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where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.

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Behind The Black Belt: Abuse from a Trusted Coach Part 2

Behind The Black Belt: Abuse from a Trusted Coach Part 2

Elicia recounts how her experience of being groomed and abused by a martial arts instructor when she was growing up severely impacted her self-esteem, mental health, and life trajectory. Hear things ... ...more

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October 02, 20242 min read

Behind The Black Belt: Abuse from a Trusted Coach

Behind The Black Belt: Abuse from a Trusted Coach

Elicia recounts how her experience of being groomed and abused by a martial arts instructor when she was growing up severely impacted her self-esteem, mental health, and life trajectory. Hear things ... ...more

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September 24, 20241 min read

Build The Ultimate Emergency Go Bag with My Dad, Emergency Prep Expert

Build The Ultimate Emergency Go Bag with My Dad, Emergency Prep Expert

What if you could carry peace of mind in your car, ready to help you navigate any emergency life throws your way? In this special episode I’m joined by a very important guest—my dad, Larry, a former M... ...more

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September 17, 20242 min read

Products You Need For Power Outages and Natural Disasters

Products You Need For Power Outages and Natural Disasters

"Survival Mom" shares her experiences with natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey, which left her and her neighbors without power for days. She explains how having backup energy sources, like generat... ...more

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September 10, 20242 min read

Intuition 101: Recognizing and ACTING on Gut Feelings

Intuition 101: Recognizing and ACTING on Gut Feelings

Intuition is a survival tool that helps us sense danger by picking up on subtle clues from our surroundings. Mandi shares a practical example of being alone at a gas station at night, explaining how t... ...more

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September 03, 20241 min read

Social Security Number Stolen: Identity Theft

Social Security Number Stolen: Identity Theft

My son’s social security number was stolen in 2018, the theft led to legal challenges, including filing a police report and dealing with credit bureaus to secure the account. The host emphasizes the a... ...more

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August 19, 20242 min read

Financial Sextortion: Fastest Growing Cyber Crime

Financial Sextortion: Fastest Growing Cyber Crime

Financial sextortion occurs when someone is blackmailed after sharing intimate photos or videos online, often with someone they believe to be a trusted friend or partner. The episode shares info from ... ...more

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August 12, 20242 min read

AI and Romance Scams: Protecting Yourself from Online Deception

AI and Romance Scams: Protecting Yourself from Online Deception

Dangers of online deception, particularly catfishing scams from romance scammers, are shared as the host reads insights from guest Adam Dodge, who specializes in combating tech-enabled abuse through h... ...more

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August 06, 20242 min read

Should I Share My Passwords With My Boyfriend? Digital Abuse

Should I Share My Passwords With My Boyfriend? Digital Abuse

What are the risks and implications of sharing digital access with partners? ...more

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July 30, 20242 min read

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