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In this episode, I’m going to discuss complex disasters and how many of us, including myself, need to consider complex disasters as perhaps, the greatest threat to ourselves, our families, and our way of life. Check back soon for updated show notes. The post Complex Disasters appeared first on Mind4Survival.…
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Everyday Carry Essentials: Beginner’s EDC Guide (2022)
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You never know when emergencies will happen that require you to be prepared with your everyday carry essentials. Daily life can turn from happy and fun to disastrous and deadly in the blink of an eye. When that happens, all you will have to face a possibly fatal situation are your wits and the gear… The post Everyday Carry Essentials: Beginner’s ED…
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What Is Solar Maximum, and Why Should I Care?
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Are you prepared for the solar maximum? The solar maximum is a time during the solar cycle when we see a spike in solar flares. These flares can cause blackouts, communication disruptions, and other forms of chaos. It’s essential to be prepared for this event so that you can stay safe and protect your family.… The post What Is Solar Maximum, and Wh…
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What if They’re Wrong Featuring Jeremiah Dorph
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In this week’s episode, I speak with Jeremiah Dorph of the “What if They’re Wrong” podcast. Join us as we talk about Jeremiah’s near-death experience (NDE) and how that led him down the conspiracy and paranormal rabbit hole. Updated show notes coming soon! The post What if They’re Wrong Featuring Jeremiah Dorph appeared first on Mind4Survival.…
In these difficult times, with a deepening financial crisis, worsening supply chain disruptions, escalating tensions between nuclear-armed superpowers, and millions of average citizens feeling upset, disregarded, and taken advantage of, the time is now to double down on your efforts to prepare your home and family for the possibility of bugging in.…
More and more, bad tech and hard times seem to be going hand in hand. In recent weeks, cybersecurity has been headlined in the news. Hackers, especially Russian hackers, have become a concern for America’s critical infrastructure. Our banking system, our electrical grid, our water system… we are a vulnerable country. The government has issued… The …
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11 Best Tips for How to Protect Yourself Online!
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Are you concerned with how to protect yourself online? If you are, you’re not alone! A Pew Research study found that most Americans are concerned about their online safety. But don’t worry – there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself. This article will outline 11 of the best ways to protect… The post 11 Best Tips for How to Protect Y…
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We Fight Monsters with Michael Kurcina
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In this episode, Brian talks with Michael Kurcina, host of the We Fight Monsters Podcast and YouTube channel and founder of Spotterup.com. Mike shares advice from personal stories and experiences that have changed the course and quality of his life. Who is Michael Kurcina? Mike is a former Marine and security specialist and is very… The post We Fig…
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Protective Intelligence for Preparedness Featuring Chris Story
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Protective Intelligence is a process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks to a business or individual. This includes both preventative and reactive measures. You may be wondering why you should invest in Protective Intelligence. After all, you’re not a business or government institution – you’re just a regular person. But there are several…
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7 Best Tips on How to Prepare for Hyperinflation
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There are many reasons you might want to know how to prepare for hyperinflation. Maybe you have a lot of debt to pay off. Perhaps you’re worried that the value of money will go down so much that it will be hard to afford basic needs like food and water. No matter your reasons, it’s… The post 7 Best Tips on How to Prepare for Hyperinflation appeared…
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SHTF Plan: 5-Step Guide to Survive any Disaster
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Everyone needs an SHTF plan (Shit Hits the Fan Plan) because society is much more fragile than many people understand or want to believe. Our stark reality is one in which a single large-scale disaster or series of smaller-scale disasters occurring in the wrong place at the right time can lead to cascading impacts on… The post SHTF Plan: 5-Step Gui…
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Surveillance and Counter Surveillance w/ Tristan Flannery
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What comes to mind when you hear the words surveillance and counter-surveillance? It may be images from TV and movies of spies following suspects, or a lurker across the street following the unsuspecting lady, or the guy watching from the booth in the corner of the diner. But what is real surveillance? And how can… The post Surveillance and Counter…
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Brian Talks with Changing Earth Author Sara Hathaway
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Have you had experiences that put you in a position to use your preps? What if you had to live only on the food and water you have right now? How quickly could you evacuate your home? Have you gone without electricity or heat for an extended period of time? As preppers, most of us… The post Brian Talks with Changing Earth Author Sara Hathaway appea…
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What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (My PTSD Battle)
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As preppers or as preparedness-minded people, we are readying ourselves for the worst SHTF scenarios. We pack our bug-out bags, and we stock our pantries. We collect our guns and knives, and first-aid supplies. Some of us exercise so that we can outrun the zombie hordes. We think about how to secure our homes or… The post What is Post Traumatic Str…
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Facing Death with Glen Tate & Shelby Gallagher
