The Secure Family Podcast

Andy welcomes Emmy-award winning outdoorsman and biologist Rob Nelson to the show. Rob will try and convince us that mother nature is NOT trying to kill us. He'll share his experience in the wild including searching for aggressive radioactive wolves in Chornobyl. For More On Rob Nelson: https://untamedscience.com/ Rob's Book: Mother Nature Is NOT Trying to Kill You: https://amzn.to/3ND0Hf2 Free Disaster Preparedness Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/disaster More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

After losing a car to a collision last year, Andy recounts how he responded to the situation. He'll share what he learned and what you can do to make safer decisions after a car accident. Free Checklist What To Do After A Wreck: https://www.thesecuredad.com/wreck DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

In a powerful conversation that all parents need to hear, Chris Hadnagy shares with Andy a very troubling online trend involving kids. Through his work at The Innocent Lives Foundation, Chris has seen an increase in cases of self-taken inappropriate photos of kids. Chris will share the red flags we need to look out for, the places predators frequent, and what we as parents can to do save our kids from online predation. More from The Innocent Lives Foundation: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org The Secure Dad Survey: https://forms.gle/tzsgQKQpPgE88bPFA Protect your family at home, online, and in public with online learning. Enroll today in UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Ever get someone's vibe by what they wear? That's because how people dress says a lot about how they want to be treated and their intent. On this episode, Andy shares how we can dress ourselves and our kids for success. Plus, how to look for signs of trouble in what others wear. Take the survey: https://forms.gle/xJ9Xwp3uNMMmxjBr8 Get your Protector Parent gear from The Secure Dad Store. Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Your privacy is valuable even if you have nothing to hide. Andy welcomes tech blogger and privacy advocate Josh Summers to the podcast. You may recognize Josh from All Things Secured. Together they discuss the importance of personal privacy online for your family. Also, in a bonus episode, Josh shares about this time living under government surveillance in China. More from Josh: https://www.allthingssecured.com/ Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Learn how to freeze your child's credit to protect their good name. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Josh Summers of All Things Secured lived for many years in Xinjiang, China. He shares with Andy about his time there and the escalation of government surveillance. More from Josh: https://www.allthingssecured.com/ More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Protecting your home at your front door is not as easy as it once was. Andy shares two personal experiences with people at his front door to help you stay safe. Plus, he notes the one thing that is a dead giveaway that someone wants inside your home. Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Footage of Illinois Home Invasion: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/ct-ahp-video-home-invastion-tl-20200409-wbj72d6rkndvjcy4nufumyjr4u-story.html Footage of Candy Salesman Home Invasion: https://nypost.com/2022/03/11/doorbell-cam-shows-terrifying-robbery-after-man-poses-as-candy-salesman/ More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Andy welcomes author and anti-trafficking advocate Alan Smyth to the show. Alan is going to share the work he does to save children from trafficking and how parents can keep their kids safe from predators. And as Alan explains it starts with what he calls "authentic masculinity" in the life of a child. For more on Alan Smyth: https://fightforme.net/ Protect your family at home, online, and in public with online learning. Enroll today in UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. Download Protecting Your Family from Sex Offenders for free: https://www.thesecuredad.com/offender DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Ever have all the kids out by yourself? Today, Andy shares what protector parents can do when they are flying solo. This includes being open with your kids about some of the real dangers in the world, minimizing distractions, and the importance of sticking together in public. Protect your family at home, online, and in public with online learning. Enroll today in UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Andy is joined by renowned parenting expert John Rosemond (yes, THAT John Rosemond) to discuss the importance of security in the life of a child. This powerful conversation will show parents how to create a foundation of emotional security in the home. Plus, Mr. Rosemond shares his concerns about the negative impact of social media on children today. For more from Mr. Rosemond: https://www.parentguru.com/ Protect your family at home, online, and in public with online learning. Enroll today in UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Ever wonder if criminals have a checklist? There is a criminal playbook of sorts and Andy opens it up for us all to see. It's a linear process humans use before they commit a crime. If we know what that process is, then we can better protect our families from it. UPDATE: UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent is now available. Take the online course and start protecting your family today. https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked Read the Phases of an Attack from Staying Safe: https://stayingsafellc.com/phases-of-an-attack/ More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

This bonus episode is dedicated to online learning with The Secure Dad. You can sign up today for UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. Learn how to protect your family at home, in public, and online. Get started today at: https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked

Andy answers listeners' questions about good situational awareness habits. He shares what we can all do to put ourselves in a position to see trouble before it starts in public. Plus, he shares a personal story of a red flag situation at a country gas station. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe Get on Amazon: Password Book: My Kids Wrecked My Brain Join the Conversation with the Official Telegram Channel of The Secure Dad. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Can school shootings be predicted? Can they be stopped before anyone gets hurt? Today Andy welcomes Greg Williams and Brian Marren of Arcadia Cognerati to discuss the warning signs of school shooters. For more from Arcadia Cognerati: https://arcadiacognerati.com/ Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Andy shares with us some nonverbal hacks that we can use to better deter threats and better understand. Plus, he shares with parents how kids can move differently so they won't get picked on by bullies. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

