Survival tips, author tips, positive cloud seeding and more!

Episode 495 featuring the new nightly updates. Catch them live at 9:30 pm PST on Facebook: Survival tips, author tips, positive cloud seeding and more.

On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was rocked by a devastating double earthquake — a 7.2 followed just 39 seconds later by a 7.5. This real-world event gives us a powerful look at what happens when infrastructure fails and governments are forced into national triage.

In this episode, we break down the lessons from Venezuela and how they apply to The Great Quake scenario in our series. We also cover practical, hands-on preparedness steps you can take right now — from building a solid bedside kit to neighborhood CERT response priorities.

Because when systems go down, preparedness isn't fear-based… it's love in action.

Download the free preparedness handout at ChangingEarthSeries.com.

• How mules were used during Hurricane Helene relief
• The emotional and logistical challenges of the mission
• What the team did in Texas flood recovery
• Expanding capabilities with drones and technology
• Faith, community, and "prepare for the worst, pray for the best"

• Mission Mules: https://missionmules.org
• Prepper Camp 2026
• Season 5 Changing Earth Audio Drama – Part 2 now dropping

In this episode, we pull back the wire on our complete Texas chicken coop system — built from affordable Tractor Supply dog kennels, salvaged fence wood, 2ft paver blocks, PVC framing, and smart predator-proofing. Learn how we solved mice, fire ants, scorching heat, and 90 mph winds while creating an easy-clean setup that requires nothing more than a bucket and shovel. Whether you're starting small or scaling up, this is practical homesteading you can replicate today.

Then we deliver a full Changing Earth News update: a chronological look at the major disasters of late March through April 2026 — deadly flooding in Kenya, Angola, Haiti, and Ecuador… record tornado outbreaks across Texas, Oklahoma, and the Midwest… persistent Nevada earthquake swarms… deepening drought and Hoover Dam concerns… solar CME activity… volcanic unrest… blizzards… and more. These events remind us why building resilient food sources matters now more than ever.

Plus, big announcements: Prepper Camp 2026 is coming — and Season Five of The Changing Earth Audio Drama has launched with full video episodes!

Dream, Survive, and Thrive!

Listen now and start strengthening your own backyard protein fortress.

Spring renewal meets real preparedness on this week's Changing Earth Podcast. Sara shares updates from the homestead — a peach tree completing its cycle while new shoots emerge, chickens laying like crazy, and fresh raised beds going in to battle Texas weather. Then we sit down with Sara's Krav Maga instructor, 3rd Degree Black Belt Asher Lester, for a powerful conversation on nervous system regulation, breathwork, and practical self-defense. Find Coach Asher at NervousApes.com.

Learn why breath control can be more valuable than another piece of gear when adrenaline hits, how to de-escalate or act decisively in the first critical seconds, and simple daily practices that turn reactivity into resilience. Asher also shares challenge-round insights perfect for Changing Earth scenarios and everyday survival.

Plus — big announcement: Sara and Chin will both be at Prepper Camp 2026, August 14–16 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Get tickets and book lodging now at preppercamp.com!

Tune in for entertaining education that helps you dream, survive, and thrive. Prepare for the worst and pray for the best — but train your body and mind so you're ready either way.

Chin brought his notes from Mike Shelby's handbook and we walked through threat categories, the likelihood-impact matrix, the six layers of your operational environment, METT-TC for civilians, and the full list of January & February 2026 disasters with dates and serious impacts. Read the complete guide and start sketching your AO this weekend.

Why discipline frees us for better motivation, stronger minds, & facing global risks head-on. Exciting Prepper Camp updates (new venue alert!) + deep dive on self-defense benefits. Full blog here— what's your go-to discipline builder? Read All About It!

Sara F. Hathaway & Chin Gibson share 10 essential + creative cold-weather hacks, hypothermia stages, and the latest global disaster news. Blend survival fact with fiction-style resilience—perfect for preppers. Listen now & stay warm! Available everywhere podcasts are found. Get the novels, swag and explore the audio drama at ChangingEarthSeries.com #ChangingEarthPodcast #SurvivalPodcast #WinterHacks #PrepperCommunity #ColdWeatherSurvival

In this standalone Changing Earth News episode, we unpack the planet's most explosive month yet: 33 major events from solar flares igniting auroras to exceptional droughts cracking the American Southwest, claiming nearly 400 lives and $15B in damages. Chronologically chronicled—from Rafael's Caribbean rampage to Vietnam's record deluges and Etna's fiery glow—we spotlight the human toll, climate amplifiers, and glimmers of hope. Perfect for eco-curious listeners: 15 minutes of gripping facts to fuel your next dinner-table debate. Subscribe now and join the conversation on how Earth is changing – and how we must too.