174: Survival Fitness with Chris Viggiano
Many times, preppers get so focused on stockpiling survival “things” that they forget one of the cornerstones of preparedness: their fitness. In this episode, I’m talking with Chris Viggiano, owner of AIM Human Performance. Chris has a great view of a long-term wellness plan that everyone can be a part of. None of our preps…
Read MorePrepper Holiday Gifts That Won’t Break The Bank
The combination of inflation and increased interest rates is hitting average consumers hard, and it showed this past Black Friday. Many people are budgeting more tightly; others rely more on credit cards and buy-now-pay-later apps to make it through the holiday season. Credit cards should be saved for true emergencies. Most financial planners strongly recommend…
Read MorePeanut Butter & Honey Sandwiches – The Ultimate Prepper Combo?
My family hates peanut butter (PB) and honey sandwiches. We took a trip down to Costa Rica for five weeks, and our go-to lunch was PB and honey sandwiches for the majority of the trip. We had PB and honey sandwiches for lunch, 5-6 days each week. By the end of the trip, my boys…
Read MoreU.S. Government’s Plan for Nuclear War
The threat of a nuclear attack on American soil has been looming since the introduction of atomic weapons. In response to the threat of nuclear war, the Government has established plan for nuclear war to address a catastrophic event. To that end, I recently watched a great video on the Magic Prepper’s YouTube channel (definitely…
Read MoreHow to Prep for Economic Downturns and Financial Collapse
Most, if not every, man-made SHTF starts with the economy going bust or the financial collapse of a government. No nation or civilization makes war, suffers (or attempts) an invasion, coup d’état, or goes into civil war when there’s abundance and prosperity. It’s when things turn bad that cooperation ends. Diplomacy, politics, and society start…
Read MoreWhat To Include In Your Nuclear Survival Kit
With various crises unfolding around the world, it’s hard not to contemplate nuclear war. If you are truly concerned, maybe it’s time to think about what to keep in a nuclear survival kit. Anyone not killed in the initial atomic blast will not want to go anywhere. Radioactive particles (radionuclides) will be everywhere, so the…
Read MoreExploring Home with Chris Weatherman (Angery American)
In this podcast episode, I sit down with Chris Weatherman, host of the Angery American Nation podcast and well-known author of over 23 published works, including the popular series, The Survivalist. Chris joined me live from the swamps of Louisiana, where he and his wife are enjoying some time in their RV while waiting for…
Read MoreFreeze Drying Tomatoes for Short & Long Term Storage
It’s been a little over a month since my new Small Harvest Right Freeze Dryer was delivered. I’ve finally completed my first few runs freeze drying tomatoes for short and long-term storage! I’m definitely still a beginner, but it’s amazing how getting a few batches under my belt has increased my confidence. Freeze dryers are…
Read MorePrepper Skills: Soapmaking 101
Shrinkflation has hit everything, including some of my favorite cleaning supplies. I don’t have a dishwasher, so when the brand of dish soap I’ve been using my entire adult life suddenly wasn’t getting dishes as clean, my children and I noticed right away. Having to squirt one and a half times as much soap into…
Read MoreWhy Veterans Make Excellent Preppers!
When it comes to being prepared, veterans have a variety of unique skills and a mindset forged in the struggle of military service. It’s not just about learning to follow orders and doing difficult things but about cultivating a blend of discipline, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities that can make all the difference when the going…
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