Mastering Risk

Send us Fan Mail Rocking an incredible life, it's all about chasing your dreams, doing what you love in peace and calm. Preparedness permits this, it facilitates this - but what are you supposed to do, what is your calling?  The three rules are simple: pay your own way, be a good person and make society better. Really that simple, you shouldn't be a burden to your society, you should fol...

Send us Fan Mail The most likely emergency we will face in a modern and connected technologically enabled world is the loss of power. That brings a host of issues that challenge how we conduct our normal lives, as such, having a specific grid down power loss preparedness plan is a necessity. This 5 step plan sets you and your family up for success, ensures that you have the minimum power necessary...

Send us Fan Mail Where do you find accurate and trusted voices in times of disaster or emergency? This is a question to be answered in times of peace and calm. Finding these sources and having them readily accessible removes anxiety and stress when the world goes pear shaped and you're wondering what just happened. From your local EM website, to Twitter, Facebook, radio and most importantly -...

Send us Fan Mail Water is nature's most powerful force, it is unmatched in destruction and loss of habitat. With the recent floods in Canada and across the world, we discuss the four main thoughts around flood preparedness. First, local knowledge, find everything, flood maps, historical records, etc. Second, examine your ingress and egress routes to your shelter in place location. Third, your...

Send us Fan Mail Another fun summer bonus episode, talking about the ten most recommended items you should have included in your sheltering in place plan. These are drawn from both professional and anecdotal evidence, based upon our animalistic requirements framework from our education system in our first book. Most will be familiar, some new, but an interesting way to reflect on whether you are r...

Send us Fan Mail Some summer fun, the ten truths of emergencies drawn out from research into the gap between reality / experience and public sector resident-facing emergency preparedness communication. Take some time to reflect on whether the next flood will truly be a surprise, will the public sector element of critical infrastructure you rely upon really be available and can the government suffi...

Send us Fan Mail Season 7 was dedicated to returning to first principles, reviewing the core concepts of preparedness in theory - discussion over what it means and how to consider the options when developing a plan. Season 8 will be more detailed deep dives, specific examples with less theory and linked to a YouTube video. This is what you the listeners have been requesting, this is what we will p...

Send us Fan Mail Ai is disruptive, here and only going to be more impactful in our lives. This episode we cover a general synopsis of AI, what it is and how it is being used today. We further discuss the impacts on ur personal, economic and general lives. AI has great potential to answer questions that are beyond the throughput of human scientists, but it comes with the potential to be used for ne...

Send us Fan Mail If you were to search for preparedness online, or on YouTube, you'd think society was on the verge of collapse. The apocalyptic chatter is incredible, those who want to sell you something, who believe that fear is the best motivator are making mint. In this episode, we look at the three main arguments - US dollar failure as reserve currency, expansion to a European total war...

Send us Fan Mail Preparedness has some skill sets, most of which are not immediately apparent. We normally consider preparedness skills as first aid, bushcraft, cooking without utilities. They are necessary and important, but what about your ability to operate in times of chaos, your negotiations skills, de-escalation demeanour, physical fitness, firefighting, situational awareness. There are many...

Send us Fan Mail Summer, the happy season, also contains some specific hazards that need to be considered. We discuss how to brainstorm what may happen where you live this summer by considering what has happened and what you are exposed to. With that list, from natural, industrial, economic, political and conflict risks, we compare those to your preparedness plan. Is it sufficient to navigate that...

Send us Fan Mail The world, whether at the national, sub-national or community level is divided along ideological and political lines. We live in a world of massive information flow and limited discourse. The value of ideas from individuals are framed in relation to their political , cultural and religious ideology. Great thoughts and opinions are lost to the ether when we ignore commentary becaus...

Send us Fan Mail Fear is the most powerful of human emotions, utilized by institutions, governments and salesmen over decades to persuade the population, either to follow guidance or to justify actions.  Why is this so powerful, how can we counter the use of fear? Should we trust institutions and not politicians? Fear is managed though evidence, seeking supporting information for claims, understan...

