Practical Prepping Podcast

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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Fifteen Everyday Household Items for Emergency Preparedness

Preparedness doesn’t always start with buying new gear. In this episode, we look at 15 everyday household items that may serve a second purpose in an emergency. From tarps, bandanas, and contractor ba...

26 Loka 18min

Emergency Communications and Identifying Your Local Threats

When cell service fails, how will you reach your family? Mark and Krista explore emergency communication options, including two-way radios, ham radio, satellite messengers, and the importance of a goo...

19 Loka 42min

Emergency Communication and First Aid: GMRS Radios, IFAKs, and PFAKs

Cell phones are great until service disappears, batteries die, or your group gets separated. In this episode, we explain how GMRS radios can help families, campers, off-road groups, farms, neighborhoo...

12 Loka 21min

Keeping Perishable Food Safe When The Power Is Out; And Refreshing Our EDC, Car, And Bug-out Bags.

We have several in the practical Prepping Private Facebook Group and other groups who have asked about how to keep frozen and refrigerated foods safe during a power outage, so we're doing a segment on...

28 Syys 30min

Our Personal Everyday Carry Handgun Setups, And The ReadyFam App

In this episode, we break down two personal everyday carry setups. Krista shares why she carries the Smith and Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ, and Mark discusses his Springfield RDP 9mm. We also talk with A...

21 Syys 24min

Inflation Busting Ideas: Practical Ways to Save Money and Prepare for Inflation or Recession

In this episode of Practical Prepping, we discuss practical inflation busting ideas to help you stretch your money and prepare for uncertain economic times. As groceries, gas, utilities, medication, a...

14 Syys 29min

Prepping for People Who Live Alone or Whose Spouse Cannot Help

Preparedness advice often assumes there are multiple capable adults in the home, but that is not always reality. Some people live alone, and others have a spouse who may be out of town, sick, injured,...

7 Syys 22min

What to Do When an Emergency Happens Away From Home

What happens if an emergency starts while you are not home? In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked problem of being away from your supplies when roads close, cell service slows, or your fami...

31 Elo 32min