Ready Your Future - A Prepper Podcast

Many people are having to learn how to cook from home today.  This is a big change from all the convenience of eating out, fast-food and processed food.  In this episode, Laurie Neverman of Common Sense Home, shares some cooking hacks, cooking tools and even kitchen substitutions that anyone can use today! KITCHEN SUBSTITUTIONS (SAVE TIME, MONEY AND AGGRAVATION) Common Sense Home –...

Getting different perspectives from others on how the Coronavirus is affecting their part of the world helps us to understand what is happening in the big scheme of things.  Sometimes we can get so focused on our own world that we don't see objectively.  Fernando Aguirre joins us to share his insights of how to prepare and what to expect during the near future concerning COVID-19. The Mo...

The events of the Coronavirus pandemic has created shortages of certain items.  Preppers, while experiencing this current situation, should be paying attention to understand what they are missing in their own preps and what they need to do to be better prepared for the next big emergency that will come. PrepperNomics 107: Prepping for Shortages Ep. Link –  Episode 634 Mentioned in...

In an SHTF situation, even the best of us can find we are dealing with a mountain of stress and anxiety.  Throw on top of a "situation" that we might have to help manage the stress and anxiety of spouses and kids, makes knowing what to do to get everyone "healthy," an important task.  Robyn Stewart, LPC, draws on over 27 years of counseling experience to share some very important tips fo...

Knowing how to handle tense situations is a skill that everyone should know, especially preppers. When tempers are high and big decisions need to be made, the person who can keep their cool can sidestep a bunch of grief or even something worse.  You never know when you will need to utilize a conflict resolution skill.  So, it is good to always practice them.  This episode touches on...

We are dependent!  We are dependent on so many levels that we don't even realize it.  But when a force comes in that rattles us a little, like where we are right now in history, we get to see how fragile the system is.  The answer, or at least one of the right moves, is to live a more self-reliant life. Michael Bunker - Website Michael Bunker - Youtube Michael Bunker - Facebook Ep....

Nothing gets people moving to the kitchen faster than the smell of hot fresh bread.  Many people believe that baking bread takes a lot of work with the kneading and flour on the counter and stuff.  But this recipe is so easy, you'll want to make bread everyday! Peasant Bread: A Delicious Food That Anyone Can Make Pam Farley's Video Ep. Link –  Episode 630 Items of Interest: Fo...

The Coronavirus is effecting us in more ways than most realize.  The Western World might see a dramatic change in how things move forward from here.  If anything, people should understand that emergencies can come really fast and leave us with little time to prepare.  In this episode, Michael Snyder joins the podcast to talk about the economic fallout and more. The Economic Collapse...

We all have that one item that we love to use for whatever reason.  But what if we had an item that there were so many uses, that you had to write them down somewhere?  There is an item like this, it is called baking soda.  And it isn't just for baking!  It is a preparedness multi-use item! 7 Awesome Uses for Baking Soda Ep. Link – Episode 628 Mentioned in this Episode:&n...

As the world is coming to terms with the Coronavirus, there are many different ideas of what should be done.  Some are deciding to hunker down, others don't want to change their lifestyle at all.  And then some might be deciding still.  In this episode, Samantha Biggers of Backdoor Survival shares her experience of bugging in for 50 days due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Backdoor Sur...

The Coronavirus will soon impact many of us, probably more than we realize.  As things get crazier, what should be the Prepper's Response?  This is a solo podcast where I talk about why this is a time when the Preparedness Community can shine and help others get better prepared. LIz Specht's Thread Ep. Link  –  Episode 626   Mentioned in this Episode:  Coronavir...

Before modern medicine, people learned that certain plants helped with ailments and good health.  Many people forgo the benefits of herbal medicine, instead focusing on pharmaceuticals.  But knowing about herbs that you can use, their remedies and how to actually use them in practical ways is a skill that can be very valuable, especially if we get to a point in our global supply chain wh...

