In this episode, Krista and Mark discuss the real-world impact of the government shutdown on SNAP and EBT recipients and what that could mean for community safety and personal awareness. 

They share practical tips on staying alert, protecting yourself while shopping, and preparing for supply disruptions. 

In the second segment, they tackle seven of the most common prepping questions, from food and water storage to bug-out bags, communication when the grid is down, and prepping on a budget. 

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When disaster hits, panic spreads fast, but calm is contagious. In this episode, Mark and Krista talk about one of the most powerful, and overlooked, preparedness skills: your mindset.

You’ll learn how to manage stress when life gets chaotic, what to watch for when anxiety sneaks up on you, and how to recognize when others might be struggling, too. They share simple, practical tools, like breathing techniques, building routines, and limiting information overload, that help you think clearly when it matters most.

Because when the power’s out, the storm’s raging, or everything seems uncertain, your most important prep isn’t in your backpack, it’s in your head.

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  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
  Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741741

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You’ve heard the frustration. You’ve seen the memes. Maybe you’ve even wondered — what does FEMA actually do?
In this episode of we look beneath the public perception to uncover FEMA’s real purpose, its response process, and how that understanding can make you more personally prepared for disaster.

We’ll pull back the curtain on how FEMA coordinates federal disaster relief, supports state and local governments, and what practical steps you can take to make sure your family doesn’t just survive a crisis, but recovers faster because of the groundwork you’ve laid. 

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It's not a conspiracy, and we bring proof of that today from our own phones and computers.

We are talking about Government Over Reach, and you had better believe that they are listening, and watching, and still being nosey.

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 What's in YOUR bag? What needs to be? What does NOT need to be in your bag? Inquiring minds want to know and that's what we are going to cover today - the Every Day Carry bag.

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Are you the reason your prepping efforts might fail?

 Could your own actions, or inactions, be setting you up for disaster when a crisis hits? What if, despite all your efforts, you're unknowingly ensuring your survival plan collapses when it matters most?

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We've all seen the memes of the 400 lb dude carrying a 400 lb bug out bag
Everything he could ever want in there. That's not at all practical.
Actually, many of us probably carry more in our bags than we need, and that adds weight, especially in a get home bag we might have to wear for an extended period of time.
On today's episode we are going to discuss How To Practice "Minimalist Prepping" In Our Get Home Bags, and these principles can be practiced in our prepping at home as well.

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"In today’s episode we are discussing How to make safe drinking water, calculate post-disaster calorie needs, master the art of bugging in, and reduce your dependence on survival gear."

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When it comes to preparedness, it’s easy to get distracted by shiny gear and high-tech gadgets. But here’s the truth: batteries die, circuits fry, and the grid can go dark without warning. Real preparedness is about resilience. In this episode, we’ll cover three practical areas of prepping you can strengthen today.

Evaluating your core preps for bugging in, Leaning on low-tech solutions when the gadgets fail, and Building situational awareness - the invisible skill that keeps you ahead of danger. 

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We've long touted being the "Practical Prepping" folks, and today's show is as practical as it gets; using common, everyday items for emergency preparedness. How many of these ordinary products are in YOUR house?

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