# prepping — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover prepping. Page: Feed: --- ## [What Are the Chances of Surviving a Brain Bleed? A Complete, Honest Breakdown](https://www.askaprepper.com/what-are-the-chances-of-surviving-a-brain-bleed-a-complete-honest-breakdown/) _2026-08-20 · Ask A Prepper Staff · Ask a Prepper_ If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re not asking out of idle curiosity. Maybe you or someone you love just got this diagnosis, or maybe you’re trying to understand a risk before it becomes a crisis. Either way, you deserve a straight, well-sourced answer rather than a single scary number pulled out of \[…\] The post What Are the Chances of Surviving a Brain Bleed? A Complete, Honest… ## [23+1 Stockpile Items You Should Maintain Regularly](https://www.askaprepper.com/231-stockpile-items-you-should-maintain-regularly/) _2026-08-20 · Jack · Ask a Prepper_ Last spring I ran a gallon through a gravity filter I’d bought in 2021 and never used, and it emptied in about ninety seconds, when a sound ceramic element should hold that gallon back for several minutes. Somewhere I couldn’t see, the candle had cracked, which meant it had stopped filtering and started pouring, though \[…\] The post 23+1 Stockpile Items You Should Maintain Regularly appeared first… ## [I'm Getting Together With Better Way Friends At The Hope Freedom Music Fest '26 - Join Us!](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/im-getting-together-with-better-way) _2026-08-19 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ Join us at the 5th Hope Sussex Festival on 28th-31st August ## [Nuclear Explosion – What Actually Happens, From Detonation to Fallout](https://www.askaprepper.com/nuclear-explosion-what-actually-happens-from-detonation-to-fallout/) _2026-08-19 · Ask A Prepper Staff · Ask a Prepper_ We’ve covered what to pack, where to shelter, and how to stock a fallout-ready pantry in other guides. This one steps back and covers the thing itself: what a nuclear explosion physically does, in what order, and why the official government response boils down to three words repeated across every federal guidance document on the \[…\] The post Nuclear Explosion – What Actually Happens, From… ## [Episode 406 (Rebroadcast of Ep 111) Growing Up in a Communist Country - and Seeing It Happening Here with Leszek](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-406-rebroadcast-of-ep-111-growing-up-in-a-communist-country-and-seeing-it-happening-here-with-leszek/) _2026-08-19 · Prepping 2.0_ Episode 406 (Rebroadcast of Ep 111), our guest is Leszek, who grew up in communist Poland and escaped to the United States. He talks about life in a communist country and how he sees it coming here. In the After Show, available exclusively to Patreon supporters , Leszek answers Patreons’ questions. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield , Numanna Foods , Backwoods Home Magazine , CATI Armor , and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kccz7cdyiugjpsbj/Prepping_20_Episode_406_RB_111_-_Regular_showbtgkr.mp3) ## [Is the “Doomsday Plane” Flying Above Your State Right Now?](https://www.askaprepper.com/is-the-doomsday-plane-flying-above-your-state-right-now/) _2026-08-18 · Kate L. Gilmour · Ask a Prepper_ In January 2026, a windowless Boeing 747 touched down at Los Angeles International Airport and the internet lost its collective mind. It was the first time in the aircraft’s 51-year operational history that it had ever landed at LAX. Plane spotters scrambled for cameras. Social media threads exploded with speculation. Theories ranged from imminent nuclear \[…\] The post Is the “Doomsday Plane”… ## [Mason Jar Sizes: The Complete Reference Guide](https://www.askaprepper.com/mason-jar-sizes-the-complete-reference-guide/) _2026-08-17 · Ask A Prepper Staff · Ask a Prepper_ Mason jars are one of those items that feel simple until you’re standing in the canning aisle trying to remember whether your grandmother’s salsa recipe called for pints or quarts. Get the size wrong and at best you waste jar space, at worst you create a genuine food safety problem. This guide covers every standard \[…\] The post Mason Jar Sizes: The Complete Reference Guide appeared first on Ask a… ## [Here are some frameworks for helping each other amidst the mess](https://jembendell.com/2026/08/17/here-are-some-frameworks-for-helping-each-other-amidst-the-mess/) _2026-08-17 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ Billions of people are experiencing strange weather, rising prices, bad politics, and watching