May 18, 2025 • 8 mins
We all do it. We see a new year or another birthday as a chance for reinvention, with plans and promises that this year will be different. But if you’re prepping, you can’t afford to wait or hope for a personal level-up. You have to be your superhero. Listen to hear how. Oh, yeah. And it’s my birthday.
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(00:00):
(Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.) We all do it.
We see a new year or another birthday
as a chance for reinvention, with plans and
promises that this year will be different.
But if you're prepping, you can't afford to
wait or hope for a personal level up.
You have to be your superhero.
Listen to Hear How.
Oh yeah, and it's my birthday.
(00:21):
Hi, it's the Urban Lady Prepper, and today,
May 18th, is my birthday.
It's been a tough few months, so while
I didn't have anything special planned for this
weekend, I'm okay with quietly celebrating another trip
around the sun, even if it hasn't been
particularly easy.
One quality that a prepper needs is resilience,
and I've definitely shown over the last year,
(00:43):
okay, the last two years, oh hell, the
last decade or so, that if nothing else,
I've been that.
And I know things will not get easier,
not just for me, but for all of
us.
We all do it.
We see a new year or another birthday
as a chance for reinvention, with plans and
promises that this year will be different.
If we look back, there's so many things
(01:05):
that we haven't checked off the bucket list,
that we haven't completed, and that we never
fulfilled.
We're still not rich and thin, we haven't
made it to that exotic location yet, and
we're not writing million-dollar novels on the
beach.
But we are still overworked and underpaid, trying
to stave off debt if we're not already
suffering from it, hoping that we've prepped enough
for whatever happens next, and feeling like constant
(01:27):
prey, being chased like a rabbit by a
four-headed hellhound with no place for solace.
Not at work, not in public, and definitely
not on the internet, where catfish, scammers, and
ads follow us around like ants and we're
covered in honey.
It isn't cute, and it certainly isn't fun.
There are countless people, videos, and memes that
(01:48):
tell us we can do whatever we want,
and be whoever we want, and it's never
too late.
But with so many life-altering changes going
on that's outside our control, positivity is becoming
more and more like a unicorn, and focusing
on reinvention or self-improvement is an afterthought
when right now it's all about survival.
It seems like the struggling never ends, and
(02:09):
every day there's a new tragedy, or setback,
or crap news on levels that seem unreal,
that feels like it can't be happening here,
now, in 2025.
So as I look at different aspects of
my life and how out of control everything
seems, I had to either collapse under the
weight of it all, or be grateful for
(02:29):
where I'm at and appreciate the person I
am at this point in time.
I believe you need to make the same
decision.
Where you are in your life right now
may be disappointing, frightening, or even devastating.
Just as no one truly succeeds without some
kind of help, no one truly fails on
their own either.
No matter how down you may feel or
(02:49):
how you wish your life were better, someone
is envious of you and what you have
and will do anything possible to make you
miserable.
The awful people who want you to suffer
not only to feel better about themselves, but
to have power over something because they have
no control over their lives.
That no matter how hard you work, you
may never get the recognition, pay, or breaks
(03:09):
other people do.
The toxicity and being judged for everything is
tough, and you may question everything you do,
what you're about, and anything you've ever tried
to achieve.
But crippling self-doubt leads to hopelessness, and
that's not where any of us need to
be right now.
We all need to meet this moment, even
if our armor is dented and our shields
(03:31):
are split.
We have to start by making peace with
our circumstances.
This doesn't mean admitting defeat, making yourself a
victim, or giving up on your dreams.
You're not weak for being human and feeling
the anxiety and pressure that's being exerted on
you.
It's intentional.
And recognizing that for what it is should
at least take one brick out of the
(03:52):
bag because knowing is half the battle.
What matters is that you continue to press
on and not compare your life to anyone
else's because everyone lies about how great everything
is.
Don't buy the snake oil.
Don't drink the Kool-Aid.
Even the strongest people in the world occasionally
cry in a corner and then call you
weak for doing the same.
(04:14):
There is no perfect life.
No one has it.
If they have good looks, they will face
criticism and pressure to keep them and will
be forgotten once they do or trends change.
If they have money, they'll always have to
watch their back because they never know who
they can trust.
If they have fame, they can lose it
just as quickly as they got it and
may be in an even worse position than
(04:36):
before becoming well-known.
I mean, does anyone want to be P.
Diddy right now?
Or Kevin Spacey?
Or even Elon?
As the song says, smiling faces tell lies.
My mom once said, you'll drive yourself crazy
trying to understand the choices other people make,
so don't do it.
(04:56):
My grandmother once said that no matter where
you go and how good you think you
look, there will always be someone taller, skinnier,
and prettier than you.
You just have to learn to go with
what you've got.
