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Screen Free Summer Giveaway

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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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When I set out to write Mama Bear Survival — Raising Strong Families in an Uncertain World, I knew it had to go beyond emergency kits and food storage. So in the book, I dedicate an entire section to topics like homesteading, hunting, traditional skills, and even homeschooling as a form of self-reliance. Even if […]

Part-time Homeschooling, Preparedness and Why We Love Five in a Row

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Part-time homeschooling and preparedness with five in a row

Welcome back, Mama Bears! In this episode, I sit down with Amber Elle—a dedicated homesteader, homeschooling mom, preparedness coach, and content creator. Amber embodies self-reliance and resilience in motherhood, and today she’s sharing practical advice to help you build a safer, more prepared home for your family. Amber’s wisdom is the perfect guide for any […]

19. Resilient Motherhood- Homesteading, Homeschooling & Family Preparedness with Amber Elle

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Mama Bear Survival episode on motherhood and resilience with Amber Elle

This is the second episode in a special series with Renée Thornton, founder of Women Hunt.  If you missed the first episode, listen to the first part over at episode 17 for a full introduction to Women Hunt. Today we continue the conversation with Renée Thornton, founder of the Women Hunt™ program, joined by two […]

Mama Bear Survival podcast for prepping, food storage, self-defense, raising critical thinkers & more

In today’s episode, we’re talking about Family Safety & Preparedness with Brittany Baker from Refuge Medical IntroductionIn today’s episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Brittany Baker joins us again after her initial episode on pregnancy preparedness. She is the Director of Operations at Refuge Medical, a mom of four and a preparedness advocate. In […]

16: Family Safety and Preparedness with Brittany Baker from Refuge Medical

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Brittany Baker of Refuge Medical on the Mama Bear Survival podcast

In this episode of Mama Bear Survival we talk to Aaron Zar of SLNT about all things tech safety, faraday bags for mom, the potential threats of emp, and going “silent” to safeguard your data, your privacy, your phone, your family and your health. Key Points: Hacking threats to everyday technology and phone Why you […]

Episode 7: Protect Your Privacy, Health, Family & Well-Being with Aaron Zar of SLNT

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Aaron Zar of SLNT talking Faraday bags and protection on Mama Bear Survival.

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 […]

Mama Bear survival story with Mary Forgues

Welcome to the very first episode! Pack Your Go-Bag– The Mama Bear Survival Journey “Because Mama Bear survival isn’t just a passive feel-good podcast. This show is really going to take listeners on a journey this year and I hope that you’ll join me for it.” Are you ready to adventure together this year? Here […]

Episode 1: Unleash Your Inner Mama Bear – a Journey to Self-Reliance and Preparedness

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