hyper-focused on one area at the expense of other important areas.” Sheri, the short answer is Risk Management. The long answer…

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159: Nature Reliance with Craig Caudill

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Craig Caudill of Nature Reliance School is here to discuss a host of topics on how to succeed not only in nature and preparedness but also in life. Craig’s an outdoor survival educator, author, podcaster, master naturalist, and extreme wilderness survival practitioner who brings his lifelong love of the outdoors to his students and Nature…

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How to Survive a Tsunami | Guide & Tips (2023)

A tsunami approaching a coastal city.

The threat of tsunamis is real. As the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami, shows, if you live near or plan on visiting the beach, you should be prepared to act in the event of a tsunami. When facing a tsunami, or any disaster, the first step is to arm…

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158: The Instructor with Tim T.R. Hendricks

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Tim T.R. Hendricks is here to discuss his experiences as a tank platoon leader, turned intel officer, turned security professional, and everything that led to his new book, The Instructor, which is available now for pre-order on Amazon. In this episode, Tim opens up about his tumultuous experiences during and following the Iraq war, along…

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The Best Army Poncho Liner | Woobie Guide & Review (2023)

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One of the best pieces of kit for anyone who wants to stay comfortable and warm outdoors is the versatile army poncho liner. The ‘cho liner was a staple of my time in the military and one of the first items on every Ranger’s packing list. It was such a great piece of equipment that…

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157: Building Your Circle of Trust with the Roaming Prepper

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In this episode with Pete, host of The Roaming Prepper YouTube channel, we discuss what to look for when considering bringing someone into your circle of trust. Adding people to your inner circle can have great upsides and significant downsides for your personal life, job, etc. Therefore, any search for or potential addition to your…

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Fail-Safe Prepping: Why ‘Two is One, One is None’

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If you’ve read any survival magazine, listened to any preparedness podcast, or watched any readiness-focused YouTube channel, you’re sure to have heard the two is one, and one is none mantra repeated time and time again. And, while on the surface, it’s a solid mindset to have when considering your preparedness, it’s more in-depth than…

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156: Control What You Can Control with Trent McMurray

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Trent of the Vision Preparedness YouTube channel is here to discuss his video “You can only control what you can control.” Seems obvious, right? Yes, and it’s something I know I’m not always good at—and as a prepper, should be. Trent learned that lesson watching people struggle during Hurricane Katrina. And those struggles, combined with…

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**Best Survival Books** (My Personal Survival Book Reviews)

Survival Books

Since you’re here, you’re like me and searching for the best survival books to add to your survival and preparedness knowledge library. And, if you’re like me, you’re searching for something other than fake and lame reviews. If you’re searching for a good review of survival books, you’ve come to the right place because all…

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155: Wound Care with Lisa Goodwin

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In this episode, Lisa Goodwin (a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and certifications in advanced wound care) and I discuss wound care. That’s because wound care, in my opinion, is one of the most overlooked aspects of preparedness medicine. Think about the major natural disasters that you’ve seen. What do they…

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