Regardless of their associations, Americans agree that something bad is on the horizon. In an era of increasing wildfires, hurricanes, drought, political violence, power outages, economic uncertainty, and more, what can average everyday citizens do to assure the safety of themselves and their loved ones? Renowned national preparedness expert Jim Cobb, 'Dystopian Mom' Dacia M. Arnold, and international bestselling author Brian Keene offer simple, no-nonsense tips and recommendations free from ...
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In this episode, Jim Cobb, Dacia Arnold, and Brian Keene open the listener mailbag and answer all of your questions about preparedness in the days and months ahead.By Brian Keene, Jim Cobb, Dacia M. Arnold
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Expert Craig Caudill, Director of Nature Reliance School, joins us to discuss situational awareness, surviving active shooter and mass casualty scenarios, and the importance of reading pre-event indicators.By Brian Keene, Jim Cobb, Dacia M. Arnold
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In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the team discusses the lessons from our first eight episodes, and how they can all be applied to these dire current events, and how to prepare for the inevitable next storm.By Brian Keene, Jim Cobb, Dacia M. Arnold
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The team gives our listeners some easy to follow guidelines on what to stash in grab-and-go bag for easy and quick egress. In addition to what you should pack, learn how long you should pack for, what to use for a bag, and much much more. Jim Cobb takes the team to school in this episode of How to Survive 2025.…
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Most disasters do not require people to flee from their home, but as the country is experiencing the aftermath of Hurricane Helena, some do. Our resident preparedness expert, Jim Cobb, gives our listeners some key tips to know when to stay and when to go, how to decide where to go, and how far one should go when evacuating. Our thoughts are with ou…
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The team interviews special guest, emergency room physician and highly decorated army veteran, Dr. Todd Baker, on common myths circulating in the preparedness community, techniques he employees to keep calm in crisis, and what medications should be in a basic first aid bag. Dr. Baker also shares a tip to help you and your family avoid ending up in …
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Water is vital for life. The team talks about finding, filtering, and purifying water. Plus helpful tips for how much to drink and how much to store. Don’t miss this essential episode on How to Survive 2025.By Brian Keene, Jim Cobb, Dacia M. Arnold
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When it comes to preparing your pantry, you don't need to spend a ton of money on special "survival" foods. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss the shelf-stable foods available at your local grocery store. Even better, knowing how to preserve food can help you take better advantage of store sales and garden produce. "Store what you eat, eat what you stor…
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Everyone talks about how to survive a disaster, but what about surviving the aftermath? Be it financial devastation, the loss of personal property, or the mental and emotional toll of PTSD, anxiety, or grief, you need skills to see you and your loved ones through it. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss.By Brian Keene, Jim Cobb, Dacia M. Arnold
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How does one get into the preparedness frame of mind? How do you overcome anxiety, Doom Scrolling, and the "what if" spiral? Understanding panic and what to do when it sets in.By Brian Keene, Jim Cobb, Dacia M. Arnold
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Regardless of their associations, Americans agree that something bad is on the horizon. In an era of increasing wildfires, hurricanes, drought, political violence, power outages, economic uncertainty, and more, what can average everyday citizens do to assure the safety of themselves and their loved ones? Renowned national preparedness expert Jim Co…
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