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USCCA on the Mama Bear Survival Show

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about personal protection, from firearms to non-lethal defense, and the training all gun owners need with with Rob Chadwick of the USCCA. In this episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Emily Richett chats with Rob Chadwick, Director of Education and Training for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), about […]

14. Stay Safe, Stay Ready- From Firearms to Non-Lethal Protection with Rob Chadwick of the USCCA

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In today’s episode, we talk about the increasing need for practical, personal protection and some easy ways to achieve it. In this interview, we talk with Alex Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor, about the growing need for everyday moms and civilians like us, to have practical, personal protection. Our conversation centers around situational awareness, […]

12: Proactive Personal Protection & Preparedness with Alex Stewart of Premier Body Armor

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It’s only a few weeks into summer, and while boredom hasn’t fully set in yet—it will. And that’s actually a good thing. As Ginny Yurich writes in Until the Streetlights Come On (which I reference in Mama Bear Survival), boredom isn’t a problem to solve—it’s a gift to reclaim. She puts it simply: “A bored […]

Screen-Free Summer Picks & a Giveaway! Give Your Kids a 90’s Summer

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Screen Free Summer Giveaway

Day 3 at the Rose Retreat was all about lifestyle sessions in concealed carry, self defense, and shopping! ** This is part 3 of a series. If you haven’t read it yet, checkout day 1 and day 2 for the start of my firearms journey at the Rose Retreat.** It was the final day of […]

As I set out on a preparedness journey this year, I quickly realized personal protection and firearms had to be at the forefront. Even though it was completely new to me, the growing unease about the direction of the world made it feel urgent. I knew I needed to learn, but had no clue where […]

Embarking on a Firearms Journey: Inside the Rose Retreat (Part 1)

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Rose Retreat Part 1

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? 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 […]

Episode 11: Raising Critical Thinkers and Empowering Children to Thrive in Today’s World with Katie Kimball

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Katie Kimball on the Mama Bear Survival podcast episode 11

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 […]

Amy Robbins of Alexo Atheletica on Mama Bear Survival podcast

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 […]

Episode 9: Water for Survival, Emergencies & Everyday Prepping with Travis DeCosta of American RV

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