worse on the news. Sadly, there are a range of distracting responses similar to what I predicted in my first speech on the topic of collapse, back in November 2016. Despite that, there are many people seeking to integrate their awareness of… Continue reading Here are some frameworks for helping each… ## [50 SHTF Scenarios You Never Thought Of (But You Should!)](https://www.askaprepper.com/50-shtf-scenarios-you-never-thought-of-but-you-should/) _2026-08-17 · Jack · Ask a Prepper_ Everybody I know in the prepper community has got a plan for the nuke, the EMP, or the blackout that turns the lights off coast to coast. Ask around any prepper forum, and you’ll hear the same five scenarios recycled until the words lose all meaning. Meanwhile, the stuff that’s actually going to blindside people \[…\] The post 50 SHTF Scenarios You Never Thought Of (But You Should!) appeared first… ## [Is Healing Trauma Easier Said Than Done?](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/would-you-say-healing-your-trauma) _2026-08-15 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ Perhaps you have not tried this easy 'non-doing' practice ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9Vg3fz8XqkEF) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [10 Weather Omens That Once Signaled Doom or Change](https://updateblast.com/weather-omens-once-signaled-doom/) _2026-08-14 · Ellen Allen · Update Blast_ Explore 10 weather omens once believed to signal doom or change, from red skies and eclipses to strange animal behavior—signs interpreted by ancient cultures and folklore as warnings of disaster. The post 10 Weather Omens That Once Signaled Doom or Change appeared first on Update Blast . ## [There Is POWER In Our POETRY](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/power-in-poetry) _2026-08-14 · Margaret Anna Alice · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ This poem blew me away! ## [Zip Ties as a Security and EDC Tool – Beyond the Basic Survival Use List](https://www.askaprepper.com/zip-ties-as-a-security-and-edc-tool-beyond-the-basic-survival-use-list/) _2026-08-14 · Ask A Prepper Staff · Ask a Prepper_ Most zip tie articles cover the same ground: bundling cables, repairing gear, improvising cordage. All true, and all useful. What almost nobody covers is how zip ties function as an actual security tool, one that professional shipping and logistics industries have relied on for decades to answer one specific question: has anyone gotten into this \[…\] The post Zip Ties as a Security and EDC Tool –… ## [Smart Water Box: An Honest Review](https://www.askaprepper.com/smart-water-box-review/) _2026-08-14 · Olivia Brooks · Ask a Prepper_ A while back, I kept running into the same problem every summer. I felt like I didn’t have a reliable water source in case of an emergency. My rain barrels would run dry by the middle of July, the creek would get low, and the only thing left coming out of the hose was treated \[…\] The post Smart Water Box: An Honest Review appeared first on Ask a Prepper . ## [Camp Sanitation – The Complete Guide to Staying Healthy in the Field](https://www.askaprepper.com/camp-sanitation-the-complete-guide-to-staying-healthy-in-the-field/) _2026-08-13 · Ask A Prepper Staff · Ask a Prepper_ Most camp sanitation advice online is really just toilet advice. The toilet matters, but it is only one piece of a much bigger system, and the pieces people skip, dishwater, trash, hand hygiene, illness containment, are exactly the ones that quietly wreck a camp when nobody is paying attention. This guide covers the full picture. \[…\] The post Camp Sanitation – The Complete Guide to Staying Healthy… ## [15 Ways Manure Will Save Your Life When SHTF](https://www.askaprepper.com/15-ways-manure-will-save-your-life-when-shtf/) _2026-08-13 · Jack · Ask a Prepper_ I grew up around manure. It was on my boots before school, it was in the garden every spring, and the smell of a cow barn in August is still one of those things that puts me right back in my father’s place. I helped him patch a shed wall with a dung and clay \[…\] The post 15 Ways Manure Will Save Your Life When SHTF appeared first on Ask a Prepper . ## [Country Council Spotlight No 3: August, 2026](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/country-council-spotlight-no-3-august) _2026-08-12 · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ News from WCH Country Councils that you will not find in the News. ## [Episode 405 (Rebroadcast of episode 110) Real World Survival of a Collapse: FerFAL from