Prepping for the Urban Woman / Urban Lady Prepper

Knowing how to support those affected can be hard when disaster strikes. "Disaster etiquette " isn't just about knowing what to say or do; it's about approaching the situation with empathy and understanding. Listen to learn how you can be an ally to those hit hard by a disaster, and it applies whether it’s the devastation of a weather event, or a life event.  Read the accompanying blog on my websi...

Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Research has shown that the second Friday in January is called “Quitter’s Day,” because many people have abandoned those resolutions by then. So, let’s have resolve instead of a resolution. Listen to this episode to learn the difference and make real changes that will last longer than one year. The article I referenced is “Ask an Expert — Don't Let 'Quitter's...

As 2024 comes to an end, it's one thing to call yourself a prepper and do all the things that you need to and can do in that realm. It’s another thing entirely to see everything you've ever prepared for staring you in the face. Have you been getting ready over the last few months? I sure hope so. Let’s take a moment to check with each other.  If you have found my content useful, please share my po...

The holidays bring the excitement of finding that perfect gift. Listen for tips that will keep your shopping experience fun and safe! More in my blog at Urban Lady Prepper and my podcast on your favorite streaming service! If you dig what I do, consider getting a Jase Case , or some ULP merch . Thank you! 

What are the top things you need to get or do by February 2025 to avoid the price increases? You may not be fully aware of what is coming, so take a listen and find out!  My last two podcasts focused on steps to take to prepare for the upcoming year and practical gift-giving ideas for 2025. I followed up with a social media reel listing items you needed to get or do before February 2025. This epis...

Preppers, what would you like Santa to put under your Christmas tree this year? Whether you're a Prepper or know one, this episode has some excellent ideas. From small to large items to classes and outdoor adventures, I’m giving you a solid guide for making you - or your favorite prepper - happy. A great and practical gift would be a Jase Case. Jase provides medically approved medicines, such as a...

I hope you have survived Thanksgiving! Next is the stress of Christmas, then...2025. If you've never prepped before, you better start...STAT! In this episode, I'm going to give you my best advice for preparing for the chaos that will be next year. This is not the time to stick your head in the sand, as every aspect of our lives will be impacted. No one will be immune; some folks are in for a rude...

If you're interested in prepping or want to catch up on what you may have missed this season, this is the episode for you! I review the information I've shared over the last ten episodes, which you may find enlightening and motivating.  Thanks for being with me for 30 episodes and almost 3500 views in 6 months! I'm glad you're finding my content useful.  More great information is on my website, Ur...

Angry men now believe they have the green light to badger, harass, and attack women more than they already do.  Some men and boys feel they are closer to total control of women and should be able to do as they please, making abhorrent threats. Whether you think this blatant display of misogyny is a temporary thing, never forget that a woman in the U.S. is physically attacked every NINE SECONDS. Wh...

I took an unintended week off for a family situation that led to the decision to talk about Election 2024. We're all exhausted. We're all anxious. And no matter who wins, it will be ugly. I believe there will be violence and perhaps (hopefully not) a repeat of January 6th. I provide some tips on staying safe while voting, after Election Day, and throughout the next three months, with a focus on ou...

"Cuffing Season". If that term makes you anxious, and you want tips on why and how to escape its clutches, then this is the episode for you! Hi! This is the Urban Lady Prepper. And this week’s episode is Shielding Your Heart from the Curse of "Cuffing Season".  As the leaves start to fall and temperatures drop, many find themselves longing for companionship, giving rise to the notorious phenomenon...

Has the effects of Climate Change made you think about moving? Then this episode - When Climate Change Leads to an Address Change - is for you.  Climate change is a serious threat to our planet and its inhabitants. Regardless of your personal beliefs, it is happening. Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s a reality increasingly affecting our daily lives.  Because of hurricanes and oth...

This is Part Two of my very engaging conversation about Van Life with Shonda Sinclair. Whether by choice or circumstance, more people are calling their vehicle home, so if you are curious about Van Life / becoming a Nomad or need help navigating it as your new circumstance, Shonda is a fantastic resource. She provides even more specific information, especially for my SMSFs (Single Moms/Solo Female...

