Welcome to the Aware and Prepared podcast

Where I, Mandi, a certified domestic violence victim advocate and survivor, host a podcast about prevention and post-traumatic growth to help others live safer with more peace.

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Hear real stories, expert insights, skills and resources to prevent harm, heal from trauma and grow. Let’s leave worry behind and live aware, prepared and empowered. You deserve to live in peace and safety!

Sending My Daughter Off to College: How Do I Keep Her Safe? (Include Your Sons Too)

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 16/07/2025

“I’m sending my daughter off to college… how do I keep her safe?” It’s a question so many parents—especially moms—are asking. In this powerful solo episode, trauma-informed speaker and safety advocate Mandi Pratt shares how her upcoming holistic safety workshops are answering that very question. But there's more: these workshops are now explicitly inclusive of all genders, inviting boys and men to become part of the safety solution.

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Do You Need Self Defense Insurance—CCW Permit or Not? Attorney Advice

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 12/02/2025

Wondering if self-defense insurance is worth it, even without a CCW (concealed carry weapons) permit? YES! Get expert insights from an attorney on protecting yourself legally in any self defense situation.

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