The Secure Family Podcast

Do you have a story that starts out, "There I was… when nothing happened"? That's what Andy and Jason Brick of The Safest Family on the Block are discussing today. Plus, they'll show us how there's much to learn from these types of stores.   Get your copy of Password Book: My Kids Wrecked My Brain: https://www.thesecuredad.com/passwordbook   Join the Kickstarter for There I was When Nothing Happen...

Andy takes a look at the importance of nonverbal communication in our daily lives. He'll share how what we say is just as important as how it is said. Plus how to look for incongruent messages between what people say and their body language. Prepare for the next shortage with Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: https://www.thesecuredad.com/pantry

We've all wanted to delete our information from the internet at one time or another. On this episode, Andy welcomes the CEO of Abine, Rob Shavell to discuss how we can delete our data from being used to profile us.  I trust DeleteMe and I think you should see if it fits your needs. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: http...

Your mobile carrier may be tracking you by collecting data like browser history, device location, and app usage to build a profile about you and your family. Andy will go over why parents need to take action and how to stop your mobile carrier from tracking you. Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: https://www.thesecuredad.com/pantry Join the official Telegram Channel of The Secure Dad: https:...

With unpredictable supply chain issues, families can find themselves searching the shelves for the food that they need. Today Morgan of Rogue Preparedness joins Andy to discuss how the average family can build up their pantry in a shortage. Plus, Morgan and Andy offer you a free quick start guide to help you stock your pantry in a shortage. For more on Rogue Preparedness: https://roguepreparedness...

America's roads have become more dangerous according to officials. Andy shares his opinion on the contributing factors and what we can do to keep our families safe on the road.  The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store Telegram Invite: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx Field Notes Signup: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Andy has an unflinching conversation with the founder of Lantern Rescue. He shares some hard facts about what's going on in our world and how we as protector parents can help. For more on Lantern Rescue: https://lanternrescue.org/ Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books Free Tools: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools

Happy New Year! Andy discusses what protector parents need to focus on to help their families survive and thrive in 2022. He takes a hard look at the reality that we face in the next 12 months and he shares his top 10 predictions for 2022. Plus, there's a new project coming soon to The Secure Dad. Home Security Book: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Join Andy on Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZh...

Follow-home robberies are trending upward. Good people are being targeted in stores, followed home, and robbed of their purchases. Andy breaks down how these attacks work and how we can deter them at every stage.  The Secure Dad Home Security Book: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books Protector Parent Gear: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

Getting tech gifts for your family? Know what to do and what to avoid as Andy talks with Sarah Kimmel of Family Tech. Sarah will share her 20 years of experience in IT to help our families make good decisions this holiday season. For more on Sarah and Family Tech: https://familytechzone.com/ Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide...

Today Andy welcomes Kimball Lews of EmpoweringParents.com. Together they discuss what influences our children's behavior, what to do about it, and learn to see the red flag behaviors that should concern us the most.  Empowering Parents: https://www.empoweringparents.com/ Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.thesecu...

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Andy shares with us how to keep the holidays secure with a few safety tips demonstrated in the Home Alone films. Plus, you can download The Secure Dad Holiday Security Guide for free! (Note: This episode was accidentally published on Monday… oops.)  Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.th...

As protector parents, we understandably focus our attention on our children. Today, Andy welcomes Dawn Armstrong of ThinkSafe Seminars to talk about protecting our parents. Plus, there are new items in The Secure Dad Store! For more on Dawn Armstrong: https://www.thinksafeseminars.com/ The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

Executive protection agent Preston Hocker returns to discuss his experience at America's southern border. Together, he and Andy discuss the human trafficking that is going unnoticed in the land of the free.  For more on Preston: https://www.instagram.com/prestonhocker The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store The Secure Dad Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx

Former Royal Marine Commando and executive protection professional Sonny Smith chats with Andy about everyday awareness and protecting those that we love. Six Sight Website: https://www.sixsight.co/ Six Sight Women's Online Course: https://sixsight.mykajabi.com/wsdwfpwyc Family Road Trip Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/roadtrip The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

Hitting the road this fall for fun and family visits? Make sure you're prepared for an emergency on the road this season. Learn what you must have with you and a few things that you'll need to make the ride more enjoyable for everyone.  Get your free copy of the Family Road Trip Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/roadtrip The Secure Dad Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx

Today Andy welcomes former spy and CIA officer Doug Patteson to the show. Together they discuss the reality of spycraft and what we can do every day to be a harder target for crime. Plus, Doug shares his rule of the stupids. (Spoiler alert: It's great advice.)  For more on Doug Patterson follow Texas Spy Dad on Instagram. Today is the last day to enroll in Andy's online course UNLOCKED: Releasing...

Andy answers any lingering questions you might have about his online course UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. Enrollment ends today! To get started: https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked  

Today on the podcast, Andy shares his experience discovering a crime that happened 9 years earlier. Find out what it was and what he learned about the criminal mind that shaped how he formed The Secure Dad.  Plus, UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent opens today! Enroll in this course made just for protector parents: https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked

In this special bonus edition of the podcast, Andy shares what makes online learning for parents so important and why taking your family's safety seriously is vital to a happier life. UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent is open for enrollment today: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Andy welcomes the show, Dr. Chad Peters, to answer the question, are you healthy enough to survive? In a fun interview, they discuss how to increase your chances of surviving real threats and speculate if they'd survive a zombie apocalypse. Plus, fun ways to get fit with your family. For more from Dr. Chad Peters: https://www.beawesome365.com Get updates on UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector...

In this special bonus edition of the podcast, Andy discusses the specific lessons that make UNLOCKED perfect for parents. Plus, he will show you one topic that he covers that no one else is teaching parents. For more on UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

On the 150th episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses a topic he gets asked about frequently, sex offenders. He'll define what an offender is and issue a warning that all parents need to hear. Plus, there is a free download for further understanding, Protecting Your Family from Sex Offenders.  Free Download: Protecting Your Family from Sex Offenders: https://www.thesecuredad.com/offender...

Online learning for parents starts on October 20th! Enroll in UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent two weeks from today. This bonus podcast will show you how UNLOCKED works to help you better protect your family at home, online, and in public. For more: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses  

Violence is violence, right? Thinking like that can get you killed. Andy welcomes author and self-defense expert Tim Larkin to the show. Together they discuss the types of violence we may encounter and how to avoid them to protect our families! For more on Tim Larkin: https://timlarkin.com/ Online Course, UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses The Secure Dad Home Security Book: https://www...