Self-Protection Essentials

Panel discusion on the topic of Sheepdogs in Modern Society, held at Podfest Multimedia Expo 2019.

Three Survivors discuss what it has been like to go through and become survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and rape from a family member and a co-worker. The panelists are: Mickie Zada, Rena Romano and Bonnie Frank.Mickie ZadaWebsite:   https://survivingabusenetwork.com/Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickiezada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickie.zadaPodcast:   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shatterproof-thriving-after-domestic-abuse/id1016695524?mt=2Book: https://www.amazon.com/Looking-Behind-Closed-Doors-Domestic-ebook/dp/B07FP69DRF/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Mickie+zada&qid=1553709871&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Rena RomanoWebsite:   https://renaromano.com/Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaromano/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renaromanoTedx:        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ4RoldUzHcBook:       https://www.amazon.com/His-Puppet-More-Rena-Romano-ebook/dp/B005NCLQ6C/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rena+romano&qid=1553709686&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Bonnie FrankFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BonnieFrankSuccessCoach Website:    https://www.bonnielfrank.comLinkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-frank/ Instagram: Instagram.com/Bonnie.frankInstagram: Instagram.com/thevisibilityexpert

We don't always plan what's next but preparing for the future in key to self-protection. Part of what I have the pleasure of doing is to help other to be better prepared than they were yesterday. One way I do that is by training them in firearms (Safety, usage, accuracy, proficiency, etc). In this case Luscious Lynne and I had just left the range when I asked her if she would help me test out a new microphone rig that would more effectively allow me to use my phone for impromptu interviews. There is of course more to the story than that, which is why I'm posting this interview.

My first ever interview... lost for 4 years! This is an interview with Jared Easley, host of the Starve The Doubts podcast and founder of the Podcast Movement Conference. We talk about child safety and how with only one second of free time, and proper training, a child can become safe from an abductor.

This episode is an interview with a new friend of mine. She shares about an abusive relationship she was in, how she survived, and things may help you help others or yourself.

Recently we had to remodel our bathroom. One day I was talking with one of the subcontractors and he started telling me a story about his roommate and their neighbor. It is a humorous story of failed self-protection. Admittedly it's humorous because it wasn't us...  

Rena Romano is a sur-thriver! Her life story will touch many hearts and encourage even more. Please listen all the way to the end to hear the most important part... the material that ties together everything that she shares.

Truth about self-defense in the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. I took a trip, 5000 miles, to and around the United Kingdom. While in the Highlands of Scotland I was talking with a genuine Highlander. We spoke of several things and then settled into a conversation on Self-Defense. The overlap between what he says about his country and ours is amazing... and troubling. I hope you find this episode enlightening. Please leave me a comment/review.

I went outside and ...

While talking to the parent of one of my students, I realized I had forgotten an important lesson. I suspect that others in the firearms community have (or had, from time to time), forgotten this lesson... so here is an important reminder.

A couple stories from a man's life... A man who survived WWII and years in law enforcement. These are stories of Kelly McCann's Grandfather, a Marine.

Kelly McCann wrote a great book on Street Level self defense. In his book he shares some quotes of Bruce Lee. I think there is much to learn from both men. This episode is some of that material and some of what I've learned and realized and share with you, as a result of my experience and what these men have shared.

Brain Pad and Jeff Cooper. This episode starts with a short product review of Brainpad and why I am a fanatic about it. Thats actually a natural outcome of flying through the air.  Following that is my book review of Jeff Cooper's book, Principles of Personal Defense. Included in there is a mini-rant, but I eventually remember and get back on target.

Interview of Rod Banks about the career choice of him and his mom. A choice that nearly resulted in his mom being murdered. We talk of life, death, assault, and rape. We talk about training and techniques and tools that cn get you the time that you need to get to safety when you are attacked.

How fit do you need to be to train in Self-Protection?

Thoughts of a protective dad

A rant about the 2nd Amendment. Maybe I need to watch fewer YouTube videos. I've got some things here that may surprise you and some that may tic you off at me. I do care and I chose to post this anyway... Why?

Bullying. A plain and simple title to tell you exactly what this episode is about. This will eventually end up as episode 1 of this topic. Let me know if you want more.

Are you in favor or opposed to having a firearm at church? Let me know:  Podcast@SelfProtectionEssentials.com or 813.444.8258

Fight Like a Girl is book that is in my Must Have, Must Read collection. It has excellent advise. While it doesn't have pictures, it does have stories. I love stories, don't you?