Mama Bear Survival
Emily Richett
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mama Bear Survival episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mama Bear Survival for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mama Bear Survival episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
15. Building Your Emergency Food Pantry with Jessica Cardwell of The Faithful Preppers
Mama Bear Survival
10/17/24 • 49 min
In this episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Emily talks to Jessica Cardwell, founder of The Faithful Preppers. Jessica shares her journey from being a newlywed with an empty pantry to becoming a thoughtful, faith-based prepper.
We discuss everything from building a sustainable food storage plan to maintaining a preparedness mindset without fear.
Key Takeaways:- Getting Started: Begin with a three-day plan for both food and water. This simple step can help you feel more confident and less overwhelmed.
- Budget-Friendly Preparedness: Jessica shares her tips for building a pantry without breaking the bank, including how to save money by rethinking everyday purchases.
- Faith-Based Approach: Learn how Jessica integrates her faith into her prepping journey, promoting a mindset of peace and service rather than fear.
- Family Focus: How to involve your family in preparedness activities and make it a fun, educational experience for your kids.
- [00:05:04] Emily and Jessica start the conversation, discussing the initial overwhelm of starting a preparedness journey and how Jessica got into it during the early days of COVID-19.
- [00:18:48] Jessica shares her backstory of returning to an empty home after her husband’s internship and how that became a turning point in her life as a prepper.
- [00:30:15] The significance of faith in Jessica's preparedness journey and how her church community encourages a mindset of preparedness without fear.
- [00:38:22] Emily and Jessica discuss practical first steps for food storage, starting with simple, shelf-stable foods and the importance of rotating your stock.
- [00:47:50] Tips on budgeting for preparedness, including how to use current spending habits to fund your preparedness efforts.
- [00:55:15] The importance of mindset: approaching preparedness as a long-term, incremental process rather than a sprint.
- Start Your Three-Day Plan: Make a checklist of food and water for three days for each member of your family. Start with what you already eat and build from there.
- Set a Preparedness Budget: Allocate a small portion of your grocery budget to extra items each week—whether it’s an extra can of soup or a gallon of water.
- Check Out Jessica's eBook: Everyday Food Storage is a comprehensive guide to creating a food storage plan that fits your family's needs and lifestyle.
- Connect with Jessica: Follow her on Instagram @thefaithfulpreppers for more tips and resources and checkout her site at The Faithful Preppers.
This episode is sponsored by Refuge Medical: Learn more about the USA-Made First Aid & Emergency kits at refugemedical.com - save with the code: MamaBear
1. Unleash Your Inner Mama Bear: Join the Journey to Preparedness & Self-Reliance with Emily Richett
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03/06/24 • 12 min
"Because Mama Bear survival isn't just a passive feel-good podcast. This show is really going to take listeners on a journey this year and I hope that you'll join me for it."
Are you ready to adventure together this year? Here are some of the topics Emily discusses in this first episode.
- Emily's journey from a career in media to entrepreneurship
- 2020 - the year that changed everything (for the better)
- Waking up to freedom & family
- Planning for your family's secure future
- Self-reliance and survival skills for modern mothers
- Cultivating a self-sufficient lifestyle and community
Some of the upcoming episodes include expert guests and topics in personal protection, defense, firearms, situational awareness, prepping, food and water storage, emergency medical and first aid, preparing for pregnancy and postpartum, fighting the war on children, parenting in a digital age and more!
Guests include: Lena Miculek, Tim Larkin, Landon Starbuck, 1000 Hours Outside, Brittany Baker, Refuge Medical, SIG Sauer, American Reserves and more.
Join the DenBe sure to get on the list and get notified when new episodes and survival resources launch!
Go to mamabearsurvival.com and hop on the email list!
Until next time,
Stay safe out there, Mama Bear!
11: Raising Critical Thinkers and Empowering Children to Thrive in Today's World with Katie Kimball
Mama Bear Survival
04/22/24 • 38 min
In this interview, we talk with Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship about how we can raise our children in a world that doesn't share our values and doesn't encourage free thinking. We specifically discuss the concepts of nutrition and food, navigating technology and social media, how to parent when your kids feel different from their peers, and more.
Key points:- Raising critical thinkers starts at a young age.
- How to navigate being "the only one" when it comes to technology rules and parenting decisions within a friend/school group.
- How to best prepare our children for the world ahead, starting with some basics like kitchen skills.
