The Secure Family Podcast

Learn how to survive the holidays. Today Andy welcomes human behavior experts Greg Williams and Brian Marren of the Left of Greg Podcast to the show. They'll discuss what we need to know to keep our families safe while shopping and traveling this holiday season. For more on Arcadia Cognerati: https://arcadiacognerati.com Left of Greg Podcast: https://arcadiacognerati.com/left-of-greg-podcast/ Download The Secure Dad Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity

Today on The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses what to do when crime comes to your neighborhood. He'll share from his personal experience with something that happened recently where he lives. Plus he'll discuss how we can all build safer communities together. Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity

The holidays are fast approaching! Andy shares some simple tips we can all use to secure our home and our family this holiday season. Plus download The Secure Dad Holiday Security Guide for free. Free Holiday Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity

Are you being followed? It's a question many of us have asked before. In this episode, Andy will share some signs you're being followed and what to do if you are being targeted. Learn More about Online Training from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Andy welcomes Jason Brick of The Safest Family on The Block to the show. Together they will discuss what they've both learned as dads since they've started their respective shows. They'll share their personal insights into family protection. The second half of their conversation can be heard on Jason's show The Safest Family on the Block on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBq-oYxZ0Ug66r6dRygC4Rg Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

This week Andy shares about a time he intervened to help an alleged gift card scam victim. Learn more about how to prevent this type of crime from happening to you. Plus he shares the title and topics of his upcoming online learning course! More on Online Learning: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Protecting your family is basic dude stuff and no one knows that better than Patrick McNamara. Today, Andy welcomes Pat Mac to the show to discuss the best ways we can protect those we love. For more on Pat Mac: https://www.tmacsinc.com/ Learn more about online learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Andy discusses three of the most common misconceptions when it comes to burglaries. Don't trust your family's safety to a myth. Know the truth. Protect your family with Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

On this show Andy takes a critical look at fear. When we say we are afraid, is that really true or is something else preventing us from finding a solution to a threat? Are we really as afraid as we think we are? Grab your free Know Your Neighborhood Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/neighborhood Coming Soon: Online Learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

In this episode, Andy talks about why we need to pay attention to our neighborhood so we can keep our family safe. He'll go over what to look for that may indicate you've got trouble next door. Plus download your free Knowing Your Neighborhood Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/neighborhood Coming Soon: Online Learning from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

The Secure Dad Podcast celebrates 100 episodes with an Ask Me Anything show. Andy will answer your questions about family protection. Plus, he makes a big announcement. Online Course from The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses

Today Andy welcomes Jon and Alex of the Wanted Podcast. Jon and Alex use many tools in their jobs as bounty hunters and de-escalation is the one they utilize the most. They discuss the importance de-escalation plays not only in potentially violent situations but in everyday life as well. For more from Jon and Alex: http://www.fenrir-group.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wantedpodcast Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge

It's important to know who lives around you. Just like you want to know all of the good people, you need to be aware of the bad ones as well. Andy will discuss an app that will help you find sex offenders living near your home. Plus, he shares more ways to protect your children. For more form the NSOPW: https://www.nsopw.gov/ Be ready for the next disaster for free: https://www.thesecuredad.com/disaster

Are you ready for what 2020 throws at you next? Andy discusses how we all need to be ready for the next natural disaster, which very well may be a Sharknado in 2020. Plus he shares a free preparedness checklist for everyone. Download The Secure Dad Natural Disaster Preparedness Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/disaster

Today Andy welcomes Byron Rodgers of the Protector Nation Podcast to the show. Byron is a Marine Corps Veteran who is making his mark on the world in the field of executive protection. He'll share ways that every family can be secure when traveling. For more from Byron Rodgers: https://byronrodgersmotivation.com/ Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

In this episode Andy discusses 4 Rules for Safer Kids Online. We'll discuss what we need to model as parents, information our family should never share and I go over the number one rule for anyone using the internet. Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

Today Andy welcomes Aaron, the host of the Dad in the Trenches podcast. Together they'll discuss how to manage a crisis like a job loss, personal hardships and how that affects who we are and how our children see us. For more from Dad in the Trenches: https://www.dadinthetrenches.com/ FREE GUIDE: How to Freeze Your Child's Credit: https://www.thesecuredad.com/how-to-freeze-your-childs-credit