How do you know if the new home you want is in a safe neighborhood? Today, Andy welcomes Mike Postil to help answer security questions homeowners have. Mike is an executive protection professional, martial arts master, and a real estate agent. Real estate professionals should listen to Andy and Mike's bonus podcast about realtor safety. For more on Mike Postil: https://www.mikepostil.com Get your copy of Password Book: My Kids Wrecked My Brain on Amazon. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

If you are in the real estate profession then you know the risks that come with the job. Mike Postil is a executive protection professional as well as a realtor. Together he and Andy discuss how real estate agents can protect themselves. For more on Mike Postil: https://www.mikepostil.com More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning

Vehicle break-ins happen everywhere in America and people are usually shocked that such a crime could happen in their "nice" neighborhood. Today, Andy shares with us how we can protect our cars, what's inside them, and what's under them. Get on Amazon: Password Book: My Kids Wrecked My Brain DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe

Do you have a story that starts out, "There I was… when nothing happened"? That's what Andy and Jason Brick of The Safest Family on the Block are discussing today. Plus, they'll show us how there's much to learn from these types of stores. Get your copy of Password Book: My Kids Wrecked My Brain: https://www.thesecuredad.com/passwordbook Join the Kickstarter for There I was When Nothing Happened: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brickcommajason/there-i-waswhen-nothing-happened

Andy takes a look at the importance of nonverbal communication in our daily lives. He'll share how what we say is just as important as how it is said. Plus how to look for incongruent messages between what people say and their body language. Prepare for the next shortage with Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: https://www.thesecuredad.com/pantry

We've all wanted to delete our information from the internet at one time or another. On this episode, Andy welcomes the CEO of Abine, Rob Shavell to discuss how we can delete our data from being used to profile us. I trust DeleteMe and I think you should see if it fits your needs. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: https://www.thesecuredad.com/pantry

Your mobile carrier may be tracking you by collecting data like browser history, device location, and app usage to build a profile about you and your family. Andy will go over why parents need to take action and how to stop your mobile carrier from tracking you. Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: https://www.thesecuredad.com/pantry Join the official Telegram Channel of The Secure Dad: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx

With unpredictable supply chain issues, families can find themselves searching the shelves for the food that they need. Today Morgan of Rogue Preparedness joins Andy to discuss how the average family can build up their pantry in a shortage. Plus, Morgan and Andy offer you a free quick start guide to help you stock your pantry in a shortage. For more on Rogue Preparedness: https://roguepreparedness.com/ Get your free download, Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: https://www.thesecuredad.com/pantry

America's roads have become more dangerous according to officials. Andy shares his opinion on the contributing factors and what we can do to keep our families safe on the road. The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store Telegram Invite: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx Field Notes Signup: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Andy has an unflinching conversation with the founder of Lantern Rescue. He shares some hard facts about what's going on in our world and how we as protector parents can help. For more on Lantern Rescue: https://lanternrescue.org/ Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books Free Tools: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools

Happy New Year! Andy discusses what protector parents need to focus on to help their families survive and thrive in 2022. He takes a hard look at the reality that we face in the next 12 months and he shares his top 10 predictions for 2022. Plus, there's a new project coming soon to The Secure Dad. Home Security Book: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Join Andy on Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx Field Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

Follow-home robberies are trending upward. Good people are being targeted in stores, followed home, and robbed of their purchases. Andy breaks down how these attacks work and how we can deter them at every stage. The Secure Dad Home Security Book: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books Protector Parent Gear: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

Getting tech gifts for your family? Know what to do and what to avoid as Andy talks with Sarah Kimmel of Family Tech. Sarah will share her 20 years of experience in IT to help our families make good decisions this holiday season. For more on Sarah and Family Tech: https://familytechzone.com/ Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaygiftguide The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

Today Andy welcomes Kimball Lews of EmpoweringParents.com. Together they discuss what influences our children's behavior, what to do about it, and learn to see the red flag behaviors that should concern us the most. Empowering Parents: https://www.empoweringparents.com/ Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaygiftguide The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Andy shares with us how to keep the holidays secure with a few safety tips demonstrated in the Home Alone films. Plus, you can download The Secure Dad Holiday Security Guide for free! (Note: This episode was accidentally published on Monday… oops.) Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaygiftguide The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

As protector parents, we understandably focus our attention on our children. Today, Andy welcomes Dawn Armstrong of ThinkSafe Seminars to talk about protecting our parents. Plus, there are new items in The Secure Dad Store! For more on Dawn Armstrong: https://www.thinksafeseminars.com/ The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

Executive protection agent Preston Hocker returns to discuss his experience at America's southern border. Together, he and Andy discuss the human trafficking that is going unnoticed in the land of the free. For more on Preston: https://www.instagram.com/prestonhocker The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store The Secure Dad Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx

Former Royal Marine Commando and executive protection professional Sonny Smith chats with Andy about everyday awareness and protecting those that we love. Six Sight Website: https://www.sixsight.co/ Six Sight Women's Online Course: https://sixsight.mykajabi.com/wsdwfpwyc Family Road Trip Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/roadtrip The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store