- Checkout Katie's free Life Skills Now summer camp
- It's a free virtual camp over the summer where kids will learn those real life skills they aren't being taught in school! There is also an option to buy a recording if you can't attend live and take them at your own pace.
- Join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear!
10: Concealed Carry Confidence and Empowering Moms with Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica
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04/02/24 • 34 min
We started our firearms journey in episode 3 with Lena Miculek, and today we continue it with the founder of the concealed carry fashion brand, Alexo Athletica, Amy Robbins joins the show to share her story of creating a brand to empower women in safety.
Key points:- Amy's inspiring 2A and firearms journey that led her to start a concealed carry fashion line
- Different tools and options for concealed carry beyond firearms
- Safety tips for joggers and moms
- The importance of training no matter what your tool of defense
- Building self-reliance beyond firearms
- Decide what type of defense tool you can begin carrying to increase your safety options
- Checkout Alexo Athletica - use the code "mamabear" at checkout to save
- Join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear!
10/30/24 • 29 min
Introduction In today’s episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Brittany Baker joins us again after her initial episode on pregnancy preparedness. She is the Director of Operations at Refuge Medical, a mom of four and a preparedness advocate. In this episode she shares tips for navigating personal safety as a mom, including situational awareness to the importance of personal protection tools. Join us as we dive into some essential strategies for moms to feel empowered and safe during these uncertain times.
Key Takeaways
- Situational Awareness: Keep your "head on a swivel." It’s critical to know your surroundings when you’re out with kids.
- Code Words: Brittany explains how code words can help kids know when to act quickly and safely without drawing attention.
- Training for Emergencies: Teaching children basic first aid, such as using tourniquets, empowers them to help in emergencies.
- Preparedness Tools: From pepper spray to firearms, Brittany encourages moms to explore personal protection tools they feel comfortable using.
- Meet-Up Plans and Drills: Families should establish emergency meet-up points and practice drills, just like schools do.
- Beware of Over-Sharing: Car decals or other identifying markers can unintentionally reveal personal information, making families easier targets.
- Beware of Over-Sharing: Car decals or other identifying markers can unintentionally reveal personal information, making families easier targets.
- Disaster Relief Efforts: Refuge Medical’s recent disaster relief efforts and the challenges of toxic waste and water contamination after Hurricane Helene. The link to the episode Brittany recommended for an update: https://www.youtube.com/live/yJ5trTWpc_8?si=wYMqblg5hd7M4HdO
Action Items & Next Steps
- Get a Kit from Refuge Medical: Use the code "MamaBear" at refugemedical.com to save on high-quality medical kits made in the USA. Looking for emergency prescription kits? Checkout Jase Medical and use code "mamabear" to save.
- Set a Code Word with Your Kids: Establish a code word your family can use for emergencies.
- Practice Situational Awareness: Teach your kids to stay alert in parking lots, stores, and public spaces.
- Plan a Family Meet-Up Spot: Identify safe spots outside your home or in your community where your family can meet during emergencies.
6. Strength & Advocacy After a Violent Home Invasion with Mary Forgues - Mama Bear Survivor Story
Mama Bear Survival
03/14/24 • 46 min
- Mary shares details of the day a man broke into her house and attacked her
- What she has learned from the experience and how it shapes her motherhood
- The role of gun ownership in protection and the importance of situational training
- Simple steps you can take to protect your family today
- Her transition into law enforcement and the work she does for mental health and self-defense advocacy
- Run through the suggested tips Emily & Mary discuss like the home walk through and practicing the phone emergency dialing with your children
- Connect with Mary on Instagram @everything.aboutmary
- Checkout the programs offered at WOFT for family training
- As always, join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear!
As always, stay safe out there, mama bear.
4. The War on Chidren, Defending Truth & the Parenting Revolution with Landon Starbuck
Mama Bear Survival
03/07/24 • 38 min
Welcome to episode 4!
In this episode, Mama Bear Landon Starbuck joins us to talk about the war on children and the urgent need to rise up and join the parenting revolution.
The War on Children - a Documentary and a Battle CryLandon and her husband Robby Starbuck produced the impactful film "The War On Children," that exposes the ongoing battle for control of the next generation and their minds.
While the film was blocked by the mainstream media and from being promoted on most social media channels, Elon Musk shared it on X where it gained more than 40 million views in the first week.
Defending the TruthOne of the most dangerous methods being used against our children changing language, definitions and the lack of basic, objective truth and faith. Landon and Emily talk about the devasting impact this has had on our youth and what we can do about it.