Protect your child's financial future from scammers by freezing their credit. Andy will talk you through the process because he's personally done it. Plus find out how to get your free guide to do this process with templates. Guide to Freezing Your Child's Credit: https://www.thesecuredad.com/how-to-freeze-your-childs-credit

Andy welcomes back Jerry Gowen of Operation Underground Railroad to discuss how recent events are changing human trafficking. Operation Underground Railroad: https://my.ourrescue.org/events/rise-up The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge Today's Show Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/wayfair-covid-19-and-human-trafficking-with-jerry-gowen-of-operation-underground-railroad

Don't make your car an easy target for a thief. Andy discusses simple and effective ways we can all make our cars more secure. Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge Today's show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-protect-your-car-from-theft

Do you lose sleep at night wondering if the front door is locked? Have you ever forgotten to arm your alarm system? Everyone has done this at some point. On the show today Andy discusses a powerful secure habit that we all need to practice. Protector Symposium 2.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/202037656772?affiliate_id=2520046 Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

Over the past few weeks riots and clashes have been happening across the country. In today's episode Andy discusses 5 things we all need to know to protect our families in times of civil unrest. Bug Out Bag: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools Protector Symposium 2.0: https://www.protectorsymposium.com/202037656772?affiliate_id=2520046 Emergence Disrupt Riot Environments: https://info.emergencedisrupt.com/safe-observer-order-form38757766

On the podcast Andy welcomes Yousef Badou of Emergence Disrupt. Yousef is an expert in threat detection when it comes to situational awareness and behavioral analysis. Together they talk about how we can see trouble before it starts. Also be sure to check out the bonus podcast with Andy and Yousef about avoiding group violence in a riot. For more on Yousef and Emergence Disrupt: https://www.emergencedisrupt.com/ The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge Today's Show Notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-see-trouble-before-it-starts-with-yousef-badou-of-emergence-disrupt

In this special bonus podcast, Yousef Badou of Emergence Disrupt shares his thoughts on avoiding group violence in a riot situation. And there's a link to his free training on Riot Environments. Riot Environments Training: https://info.emergencedisrupt.com/safe-observer-order-form38757766

Defending yourself and your family from identity theft may sound difficult. On today's show Andy will share three things we all can do to protect ourselves. Plus he'll share his personal experience with credit card fraud. Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

In this MiniCast Andy talks about mindset in a whole new way. He says something in this show that you may have never been told before in your life. Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

Do you know what crime is happening around your home? There could be home invasions, theft or even armed robberies occurring near you and you may not even know it. Discover how to keep an eye out for the crime in your area and how to prevent it from happening to you. Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

Riots are popping up around the United States. Do you know what to do if you're in your car with your family when you are swept up in a riot? Andy gives some tips on how to protect your family in this volatile situation. Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge What If Your Vehicle Is Attacked By an Angry Mob? https://www.offgridweb.com/survival/what-if-your-vehicle-is-attacked-by-an-angry-mob/

Andy's guest on the show is Nila of Mil-Spec Mom and Resilient Security Solutions. They discuss the important issues facing protector parents and how protector skills can be improved. Find out more about Nila: https://www.milspecmom.com/ The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge The Secure Dad Father's Day Gift Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/fathersdaygiftguide2020

Just because people are wearing masks doesn't mean we can't read them anymore. In this MiniCast, Andy gives three simple things to look for when assessing threats in public. Take The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge: https://www.thesecuredad.com/5daychallenge Today's show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-read-people-with-masks

I had to go to urgent care recently. Hear what happened to me, how I showed my son to be his own first responder and laugh at my expense. Protect Your Home Starting Today for Free: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools Today's show notes: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/what-to-expect-at-urgent-care-during-covid-19

Learn in this MiniCast how to secure your Zoom meetings for your kids and yourself. Plus hear a story about a family friend who had their meeting hacked! For more: www.thesecuredad.com To read the article "How to Secure Your Kid's Zoom Meetings: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/zoom-security-tips

In the first Mini Cast Episode of The Secure Dad Podcast Andy discusses 5 signs a thief is casing your home. Plus, he gives a very good reason for this new, temporary, show format. For more: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/are-criminals-casing-your-house Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

