Mama Bear Survival

Hey there, Mama Bear! This special episode is packed with exciting updates! My book  Mama Bear Survival: Raising Strong Families in an Uncertain World is officially LIVE and shipping now—just in time for Mother's Day! I'm celebrating with a massive giveaway valued at over $2,000, featuring some of my favorite brands and partners that support moms, families, and the self-reliance lifestyle. I also...

Welcome back, Mama Bears! In this episode, I sit down with Amber Elle—a dedicated homesteader, homeschooling mom, preparedness coach, and content creator. Amber embodies self-reliance and resilience in motherhood , and today she's sharing practical advice to help you build a safer, more prepared home for your family. Amber's wisdom is the perfect guide for any mom looking to strengthen her family...

This is the second episode in a special series with Renée Thornton, founder of Women Hunt.  If you missed the first episode, listen to the first part over at episode 17 for a full introduction to Women Hunt. Today we continue the conversation with Renée Thornton, founder of the Women Hunt™ program, joined by two other graduates from the 2024 class, Jodie Bland and Jessica Braunstein. In this episo...

In today's episode, we're kicking off a special series featuring the Women Hunt program and Emily's journey venturing into hunting and conservation. This is the very first episode in a special series with Renée Thornton, founder of Women Hunt©  a program under the Wild Sheep Foundation dedicated to guiding women into the hunting and conservation space. In these episodes, Emily Richett will share b...

In today's episode, we're talking about Family Safety & Preparedness with Brittany Baker from Refuge Medical Introduction In today's episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Brittany Baker joins us again after her initial episode on pregnancy preparedness. She is the Director of Operations at Refuge Medical, a mom of four and a preparedness advocate. In this episode she shares tips for navigatin...

In today's episode, we learn practical steps to getting started with food storage, budget-friendly tips, small spaces & faith-based preparedness. In this episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Emily talks to Jessica Cardwell, founder of The Faithful Preppers . Jessica shares her journey from being a newlywed with an empty pantry to becoming a thoughtful, faith-based prepper. We discuss everyth...

In today's episode, we're talking about personal protection, from firearms to non-lethal defense, and the training all gun owners need with with Rob Chadwick of the USCCA. In this episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Emily Richett chats with Rob Chadwick, Director of Education and Training for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), about what it really means t o be a responsible gun o...

In today's episode, we're talking about how to protect our kids in a tech-driven world and from all the dangers of social media, with Nicki Reisberg of Scrolling to Death Podcast. In this episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Emily Richett sits down with Nicki Reisberg, host of the Scrolling to Death podcast , to dive into the complex world of digital safety for children . They discuss the re...

In today's episode, we talk about the increasing need for practical, personal protection and some easy ways to achieve it. In this interview, we talk with Alex Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor, about the growing need for everyday moms and civilians like us, to have practical, personal protection. Our conversation centers around situational awareness, self-reliance, and being more proactive...

In today's episode, we tackle the question: How do we raise  critical thinkers and children who can think for themselves and ask questions, in a world that doesn't want them to? (add embed podcast here!) In this interview, we talk with Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship about how we can raise our children in a world that doesn't share our values and doesn't encourage free thinking. We specifical...

We continue the Mama Bear Survival firearms journey with Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica. We started our firearms journey in episode 3 with Lena Miculek, and today we continue it with the founder of the concealed carry fashion brand, Alexo Athletica , Amy Robbins joins the show to share her story of creating a brand to empower women in safety. Key points: Amy's inspiring 2A and firearms journey tha...

Water is the most important resource for any survival situation. Today we continue this two-part series, picking up from episode 8 to share water prepping tips and resources. Key points: Travis from American Reserves talks about gravity filters and why they're one of the best resources for water prepping The history of prepping and why it often gets a bad reputation today Simple steps to creating...

In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of water preparedness and the importance of having a reliable water supply both for emergencies and everyday use. We take a look at the different reasons why water can become an inconvenient or even life-threatening issue as well as the strategies to increasing our water preparedness. Key points: We can only live a few days without water. We talk abo...

In this episode of Mama Bear Survival we talk to Aaron Zar of SLNT about all things tech safety and going "silent" to safeguard your data, your privacy, your family and your well-being. Key points: Hacking threats to everyday technology Why you should put your car keys in a Faraday bag Benefits of disconnecting for well-being & motherhood The real dangers of EMF exposure and real-life uses for Far...

In this episode, we meet our first in a series of "Mama Bear Survivors."   Mary Forgues shares her survival story of a home invasion turned violent attack. In this interview, she reveals the crucial safety insights and how this life-altering event steered her into advocacy and police work.   Tune in to hear how Mary harnessed her Mama Bear instincts to protect her and her family.   Key points: Mar...

Hey there, mama bear! Today we're talking all things prepping for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Brittany Baker from Refuge Medical joins us with great stories (like the time she had an off-grid birth!) and must-have tips for expecting mama bears. Some of the topics we cover: Our unique birthing experiences and how we prepare Brittany's off-grid birth How to advocate for yourself with a hospital bir...

Welcome to episode 4! In this episode, Mama Bear Landon Starbuck joins us to talk about the war on children and the urgent need to rise up and join the parenting revolution. The War on Children - a Documentary and a Battle Cry Landon and her husband Robby Starbuck produced the impactful film "The War On Children," that exposes the ongoing battle for control of the next generation and their minds....

Pack Your Go-Bag, It's Time for the Mama Bear Survival Journey "Because Mama Bear survival isn't just a passive feel-good podcast. This show is really going to take listeners on a journey this year and I hope that you'll join me for it." Are you ready to adventure together this year? Here are some of the topics Emily discusses in this first episode. Emily's journey from a career in media to entrep...

Welcome to episode 2 and our very first guest! We're diving into the Mama Bear mentality with self-defense expert and ultimate Papa Bear, Tim Larkin. He is a best-selling author and founder of  Target Focus Training, In this episode, discover how women can unlock their innate protection skills, grasp the essence of true self-defense, and make life-saving choices with confidence. It offers transfor...

Welcome to episode 3 where we talk personal protection and firearms education with Lena Miculek, 9x world shooting champion behind the revolutionary Rose by SIG SAUER program. It's an eye-opening talk on women's firearm education, self-reliance, fears, and finding strength in the booming echo of the shooting range. Arming Mama Bears: Empowerment through Firearm Skills In this episode, Emily and Le...

Introducing Mama Bear Survival The go-to podcast for moms raising children in an unsteady world, with preparedness, resilience & faith. Hosted by Emily Richett, a former news reporter and mother of four, Mama Bear Survival is the podcast for moms who want to reclaim the lost skills and knowledge of our ancestors to not only survive, but to thrive in the days ahead. In each episode, Emily and exper...