163: One Disaster, Two Disaster, Three with Chris Richards

Disasters piling up on Brian

In this episode, Chris Richards and Brian discuss the compounding disaster Chris experienced at the beginning of COVID. COVID began to cause societal issues in January 2020. In February 2020, Chris’s daughter experienced a significant medical emergency. And, by early March, her son elected to take pictures of the Eifel Tower… no, not in Las…

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162: Grief as a Force Multiplier

Abstract art of grief

It’s an ironclad fact that preparedness involves more than just the superficial tasks of physical preparation. It’s also an unassailable fact that prepping must include mental and emotional preparation for one of the most debilitating aspects of disastrous times—grief. Grief is important to understand because all of us will most likely struggle with the impact…

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How to Manage Stress and Anxiety in Preparedness

A woman sitting in her living room

Managing stress and anxiety is an important preparedness topic that is often overlooked. It’s ignored because preparing for future struggles is often rooted in worry about future events. And, that worry causes us to place our preparedness ahead of all else.  However, that’s not to say that preparedness is not an excellent course of action…

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UCO Candle Lantern Review & Guide (2023)

3 UCO Candle Lanterns

The UCO Candle Lantern is an excellent product for every outdoor enthusiast. Whether you’re a weekend camper, or a prepper looking for an alternate, grid-down light source, the UCO Candle Lantern may be the reliable piece of gear you need. Its unique design, durable build, and long-lasting candle make it a great consideration for your…

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Suunto MC-2 Compass – Guide and Review (2023)

Suunto MC-2 Compass

You should always have a reliable navigation option with you when traveling outdoors. That’s because cell phones, which most people rely on for location services, don’t always work when away from the concrete jungle. When that happens, or the batteries on your GPS stop working, you’ll need the reliability of a compass to ensure you…

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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

Nature Reliance Featured Image

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

T.R. Hendricks book, "The Instructor" set on a desk

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)

Poncho Liner on forest floor

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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