These things were said to me when I
was very young and they were so impactful
that they changed my perception about obsessing about
other people's lives and wanting to curl up
(05:17):
and die when I'm the third wheel, the
ugly one, and the last one chosen for
the team.
All of these things have happened to me
and I'm sure they've happened to you too,
but those two statements gave me the perspective
not to use other people's lives as an
excuse to neglect my own, especially if they
weren't paying my bills, and to make the
most of the qualities that make me unique
(05:38):
because one way or another, that was my
ticket to a freedom other people won't give
themselves.
So make this troubling season all about you,
doing the things that will protect your spirit
and keep you sane.
If the news is too much, turn it
off.
If social media makes you feel like a
failure, drains your sleep, or steals time you
(05:58):
can't get back, get off of it for
a week.
Ignore every trend that doesn't make sense to
you.
Spend more time cuddling with your kids or
your fur kids.
Getting ready for all the things to come
means you must focus on what you need
to get through it.
And if you have to tune out everything
else to tune into yourself and your needs
and what you need to do, then do
(06:19):
it without apology.
None of those things cost you anything, but
they can mean everything as you mentally, emotionally,
and physically prepare for whatever craziness is on
the horizon.
So I don't know who needed to hear
this today as I remind myself to stay
strong and stay the course.
Progress, not perfection.
(06:39):
Set goals and intentions with discipline, but give
yourself enough grace when you're not at 100%.
Your mind is the one thing you have
absolute control over, and that's powerful.
This applies to every aspect of your life,
including prepping.
If your mind isn't right, all too many
things can and will go wrong.
There is no city, salary, or relationship that
(07:01):
will magically make life perfect or turn you
into that perfect person.
Start doing that work now.
Begin right where you're at and go with
what you've got with what you already have.
The revolution begins with you, so fight for
the best version of yourself.
You'll go further than you ever thought possible.
Thanks for listening, and hang in there, y
(07:23):
'all.
Until next time, this is the Urban Lady
Prepper signing off.
I'm sure I've given you some things to
think about as you go through the upcoming
week.
Has this episode resonated with you?
Let me know in the comments.
Don't forget to click the link in the
(07:44):
podcast description to get your free Essential Prepper
Checklist.
While there, get one of my cool designs
on a shirt, hat, mug, and more at
my Redbubble store, or you can always buy
me a coffee or get a Jace case
for emergency medical needs.
It helps support what I do, and I
really appreciate it.
Join me on the socials, especially on YouTube,
where I'll be uploading videos for my blogs
(08:05):
from urbanladyprepper.com.
I appreciate your time with me.
Stay safe, stay sharp, and be ready.
(Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.) We all do it.
We see a new year or another birthday
as a chance for reinvention, with plans and
promises that this year will be different.
But if you're prepping, you can't afford to
wait or hope for a personal level up.
You have to be your superhero.
Listen to Hear How.
Oh yeah, and it's my birthday.
(00:21):
Hi, it's the Urban Lady Prepper, and today,
May 18th, is my birthday.
It's been a tough few months, so while
I didn't have anything special planned for this
weekend, I'm okay with quietly celebrating another trip
around the sun, even if it hasn't been
particularly easy.
One quality that a prepper needs is resilience,
and I've definitely shown over the last year,
(00:43):
okay, the last two years, oh hell, the
last decade or so, that if nothing else,
I've been that.
And I know things will not get easier,
not just for me, but for all of
us.
We all do it.
We see a new year or another birthday
as a chance for reinvention, with plans and
promises that this year will be different.
If we look back, there's so many things
(01:05):
that we haven't checked off the bucket list,
that we haven't completed, and that we never
fulfilled.
We're still not rich and thin, we haven't
made it to that exotic location yet, and
we're not writing million-dollar novels on the
beach.
But we are still overworked and underpaid, trying
to stave off debt if we're not already
suffering from it, hoping that we've prepped enough
for whatever happens next, and feeling like constant
(01:27):
prey, being chased like a rabbit by a
four-headed hellhound with no place for solace.
Not at work, not in public, and definitely
not on the internet, where catfish, scammers, and
ads follow us around like ants and we're
covered in honey.
It isn't cute, and it certainly isn't fun.
There are countless people, videos, and memes that
(01:48):
tell us we can do whatever we want,
and be whoever we want, and it's never
too late.
But with so many life-altering changes going
on that's outside our control, positivity is becoming
more and more like a unicorn, and focusing
on reinvention or self-improvement is an afterthought
when right now it's all about survival.
It seems like the struggling never ends, and
(02:09):
every day there's a new tragedy, or setback,
or crap news on levels that seem unreal,
that feels like it can't be happening here,
now, in 2025.
So as I look at different aspects of
my life and how out of control everything
seems, I had to either collapse under the
weight of it all, or be grateful for
(02:29):
where I'm at and appreciate the person I
am at this point in time.