Argentina](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-405-rebroadcast-of-episode-110-real-world-survival-of-a-collapse-ferfal-from-argentina/) _2026-08-12 · Prepping 2.0_ In Episode 405 (Rebroadcast of episode 110), we talk to FerFal , a survivor of the Argentine collapse in 2001 and author of several non-fiction, must-read books . He answers Patreons’ questions in the After Show, which is available exclusively to Patreon Supporters . Please support our sponsors EMP Shield , Numanna Foods , Backwoods Home Magazine , CATI Armor , and Minutemen Coffee . Learn more… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gqxwamn87neqxi2u/Prepping_20_Episode_405_RB_110_-_REGULAR_show7lz7f.mp3) ## [Did you know ivermectin was recommended for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in February 2021?](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/did-you-know-ivermectin-was-recommended) _2026-08-09 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ Held during lockdown at the height of COVID pandemonium, the British Ivermectin Recommendation Development meeting is arguably the most significant meeting of 2021. ## [Brits Say No To BBC Brainwashing](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/brits-say-no-to-bbc-brainwashing) _2026-08-08 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ And are refusing to pay for Tell-A-Vision! ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/i9CAOWgzrQPB) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [10 Cloud Facts That Will Change the Way You Look Up](https://updateblast.com/cloud-facts/) _2026-08-07 · Ellen Allen · Update Blast_ Behind every puffy white cloud is a mix of chemistry, temperature, and physics. Here are ten surprising facts about how clouds form. The post 10 Cloud Facts That Will Change the Way You Look Up appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Episode 404 (Rebroadcast of Ep 109) Prepper Author Charley Hogwood](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-404-rebroadcast-of-ep-109-prepper-author-charley-hogwood/) _2026-08-05 · Prepping 2.0_ Episode 404 (Rebroadcast of Ep 109), we talk to prepper author Charley Hogworth. He wrote the non-fiction Survival Group Handbook and two fiction books, The Unraveling and The Road Trials . At the end of the regular show, we carry the good conversation over into the After Show, exclusively for Patreon supporters . Please support our sponsors EMP Shield , Numanna Foods , Backwoods Home Magazine ,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/makth8srycr3znzf/Prepping_20_Episode_404_RB_109_-_Regular_show_630a3.mp3) ## [Can You Believe WCH Missed World Ivermectin Day 2026?](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/do-you-believe-wch-missed-world-ivermectin) _2026-08-04 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ Yes, it’s true. We missed the 6th World Ivermectin Day. Yet many are awake today, thanks to ivermectin! ## [Rainbow Prepping – a brighter way to get ready for collapse](https://jembendell.com/2026/08/04/rainbow-prepping-a-brighter-way-to-get-ready-for-collapse/) _2026-08-04 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ In my latest essay I respond to the rise in prepping activities by outlining the concept of "rainbow prepping"... an approach that emphasizes preparedness for societal disruption through community collaboration and individual capability building. It invites a shift from fear-based survival tactics to fostering cooperation amid potential challenges. I outline fifteen action areas, such as… ## [Retired Dental Surgeon, Gordon Wolffe, Shares His Passion](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/thank-you-for-your-creative-submissions) _2026-08-03 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ With this thought-provoking poem (and a song) called PROGRESS! ## [ONE FOR THE BOOK CLUB? A Beautiful Revolution by Madeleine Waterfield](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/new-book-a-beautiful-revolution) _2026-08-02 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ In response to my recent call for your creative submissions, author Madeleine Waterfield sent this reading from her new book, A Beautiful Revolution. I’ve included reviews from Sonia Poulton and Richard Vobes below the reading. ## [Dr Mark Trozzi Needs Our Support](https://drtesslawrie.substack.com/p/dr-mark-trozzi-needs-our-support) _2026-08-01 · Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​ · A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends_ A more courageous, humble and ethical man you will not find ## [Top 15 Ways to