The Secure Family Podcast

Home Security on a Budget: Practical, Low-Cost Upgrades for Families In this episode, Andy shares inexpensive, practical ways to improve home security amid rising costs. He points out that safety is a personal responsibility and that effective security is often low-tech. The tips he shares can be for families who rent or own their homes as many ideas don't require permanent installation. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout. WYZE Core Home Security Kit: https://amzn.to/41dMLkx WYZE Outdoor Bulb Camera: https://amzn.to/4rZpAFt Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome to Secure Family 01:04 DMV Text Scam Story 01:33 DeleteMe Privacy Sponsor 02:17 Home Security on a Budget 02:50 Affordable Alarm Systems 05:07 Remove Listing Photos 06:42 Reinforce Doors and Locks 07:39 Secondary Lock Upgrade 08:30 Timers and Lighting Tricks 10:31 Budget Security Shopping List 11:33 Wrap Up and Next Steps 12:07 Outro and Where to Follow The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad LLC makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content in this podcast or any related materials. Information may change over time, and inadvertent errors or omissions may occur. The Secure Dad LLC is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information provided. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned. All rights reserved.

CSM Bart Womack on Surviving Betrayal and Practicing Proactive Situational Awareness Host Andy speaks with retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack about his book, "Embedded Enemy," recounting the March 2003 Camp Pennsylvania insider attack in Kuwait. Womack describes the chaos of responding in darkness with limited ammo and visibility, coordinating security, casualty collection, evacuation and ultimately identifying and apprehending Sgt. Hasan Akbar. He shares how the incident reshaped his concept of trust and outlines proactive situational awareness strategies—trust analysis, observe/listen/report, "listen don't just hear," know your neighbor/coworkers, gut checks, and recognizing signs—using examples from schools, social media threats, and everyday suspicious behavior. For more from Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack visit: https://bartwomack.com/ Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome 02:04 Meet CSM Bart Womack 03:24 Kuwait Night Begins 05:30 Explosions in the Tent 08:39 No Ammo Response 11:57 Chaos and Casualties 18:32 Suspect Identified 20:38 Akbar Captured 26:20 Aftermath and Losses 29:53 Lessons Under Fire 37:28 Trust Shattered 44:12 Diary Reveals Motive 46:22 Trust No One 50:14 Proactive Awareness Basics 51:25 School Shooter Reality Check 53:49 Observe Listen Report 57:57 Know Your Neighbor 01:02:55 Listen Dont Just Hear 01:10:35 Gut Check And Signs 01:16:07 Closing Thoughts The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad LLC makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content in this podcast or any related materials. Information may change over time, and inadvertent errors or omissions may occur. The Secure Dad LLC is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information provided. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned. All rights reserved.