#37 When the Lights Go Out

In this surprise pop-up episode, co-host Angie gets an unplanned "power outage challenge" when the lights go out for nearly 12 hours. From habitually flipping dead light switches to realizing which medical devices need backup power, she shares real-life lessons on surviving without electricity. Tune in for practical tips and a fresh perspective on just how much we rely on power!

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Call to Action: Look around your home and identify all the items that require electricity. Then consider how you would manage without them and what non-electric alternatives you might need during an outage.

In This Episode:

• Angie’s unexpected 12-hour blackout after a downed power pole
• The surprising instinct to keep flipping light switches
• Why losing internet feels like the biggest disruption
• Food struggles—and why peanut butter sandwiches win
• How power outages affect pet care essentials
• Backup plans for medical devices like CPAP machines
• The mystery of toilets that won’t flush—solved!
• Simple steps to prepare for the next outage

Key Takeaways:
✔ Keep portable battery packs charged
✔ Use battery-operated lights in dark spaces
✔ Plan backup power for medical devices
✔ Stock non-electric food and a manual can opener
✔ Learn how to manually open your garage door
✔ Have entertainment options that don’t need power

Resources Mentioned:

• Battery-powered push-button lights for dark spaces
• Power banks to charge multiple devices during an outage
• Battery backup options for essential medical devices like CPAP machines
• Generators—now more affordable for home backup power