The Self-Initiative Project

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 56, Neighborhood Safety and Community

My neighbor, Max, and I sit down to talk about safety in the 'hood and what each of us can be doing to make for a safer community.

We talk about paying attention to things that seem out of place, the use of lighting, the impact that taking care of our property can have, social media safety tips, having a fire plan in place, what we can do for one another in our communities, and much more.

Thanks for listening.

Other related podcasts:

Podcast 26: What if… ? The Importance of Thinking Through Scenarios

Podcast 6: How to Make Your Home More Secure

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 52, Weather Safety

In this episode, we talk about safety for:

• Heat
• Thunderstorms
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Snow storms

Specifically, we walk through some of the commonalities shared across some of these weather situations and related safety considerations, including:

• High winds
• Lightening
• Flooding

In addition to safety tips and general advise, we talk about the differences between a watch and a warning, things you can do to help reduce stress and anxiety in emergency situations, as well as the importance of prepping ahead of time, planning, an some ideas for gear.

Thanks for listening.

Other related podcasts:

Podcast 7: How to Make Your Trauma Kit(s)

Podcast 11: Safety In and Around Your Vehicle

Podcast 22: How to Build Your Get Home Bag (GHB)

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 51, A Briefing With The Grayman

Wesley, of Grayman Briefing and Superesse Straps, joins us to talk about being better prepared and your personal safety.

Wesley is former U.S. Army and law enforcement and now spends his time sharing intel to the public to help folks stay better informed and selling gear that can help them be better prepared should a life altering event occur (or SHTF).

We talk a lot about home security measures you can take as well as a few about vehicles as well.

Do you know the purpose of purple paint or a flashing blue light on your mailbox? Listen to learn about these unusual items.

Have you ever thought leaving your car in your driveway might be a good thing? Listen to Wesley explain why it may be the better option.

There is definitely a lot here to consider and determine if they are right for for you and your family.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

Other related podcasts:

Podcast 6: How to Make Your Home More Secure

Podcast 11: Safety In and Around Your Vehicle

Podcast 26: What if... ? The Importance of Thinking Through Scenarios

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 44, How Physical Fitness Fits Into Your Personal Safety and Preparedness Plan

How important is physical fitness during a self-defense encounter? Very.

This episode we talk about the differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and how anaerobic is key in self-defense scenarios.

We discuss the benefits of exercise and go well beyond the usual points of losing weight and building muscle; and we give some tips and points on how you can get started or re-started if it has been a while for you.

Additionally, we try to make this episode a little interactive by giving you homework assignments including an exercise challenge to help jump things off for you.

If you take the initiative, you will also learn more about things like:

• Organs for managing glucose
• VO2 Max
• EPOC
• ATP energy
• Where endorphins come from
• What the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for
• And much, much more

If you have any interest in your own personal safety, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

And remember, push to progress...

Thanks for listening.

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 43, Safety Considerations For Vendors of All Types

Whether you have garage or yard sales, work at a flea market or an arts & crafts fair, you sale at a farmers' market, or you are a street vendor, this podcast is for you.

We cover the 3 main areas of keeping things locked down, the importance of a heightened sense of situational awareness, and some tips on how to better handle cash when in public.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 36, Personal Safety For The Disabled

This episode Denis Haynes returns again to chat about personal safety for the disabled and what it may be like for those that find themselves in a more vulnerable state.

Having a disability may be permanent for some, temporary for others, and may even vary from day-to-day for yet others. However, having a disability or handicap does not mean you have to be less safe than anyone else.

What can you do to better ensure your personal safety when you have a disability or handicap?

We talk about several things anyone with a disability (AND their caretakers) can do.

Thanks for listening.

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 34, How to Better Avoid, Respond, and Recover If It Does Happen

If you go back and listen to Podcast 33, It Will Never Happen to Me, you will be better prepared for this episode.

We revisit to stories told in 33 and talk about somethings that could have helped the individuals better avoid, respond, and recover from the events we talked about

We cover a lot of tips and pointers in this episode and leave you with 3 main pieces of advise.

Thanks for listening.

Originating podcast:

Podcast 33 - It Will Never Happen to Me

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 33, It Will NEVER Happen to Me

Think so? Apathy or optimism bias may have some people under their spells. No matter the cause, here are six stories to the contrary in this episode including:

• An active-duty Marine robbed at gun point
• A 16 year old babysitter dealing with a drunk neighbor with a shotgun
• A personal vehicle broken into and items taken even though parked under street light and with doors locked
• And more...

Learn if they saw it coming, would they have ever expected something like it to have happened to them, what they might have done differently, and how has it effected how they go about their personal safety.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

Follow up:

Podcast 34 - How to Better Avoid, Respond, and Recover If It Does Happen

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 31, Safety While Hiking and Camping

The woods and the mountains are the places I find my Zen. Camping is something I have always enjoyed doing, including the occasional hike or backpacking trip. Spending time outdoors can be spiritually relaxing.

There are several aspects to being safer while hiking and camping too; and this episode we talk about several of them. We cover topics from the importance of carrying a basic trauma kit to handling blades of various types to why it is important we stay on the trails to the potential impacts if we do not keep our distance from the wildlife. We also talk about the importance of practicing situational awareness, listening to our intuition, and even proper fire management.

There are even some crazy stories in the mix as well.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 30, Safety for the Elderly and Aging

Join us for this episode where we talk about safety and security for the elderly and aging.

It is not pleasant to think about those we know and love getting old and likely becoming dependent again on others; but it is something we all likely will deal with at some point in our lives.

We talk about safety concerns for the aging adults in our lives and things to be on the lookout for. We give practical tips and advice based on experiences we have had and some closest to us.

We talk about the prevalence of falls and what we can do to mitigate those hazards and many other relevant topics. We learn the importance of being present and involved, the place for empathy, and practical tips to help make those in our lives who are getting older more safe and secure.

Thanks for listening.