Whether by choice or circumstance, more people are calling their vehicle home. If you are curious about Van Life / becoming a Nomad, or need help navigating it as your new circumstance, Shonda Sinclair  provides all the information and tips you need! Shonda is a writer, blogger and co-host of the live Monday show on  The Old Man's Podcast . She has lived the nomadic life since 2021, and will be ab...

A quick upload to provide information about this great event taking place in New York October 12 &13, 2024. I'll be coming to New York to hang with my friends at Trinity Training Complex . Two days of guns, gear, and workshops with industry leaders at TTC's amazing facility. Kids are free! Check out TTC's amazing 6000 sq ft. facility, and sign up with them for your CCL, now FINALLY available i...

Artificial Intelligence is here, and for those of us whose jobs are in its crosshairs, things just got real. What can you do to outrun AI before it catches up to you? Can you pivot to a new career that will take longer for AI to learn? You may want to do it before everyone else realizes they have to! Oh, and about those "Fembots" the incels threaten to replace us with? We don't care. Really. Check...

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Gary and Hannah of the Eye Opener Society. We go deep into the food issues, such as scarcity, "what are they putting in our food?", fasting as a prepper tactic, and how you may be meditating without even knowing it.  Check out their very cool podcast . Drop by my website to read my blogs on some of the issues we discuss and more! Sign up for my weekly news...

I am opening up Season 3 with Gary and Hannah from the awesome Eye Opener Society podcast for a two-part special. In part one, we discuss detoxing, home cooking vs. Frankenfood, traveling with kids, and more! It's a great conversation showing where the esoteric, motherhood, and prepping intersect. Check them out at Eye Opener Society.  Remember to check out my  website to read my articles on some...

Welcome to my 20th episode and the end of season two! There are millions of podcasts, but most never make it past three episodes. To still be here with 20—and growing—makes me more excited to keep delving into the world of prepping with you. Also, I have officially reached 2000 downloads! Reaching that milestone generally takes a podcast about a year or two. So, I'm very grateful to everyone who f...

Only 1% of the water on earth is usable for all humanity’s needs—from drinking to powering industries. It’s not a lot, and it’s getting worse. Here is information and some ideas on what we can do, individually and collectively.  You can read my original blog about this here . You can also view the video I mentioned regarding the depleting aquifers here .  Information on Moses West, the inventor of...

This is Part 2 of Preparedness for Every Body. Welcome to the second part of this special with my guests, Nicole Adamonis and Cassandra. They are providing an honest look at navigating life with disabilities and how the right mindset will always make the difference, especially when it's clear emergency preparedness is inadequate for those with limitations—whether permanently or temporarily. Great...

Disasters and emergencies can be stressful for everyone. Still, for people with disabilities, as well as the elderly, those recovering from surgery or injury, and children with special needs, additional challenges arise.  When it comes to assisting those with disabilities—whether permanent or temporary—emergency assistance is woefully inadequate and impacts marginalized communities even more. In t...

Feeling unsafe? The "Gray Man" approach teaches you to blend in, stay aware, and ditch the digital trail for a safer, unseen life – now and in a SHTF scenario. This episode expands on my article of the same name (read here ) Visit the Urban Lady Prepper Website , now available in 12 languages and with an audio player for the most recent blog entry and certain pages! This episode stems from the blo...

In this day and age, how do you raise resilient kids and keep them safe? How is setting them up for Back-to-School considered prepping? If you were wondering how to introduce your kids to prepping without cramping anyone's style and them thinking you're nuts, then this is the episode for you! The "Mindset" episode I referred to is here . Visit the Urban Lady Prepper  ULP Website , which is now ava...

When American farmers aren't walking away from the growing fields, they're replacing crops with food for livestock, other countries, and solar panels. That's not leaving much food for us. This episode explains what is happening and how to keep your pantries stocked, gather information to grow your own, and support our local farmers and co-ops. You can read and share the script/transcript from my V...