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By now, we all know someone who has had COVID. Most of us know someone who has been extremely sick and facing death or has passed away from it. In this episode, Brian talks with a man who had COVID, was hospitalized and on a ventilator, came to terms with his imminent death, and still… The post Facing Death with Glen Tate & Shelby Gallagher appeare…
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25 Best Bug Out Bag Food Items for Survival & Emergencies
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When you’re loading up your backpack, you want to be sure that you fill it with the items that give you the best chance for survival, including the best bug-out bag foods. After all, you might one day be staking your life on the contents of your bag. Many people who have done a trial… The post 25 Best Bug Out Bag Food Items for Survival & Emergenci…
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7 Best Survival Bows for Hunting & Self-Defense (2022)
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There are many different options on the market for survival bows. So, which one is the best? This article will look at some of the most popular bows and see how they stack up against each other. We’ll also discuss what factors you should consider when purchasing a survival bow and provide some tips for… The post 7 Best Survival Bows for Hunting & S…
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COVID Situational Awareness (What to Expect)
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We’re heading into another round of COVID-Palooza. This time, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is carrying us forward into some trying times. With that, in this episode, I break down my perspective on where we’re headed over the next couple of months. This episode focuses on increasing awareness of what may be coming to be… The post COVID Situationa…
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SHTF Gear: The Essential Gear to Survive SHTF (2022)
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The reality is, we’re probably going to discover we’re not as prepared as we thought when SHTF (Shit Hits the Fan). That’s why it’s never a bad thing to have a Bug Out Bag (BOB) full of your SHTF survival gear ready. But what are the essential items you need for SHTF situations? We’ve got… The post SHTF Gear: The Essential Gear to Survive SHTF (202…
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M4S 119: Prepping Basics with George Taylor
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Are you interested in preparedness but unsure where to start? In this article and episode, we’ll go over the prepping basics that are essential. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you start out planning for epic long-term disasters reminiscent of the Mad Max movies, but the reality is, it doesn’t need to be like that.… The post M4S 119: Prepping Basic…
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M4S 118: Afghanistan Evacuations Update & Prepping Your Own Food and Water
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In this episode, my good friend and retired Special Forces officer Ed Clark updates us on the evacuation of American citizens from Afghanistan. Ed is part of the tireless team at AFGFree.org, working to save the lives of our fellow citizens abandoned in Afghanistan. In addition to discussing the latest on the Afghan evacuation crisis,… The post M4S…
What is preparedness? What are the goals of preparedness? How does preparedness apply to individuals, families, and communities? What’s a disaster? These are all crucial questions, which I will answer using my perspective and the Mind4Suvrival philosophy. How Do You Define Preparedness? I’ve done a deep dive into the definition of preparedness, and…
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How to Fortify Your Home Against an SHTF Event
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So, our modern times have you wondering how to fortify your home for an SHTF event. Whether it’s the craziness of our current times, the riots, the economy, the state of politics, the pandemic, China, etc., you’re right to be concerned. And, if you’re concerned, then this blog post is for you. In it, I… The post How to Fortify Your Home Against an …
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M4S 115: How to Start Prepping for SHTF with What You Already Have
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by Pete Orndorff So you think you should learn how to start prepping for SHTF – or at the very least, potential emergencies. You look online, check out social media, and browse some websites. And you go into sensory overload—lists here and lists there. If you’re going to start prepping for SHTF, you’ve got to… The post M4S 115: How to Start Preppin…
For preppers, one of the most overlooked elements of preparedness is perspective. We tend to think that our perspective is reality, but that is not the case. In fact, it often skews our views about reality. So, how do we limit the influence of perspective on our decision-making? After all, it’s not our actions that… The post M4S 114: Perspective fo…
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Project Whole Man Ep17 Andrew Coussens former CIA Contractor and Author Failed State
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Tuesday 4 EST, Aug 17. I speak with Andrew. Andrew E. Coussens spent nearly eight years deployed as a contractor for the CIA in a classified program that is still active in numerous areas of the world in the War on Terror. He spent four years simultaneously training partner nations in counter-terrorism tactics for the US State Department’s Global A…
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SPOTTER UP | EP. 48 | George J. Veith, Author Black April: The Fall of South Vietnam, and more
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Join me Monday August 9 at 4pm EST as I speak with George. George J . Veith, a former Army captain, is the author of Black April: The Fall of South Vietnam, 1973-1975, Code-Name Bright Light: The Untold Story of U.S. POW Rescue Efforts during the Vietnam War (1998), and Leave No Man Behind: Bill Bell and the Search for American POW/MIAs from the Vi…
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Project Whole Man Ep16 Jordan Laird Scout Sniper, Healing
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Jordan Laird of @warhippie_ Former Chief Scout, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer, Platoon Commander, Pre-Sniper Instructor, Infantry Squad Leader, Infantryman and Scout Sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps. Serving with: 2nd Btn. 23rd Mar. • 3rd Btn 25th Mar. 2nd Btn 5th Mar. • 3rd Btn 5th Mar. After leaving the Corps, he became a private contractor worki…
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SPOTTER UP | EP. 47 | Peter Blaber Former Commander of Delta Force, Author of Mission Men and Me
