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One of the critical abilities needed to master today’s world is the capacity to spot fake news. Knowing how to spot fake news helps purify the information we base our decisions upon. When we can do that, we make more effective decisions, which is pretty important when it comes to preparedness.  Here we discuss: What… The post Episode 113: How to Spot Fake News appeared first on Mind4Survival.

On May 18, 1980, Mount St Helen’s which is located about 100 miles south of Seattle and 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we will talk about: The Eruption Geology & Tectonics Five Volcano Facts Why is this information helpful for preparedness? Hopefully, you don’t ever have to experience a volcano eruption.… The post Episode 112: Mount St. Helens Volcano Eruption Anniversary appeared first on Mind4Survival.

I've been asked many times why I don't discuss politics with preparedness. Here's the reason I don't discuss politics and preparedness. I look at preparedness as an overarching strategy, how I face each day, how I face life. I try to eliminate or minimize distractions I don't have control over.  I keep my head up… The post Episode 111: Why I Don’t Discuss Politics in Preparedness appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Let's talk about some stuff that does it make people feel very comfortable-complex disasters.  In this episode we will discuss: What is a Complex Disaster Preparing for Complex Disasters Complex disasters are an unpleasant thought, yet an important one to have none-the-less. Considering complex disasters from a “what-if?” mindset allows us to be one step… The post Episode 109: Complex Disasters appeared first on Mind4Survival.

In this episode, we're going to discuss the Atlantic article, "We Should All Be Preppers," by Bradley Garrett. Come along and see what he got right and what may be a little off-target. Never forget, you’re just one prep away. If you have any other thoughts or questions about social isolation mindset, please leave a comment… The post Episode 108: We Should All Be Preppers appeared first on Mind4Survival.

While the first Rambo was a great movie, it set a bad precedent for many people in the preparedness niche who now feel they can go it alone during a disaster or other difficult times. Since I first began prepping back in the ‘80s, there is always talk of people going solo during difficult times.… The post Episode 107: Teams vs. Lone Wolfs appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Did you know that nearly 1000 people die each year due to heat-related illnesses? Not to mention the tens of thousands who suffer from heat-related injuries that sometimes extend for the rest of their lives. As a paramedic and heat casualty myself, I know first hand the serious and prolonged problems heat can cause. In… The post Episode 106: Heat Injury appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Is there something you've been wanting to do and have been putting it off? In this episode on overcoming procrastination, we talk about:  What is procrastination, Why we procrastinate, and How you can overcome it to help become better prepared and more able to deal with the nonsense life throws at you. What is Procrastination… The post Episode 105: Overcoming Procrastination appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Have you ever thought about how something you screwed up is just what someone famous is now quoted on? Well, I did, and had I listened to Ben Franklin's words of wisdom, I may have been better prepared to get on the road when I headed for the woods. So part of my situational awareness… The post Episode 104: Five Best Ben Franklin Prepper Quotes appeared first on Mind4Survival.

One of the greatest parts about being a pepper today is the ability to look back in history, to see what happened, what went wrong before we got here that we can use to help make today that much better, and to help make a more secure future. Let’s reach back in history, going all… The post Episode 103: Scofield Mine Disaster appeared first on Mind4Survival.

I literally received the best message I’ve ever gotten on Facebook. I don't think the person that sent it to me understood why.  Here's what I received.  "As much as I believe you have great credentials to speak on a lot of subjects related to survival, I just cannot get on board with your seeming… The post Episode 102: Success! appeared first on Mind4Survival.

While society may be opening back up soon, the coronavirus will still be around. So have you thought about how you're going to go about your day so that you don't risk infecting yourself or the people you most care about? In this episode on Social Distancing, we talk about: Why I feel that society… The post Episode 101: An End to Social Distancing appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Have you given much thought to what life after May 1st might look like? Well, if you haven't, I have. And I'm here to share my top 10 possible predictions for what life after May 1st may look like for all of us. Top 10 Predictions for Life After May 1st, 2020 (Possibly) Top 10… The post Episode 100: Top 10 Predictions for Life After May 1st, 2020 appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Creating your best daily routine is incredibly helpful in finding more free time to do the things you LIKE to do. Daily routines also help increase your confidence and overall satisfaction with yourself and your day. Establishing your daily routine can be accomplished in four easy steps: Finding Your Motivation Deciding What to Include in… The post Episode 99: Create Your Best Daily Routine appeared first on Mind4Survival.

In this episode on tips for wearing latex nitrile gloves, we also talk about: A Personal History Lesson The Early Days Current Craziness Concerns A Personal History Lesson The Early Days The Changes Current Craziness Concerns Eight Tips for Wearing Latex Nitrile Gloves A Personal History Lesson As a long-time paramedic, wearing latex nitrile gloves… The post Episode 98: Eight Tips for Wearing Latex Nitrile Gloves appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Common Humanity In today’s episode, I discuss this post from the Mind4Survival Facebook group:                       To help shed some light on this, I ask us all to consider two things, the common humanity of the situation. What is the other person, or persons experiencing? Does… The post Episode 97: Common Humanity appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Coronavirus and Healthcare Workers In today's episode, I discuss: I speak with Lisa (Budget Equestrian) and Dale Goodwin (Survivalist Prepper) about their lives, Lisa a healthcare worker during the coronavirus and Dale, her husband. I also speak about the last fundamental of preparedness, SELF   SHOW NOTES COMING SOON!   Lastly… Never forget, you're just one prep… The post Episode 96: Coronavirus and Healthcare Workers appeared first on Mind4Survival.

In today's episode on Trust and Preparedness, I discuss: How trust works in our lives and within our personal family unit Two more Fundamentals of Preparedness: Survival and Safety Cats and the coronavirus Trust and Preparedness Trust is both earned and given, and it is an integral part of how we approach the world and… The post Episode 95: Trust and Preparedness appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Fundamentals of Preparedness Situational Awareness In today's episode I discuss: How the hierarchy of the five fundamentals of preparedness (Mindset, Situational Awareness, Survival, Safety, and Self). Review the first fundamental of preparedness, mindset, as it applies to situational awareness. The second fundamental of preparedness, situational awareness. Situational awareness is where, once we have done as… The post Episode 94: Fundamentals of Preparedness (Situational Awareness) appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Fundamentals of Preparedness Mindset In this episode, on the fundamentals of preparedness, I focus on mindset and how important it is to our overall preparedness. I also discuss a couple of quick coronavirus wins, the coronavirus quick wins and speak about keeping your animals safe, which keeps you and your loved ones safe during these… The post Episode 93: Fundamentals of Preparedness (Mindset) appeared first on Mind4Survival.