Hitting the road this fall for fun and family visits? Make sure you're prepared for an emergency on the road this season. Learn what you must have with you and a few things that you'll need to make the ride more enjoyable for everyone. Get your free copy of the Family Road Trip Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/roadtrip The Secure Dad Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx

Today Andy welcomes former spy and CIA officer Doug Patteson to the show. Together they discuss the reality of spycraft and what we can do every day to be a harder target for crime. Plus, Doug shares his rule of the stupids. (Spoiler alert: It's great advice.) For more on Doug Patterson follow Texas Spy Dad on Instagram. Today is the last day to enroll in Andy's online course UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. Find out more: https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked

Andy answers any lingering questions you might have about his online course UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent. Enrollment ends today! To get started: https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked

Today on the podcast, Andy shares his experience discovering a crime that happened 9 years earlier. Find out what it was and what he learned about the criminal mind that shaped how he formed The Secure Dad. Plus, UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent opens today! Enroll in this course made just for protector parents: https://www.thesecuredad.com/unlocked

In this special bonus edition of the podcast, Andy shares what makes online learning for parents so important and why taking your family's safety seriously is vital to a happier life. UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent is open for enrollment today: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Andy welcomes the show, Dr. Chad Peters, to answer the question, are you healthy enough to survive? In a fun interview, they discuss how to increase your chances of surviving real threats and speculate if they'd survive a zombie apocalypse. Plus, fun ways to get fit with your family. For more from Dr. Chad Peters: https://www.beawesome365.com Get updates on UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

In this special bonus edition of the podcast, Andy discusses the specific lessons that make UNLOCKED perfect for parents. Plus, he will show you one topic that he covers that no one else is teaching parents. For more on UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

On the 150th episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses a topic he gets asked about frequently, sex offenders. He'll define what an offender is and issue a warning that all parents need to hear. Plus, there is a free download for further understanding, Protecting Your Family from Sex Offenders. Free Download: Protecting Your Family from Sex Offenders: https://www.thesecuredad.com/offender Online Learning - UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Online learning for parents starts on October 20th! Enroll in UNLOCKED: Releasing Your Inner Protector Parent two weeks from today. This bonus podcast will show you how UNLOCKED works to help you better protect your family at home, online, and in public. For more: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Violence is violence, right? Thinking like that can get you killed. Andy welcomes author and self-defense expert Tim Larkin to the show. Together they discuss the types of violence we may encounter and how to avoid them to protect our families! For more on Tim Larkin: https://timlarkin.com/ Online Course, UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses The Secure Dad Home Security Book: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

As humans, we want to be comfortable and in control. But life has a way of removing us from our comfort zone. Today Andy explains how to make sense of an unexpected environment. Plus, the story of a brave 11-year-old boy who defended his home while alone. UNLOCKED: Online Learning: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses Protector Parent Gear: https://the-secure-dad.creator-spring.com/ Official Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AKHCheF2yOZhZGIx

Are people going to help you during a crisis? Andy shares what seems to be a counterintuitive element to group human behavior. Plus, he'll discuss how you can break through and render aid when someone's life is on the line. Online Learning - UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses Protector Parent Gear from The Secure Dad: https://the-secure-dad.creator-spring.com/

The most dangerous place you go during your day might be your local gas station. Andy is joined by Greg Williams and Brian Marren of Arcadia Cognerati to discuss how to stay safe at the pump. Plus, they discuss gas station cuisine. For more on Arcadia Cognerati: https://arcadiacognerati.com/ Gran your exclusive Protector Parent gear from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store Find out more about online learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Andy takes on a topic he's avoided for a long time. Improving your chances of survival not only depends on the ability to predict and avoid threats, it also includes being physically able to respond. Plus, Andy discusses the top 10 leading causes of death in America. (There's a reason, don't worry.) The Secure Dad Store: https://www.thesecuredad.com/store Get Ready for UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Are schools in America considered safe? Andy welcomes Spencer Coursen, author of The Safety Trap to talk about the reality of school safety. What they discuss will address your fears and empower you with answers to protect your children. For more on Spencer Coursen: https://www.coursensecuritygroup.com/ The Secure Dad Field Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes Social Media Safe First Day of School Sign Download: https://www.thesecuredad.com/schoolsign

As kids go back to school Andy shares simple ways to make school safer for everyone. He discusses the dangers of some back-to-school pictures, social media red flags, talking with our kids about their concerns, and masks. Plus, learn how to keep Spotify from tracking you! Printable Safe Social Media First Day of School Sign: https://www.thesecuredad.com/schoolsign Join The Secure Dad Field Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes Get your seat for the Protector Symposium 4.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/thesecuredad

Andy welcomes the founder of Protect Young Eyes, Chris McKenna to the show to discuss how parents can protect their kids beyond parental controls. Chris is very open with us about how we can ease into those important conversations that will be the foundation of a healthy online lifestyle. For more on Chris and Protect Young Eyes: https://protectyoungeyes.com/ Sign up for Field Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes Get your seat to the Protector Symposium 4.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/thesecuredad