Preparedness Pro

In a world where danger can strike at any moment, how do we prepare our minds, bodies, and spirits to face it? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, acclaimed author of On Killing , On Combat , and On Spiritual Combat . Grossman is a leading expert in mental fortitude, human aggression, and the psychology of survival, with decades of experience training military, law e...

 Prepare to be amazed in this episode of Preparedness Pro as we welcome Ken Ramirez, a legendary animal behaviorist with over 50 years of experience. From escaping certain death thanks to a well-trained dog in the wilds of Africa to orchestrating the breathtaking flight of 10,000 butterflies across a stadium, Ken's stories are nothing short of extraordinary. Dive into the transformative power...

 From navigating active threats to teaching his family situational awareness, David Jones brings decades of real-world experience as an OSI Agent, Police Chief, and Firefighter to this eye-opening discussion. Learn critical self-defense tactics like the 'what if' game, how to spot dangerous behavior, and what to do (and not do) after a self-defense incident. Jones shares insider knowledg...

Join former FBI Quantico trainer and USCCA Education Director Rob Chadwick for a candid discussion on modern self-defense. From his experiences protecting high-ranking officials to training FBI agents, Chadwick shares crucial insights on situational awareness, legal implications of self-defense, and why having a defensive tool isn't enough - you need the right mindset and training. Learn why...

 Join Preparedness Pro host Kellene as she sits down with renowned economist and researcher John Lott Jr., author of "More Guns, Less Crime" and "War on Guns." In this eye-opening conversation, Lott shares how his groundbreaking research challenged his own preconceptions about firearms and self-defense. Learn why women statistically benefit more from armed self-defense than men...

🥫 Ever wondered why your grandma's canning lids seemed to work better than today's? Don't miss this fascinating conversation with Lauren Stieg, the original inventor of Tattler Reusable Canning Lids and a true American manufacturing pioneer. Since 1976, he's been revolutionizing how we preserve food, and he's sharing industry secrets you won't hear anywhere else! Dis...

🏠 Ever wondered how America's most self-reliant community really lives? Get a rare insider's glimpse into the Amish world through the fascinating stories of Haley Straw, an "English" taxi driver who's spent years bridging two worlds. What she reveals might surprise you! Discover: The truth about Amish preparedness (and why they don't even think of it as "preppin...

🔋 Ever wondered why your solar panels might fail you when you need them most? Join Preparedness Pro Kellene as she sits down with Glenn Jakins, the original pioneer of lithium iron phosphate solar generators and founder of Humless. With 38 patents and a fascinating journey from sailing around the world to revolutionizing solar power, Glenn reveals industry secrets that most solar companies don&ap...

Meet Chad Midgley, the innovative farmer who's revolutionizing cold-climate agriculture by growing citrus, figs, and pomegranates in snowy Utah - without spending a dime on heating. In this eye-opening episode, Chad shares his decade-long journey creating self-heating "Hobbit greenhouses" that transform ordinary backyards into year-round tropical paradises. Learn how this Disneyland...

Meet Arlene "Whirlwind" Woods, whose extraordinary survival resume reads like a disaster checklist: Survived 8 tornadoes Lived through a devastating hurricane Lost everything in a house fire Endured 13 feet of snow at -62°F for a week in Montana Survived 2 major floods Escaped a forest fire Raised 6 children as a single mother through it all In this powerful episode, this Native American...

In this fascinating episode, Preparedness Pro host Kellene interviews Jim Kennard, the torch-bearer of the revolutionary Mittleider Gardening Method. As the protégé of Dr. Jacob Mittleider, Kennard shares how this remarkable growing system can help anyone achieve extraordinary gardening success, regardless of their experience or location. Key highlights include: How the Mittleider Method can produ...

At 11:41 AM on December 7, 1988, 12-year-old Araksya was getting ready for school in her family's second-floor apartment when the walls began to crumble around her. What followed was not just a tale of survival from one of history's most devastating earthquakes, but a 13-year journey that would test her family's resilience, creativity, and unwavering spirit. In this gripping episode...

 Join former Air Force Special Agent and Police Chief David Jones as he shares vital insights on personal security, family preparedness, and community resilience. Drawing from his extensive military and law enforcement experience, Jones discusses how recent social changes have impacted public safety, why traditional policing is evolving, and what it means for your family's security. Learn pra...