Practical Prepping Podcast
Practical Prepping Podcast Real solutions for real emergencies—no apocalypse required. The Practical Prepping Podcast cuts through the noise of extreme doomsday scenarios to focus on what actually matters: simple, actionable steps that help everyday people safeguard their families and lifestyles. Why Listen? Knowledge Over Gear: "The more you know, the less you have to carry." We emphasize skills that lighten your load because the right know-how beats an overloaded bug-out bag every time. Real Threats, Real Solutions: From power outages to wildfires, snowstorms to supply shortages, we tackle the emergencies you're most likely to face. Family-Friendly Content: Our podcast maintains clean, judgment-free advice that's appropriate for all ages—prioritizing practicality over paranoia. What Sets Us Apart Unlike some other preparedness podcasts, we focus on practical readiness for realistic challenges: Weather emergencies like tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms Power outages and water disruptions Financial preparedness and debt reduction Family communication plans Everyday carry essentials Food storage and preservation First aid and medical preparedness Much more Our Approach Hosts Mark and Krista Lawley combine decades of experience in emergency response, outdoor skills, and home resilience to deliver advice that works in real-world situations. Whether you're just starting your preparedness journey or looking to refine specific skills, our content meets you where you are with clear, actionable advice. No bunkers. No zombies. No alien invasions. Just practical prepping. Join Our Community With over 500 episodes and a growing library of free and premium resources, we're building a community of like-minded individuals focused on responsible preparedness. From our private Facebook group to our newsletter and online courses, we offer multiple ways to connect and learn. Stuff happens. Stay prepared.
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We dive deep into the world of prepping by comparing practical prepping and doomsday prepping. We define these approaches, highlight their differences, and explore how to find a balanced middle ground.
Whether you're preparing for everyday disruptions or catastrophic events, this discussion will help you assess your needs, resources, and goals.
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Have you ever wondered why there are so many .22 caliber rounds, or did you think a 22 is a 22 is a 22. Well, they're not. There are at least a dozen 22 caliber rounds available, all for different purposes, and we'll dig into that today.
Second, we are going to do a gear review on something that I have been carrying for a couple of months, and a new company we've found.
Third, and we get new listeners and new preppers...
"While bug-out bags get all the glory, statistics show that in most emergency scenarios, you'll be sheltering in your residence, so We're talking about “Optimizing Your Bug-In Location” How can we make where we live better in case we have to bug in?
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Today, you’ll learn ways to get family members on board with practical preparedness. If your loved ones roll their eyes at your prepping discussions or think you're being paranoid, you're not alone. We provide real solutions to help you communicate the importance of being prepared without causing conflict.
We also cover two more essential topics: Eight Must-Have Items for Your EDC Bag: you’ll learn practical items that eve...
In today’s information-packed episode, we explore three critical segments designed to enhance your preparedness skills and strategies. From overlooked prepping essentials to life-saving first aid techniques and urban-specific survival planning, this episode is filled with actionable advice to help you stay ready for any emergency.
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Cultivating a survival mindset is necessary for staying calm, focused, and resilient in emergencies. This mindset doesn’t develop overnight, but with consistent effort and practice, you can condition yourself to face challenges with confidence.
Today we are going to cover four segments. We have "Mental Preparedness for Preppers part 2". We also have segments on tornado season, avoiding scams, and a gear review.
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Cultivating a survival mindset is necessary for staying calm, focused, and resilient in emergencies. This mindset doesn’t develop overnight, but with consistent effort and practice, you can condition yourself to face challenges with confidence.
Today we are going to cover not only Mental Preparedness for preppers, but we have segments on recognizing signs of danger when in public and another on first aid. Bonus! We also have a liste...
In this interview, we take a deep dive into dental care in the face of possible non-availability of the dentist.
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Today we celebrate 500 episodes by celebrating our listeners.
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Everyone carries something with them every day. Most people carry keys, identification, phone, and cash/debit card at a minimum. But there are a number of other things that we, as practical preppers, should have with us for all those things that come up throughout the day. That is what we are talking about every day carry, or EDC.
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Recently, parts of the country have experienced historical snowfalls in areas not accustomed to snow. We're talking about Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. What lessons can we learn to be better prepared for unexpected snowstorms.
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Do you ever run across something and think, "I never thought of that. I need to add that to my prepping, or I need to add that to my get home bag? That's what we are going to talk about today. Fourteen often forgotten items for prepping.
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Winter Storm Blair has been making its way to the Southern and Eastern United States after having barreled her way across the Midwest. We watch several different weather programs on our computers, tablets, and phones to gain information; what are the ways YOU find out what the weather is doing where YOU are? There's lots of options, and we'll talk about that on today's show.
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Did you experience the Christmas overload?
There's just so much to do, and so many places to be, and If we're not careful, we can become overwhelmed and burn out.
It's the same way with our preparedness. It can become overwhelming and cause us to burn out.
Today we are going to talk about "How Do We Avoid The Prepper Burnout Trap And Find Our Balance? "
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We've been working on goals for 2025, and to do that we have to look back at 2024.
You can't know how to get where you want to go unless you know where you are.
Today we take a look back, a look forward, and something special for Christmas.
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Merry Christmas,
Mark & Krista
We covered building a vehicle bag to be prepared when out and about.
We talked about building a 72 hour kit for home.
Today, we are going to discuss ways we can keep our family warm when the power goes out in winter.
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While many preppers invest thousands of dollars in tactical gear and supplies, they often miss the most statistically likely emergencies they'll face in their lifetime.
Join us as we explore the common pitfalls of risk assessment and learn how to build a preparation strategy based on real-world probabilities rather than fear."
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Last week we talked about being roadside ready by building a vehicle emergency kit. Today, we are going to talk about a kit for your home.
Ready dot gov recommends we be self sufficient for three days.
One govt official said, after a hurricane a few years ago, "The first 72 are on you."
In the early '60s, a Civil Defense program called, Grandma's Pantry asked everyone to be prepared for at least seven days.
Hur...
We've seen and heard horror stories of people stranded in their vehicles for extended periods of time during winter storm events. We know there is always the possibility we will face other emergencies while we are in our vehicles.
Today we are discussing building the ultimate vehicle emergency kit.
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