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Join me as I speak with Peter Blaber. We are going to discuss his new book set to hit stores this summer, entitled The Common Sense Way, A New Way to Think About Leading and Organizing. The book discusses some of the key lessons that Blaber learned as a leader in the military, and how he’s incorporated this method into his time as a businessman in …
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Project Whole Man Ep15 Ryan Hendrickson Tip of the Spear
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Join me on YouTube live as I speak with Ryan. Show is Sunday July 11, 2pm EST. Ryan Hendrickson is a Special Forces Engineer in the U.S. Army. Ryan transferred over to the Army in 2008 after completing enlistments in both the Navy and Air Force. Ryan has many military deployments including Iraq, Afghanistan, and several South and Central American c…
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Project Whole Man Ep14 David J Wood Businessman, Veteran Marine; Earn It
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Join me as I speak to Virtus Outdoor CEO @davidj_wood (Instagram handle) Sunday July 4th at 9 EST. David Wood spent his teen years in Knoxville, TN, and enlisted for active duty in the Marine Corps from 1999 – 2005, attaining infantry Sergeant in his first two years and serving with SRIG (Surveillance / Reconnaissance / Intelligence Group). David w…
Join me June 11 at 5 pm EST on YouTube live with Brian Thebaud, Green Beret and one of the founders of Operations RSF; @operationrsf we will talk about Grit. What is it and why do some seem to have it, and some don’t? Mission: Operation RSF provides support, accountability, and community to assist in the relief of the symptoms of PTSD through physi…
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Episode 13: Tom Young, Veteran, Pilot, Author of Military Thrillers
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Join me as I speak with Tom Young. Tom Young served in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Air National Guard. He has also flown combat missions to Bosnia and Kosovo, and additional missions to Latin America, the horn of Africa, and the Far East. In all, Young logged nearly 5,000 hours as a flight engineer on the C-5 Galaxy and the C-130 Hercules, while …
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Project Whole Man Ep11: Kasey Pippit Former Army Ranger, podcaster TFRecovery
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Join me Thursday May 20th on YouTube live at 6 EST as I speak with Kasey Pippit. Kasey is a Former Army Ranger <2> -, Student of psychology, fan of Alan Watts and runs a podcast called TFRecovery where he shares his personal experiences, thoughts, and ideas on the veteran transition to civilian life as well as his personal perception on life and me…
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Project Whole Man Ep10: Friend of the Warrior Operations RSF Green Beret Brian Thebaud
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Join me May 12 at 5 pm EST on YouTube live with Brian Thebaud, Green Beret and one of the founders of Operations RSF; @operationrsf we will talk about service, brotherhood and getting on the road to being whole! Mission: Operation RSF provides support, accountability, and community to assist in the relief of the symptoms of PTSD through physical ac…
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Project Whole Man Ep9: Possessed Jordan McDougal, Ultra athlete
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Project Whole Man Ep8: Sean Patrick Flanery Father, Actor, Author, Martial Artist, Role Model
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Project Whole Man Ep7: Rick Hogg The Spoils of War and What comes after
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Project Whole Man Ep6: Matthew Little How to Be Driven former Special Forces SWAT
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Project Whole Man Ep5: Brook Bowen Servant Man, LEO, Ranger Veteran, Instructor
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Project Whole Man Ep4: Donovan Riley Warrior Priest
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Doug Patteson Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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Dutch Moyer SGM USA (ret) SOC/JSOC Operator/Trainer
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Old School, Kurt Delia, LEO/SWAT/ Entrepreneur, Master Breacher, Meat-Eater
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Varg Freeborn - An Education in Violence (and Self Defense)
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Varg Freeborn is a world-renowned self-defense and gunfight instructor, as well as a lethal force educator, and fitness coach. Varg is also the author of the book Violence of Mind: Training and Preparation for Extreme Violence. Varg's insight into the topic of violence, preparing for it, understanding it, and defending against it, is informed by ha…
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Michael Kurcina, Founder of Spotter Up - Gunfighter, Writer, Wildman, Monk
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Michael Kurcina is the Founder of Spotter Up, a tactical gear website that doubles as an immense resource of information, reviews, articles, and podcasts featuring former or active-duty members of the Special Operations community, master-level shooters, special agents, case officers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts who share their knowledge on ev…
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SPOTTER UP | EP. 46 |Tom Satterly Delta Force | What Makes, Breaks, & Puts a Warrior Back together?
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Jen Satterly - Fighting The War On PTSD With An Arsenal Of Hope
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Jen Satterly spent a decade as a filmmaker and photographer, 3 years of which saw her embedded with the Navy SEALS and U.S. Army Special Forces where she filmed highly realistic training missions. During this time, Jen witnessed a serious lack of resources to aid the struggles that many special operators faced with respect to Post Traumatic Stress.…
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Navy SEAL JP Dinnell - The Forging Of An Elite Sniper
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Jeremiah JP Dinnell is a former Navy SEAL Sniper who spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. J.P. served as Point Man, Machine Gunner, and Lead Sniper for SEAL Team 3, Task Unit Bruiser, Delta Platoon where he worked closely with Task Unit Commander Jocko Wilink, and Leif Babin during the Battle of Ramadi, and was the…
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Episode 45 Gray Man Project with Brady Pesola
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