I believe you need to make the same
decision.
Where you are in your life right now
may be disappointing, frightening, or even devastating.
Just as no one truly succeeds without some
kind of help, no one truly fails on
their own either.
No matter how down you may feel or
(02:49):
how you wish your life were better, someone
is envious of you and what you have
and will do anything possible to make you
miserable.
The awful people who want you to suffer
not only to feel better about themselves, but
to have power over something because they have
no control over their lives.
That no matter how hard you work, you
may never get the recognition, pay, or breaks
(03:09):
other people do.
The toxicity and being judged for everything is
tough, and you may question everything you do,
what you're about, and anything you've ever tried
to achieve.
But crippling self-doubt leads to hopelessness, and
that's not where any of us need to
be right now.
We all need to meet this moment, even
if our armor is dented and our shields
(03:31):
are split.
We have to start by making peace with
our circumstances.
This doesn't mean admitting defeat, making yourself a
victim, or giving up on your dreams.
You're not weak for being human and feeling
the anxiety and pressure that's being exerted on
you.
It's intentional.
And recognizing that for what it is should
at least take one brick out of the
(03:52):
bag because knowing is half the battle.
What matters is that you continue to press
on and not compare your life to anyone
else's because everyone lies about how great everything
is.
Don't buy the snake oil.
Don't drink the Kool-Aid.
Even the strongest people in the world occasionally
cry in a corner and then call you
weak for doing the same.
(04:14):
There is no perfect life.
No one has it.
If they have good looks, they will face
criticism and pressure to keep them and will
be forgotten once they do or trends change.
If they have money, they'll always have to
watch their back because they never know who
they can trust.
If they have fame, they can lose it
just as quickly as they got it and
may be in an even worse position than
(04:36):
before becoming well-known.
I mean, does anyone want to be P.
Diddy right now?
Or Kevin Spacey?
Or even Elon?
As the song says, smiling faces tell lies.
My mom once said, you'll drive yourself crazy
trying to understand the choices other people make,
so don't do it.
(04:56):
My grandmother once said that no matter where
you go and how good you think you
look, there will always be someone taller, skinnier,
and prettier than you.
You just have to learn to go with
what you've got.
These things were said to me when I
was very young and they were so impactful
that they changed my perception about obsessing about
other people's lives and wanting to curl up
(05:17):
and die when I'm the third wheel, the
ugly one, and the last one chosen for
the team.
All of these things have happened to me
and I'm sure they've happened to you too,
but those two statements gave me the perspective
not to use other people's lives as an
excuse to neglect my own, especially if they
weren't paying my bills, and to make the
most of the qualities that make me unique
(05:38):
because one way or another, that was my
ticket to a freedom other people won't give
themselves.
So make this troubling season all about you,
doing the things that will protect your spirit
and keep you sane.
If the news is too much, turn it
off.
If social media makes you feel like a
failure, drains your sleep, or steals time you
(05:58):
can't get back, get off of it for
a week.
Ignore every trend that doesn't make sense to
you.
Spend more time cuddling with your kids or
your fur kids.
Getting ready for all the things to come
means you must focus on what you need
to get through it.
And if you have to tune out everything
else to tune into yourself and your needs
and what you need to do, then do
(06:19):
it without apology.
None of those things cost you anything, but
they can mean everything as you mentally, emotionally,
and physically prepare for whatever craziness is on
the horizon.
So I don't know who needed to hear
this today as I remind myself to stay
strong and stay the course.
Progress, not perfection.
(06:39):
Set goals and intentions with discipline, but give
yourself enough grace when you're not at 100%.
Your mind is the one thing you have
absolute control over, and that's powerful.
This applies to every aspect of your life,
including prepping.
If your mind isn't right, all too many
things can and will go wrong.
There is no city, salary, or relationship that
(07:01):
will magically make life perfect or turn you
into that perfect person.
Start doing that work now.
Begin right where you're at and go with
what you've got with what you already have.
The revolution begins with you, so fight for
the best version of yourself.
You'll go further than you ever thought possible.
Thanks for listening, and hang in there, y
(07:23):
'all.
Until next time, this is the Urban Lady
Prepper signing off.
I'm sure I've given you some things to
think about as you go through the upcoming
week.
Has this episode resonated with you?
Let me know in the comments.
Don't forget to click the link in the
(07:44):
podcast description to get your free Essential Prepper
Checklist.
While there, get one of my cool designs
on a shirt, hat, mug, and more at
my Redbubble store, or you can always buy
me a coffee or get a Jace case
for emergency medical needs.
It helps support what I do, and I
really appreciate it.
Join me on the socials, especially on YouTube,
where I'll be uploading videos for my blogs
(08:05):
from urbanladyprepper.com.
I appreciate your time with me.
Stay safe, stay sharp, and be ready.
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