Are you concerned that you may have holes in your prepping efforts? Many people do, and often find out when they have a need after a tornado, hurricane, wildfire, or other event. That's what we are covering today, common prepping mistakes and how to avoid them.

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After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we began seeing first person accounts of items that people saw in short supply, things they wish they had, and things they wish they had done.  Today's episode is based on some of those accounts.

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In this episode, Mark dives deep into the critical topic of emergency communications, especially after the impacts of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The discussion focuses on alternative communication methods when traditional cell phone services fail, providing listeners with valuable insights and options to prepare for emergencies.

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Controversial Opinions in the Prepper Community

In this episode, we dive into some of the most debated and controversial opinions within the prepper community. From the best strategies for surviving emergencies to the role of government and community in a crisis, we break down both sides of these hot-button topics. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just getting started, this episode will challenge your assumptions and broaden your perspective on preparedness. 

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In this episode, we discuss the rise of COVID and flu cases and share ten medicinal plants and herbs that can help boost your immune system. These herbs not only help combat these viruses but also have additional health benefits.

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In this episode, we discuss a critical topic that could save lives: what to do when someone's heart stops.
Have you ever wondered what you would do if someone near you had a heart attack? Would you know how to perform CPR or use an AED (automated external defibrillator)?
We dive deep into the importance of these life-saving techniques, the basics of how to use an AED, and why even untrained individuals should step in during an emergency.

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Does it feel like there just isn't enough money to do prepping the way you'd like?  Does it just feel too costly to build your supply? 
Today we're talking about prepping on a budget, cost effective ways to build your prepper supplies.

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On today’s episode, we have an interview with Dr Craig Van Slyke, the Mike McCallister Eminent Scholar Chair in Information Systems at Louisiana Tech University.

 Craig shares with us a number of tips that we can use to protect ourselves from cybersecurity attacks, most of which cost us no money. 

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Today, we are talking about Victory Gardens from WWI and WWII.

This was a topic suggested by one of our listeners and it has been interesting researching Victory Gardens and we believe you will enjoy this episode.

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Today, Krista concludes her series on "One Hundred Non-food Items To Stock For Prepping" (Part 4)

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