Mama Bear Survival Emily Richett

In today's episode, we tackle the question: How do we raise  critical thinkers and children who can think for themselves and ask questions, in a world that doesn't want them to? (add embed podcast here!)


In this interview, we talk with Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship about how we can raise our children in a world that doesn't share our values and doesn't encourage free thinking. We specifically discuss the concepts of nutrition and food, navigating technology and social media, how to parent when your kids feel different from their peers, and more.

Key points: Raising critical thinkers starts at a young age. How to navigate being "the only one" when it comes to technology rules and parenting decisions within a friend/school group. How to best prepare our children for the world ahead, starting with some basics like kitchen skills. Action Items & Next Steps: Checkout Katie's free Life Skills Now summer camp It's a free virtual camp over the summer where kids will learn those real life skills they aren't being taught in school! There is also an option to buy a recording if you can't attend live and take them at your own pace. Join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear! As always- stay safe out there, mama bear.

We continue the Mama Bear Survival firearms journey with Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica.

We started our firearms journey in episode 3 with Lena Miculek, and today we continue it with the founder of the concealed carry fashion brand, Alexo Athletica, Amy Robbins joins the show to share her story of creating a brand to empower women in safety.

Key points: Amy's inspiring 2A and firearms journey that led her to start a concealed carry fashion line Different tools and options for concealed carry beyond firearms Safety tips for joggers and moms The importance of training no matter what your tool of defense Building self-reliance beyond firearms
Action Items & Next Steps: Decide what type of defense tool you can begin carrying to increase your safety options Checkout Alexo Athletica - use the code "mamabear" at checkout to save Join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear! As always- stay safe out there, mama bear.

Water is the most important resource for any survival situation.

Today we continue this two-part series, picking up from episode 8 to share water prepping tips and resources.

Key points: Travis from American Reserves talks about gravity filters and why they're one of the best resources for water prepping The history of prepping and why it often gets a bad reputation today Simple steps to creating more self-reliance with your water and food preparedness Action Items & Next Steps: Do the math on how many galloons of water you need for a 2-week supply as well as how many backup meals Checkout the water and food options and you can use code "mamabear" to save at American Reserves Join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear! As always- stay safe out there, mama bear.

In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of water preparedness and the importance of having a reliable water supply both for emergencies and everyday use. We take a look at the different reasons why water can become an inconvenient or even life-threatening issue as well as the strategies to increasing our water preparedness.

Key points: We can only live a few days without water. We talk about how much you need to prepare for and the best ways to start. During major weather events or disasters, it has taken days or even weeks for help to arrive. We talk about how controlling our water plans is part of the mama bear mindset and building up self-reliance. Three steps to take this week so you can have a 2-week supply for your whole family, including: Step 1: Starting with accessible options like bottled water for immediate readiness. Step 2: Investing in reliable water filtration systems for long-term sustainability. Step 3: Building a larger water supply with storage tanks for extended contingencies. Action Items & Next Steps: Do the math on how many gallons of water you and your family will need for 14 days. Follow the other couple of steps to get your quick water backstop ready. Make sure you are on the email list here and I will send you the free water guide with all of this information and more broken down very easily! Tune in to the very next episode for more on our water and overall preparedness with Travis from American Reserves. As always- stay safe out there, mama bear.

In this episode of Mama Bear Survival we talk to Aaron Zar of SLNT about all things tech safety and going "silent" to safeguard your data, your privacy, your family and your well-being.

Key points: Hacking threats to everyday technology Why you should put your car keys in a Faraday bag Benefits of disconnecting for well-being & motherhood The real dangers of EMF exposure and real-life uses for Faraday technology Preparing for a potential EMP or solar flare Action items & next steps: Take an inventory of your tech vulnerabilities - I was surprised to learn that my locked car was at risk even if I have the key safely inside my home. Consider backing up your personal photos to a hard drive instead of the cloud Checkout the Faraday bags over a SLNT - save with the code "mamabear" at checkout You'll probably want to grab this key fob guard after listening. Join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear! As always, stay safe out there, mama bear.

In this episode, we meet our first in a series of "Mama Bear Survivors."


 
Mary Forgues shares her survival story of a home invasion turned violent attack. In this interview, she reveals the crucial safety insights and how this life-altering event steered her into advocacy and police work.
 
Tune in to hear how Mary harnessed her Mama Bear instincts to protect her and her family.
 
Key points:
Mary shares details of the day a man broke into her house and attacked her What she has learned from the experience and how it shapes her motherhood The role of gun ownership in protection and the importance of situational training Simple steps you can take to protect your family today Her transition into law enforcement and the work she does for mental health and self-defense advocacy Action items & next steps:
Run through the suggested tips Emily & Mary discuss like the home walk through and practicing the phone emergency dialing with your children Connect with Mary on Instagram @everything.aboutmary Checkout the programs offered at WOFT for family training As always, join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear! As always, stay safe out there, mama bear.