Preparedness costs money.  The problem is some feel that if they don't have the money to fully prep, they don't want to prep at all.  But that view is seriously flawed.  Every move towards preparedness puts you and your family in a better place.  So even if you are prepping on a budget, you can make moves to be better prepared. How Expert Preppers Survive On A Tight Budget Ep....

Sometimes our minds just don't allow us to "go there."  When we haven't experienced an emergency situation, it's hard to imagine actually going there.  Our mind instead tells us that "there's nothing to it" or "everything is going to be fine."  Normalcy bias is a real thing that we need to combat if we are going to be ready for what might come. Normalcy Bias Ep. Link  –&n...

Quarantine is one of those topics that doesn't come up very often in preparedness.  But with the Coronavirus causing havoc in China and the potential of it coming to your area, it is probably time to visit this topic again.  It's not something we want, but if we have to go through quarantine, what should we be considering.  The time to think about this is now, not when it is about t...

JJ Johnson runs Reality Survival.  He has a long history in the Preparedness Community.  While he gained his love for the outdoors as a child, he also has served as a SERE instructor in the USAF and now operates his website and Youtube channel where he actively teaches about preparedness. Reality Survival Reality Survival - Youtube Reality Survival - Gunstreamer 20 Practical Steps To Tak...

Gardening is a skill that pays big dividends.  But before you can eat fresh fruits and vegetables, you need to learn how to start your plants from seeds.  Starting your own seeds is cheaper than buying seedlings at the local gardening center and allows you to grow selected varieties that you might not find locally.  Growing plants from seeds is a skill everyone should learn and expe...

Food is important!  It is even more important in an emergency situation!  But with tight budgets, what is someone who doesn't have a lot of extra to contribute to their stockpile do?  This episode discusses cheap foods that a prepper can stockpile to add to their pantry. Cheapest Foods that You Can Stockpile Ep. Link – Episode 619 Mentioned in this Episode:  Take the PW S...

Basic first aid kits can be purchased in many different forms.  They can have many different items in them that might or might not be beneficial.  In this interview, Dr. Joe and Amy Alton of Doom and Bloom share ways that someone can beef up their individual, vehicle and home first aid kits. Doom and Bloom Main Website Doom and Bloom Medical Store Doom and Bloom Youtube Channel Doom and...

Whether you are lost on a trail or stranded in your vehicle during the winter, emergency preparedness is about making small, common-sense decisions that will help you survive.  The important thing is to not lose your cool and panic.  Instead, know what you need to do to survive and come out alive. How Not To Die If You’re Lost In The Woods Are You Prepared for An Unexpected Surviva...

If the government, a business or an employer came to you and asked if they could track your EVERY move, would you agree to it?  Well, everyone who has a cellphone is doing it voluntarily.  This podcast touches on some points provided by the article that is referenced, as well as other pieces of information, including Facebook. Twelve Million Phones, One Dataset, Zero Privacy Ep. Link &nb...

Bugging out is the topic of many articles, podcasts, and videos.  Everyone has an opinion.  But it is the real-life examples that help us truly understand the benefit of bugging out and having a plan in place.  This podcast episode discusses the lesson from a member of the Preparedness Community who experienced the need to have an up-to-date bugout plan. Prepper Lesson: Bugout Befor...

There are many topics in preparedness that are "sexy" and will be the reason for pics and articles and videos.  But just like everything else, there are many boring aspects of preparedness that no one will ever discuss because well, it is boring.  Preparing your emergency binder or Preparedness Portfolio is one of these topics.  But having a preparedness binder or portfolio would be...

Many people tend to procrastinate when it comes to being prepared.  Procrastination can, at worst, cause you and your loved one to go through a serious emergency, and at best, waste your time as Mic discusses in this article.  This podcast episode discusses 5 tips that new and experienced preppers can incorporate into their preparedness. General Public’s Prepping Approach: Wait to...

Knowing where to start in preparedness is helpful for every new prepper.  Having a starting point also helps experienced preppers to gauge if they have stayed the course in staying balanced in the preparedness or maybe have become too heavy in one area or another.  These tips are helpful for new preppers.  But this episode also includes some "pro" prepper tips that can be useful for...