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.
Episodes
509 episodes
Optimizing Your Bug-In Location
"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 hav...
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Episode 506
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41:19
Getting Family On-Board With Prepping, Eight EDC Essentials, and Emergency Water Purification
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 ...
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Episode 505
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39:08
"Fifteen Often Overlooked Prepping Essentials; Life-Saving First Aid; and Prepping Strategies for Urban Dwellers"
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...
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Episode 504
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28:09
"Prepping Under Pressure: Tornado Preps & Mental Resilience Hacks"
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....
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Episode 503
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42:33
Mental Preparedness for Preppers
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....
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Episode 502
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38:25
Dental Care for Preppers
In this interview, we take a deep dive into dental care in the face of possible non-availability of the dentist.Mentioned In This Episode:Support Practical ...
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Episode 501
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27:29
A Milestone Episode: What Has Practical Prepping Podcast Done For You?
Today we celebrate 500 episodes by celebrating our listeners.Mentioned In This Episode:Support Practical Prepping
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Episode 500
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31:21
"The Perfect EDC Bag: Choosing Your Everyday Carry Items"
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 tha...
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Episode 499
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37:18
Lessons Learned At Disasters
Mentioned In This Episode:Support Practical PreppingExpanded Ep...
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Episode 498
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42:33
Epic Snow In The South: Are YOU Prepared To Be Snowed In?
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 ...
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Episode 497
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24:52
Fourteen Often Forgotten Prepping Items: Essential Additions to Your Emergency Kit
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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Episode 496
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33:05
"Whatever The Weather: Ways To Stay Informed About Your Weather"
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 a...
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Episode 495
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26:38
"How Do We Avoid The Prepper Burnout Trap And Find Our Balance? "
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 cau...
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Episode 494
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28:31
A look back, a look forward, and something special for Christmas.
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 Christma...
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Episode 493
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11:26
"The Cozy Chronicles: A Low-Tech Guide for Staying Warm During Winter Power Outages"
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.Me...
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Episode 492
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32:31
Risk Assessment Reality Check - Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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 an...
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Episode 491
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26:22
Ready Set Go: Building Your 72-Hour Emergency Kit
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 h...
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Episode 490
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22:20
Roadside Ready: Building the Ultimate Vehicle Emergency Kit
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 a...
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Episode 489
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22:16
Getting Through Christmas Without Going Broke
Today, we have an interview with Ralph Estep, Jr where we discuss getting through Christmas without going broke, Mentioned in this episode:Magic Mind(In...
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Episode 488
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35:25
Prepping Gone Wrong: Common Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Are you concerned that you may have holes in your prepping efforts? Many people do, and often find out when they have a need after a tornado, hurricane, wildfire, or other event. That's what we are covering today, common prepping mistakes and h...
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Episode 487
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33:57
"From Go-Bags to Gas Cans: Essential Disaster Supplies Needed, As Reported After The Hurricanes"
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we began seeing first person accounts of items that people saw in short supply, things they wish they had, and things they wish they had done. Today's episode is based on some of those accounts....
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35:44
"When Cell Phones Fail: Reliable Alternatives for Disaster Communication"
In this episode, Mark dives deep into the critical topic of emergency communications, especially after the impacts of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The discussion focuses on alternative communication methods when traditional cell phone...
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Episode 485
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27:27
"Prepping Perspectives: Controversial Questions Every Prepper Faces"
Controversial Opinions in the Prepper CommunityIn this episode, we dive into some of the most debated and controversial opinions within the prepper community. From the best strategies for surviving emergencies to the role of gover...
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Episode 484
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36:09
Ten Medicinal Plants And Herbs, Along With Their Uses And Common Methods Of Preparation
In this episode, we discuss the rise of COVID and flu cases and share ten medicinal plants and herbs that can help boost your immune system. These herbs not only help combat these viruses but also have additional health benefits. If you...
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Episode 483
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15:24
When the Heart Stops: Administering CPR and Using an AED
In this episode, we discuss a critical topic that could save lives: what to do when someone's heart stops. Have you ever wondered what you would do if someone near you had a heart attack? Would you know how to perform CPR or use an AED (aut...
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Episode 482
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23:23