The Changing Earth Podcast, Survival Fiction & Facts

Chin brought his notes from Mike Shelby's handbook and we walked through threat categories, the likelihood-impact matrix, the six layers of your operational environment, METT-TC for civilians, and the full list of January & February 2026 disasters with dates and serious impacts. Read the complete guide and start sketching your AO this weekend.

Why discipline frees us for better motivation, stronger minds, & facing global risks head-on. Exciting Prepper Camp updates (new venue alert!) + deep dive on self-defense benefits. Full blog here— what's your go-to discipline builder? Read All About It!

Sara F. Hathaway & Chin Gibson share 10 essential + creative cold-weather hacks, hypothermia stages, and the latest global disaster news. Blend survival fact with fiction-style resilience—perfect for preppers. Listen now & stay warm! Available everywhere podcasts are found. Get the novels, swag and explore the audio drama at ChangingEarthSeries.com #ChangingEarthPodcast #SurvivalPodcast #WinterHacks #PrepperCommunity #ColdWeatherSurvival

In this standalone Changing Earth News episode, we unpack the planet's most explosive month yet: 33 major events from solar flares igniting auroras to exceptional droughts cracking the American Southwest, claiming nearly 400 lives and $15B in damages. Chronologically chronicled—from Rafael's Caribbean rampage to Vietnam's record deluges and Etna's fiery glow—we spotlight the human toll, climate amplifiers, and glimmers of hope. Perfect for eco-curious listeners: 15 minutes of gripping facts to fuel your next dinner-table debate. Subscribe now and join the conversation on how Earth is changing – and how we must too.

🚨 Grid down? No problem. In Ep 487, Chin Gibson's Meshtastic master class turns LoRa radios into a unbreakable mesh for off-grid texts – 100+ miles, no license needed! From setup pitfalls to solar repeaters, it's your SHTF comms blueprint. Blending Changing Earth drama with real prep: Dream, survive, thrive.

Anti-Abduction Mastery: Self-Defense, Human Trafficking Awareness & Family Safety Tips Dive into this raw, unfiltered Changing Earth Podcast episode where host Sara F. Hathaway (with co-host Chin Gibson) unleashes her powerhouse anti-abduction class—packed with shocking stats, Krav Maga escapes, and mindset shifts to shield your family from trafficking horrors. Perfect holiday prep: Learn no-secondary-location rules, mad dog fighting techniques, spotting victims, and free tools to thrive. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Martial Arts Backstory | 5:30 Trafficking Stats Deep Dive | 15:00 Social Media Traps | 25:45 Parking Lot Hacks | 35:20 Escape Demos (Zip Ties, Duct Tape, Handcuffs) | 45:00 Dating & Captivity Survival | 55:00 Actionable Home Tips. Subscribe now for survival fiction-fact blends that help you dream, survive, and thrive. Share your top safety hack in reviews!

Episode 486 of The Changing Earth Podcast is live! Discover 15 timeless prep tips to prepare you for the winter—emergency kits, food/water, home fortification, plus intense fitness, and tactical skills to stay unstoppable. Perfect for National Preparedness Month! Join the Changing Earth community! Visit changingearthseries.com for signed books, audio dramas, and prepper swag. Share your prep tips on X, @sarahathaway19, and let's build a stronger, ready world. #Preparedness #Survival #ChangingEarth

Celebrate 10 years of the Changing Earth Podcast with us! From Day After Disaster to The Las Vegas Years, Sara F. Hathaway has woven 500 hours of survival wisdom into gripping stories that inspire and educate. "It's not just about the knowledge; it's the friendships that are irreplaceable," -Sara Hathaway. Dive into our anniversary blog for highlights from a decade of episodes, eerie real-world parallels, and a glimpse at what's next—maybe even a TV series! Subscribe at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com to access every episode, pre-order The Las Vegas Years, and join our survival community. Here's to dreaming, surviving, and thriving together!

Learn when to evacuate or shelter in place, how to protect your home's structural integrity, and essential swiftwater navigation skills. Discover why FEMA's 100-year flood maps fall short and how First Street Foundation's models reveal hidden risks. Sara also covers real-time weather monitoring and equipping your attic as a last resort. Plus, hear how Texas First Responders, the Cajun Navy, and HEB Disaster Relief are aiding Kerrville's recovery—and how you can help via the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Tune in to prepare for rising waters and support Texas communities in crisis. Visit changingearthseries.com for resources and ways to donate. Learn when to evacuate or shelter in place, how to protect your home's structural integrity, and essential swiftwater navigation skills. Discover why FEMA's 100-year flood maps fall short and how First Street Foundation's models reveal hidden risks. Sara also covers real-time weather monitoring and equipping your attic as a last resort. Plus, hear how Texas First Responders, the Cajun Navy, and HEB Disaster Relief are aiding Kerrville's recovery—and how you can help via the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Tune in to prepare for rising waters and support Texas communities in crisis. Visit changingearthseries.com for resources and ways to donate.

Brace for the sun's silent kill shot! In Ep. 483, Sara F. Hathaway & Chin Gibson dive into CMEs, the Carrington Event, & survival tips to thrive post-tech apocalypse. Explore The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review, like, and subscribe!