My guest on the show is Randy King… again! Randy is reality based self defense instructor extraordinaire. Today we discuss why humans freeze and home defense. Sorry there are no unicorns in this one. Find out more about Randy King at https://www.randykinglive.com/ Survey for The Secure Dad: https://www.thesecuredad.com/survey Free Home Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools

What is the best defense for home security? What's the best defense for an attack? While they each require different actions, the mindset is the same. Discover what this simple thought that changed how I view the world. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/ Help me help you with this survey: https://www.thesecuredad.com/survey

My guest on the show is Randy King, reality based self defense instructor extraordinaire. We talk about the reality of violence, de-escalation and how to train our kids to protect themselves. And then we talk about unicorns… just go with it. Find out more about Randy King at https://www.randykinglive.com/ Free Home Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/tools

What can we do to defend our family from the actual Covid-19 virus? What about the virus itself should we be most worried about? I talk with an emergency medical physician to find out. I've made some updates to the website. Check it out: www.thesecuredad.com 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.

Do you know how to protect your family in this Covid-19 pandemic? In the second part of this series, Andy looks at crimes that might affect you during this pandemic and how to protect your family from them. Plus we discuss what we can do to build a sense of community in your area. The Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/help/ Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

Do you know how to protect your family in this Covid-19 pandemic? In the first of this two part series, Andy looks at what you can do now to make your family safer and what you need to consider for the future. Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Stay up to date with The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

In this Bonus episode of the podcast Andy takes a few moments to talk about making the most of this quarantine to teach our kids in a way that schools can't. Teaching Life Skills in Quarantine: https://www.thesecuredad.com/single-post/Teaching-Life-Skills-In-Quarantine Stay up to date with The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

A carjacking is frightening enough on its own, but have you ever thought about what to do if you're targeted with your family? Today we discuss now to minimize that chance and how to respond if the worst were to happen. Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Stay up to date with The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

You probably don't have an evil mortal enemy. Just because you don't have one doesn't mean you're safe from violence. Learn about this false sense of security Andy calls,l "The Skeletor Effect". Defend Your Home with Andy's Book: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

I almost missed teaching my son a very valuable life lesson. One that's obvious to his safety and mental health, but I'm not sure when I'd ever have brought it up. Today I'll share that story and we'll talk about having tough conversations with our kids For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Stay up to date with The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

Back by popular demand, we're talking more safety tips for business travel. Discover what you can do to make your hotel room safer, how to use Faraday bags and why you should bring your own safe with you. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Support the mission of The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/support

Have you ever thought about a risk assessment for your home? Today, George Gull of Tactics and Safety Consultants shares his experience with us on how to make our homes safer. Plus he stresses the importance of planning and the need to communicate safety to our children. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast\ Tactics and Safety Consultants: https://www.tacsafeconsultants.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacsafeconsultants_/ Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Support the mission of The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/support

Welcome to the very first bonus download of The Secure Dad Podcast. What you're about to hear happened after George Gulla and I officially ended our interview. (Episode 69) I asked him if there was anything he wanted to add and what he said was so good, that I decided to release it as it's own stand alone download. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Tactics and Safety Consultants: https://www.tacsafeconsultants.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacsafeconsultants_/ Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

With the rise of the smart home, wireless alarm systems have become more user friendly. In this show we talk about what to look for when you buy, install tips and changes in the industry. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Support the mission of The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/support

How do we better protect ourselves on the streets? Whether you're on Skid Row or Main Street USA, Beverly Baker of the Metro Finishing School tells us what we need to know to be street smart. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Metro Finishing School: https://www.metrofinishschool.com Metro Finishing School on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metrofinishingschool/ Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6

Today we discuss some great tools that you can get that will bolster your layered home defense strategy. Plus are you about to lose your home alarm system? Listen and find out. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Find Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide exclusively on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JUV3Z6 Support the mission of The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/support Stay up to date with The Secure Dad: www.thesecuredad.com/fieldnotes

How do you protect yourself when you travel? Do you think about it at all? I've traveled a lot for my career. In this episode I share my experiences and my thoughts on being safer while you travel for work. For more: www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Book recommendations go to: www.thesecuredad.com/store