Prep Your House for Long-Term Isolation](https://updateblast.com/prep-for-long-term-isolation/) _2026-07-31 · Jim Price · Update Blast_ When disaster, illness, or global crisis forces you to hunker down at home for weeks—or even months—you need more than just a shelter. The post Top 15 Ways to Prep Your House for Long-Term Isolation appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Episode 403 (Rebroadcast of Ep 107) Todd Engel: The First Political Prisoner of the Second Civil War](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-403-rebroadcast-of-ep-107-todd-engel-the-first-political-prisoner-of-the-second-civil-war/) _2026-07-29 · Prepping 2.0_ In Episode 403 (Rebroadcast of Ep 107), our guest is Todd Engel who was thrown in prison by the Obama administration for Todd’s attendance at the Bundy Ranch, but - miracle of miracles! - his conviction was tossed out by the Ninth Circuit. He served over four years in federal prison before being freed.. He tells us what it’s like to be a political prisoner. In the After Show, available for Patreon… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aapgpr6rexvnk6ni/Prepping_20_Episode_403_RB_107_-_Regular_show6f2ga.mp3) ## [Salon on Monday 3rd August (4th in Australia) on spirituality and collapse](https://jembendell.com/2026/07/27/salon-on-monday-3rd-august-4th-in-australia-on-spirituality-and-collapse/) _2026-07-27 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QgKaAI5JiKD0) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Metacrisis Salon with Rupert Read, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Will Self, Michel Bauwens and Jem Bendell](https://jembendell.com/2026/07/27/metacrisis-salon-with-rupert-read-helena-norberg-hodge-will-self-michel-bauwens-and-jem-bendell/) _2026-07-27 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ The July 2026 Metacrisis Initiative salon welcomed around 100 attendees to explore lessons from past societal collapses. Speakers included Rupert Read, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Will Self, and Michel Bauwens. They approached the the topic from different angles and some lively interactions ensued. The video of the event is now on jembendell.com, as well as information on the next salon on (the topic of… ## [10 Non-Refrigerated Meals That Can Keep You Alive for Days](https://updateblast.com/non-refrigerated-meals/) _2026-07-24 · Jim Price · Update Blast_ Need food that lasts without a fridge? From canned chili to MREs, here are 10 shelf-stable survival meals perfect for blackouts, emergencies, and bug-out bags. The post 10 Non-Refrigerated Meals That Can Keep You Alive for Days appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Episode 402 (Rebroadcast of episode 106) Mike Glover of American Contingency and Field Craft Survival](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-402-rebroadcast-of-episode-106-mike-glover-of-american-contingency-and-field-craft-survival/) _2026-07-22 · Prepping 2.0_ Episode 402 (Rebroadcast of episode 106), our guest is Mike Glover of American Contingency and FieldCraft Survival. Oh, and he’s a former Special Forces guy and CIA contractor. But now he’s running American Contingency, which is about getting information out to Patriots without Big Tech censorship and to allow us to network. He also talks about the country and where it’s going. A must-listen… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6rnrbrj436dbviaf/Prepping_20_Episode_402_RB_106_-_REGULAR_show7k82v.mp3) ## [Living Purposefully within Metacrisis and Collapse](https://jembendell.com/2026/07/18/living-purposefully-within-metacrisis-and-collapse/) _2026-07-18 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ The author reflects deep questions about life's meaning and purpose amidst a global metacrisis. They explore the significance of universal unconditional love, service, and remembrance of the divine, as central to human existence, drawing insights from various spiritual traditions. The essay emphasizes that purposes can be found in both grand visions and everyday actions, advocating for… ## [10 Places Where It Rains the Most (And People Still Live There!)](https://updateblast.com/places-it-rains-the-most/) _2026-07-17 · Ellen Allen · Update Blast_ From misty mountain villages to drizzly coastal cities, here are 10 of the wettest places on Earth where people still live—and even thrive! The post 10 Places Where It Rains the Most (And People Still Live There!) appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Episode 401 (Rebroadcast of Ep 105) Bug Out Location