What would you do if the power went out—indefinitely?
In this gripping and empowering episode, the Girls Gone Gritty trio sound the alarm on how reliant we’ve become on tech, systems, and conveniences that could disappear in a crisis. From sharing personal stories about power outages, air traffic delays, and lessons from Hurricane Sandy to discussing emergency preparedness tools such as ham radios, landlines, backup generators, and go-bags, they lay out how to protect your family if the grid ever goes down. The tone? Realistic, never fear-mongering. The message? Be calm, have a plan, and build community.
You'll also hear about meaningful Mother’s Day traditions, Lauren Daigle’s powerful song "You Say," and a Got Grit Award shoutout to First Lieutenant Gabrielle White. A heartfelt and gritty mix of preparation and celebration.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(5:14) May celebrations + summer kickoff
(6:01) Lady Gaga’s Rio concert chaos & exit plans
(7:04) Real ID rollout explained
(10:06) Newark airport delays and air traffic issues
(13:54) Iberian Peninsula blackout recap
(16:36) Impact of communication breakdowns
(18:43) Prepping with radios, solar, and plans
(20:13) Why old-school landlines still matter
(22:49) Emergency boxes, generators, prescriptions
(24:47) Freeze-dried food & gold prep talk
(29:27) The power of local community groups
(34:18) Cyber threats, not just disasters
(35:47) NYC unity during 9/11 and Sandy
(36:49) Create a binder with emergency info
(39:11) Lauren Daigle’s "You Say"
(40:49) Got Grit Award: Lt. Gabrielle White
(43:09) Honoring all types of moms
(43:37) Outro
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