Send us Fan Mail When disruptions happen, it is difficult to communicate, to reach loved ones, to see if they're OK. Having a communications plan as part of your family preparedness plan is essential. On this episode we talk about your preparedness plan, how to plan inclusively, when chaos reigns, hot to talk in times of chaos and where to find information from your local government.  Calm, c...

Send us Fan Mail Politics is influential, powerful, impactful and 100% our fault. If you live in a democracy, you authorize an elected government to manage affairs for a period of time - so what is the intersection with preparedness? How does both the government's authority to act and your trust influence your personal preparedness plan? How does government action in crisis affect your ideas,...

Send us Fan Mail The Last House Standing, a documentary by Move the World Films was written, produced and directed by George Siegal. A compelling film presenting the catastrophic losses from natural hazards, the personal interviews of loss and a foundational argument for personal responsibility. The film outlines the faults in the recovery phases, from builders to code, legislators to federal agen...

Send us Fan Mail Where do you fall on the preparedness spectrum? Are you aimlessly wandering through life, blissfully unaware of the elements of critical infrastructure and how modern day society is supported? Or are you ready for societal collapse and providing for all your animalistic requirements time immemorial? Understanding the delineation of these labels is important to view where you are a...

Send us Fan Mail Yoou've taken the time, invested in creating a preparedness plan for you and your family. Does it remain relevant, has anything changed, if there a new hazard in my area? Preparedness should not be a burden, something that occupies a great deal of time, it is meant to facilitate an incredible life, not be the focus of your life. Hence, a regular review of the plan and reflect...

Send us Fan Mail Little warning, dry conditions left families transitioning from Sunday brunch to evacuating their homes under intense smoke pressure. My hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia and the surrounding communities are experiencing wildfires. While not unknown, it is the first one of the year, causing chaos and loss - predictable, something that all can plan for, but impactful nonetheless.  We...

Send us Fan Mail Inflation, pandemics, firing, cuts and a myriad of external shocks occur in our lives. Adopting a prepared life means you accept responsibility for your financial outcomes and you begin the process of adopting healthy finances and lowering your stress and anxiety about money. We discuss the steps - accept responsibility, ensure you run out of month before you run out of money, det...

Send us Fan Mail Obviously not the first idea in preparedness, but organization and simplification of your day places order into chaos and sets the condition for adopting habits that lead to a better life. Today we talk about the importance of setting a routine, at work and in preparedness. Having command of your day, through you and your boss understanding what you're working on - to your pr...

Send us Fan Mail The big question, how long to prepare for? End of the world, 3 days, 2 weeks? In this episode we break down the logic behind this decision, based upon how our modern world is structured, facilitated by 10 sectors of critical infrastructure and how to estimate your risk. Your exposure and dependancy will inform your decision to determine a timeline for sleeting in place and providi...

Send us Fan Mail When chaos reigns, your mental health, your control of emotions will be critical to your ability to make sound decisions. If you begin disruptions from a place of peace and calm, you'll be more capable to navigate the crisis and ensure a positive outcome. You must first accept that your emotions and mental health are your responsibility and become determined to improve your m...

Send us Fan Mail Wildfire season has begun in North America, train derailments in the USA and a myriad of other reasons why you might have to evacuate. This episode we lay out the five steps to creating a preparedness plan for evacuation: Know your risks & have a single plan, know your destination, know your routes by memory, everyone knows their responsibilities, and know what to take. Follow...

Send us Fan Mail Humans are animals in the environment, not on top. We have certain physical requirements that nature haas designed us to achieve, nature has provided the nourishment for us and like all other animals, we require sufficient sleep to conduct repair and recovery - essentially preventative maintenance. When chaos hits, the levels of uncertainty, lack of sleep, nutritional interruption...