Operations: How to Make Your Home Base Function Smoothly.](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-401-rebroadcast-of-ep-105-bug-out-location-operations-how-to-make-your-home-base-function-smoothly/) _2026-07-15 · Prepping 2.0_ In Episode 401 (Rebroadcast of Ep 105), Glen and Shelby talk about the 15 jobs that need to be done at a bug out location. It’s more than just cooking, security, and first aid. Much more. Some of these jobs you’ve probably never thought of. The list of the 15 jobs is available exclusively for Patreon supporters . Please support our sponsors EMP Shield , Numanna Foods , Backwoods Home Magazine ,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cryfkzev82rb46jm/Prepping_20_Episode_401_RB_105_-_REGULAR_show5zzlg.mp3) ## [10 Most Bizarre Effects of Atmospheric Pressure Changes](https://updateblast.com/most-bizarre-effects-of-atmospheric-pressure-changes/) _2026-07-10 · Ellen Allen · Update Blast_ Atmospheric pressure fluctuates due to weather patterns & altitude changes. Here are ten most bizarre effects of atmospheric pressure changes. The post 10 Most Bizarre Effects of Atmospheric Pressure Changes appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Episode 400 (Rebroadcast of Ep 104) Michael Yon, War Correspondent, on the Current Civil War in America.](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-400-rebroadcast-of-ep-104-michael-yon-war-correspondent-on-the-current-civil-war-in-america/) _2026-07-08 · Prepping 2.0_ In Episode 400 (Rebroadcast of Ep 104, our guest is Michael Yon , a former Green Beret and currently an international war correspondent. He describes how America is currently in the beginning phases of a civil war. He’s been embedded in Antifa and the Proud Boys and describes that. We continue the conversation with him in the After Show, exclusively for Patreon supporters . Please support our… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s976497ixd9csbmd/Prepping_20_Episode_400_RB_104_-_REGULAR_show_9zvlo.mp3) ## [Could there be some beauty in collapse?](https://jembendell.com/2026/07/08/could-there-be-some-beauty-in-collapse/) _2026-07-08 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ Rediscovering the importance of life as a result of awakening to metacrisis and collapse is a recurring theme for many of us. I discussed it in the final pages of my book 'Breaking Together', which I excerpted for a new post on my site. That's in preparation for discussing the spiritual invitations from crises, in the next salon of the Metacrisis Initiative, with the Reverend Stephen Wright. The… ## [Top 10 Reasons to Start Prepping Even If Nothing Ever Happens](https://updateblast.com/reasons-to-start-prepping-even-if-nothing-ever-happens/) _2026-07-03 · Jim Price · Update Blast_ Discover 10 powerful reasons to start prepping even if disaster never strikes. From saving money to building skills and peace of mind, preparedness is a smart and empowering lifestyle. The post Top 10 Reasons to Start Prepping Even If Nothing Ever Happens appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Episode 399 (Rebroadcast of Ep 103) The Collapse of Law Enforcement with Officer Brady White.](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-399-rebroadcast-of-ep-103-the-collapse-of-law-enforcement-with-officer-brady-white/) _2026-07-01 · Prepping 2.0_ Episode 399 (Rebroadcast of Ep 103), we talk to a big-city police officer, Brady White, who talks about how police departments around the country are disintegrating - and, more importantly, what that means for you. In the After Show, exclusively for Patreon supporters , we continue the conversation. We also talk about a new poll that says that 61% of Americans think the Second Civil War is… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yi8gmcg9z9zu89fu/Prepping_20_Episode_399_RB_103_-_Regular_show7zuc8.mp3) ## [Top 15 Ways to Purify Water When Clean Water Runs Out](https://updateblast.com/purify-when-water-runs-out/) _2026-06-26 · Jim Price · Update Blast_ Water is survival priority number one. You can last weeks without food—but only a few days without water. Here's what to do if you run out. The post Top 15 Ways to Purify Water When Clean Water Runs Out appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Episode 398 (Rebroadcast of Ep 102) Vacuum Sealing: Why You Should and How To Do It, Plus Mail Bag](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-398-rebroadcast-of-ep-102-vacuum-sealing-why-you-should-and-how-to-do-it-plus-mail-bag/) _2026-06-24 · Prepping 2.0_ In Episode 398 (Rebroadcast of Ep 102), we talk about vacuum sealing food. We’ve learned from our mistakes so you won’t make them. In the After Show, exclusively for Patreon supporters , we answer Patreon’s Mail Bag questions on everything from water purification, PAM Radio, Election Day, and the role of churches in SHTF. