Surviving Hard Times

“Sometimes we’re too close to our problems to actually see them,” says Ole Kristian Sivertsen.

That realization came to him by virtue of his time in the satellite industry, when he routinely observed Earth from space. It inspired Sivertsen to consider how he could make a difference on this planet, which in turn, led him to focus on restoring hope and healing through the mitigation of desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity around the world.

Press play to discover:

• How to transform dry, degraded land into nutrient and water-rich soil ready for farming
• What unique aspect of Desert Control technology makes their product easy to scale and deploy while requiring up to 50% less water and fertilizer
• Less than 15% of the water applied to crops is retained in the topsoil for the plants to use – where does the rest go, and what does this lead to?

Sivertsen is President and Group CEO of Desert Control, a company whose innovation involves liquifying natural materials, minerals, and clay structures into a substance that’s nearly as thin as water. This substance can be applied to sandy, degraded land, resulting in nutrition-rich and hydrated farming soil.

Since it percolates into the ground by the force of gravity alone, there's no need to remove existing vegetation -- and this is just one of several exciting benefits which just might propel us toward a greener future.

Interested in learning more? Tune in and visit https://www.desertcontrol.com/. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

“We live in a broken world; it’s a reality that bad things can happen, but in the past two years we’ve seen what’s coming down the road and gotten a lot more serious about it,” says Katie, referring to the prepper mindset and actions she and her husband have had for decades now.

While many people remain apathetic or in denial about how bad things could get, Katie is fully aware of it and prepares accordingly.

Tune in to learn:

• Easy first steps to protect yourself (e.g., stocking up on water and shelf-stable basics)
• How to figure out what items you would need if you suddenly found the store shelves empty
• Why so many people are choosing not to prepare for worst-case and realistic scenarios
• How long it takes to prep to different levels
• What to expect in the coming months and years around the world, including the U.S.

Press play for the full conversation and find tons of information on Katie’s website at https://www.goodpatriot.com/ and her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCMT6ioHQ0S3m1fefQHfVjA

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

For more than four decades, Charles Dowding has been growing his own vegetables, mastering the very best ways to do it. But it wasn’t until more recently that he started sharing all of his knowledge with people around the world.

Press play to learn:

• How the “no dig” method works as a labor-saving way of high-yield gardening
• How doing less to your soil can lead to more (and better) food in your kitchen!
• Soil health – how it works, how to foster it, and what it can do for you
• Why weeds are a good sign, and how to get rid of them using the “no dig” method
• Whether you should cover your crops
• How much new compost to add to the soil each year

Interested in learning more? 

Tune in, read Dowding’s book titled No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort, and check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesDowding1nodig

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Many of the brightest and wealthiest people in the world are bracing for impact and preparing for a depression. More and more people are realizing there’s no way around it, and for signs, you don’t have to look any further than the grocery store.

Rather than panic, learn some practical, simple steps to prepare yourself no matter where you are.

Chris Taylor, known as the "Financial Prepper" discusses:

• Ways to secure food that has a long shelf life
• Protein – why it will soon be very hard to access, and how to prepare
• The importance of buying certain types of food right now – prices are only going to increase
• How easy – and smart – it is to grow potatoes
• How many chickens to get if you’re interested in your own supply of fresh eggs
• What it really takes to start building a secure source of food and water for you and your family

For details on all this and so much more, check out Taylor's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FinancialPrepper.

“You have to try to turn your problems into solutions, because if you don’t, and you run away from your problems, they’ll follow you and you’ll plant problems everywhere you go.”

Spoken by a Zimbabwean subsistence farmer known locally as the “water farmer,” these words ignited an even stronger desire in Brad Lancaster to find solutions to the water problems plaguing his hometown of Tucson, Arizona.

Press play to discover:

• Ways to harvest water that avoid additional problems, like flooding and water quality issues downstream   
• Why irrigating with rainwater as opposed to city water will leave you with much healthier plants and soil
• Various reasons for and benefits of water harvesting
• How to determine how large a rainwater tank should be based on the amount of rainfall in a given area
• How contact with roofs, asphalt, etc. affects the quality of rainwater (and how to limit the negative effects)
• The factors that determine how much money you could save by harvesting rainwater

Interested in learning more? Visit https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/ for an impressive collection of information on these topics, and to find Lancaster’s award-winning books. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

The planet’s not getting any bigger, but humanity’s footprint IS. 

That’s the problem driving Paul Shapiro’s search for solutions as CEO of The Better Meat Company.

