How To Survive 2025

How To Survive 2025

Regardless of their associations, Americans agree that something bad is on the horizon. In an era of increasing wildfires, hurricanes, drought, political violence, power outages, economic uncertainty, and more, what can average everyday citizens do to assure the safety of themselves and their loved ones? Renowned national preparedness expert Jim Cobb, 'Dystopian Mom' Dacia M. Arnold, and international bestselling author Brian Keene offer simple, no-nonsense tips and recommendations free from politics or fear-mongering on how to survive what might happen tomorrow.

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May 19, 2026 42 mins

In the conclusion of this special two-part limited return engagement, Jim Cobb, Dacia Arnold, and Brian Keene discuss frugality and financial preparedness in a time of high gas prices and economic uncertainty, with simple everyday tips on how to save money, spend money, and get more for less. 

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Jim Cobb, Dacia Arnold, and Brian Keene are back for a limited return engagement of everyone's favorite preparedness podcast. This week, they focus on dealing with the anxiety, depression, and other emotions many are currently experiencing, and offer realistic strategies for adaptability, mental toughness, emotional resilience, and gratitude.

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March 11, 2025 20 mins

In the final episode of our limited series, Jim, Brian, and Dacia refresh your preparedness knowledge and take you step-by-step through the previous 23 lessons, leaving you prepared for 2025 and beyond.

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March 3, 2025 32 mins

In our penultimate episode, Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss operational security -- how to safeguard and protect your loved ones and yourself from those who might wish to take advantage of your preparedness.

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February 27, 2025 35 mins

Jim and Dacia discuss the proper care and maintenance of firearms, knives, vehicles, generators, and other preparation gear.

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February 10, 2025 27 mins

Drills and practice runs allow us to test our plans and gear in a reasonably safe and controlled environment. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss how to learn from making mistakes without too much risk.

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February 3, 2025 37 mins

Brian, Jim, and Dacia discuss ham radios, cellular and satellite phones, 'walkie talkies, whistles, signal fires, flares, and other ways of communicating in an emergency situation.

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January 20, 2025 28 mins

Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss "Dirt Time", prepping practice, gear familiarity, and how to prioritize and balance. 

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January 13, 2025 38 mins

Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss the importance of "soft skills" such as critical thinking, leadership, communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

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December 25, 2024 28 mins

Jim schools Dacia and Brian on where to find and purchase the best survival and prepper gear. 

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December 17, 2024 49 mins

Jim, Dacia, and Brian take a break from the serious stuff to discuss and recommend their favorite prepper-related books, movies, and television shows.

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December 10, 2024 34 mins

There are times when the best preparedness involves being nondescript and unnoticed. Jim and Brian discuss situational awareness, hiding in plain sight, and how to blend with your surroundings and leave no trace behind.

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December 2, 2024 29 mins

An important but often overlooked part of prepping is taking a break from prepping. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss the unhealthy impact "Doomscrolling" can have on your mental, physical, and emotional health and how that impacts your overall preparedness.

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November 25, 2024 29 mins

Dogs. Cats. Birds. Hamsters. Snakes. Goldfish. When disaster strikes, it doesn't just impact us. It also impacts our furry, feathery, and scaly friends. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss pet-centric preparedness, and what you should do now to make sure your animals are okay in the future.

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November 20, 2024 51 mins

The Four Pillars of Financial Preparedness. This area of prepping is very neglected, but on a day-to-day level, it's critically important. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss Debt Reduction, Emergency Savings, Retirement Planning, and The Death File.

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November 4, 2024 46 mins

In this episode, Jim Cobb, Dacia Arnold, and Brian Keene open the listener mailbag and answer all of your questions about preparedness in the days and months ahead.

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October 29, 2024 61 mins

Expert Craig Caudill, Director of Nature Reliance School, joins us to discuss situational awareness, surviving active shooter and mass casualty scenarios, and the importance of reading pre-event indicators.

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October 14, 2024 40 mins

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the team discusses the lessons from our first eight episodes, and how they can all be applied to these dire current events, and how to prepare for the inevitable next storm.

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October 7, 2024 32 mins

The team gives our listeners some easy to follow guidelines on what to stash in grab-and-go bag for easy and quick egress. In addition to what you should pack, learn how long you should pack for, what to use for a bag, and much much more. Jim Cobb takes the team to school in this episode of How to Survive 2025.

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October 1, 2024 38 mins

Most disasters do not require people to flee from their home, but as the country is experiencing the aftermath of Hurricane Helena, some do. Our resident preparedness expert, Jim Cobb, gives our listeners some key tips to know when to stay and when to go, how to decide where to go, and how far one should go when evacuating. Our thoughts are with our friends and family displaced or dealing with the damage.

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