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Practical Prepping Podcast

Mark & Krista Lawley

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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  • 23 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 27 min
  • English

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  • #547
    March 23 · 32 min

    Cyber Disruptions Are Coming. Build Redundancy for Data, Money, and Communication

    Most disruptions don’t arrive as dramatic failures, they show up as small, compounding inconveniences. In this episode, we explore what happens when the digital systems you rely on every day become unreliable, and how to build simple, practical redundancy across your data, finances, and communication so you’re not caught off guard when things don’t work like they should. Mentioned In This Episode: WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware Rand McNally Road Atlas Large Scale 2026 Garmin inReach Mini 2 4 in 1 USB C Car Charger, 4-Port 90W Super Fast Charging Cigarette Lighter Adapter Surfshark Anker Power Bank, 20,000mAh Travel Essential Portable Charger with Built-in USB-C Cable, 3-Port 87W Max Fast Charging Battery Pack Download This Episode Here If you find value in what we do, if you've learned something new, gotten an idea for something you need to do, been entertained, or just like out Southern charm, would you be willing to give back a little? You can do that one of several ways. Go to our support page OR By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? ---> CLICK HERE (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases) Contact us: Practical Prepping Website Our Sponsors: Practical Prepping Books Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) ProLine Digital Group Website Email 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) Surfshark Podcast music written and recorded by Krista Lawley Website design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group. Podcasts Copyright 2026, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

  • #546
    March 16 · 28 min

    When the Grid Fails: Chronic Illness Continuity Planning

    Most preparedness advice is built around a healthy, mobile adult who can adapt on the fly. But real life looks different for millions of households. If you rely on dialysis, insulin, oxygen, CPAP, a ventilator, or time sensitive prescriptions, your safety is tied to systems that can and do break. This episode focuses on chronic illness emergency preparedness that works for real world disruptions, not movie scenarios. We are talking about interruption, not apocalypse, and how to build a plan that reduces fragility without turning your life into a constant drill. A key concept we return to throughout the episode is simple: medical dependency is infrastructure dependency. Medical dependency planning means understanding what you rely on, then building layers of redundancy around the most likely failure points. Mentioned in this episode: LifePo4 100 amp hour battery Dewalt 1,000 watt inverter 200 watt Inverter for Dewalt 20 V batteries Refrigerator thermometer (digital min-max is ideal) Cruxer Insulin Vial Cooler Travel Case,Diabetes Carrying Insulated Bag Insulated medication travel case (for insulin and other temperature-sensitive meds) Small mini fridge Download This Episode Here If you find value in what we do, if you've learned something new, gotten an idea for something you need to do, been entertained, or just like out Southern charm, would you be willing to give back a little? You can do that one of several ways. Go to our support page OR By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? ---> CLICK HERE (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases) Contact us: Practical Prepping Website Our Sponsors: Practical Prepping Books Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) ProLine Digital Group Website Email 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) Surfshark Podcast music written and recorded by Krista Lawley Website design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group. Podcasts Copyright 2026, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

  • #545
    March 9 · 34 min

    Top Twelve Prepping Items After Water And Food

    This episode focuses on the kind of preparation that rarely looks exciting on social media but makes the biggest difference when real life hits hard. The theme is simple and consistent throughout the conversation: prepping is not about fantasy scenarios or expensive gear. It is about the everyday, practical items that prevent a manageable emergency from turning into a life changing disaster. Mentioned in this episode: Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) Mr Heater Big Buddy Indoor Safe Heater The Poop Plan Episode, #215 Battery Operated LED Emergency Lights Download This Episode Here If you find value in what we do, if you've learned something new, gotten an idea for something you need to do, been entertained, or just like out Southern charm, would you be willing to give back a little? You can do that one of several ways. Go to our support page OR By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? ---> CLICK HERE (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases) Contact us: Practical Prepping Website Our Sponsors: Practical Prepping Books Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) ProLine Digital Group Website Email 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) Surfshark Podcast music written and recorded by Krista Lawley Website design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group. Podcasts Copyright 2026, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

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