The Parenting RevolutionLandon shares strategies to shift the power back to parents.
Action Items + Mentioned on the Show:- Watch the War on Children
- Read Landon's free Parenting Revolution guide.
- Send this episode to a Mama Bear who needs to hear it!
Landon left the music industry as a Billboard charting singer/songwriter to use her voice advocating for children and women who’ve experienced trafficking and exploitation.
Over the years, she’s lent her expertise to national organizations and boards combatting human trafficking and abuse of women and children.
She’s a partner with The National Center On Sexual Exploitation and a member of The Coalition To End Sexual Exploitation.
In 2021, Landon directed the largest coalition and demonstration at our Southern border exposing the human trafficking crisis.
In 2022, Landon was invited to give a TEDX talk at the historic Franklin Theatre. Months after receiving a standing ovation, she was told her talk, “Stopping The Epidemic of Child Trafficking & Exploitation” was BANNED by TEDX for supposedly violating their content guidelines yet they failed to cite any part of the talk that violated the guidelines.
Child protection advocates were quick to condemn TedX for banning Landon’s powerful talk.
Welcome to episode 2 and our very first guest!
We're diving into the Mama Bear mentality with self-defense expert and ultimate Papa Bear, Tim Larkin. He is a best-selling author and founder of Target Focus Training,
In this episode, discover how women can unlock their innate protection skills, grasp the essence of true self-defense, and make life-saving choices with confidence. It offers transformative insights into self-protection that empowers everyone, especially mothers, to stand strong and prepared.
What You'll LearnSome of the topics covered include:
- Tim's background and how he became a leading, trust defense expert
- The problem with traditional self-defense and what it lacks
- Understand the difference between antisocial and asocial violence
- "Your Brain over His Brawn"
- Making better decisions for personal safety
- Trusting your instincts over social pressures
- Connect with Tim and get on his email list for the free training modules he mentioned
- Read Tim's book, Survive the Unthinkable.
- Head over to Mama Bear Survival & join our tribe of likeminded moms.
Until next time,
Stay safe out there, Mama Bear!
8: Water for Survival, Emergencies & Everyday - Part 1
Mama Bear Survival
03/28/24 • 12 min
In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of water preparedness and the importance of having a reliable water supply both for emergencies and everyday use. We take a look at the different reasons why water can become an inconvenient or even life-threatening issue as well as the strategies to increasing our water preparedness.
Key points:- We can only live a few days without water. We talk about how much you need to prepare for and the best ways to start.
- During major weather events or disasters, it has taken days or even weeks for help to arrive. We talk about how controlling our water plans is part of the mama bear mindset and building up self-reliance.
- Three steps to take this week so you can have a 2-week supply for your whole family, including:
- Step 1: Starting with accessible options like bottled water for immediate readiness.
- Step 2: Investing in reliable water filtration systems for long-term sustainability.
- Step 3: Building a larger water supply with storage tanks for extended contingencies.
- Do the math on how many gallons of water you and your family will need for 14 days.
- Follow the other couple of steps to get your quick water backstop ready.
- Make sure you are on the email list here and I will send you the free water guide with all of this information and more broken down very easily!
- Tune in to the very next episode for more on our water and overall preparedness with Travis from American Reserves.
9: Water for Survival, Emergencies & Everday Prepping with Travis DeCosta of American Reserves - Part 2
Mama Bear Survival
04/01/24 • 24 min
Today we continue this two-part series, picking up from episode 8 to share water prepping tips and resources.
Key points:- Travis from American Reserves talks about gravity filters and why they're one of the best resources for water prepping
- The history of prepping and why it often gets a bad reputation today
- Simple steps to creating more self-reliance with your water and food preparedness
- Do the math on how many galloons of water you need for a 2-week supply as well as how many backup meals
- Checkout the water and food options and you can use code "mamabear" to save at American Reserves
- Join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear!
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How many episodes does Mama Bear Survival have?
Mama Bear Survival currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does Mama Bear Survival cover?
The podcast is about How To, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Mama Bear Survival?
The episode title '7: Protect Your Privacy, Health, Family & Well-Being with Aaron Zar of SLNT using Faraday Tech' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mama Bear Survival?
The average episode length on Mama Bear Survival is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mama Bear Survival released?
Episodes of Mama Bear Survival are typically released every 5 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Mama Bear Survival?
The first episode of Mama Bear Survival was released on Feb 28, 2024.
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