Tune in to learn:

• How long it takes to produce meat-like products from microbial fermentation
• How the process of fermentation is used to create mycoproteins which mimic the experience of animal-based meats, but are far more nutritious and environmentally friendly
• Which meats are easiest and most difficult to mimic
• The environmental and health impact of animal-based meats
• What differentiates Better Meat Co.'s methods from other methods of creating animal-free meat

“Raising animals for food is the number one cause of deforestation on the planet… the Amazon rainforest is being cut and burned down because of humanity’s desire for meat. If we’re concerned about climate change, if we’re concerned about wildlife extinction, if we’re concerned about keeping some semblance of the natural world intact, we need to cut down on the number of animals we’re using for food,” says Shapiro. 

“I’ve devoted much of my life to figuring out ways to wean humanity off this addiction to raising and slaughtering animals for food,” he adds.

Shapiro explains why animal agriculture takes such a toll on the environment and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. He also discusses alternatives that don’t require much compromise on the part of consumers who seek the same meat experience they’ve grown to know and love.

Press play for the full conversation and learn more at https://www.bettermeat.co/.

Whether you are an experienced farmer or a houseplant collector, the topic of seed science is certainly compelling to explore. What’s more, making sense of seed biology may equip you with the knowledge necessary to effectively grow your own crops and maintain a sustainable food source amid uncertain times . . .

Today, Kent J. Bradford, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis educates us on various aspects of plants – from seed germination to molecular biology.

Kent has a varied background in seed biology. He has used his expertise to support the creation, innovation, and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies that improve crop performance, sustainability, and quality. 

Join us now to hear Kent discuss:

• What seed testing is, and how it is done.
• How seeds are made, and why the production process is so important.
• Advice for farmers – big and small – concerning potential food shortages on the horizon. 
• How to properly store your own seeds. 

You can learn more about Kent and his qualifications in seed science by visiting bradford.ucdavis.edu. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

During these uncertain economic times, it can be difficult to know how to grow your wealth while also maintaining a sense of freedom. Andrew Henderson of Nomad Capitalist joins us in this podcast to talk about his approach to living a happier, more fulfilling life by taking advantage of citizenship opportunities around the world and expanding his freedom.

Nomad Capitalist is a company that has helped more than 1,000 clients retain more of their wealth, enjoy global freedom, and take control of their happiness by acquiring things such as citizenship by investment, golden visas, and invaluable financial advice.

Join us now to hear Andrew discuss:

• The concept of global citizenship.
• How Nomad Capitalist is helping clients drastically reduce their tax rates.
• The importance of implementing proven financial strategies into your own life.

By visiting nomadcapitalist.com, you can find out more about Nomad Capitalist and how they’ve managed to help countless clients expand their personal freedom. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

That’s how life should be, thought five-year-old John Hancock while watching Little House on the Prairie. His lifelong desire to grow his own food, work for himself, and live off grid has finally come to fruition. He’s living his best life and helping others live theirs.

Press play to explore:

• Important first steps for establishing a homestead with very little money
• How to harvest plenty of rainwater for year-round sustenance on an Arizona homestead (and keep it clean and drinkable)
• Natural vs artificial fertilizer – benefits for the soil and garden  
• How Hancock’s health has changed since living on his homestead

Interested in learning more?

Tune in and check out Hancock’s book, Frugal Off Grid: Build an Off Grid Homestead with Next to Nothing and his YouTube channel called Frugal Off Grid.  Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

If everything around your home were to crumble to pieces tomorrow, how long could you survive?

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s the uncertainty of life. How can you protect yourself and your family?

If you’d like to have a better answer to these questions, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• Food prepping – how to do it practically (avoid overkill) even if you don’t have extra money hanging around, how to avoid food spoilage, and how to extend the lifespan of canned and other goods
• The importance of self-protection, basic survival skills, and having a simple water purification filter
• Why electric vehicles for everyone isn’t feasible right now (and what it would take for this to change)
• How to check whether you are allowed to store fuel in your area
• Are monthly universal payments on the horizon in the U.S.?

Growing up in the mountains of North Carolina with little money, limited access to resources, and annual unforgiving ice storms, preparing for everything was a way of life for Joseph Lynch.

But it wasn’t until around 2012 that he really started analyzing the uncertainty of the modern world and his place within it, and as a result, taking preparation more seriously. 

Whether it’s a recession, a natural disaster, a global conflict, food shortages, another pandemic-like situation, or anything else that might threaten the wellbeing of you and your family, stocking up on both knowledge and physical goods could prove to be life-saving.

For the details of all this info and so much more, tune in and visit Lynch’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalLiving/videos.