The Secure Family Podcast

Andy discusses three of the most common misconceptions when it comes to burglaries. Don't trust your family's safety to a myth. Know the truth.    Protect your family with Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

On this show Andy takes a critical look at fear. When we say we are afraid, is that really true or is something else preventing us from finding a solution to a threat? Are we really as afraid as we think we are?    Grab your free Know Your Neighborhood Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/neighborhood Coming Soon: Online Learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

In this episode, Andy talks about why we need to pay attention to our neighborhood so we can keep our family safe. He'll go over what to look for that may indicate you've got trouble next door.    Plus download your free Knowing Your Neighborhood Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/neighborhood   Coming Soon: Online Learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

The Secure Dad Podcast celebrates 100 episodes with an Ask Me Anything show. Andy will answer your questions about family protection. Plus, he makes a big announcement.   Online Course from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Today Andy welcomes Jon and Alex of the Wanted Podcast. Jon and Alex use many tools in their jobs as bounty hunters and de-escalation is the one they utilize the most. They discuss the importance de-escalation plays not only in potentially violent situations but in everyday life as well.    For more from Jon and Alex: http://www.fenrir-group.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wantedpodcast...

It's important to know who lives around you. Just like you want to know all of the good people, you need to be aware of the bad ones as well. Andy will discuss an app that will help you find sex offenders living near your home. Plus, he shares more ways to protect your children.   For more form the NSOPW: https://www.nsopw.gov/   Be ready for the next disaster for free: https://www.thesecuredad.co...

Are you ready for what 2020 throws at you next? Andy discusses how we all need to be ready for the next natural disaster, which very well may be a Sharknado in 2020. Plus he shares a free preparedness checklist for everyone.    Download The Secure Dad Natural Disaster Preparedness Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/disaster

Today Andy welcomes Byron Rodgers of the Protector Nation Podcast to the show. Byron is a Marine Corps Veteran who is making his mark on the world in the field of executive protection. He'll share ways that every family can be secure when traveling.    For more from Byron Rodgers: https://byronrodgersmotivation.com/   Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

In this episode Andy discusses 4 Rules for Safer Kids Online. We'll discuss what we need to model as parents, information our family should never share and I go over the number one rule for anyone using the internet.    Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

Today Andy welcomes Aaron, the host of the Dad in the Trenches podcast. Together they'll discuss how to manage a crisis like a job loss, personal hardships and how that affects who we are and how our children see us.    For more from Dad in the Trenches: https://www.dadinthetrenches.com/   FREE GUIDE: How to Freeze Your Child's Credit: https://www.thesecuredad.com/how-to-freeze-your-childs-credit

Protect your child's financial future from scammers by freezing their credit. Andy will talk you through the process because he's personally done it. Plus find out how to get your free guide to do this process with templates. Guide to Freezing Your Child's Credit: https://www.thesecuredad.com/how-to-freeze-your-childs-credit

Andy welcomes back Jerry Gowen of Operation Underground Railroad to discuss how recent events are changing human trafficking.    Operation Underground Railroad: https://my.ourrescue.org/events/rise-up   The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   Today's Show Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/wayfair-covid-19-and-human-trafficking-with-jerry-gowen-of-operati...

Don't make your car an easy target for a thief. Andy discusses simple and effective ways we can all make our cars more secure.    Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   Today's show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-protect-your-car-from-theft

Do you lose sleep at night wondering if the front door is locked? Have you ever forgotten to arm your alarm system? Everyone has done this at some point. On the show today Andy discusses a powerful secure habit that we all need to practice.    Protector Symposium 2.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/202037656772?affiliate_id=2520046 Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecureda...

Over the past few weeks riots and clashes have been happening across the country. In today's episode Andy discusses 5 things we all need to know to protect our families in times of civil unrest.   Bug Out Bag: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools   Protector Symposium 2.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/202037656772?affiliate_id=2520046   Emergence Disrupt Riot Environments: https://info.emergen...

On the podcast Andy welcomes Yousef Badou of Emergence Disrupt. Yousef is an expert in threat detection when it comes to situational awareness and behavioral analysis. Together they talk about how we can see trouble before it starts.  Also be sure to check out the bonus podcast with Andy and Yousef about avoiding group violence in a riot. For more on Yousef and Emergence Disrupt: https://www.emerg...

In this special bonus podcast, Yousef Badou of Emergence Disrupt shares his thoughts on avoiding group violence in a riot situation. And there's a link to his free training on Riot Environments. Riot Environments Training: https://info.emergencedisrupt.com/safe-observer-order-form38757766

Defending yourself and your family from identity theft may sound difficult. On today's show Andy will share three things we all can do to protect ourselves. Plus he'll share his personal experience with credit card fraud.  Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

In this MiniCast Andy talks about mindset in a whole new way. He says something in this show that you may have never been told before in your life.    Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

Do you know what crime is happening around your home? There could be home invasions, theft or even armed robberies occurring near you and you may not even know it. Discover how to keep an eye out for the crime in your area and how to prevent it from happening to you.  Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www...

Riots are popping up around the United States. Do you know what to do if you're in your car with your family when you are swept up in a riot? Andy gives some tips on how to protect your family in this volatile situation.   Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   What If Your Vehicle Is Attacked By an Angry Mob? https://www.offgridweb.com/survival/what-if-y...

Andy's guest on the show is Nila of Mil-Spec Mom and Resilient Security Solutions. They discuss the important issues facing protector parents and how protector skills can be improved. Find out more about Nila: https://www.milspecmom.com/   The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftgu...

Just because people are wearing masks doesn't mean we can't read them anymore. In this MiniCast, Andy gives three simple things to look for when assessing threats in public.   Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge   Today's show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-read-people-with-masks

I had to go to urgent care recently. Hear what happened to me, how I showed my son to be his own first responder and laugh at my expense. Protect Your Home Starting Today for Free: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools Today's show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/what-to-expect-at-urgent-care-during-covid-19

Learn in this MiniCast how to secure your Zoom meetings for your kids and yourself. Plus hear a story about a family friend who had their meeting hacked!  For more: www.thesecuredad.com To read the article "How to Secure Your Kid's Zoom Meetings: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/zoom-security-tips