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield , Numanna Foods , CATI Armor ,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5pvpcwdbxu34c5wq/Prepping_20_Episode_398_RB_102_-_Regular_Showbgrhj.mp3) ## [Top 10 Power Alternatives When the Lights Go Out](https://updateblast.com/power-alternatives-when-lights-go-out/) _2026-06-19 · Jim Price · Update Blast_ Power outages can hit suddenly. Here are 10 reliable power alternatives that can keep you going when everything else goes dark. The post Top 10 Power Alternatives When the Lights Go Out appeared first on Update Blast . ## [They Weren’t 10 Commandments](https://jembendell.com/2026/06/18/they-werent-10-commandments/) _2026-06-18 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ In this reflective and descriptive essay, Jem discusses overcoming the Christianity he was taught as a child, which emphasized rules rather than the deeper essence of love and kindness inherent in spirituality. The essay focuses on insights gained through conversations with Reverend Stephen Wright, who interprets the Ten Commandments as descriptions of natural human behaviour rather than strict… ## [Episode 397 (Rebroadcast of Ep 101) Prepper Newbies on the Emotional Toll of Hastily Prepping and Relocating Out of the Cities - Plus Mail Bag!](https://prepping2point0.podbean.com/e/episode-397-rebroadcast-of-ep-101-prepper-newbies-on-the-emotional-toll-of-hastily-prepping-and-relocating-out-of-the-cities-plus-mail-bag/) _2026-06-17 · Prepping 2.0_ Episode 397 (Rebroadcast of Ep 101) , we hear from Jeff and DQ who are relatively new preppers prepping like crazy and making plans to leave a city at the epicenter of the current madness. They talk about the emotional toll on them and their families and how hard it is to pick up stakes and move - but how they have no choice. We are living in momentous times. In the After Show, exclusively for… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/di8w82wfeiktptpc/Prepping_20_Episode_397_RB_101_-_Regular_show8jnmh.mp3) ## [10 Deadliest Heatwaves of All Time](https://updateblast.com/deadliest-heatwaves-of-all-time/) _2026-06-12 · Ellen Allen · Update Blast_ Heatwaves may not have the dramatic impact of hurricanes, but they are among the deadliest natural disasters. Explore the top 10 deadliest heatwaves, from scorching temperatures to staggering death tolls. The post 10 Deadliest Heatwaves of All Time appeared first on Update Blast . ## [Studying past civilizational contraction could feed imagination on managed descent](https://jembendell.com/2026/06/06/studying-past-civilizational-contraction-could-feed-imagination-on-managed-descent/) _2026-06-06 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ Professors Jem Bendell and Rupert Read emphasize the importance of understanding past societal collapses to address current challenges. They advocate for narratives that focus on adaptive simplification and intentional contraction, rather than nostalgia or progress. Through historical examples, they encourage creative responses to societal disruption while promoting a dialogue on potential… ## [How do we wish to live in a fragmenting world?](https://jembendell.com/2026/05/21/how-do-we-wish-to-live-in-a-fragmenting-world/) _2026-05-21 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ I am pleased to share with you an important supplement to the Deep Adaptation framework. That framework introduced questions to ask ourselves in the face of collapse. I now upgrade the framework to include the positive personal orientations to cultivate (or release) in ourselves and each other in the context of metacrisis and collapse. Six reflection questions, and six positive orientations: I… ## [Clarity Groups for Peer Mentoring: with thx to Quakers](https://jembendell.com/2026/05/13/clarity-groups-for-peer-mentoring-with-thx-to-quakers/) _2026-05-13 · jembendell · Prof Jem Bendell_ How often do you really feel heard? This essay presents "Clarity Groups," a peer mentoring practice encouraging deep listening without interruptions or unsolicited advice. This method fosters personal clarity by allowing participants to share and receive feedback in a supportive environment. The author Jem Bendell describes the transformative impact of being truly heard and appreciates the…