Sara F. Hathaway and Chin Gibson share 20 essential wildfire safety tips to protect your home, inspired by 2025's rising fire risks. Broadcasting live, they cover defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and community preparedness, alongside homestead updates and Changing Earth audio drama news—Season 5 sneak peeks for subscribers! Changing Earth News explores global weather chaos, from New Jersey wildfires to Texas blizzards. Tune in for entertaining, actionable education to dream, survive, and thrive. Visit ChangingEarthSeries.com for more!

Sara F. Hathaway and Chin Gibson dive into Retevis Ailunce radios (HA1UV & HD2, $10 off with R10OFF), built for chaos with waterproofing and digital reach. Changing Earth News for March. From Myanmar's deadly Mw 7.7 quake to US tornadoes and wildfires. Based on The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Distractions can undermine your peace of mind. Take charge and find balance in the chaos. Stay informed on February's Changing Earth News—earthquake and volcano activity is at unprecedented levels! The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Leave a review! Signed copies available at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Chin and Sara revisit the month of January and all the crazy weather anomalies that occured. Get your signed copies of The Changing Earth Series at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around!

Come with Sara and Chin on a trip down memory lane.

Plans for 2025

A pre-Christmas interview with Prepper Broadcasting Host James Walton and Changing Earth Creator, Sara Hathaway. The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

A breakdown of episode three of the Changing Earth audio drama reveals the facts behind the fiction and exposes survival tips and tricks. Based on The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

A detailed breakdown of The Changing Earth Audio Drama (Season three, episode two). Discover the survival facts behind the fiction. Based on The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Explore the factual survival techniques hidden in The Changing Earth adventure. Based on The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Join Marjory Wildcraft joins us to discuss her preparedness journey and The Grow Network! https://thegrownetwork.com/ The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Chin and L. Douglas Hogan join the show to discuss what makes America great. Support the show: https://www.changingearthseries.com

Don't miss performer Family Fued! Team TJ vs. Team Virgis. Stick around for some behind the scenes performer conversation. Become a Changing Earth Subscriber and get early access to the show. https://www.changingearthseries.com

Chin presents how to make Meshtastic work for you. New air dates for the Audio Drama and the next episode of Family Feud. Changing Earth News! Download the slides: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/meshtastic-comms Changing Earth Novels CLEARANCE SALE https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/shop

A masterclass on Surviving Martial Law by L. Douglas Hogan. Get the Powerpoint Slides for the class here: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/support or here: https://www.ldhogan.com/ Get Changing Earth Novels and Gear: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/shop Thanks for your support. Dream, Survive, Thrive!!

Surviving Hurricane Helene at Prepper Camp 2024. Thoughts from Prepper Broadcasting Hosts, Ryan Buford, L Douglas Hogan, Jordan Smith and Jasmine Biondi. How we faired camping in the rain as distruction swirled around us. Did you attend Prepper Camp? Get your Hurricane Helene Survivor T-shirt We overstocked books for Prepper Camp and Hurricane Helene made other plans. Don't miss out on The Changin Earth Clearance Sale!!

The Virgis book comes to an end in chapters 59-60. With Prepper Camp around the corner, today we are discussing our top five must go to classes.

The current state of surveillance and the future of this technology.

As a leader, it is essential you know how to delegate. Your survival group will depend on your leadership skills. Get the Changing Earth Novels and Gear at: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/shop

Betrayal can be devastating for a relationship and a group. Learn how to look for signs, prepare your soul and heal from the experience.

Join Ken Jensen, James Yaeger, Sara Hathaway and Chin Gibson for an in depth look at how to prepare for, ride out, and clean up after a flood.

With distrust, misuse of power, and social unrest brewing, will the United States Survive as a united country? In the Changing Earth series, the answer is no.

Nicole Wallace joins the Changing Earth to discuss protecting your home as natural and social threats continue to escalate.

As a storm rolls in, we explore how to survive a mega-storm!

Join us for a night of fun as Dave Jones, the NBC Guy, hosts Team Swenson and Team Erika in a friendly game of Family Feud.

Rick Austin, the Godfather of Prepping and author of Secret Survival Garden, joins us to discuss how to turn a loose-knit group of people into a community response team.

After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, L. Douglas Hogan joins us to discuss the specifics and self-defense tips if you find yourself in the line of fire. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all those whose loved ones were lost in this horrific event. Let's pray for America!

Every decision has consequences, including doing nothing. It's up to you to bound ahead to new adventures and not be stuck in paralysis analysis, fearful of the consequences of your value-based decisions.

Some conversations make us aggressive and angry. Especially when others do not share the same views. These heated conversations typically do not convince either participant to change their worldviews. Virgis gives us a textbook example of how you can maintain calm and share your valuable opinions. Support the Changing Earth: https://www.changingearthseries.com

Unpredictable weather intensifies; are you ready for flooding?

Butch Eskine from Hope for Survival joins the show to discuss current events and community responses.

Taking a look back at the discussion on future global flooding.

Take a trip through the archives and learn more about making caps and powder for future earth.

How to make yourself more situationally aware and train others to do the same.

How do you survive a volcanic eruption? Preparation is key.

Survivor Jane Austin, Jordon Smith, Nicole Wallace, Gillian Rabalais, and Sara Hathaway team up to discuss Prepper Camp 2024, Prepper Camps Come and Gone, and survival tips for your future.

The Changing Earth Audio Drama season three finale, binge and blooper show. Listen to the show at https://www.youtube.com/@changingearthseries/podcasts

How to gain valuable information through structured conversation. Have a plan and execute.