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Ready Your Future


Welcome to the Ready Your Future Podcast - your resource for preparedness, survival, homesteading, and more, designed to help you build a better future. We understand that life can be unpredictable, and our podcast offers valuable insights, practical tips, and actionable advice to help you prepare for any situation that may arise. We provide essential information and guidance on how to prepare for emergencies, disasters, and other unexpected events, so you can stay safe and secure in any situation. So, if you are an experienced prepper, or just starting out, join us on this journey of common-sense preparedness, as we help you unlock your full potential and prepare for a brighter tomorrow, no matter what the future holds.


Ready Your Future - A Prepper Podcast

Most preppers assume their fire-making capabilities are squared away—a lighter in the drawer, maybe a ferro rod tucked into a bag somewhere. But owning fire-starting tools and actually being able to create fire under pressure are two very different things. When temperatures drop, conditions turn wet, and your hands are shaking, the gap between "I have a fire kit" and "I can reliably make fire" becomes the difference between recovery and catastrophe. This episode challenges you to honestly assess whether your fire-making setup and skills would hold up when it actually matters.
 
Todd breaks down the hierarchy of fire-starting tools and why the order matters, examines the critical preparation steps that most failed fire attempts skip entirely, and addresses the technique errors that plague even experienced outdoorsmen. Beyond the mechanics, this episode tackles fire kit philosophy—what actually belongs in a compact, reliable kit versus what just takes up space. From understanding why certain budget options consistently fail to knowing how to source dry material when everything around you is soaked, the discussion moves through the practical realities of fire-making that armchair preppers rarely consider.
 
Fire-making isn't just a wilderness survival skill—it's foundational to emergency preparedness, self-reliance, and your EDC strategy. Whether you're building redundancy into your everyday carry or pressure-testing your current fire kit setup, this episode delivers the essential knowledge that separates those who think they're prepared from those who actually are. These are the skills that matter when the grid fails and modern conveniences disappear.
 
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Leveling Up Your Fire Kit

Most preppers have stockpiled food, water, and medical supplies, but far fewer have seriously considered what happens when the cleaning products run out. In a prolonged SHTF scenario, sanitation isn't a convenience—it's the difference between a manageable situation and a cascading health crisis that can take down an entire household. The flu doesn't stop because supply chains have collapsed. Foodborne illness doesn't care that you can't run to the store for more disinfectant. If your preparedness plan relies on commercial cleaners with limited shelf lives, you may be far less prepared than you think.
 
In this episode, Todd breaks down the essential knowledge every serious prepper needs for maintaining a sanitary living environment when resupply isn't an option. You'll learn which common items offer indefinite shelf stability for SHTF cleaning purposes, why the solutions you've read about in prepper forums may not work the way you assume, and the critical distinctions that could mean the difference between effective disinfection and false confidence. This isn't about stockpiling more products—it's about understanding the science behind sanitation so you can adapt and create what you need from shelf-stable supplies you can store for years.
 
The ability to maintain a clean, disease-free environment is a fundamental skill that protects everything else you've worked to build. These aren't theoretical concerns—they're the practical realities that will define quality of life in any extended grid-down or collapse scenario.
 
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SHTF Cleaning: How to Disinfect and Sanitize Your Home When the Supply Chain Collapses

You may have stocked your shelves and assembled your gear, but have you honestly assessed where you stand as a prepper heading into 2026? In this candid conversation, Todd sits down with longtime preparedness thought leader Paul Martin to confront an uncomfortable truth facing the preparedness community: too many preppers have grown complacent, mistakenly believing that political outcomes or the absence of recent catastrophe somehow insulate them from what's coming. The data tells a different story, and both Todd and Paul have watched this pattern repeat across election cycles and quiet years alike. If your commitment to preparedness rises and falls with headlines or who occupies the White House, this episode delivers the reality check you need.
 
Paul and Todd examine the current landscape of prepping in 2026, exploring why serious preppers must shift their focus from predicting the next big event to building genuine resilience that transcends any single scenario. They discuss what separates those who are truly prepared from the "throw it in the closet just in case" crowd, why community has become the missing link in most preparedness plans, and how the preparedness community can move beyond consuming content to taking meaningful action. From evaluating your actual inventory to building networks within walking distance of your home, this conversation offers the strategic perspective that seasoned preppers and newcomers alike need to hear.
 
Whether you've been preparing for decades or are just recognizing that self-reliance is non-negotiable, this episode challenges you to move beyond passive accumulation toward purposeful readiness. The fundamentals discussed here are universal, applicable whether the disruption comes from natural disaster, economic instability, or geopolitical conflict. The time to assess your gaps, test your systems, and build your local network is now, while supplies are available and you have the luxury of thoughtful preparation rather than panicked reaction.
 
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The Prepper Community is Dying — Here's What's Really Happening

Think you're prepared for 2026? Before you answer, consider this: when was the last time you actually verified that your preps are still viable and your plans still make sense? In this episode, Todd Sepulveda kicks off the new year with a comprehensive look back at 2025's major events—both the headlines that dominated the news cycle and the ones you may have already forgotten—and examines what they reveal about the challenges preppers should anticipate moving forward.
 
This episode goes beyond year-in-review territory to deliver practical guidance for the year ahead. Todd shares insights from his most downloaded content of 2025, discusses critical infrastructure concerns that should be on every prepper's radar, and outlines a three-part framework for approaching preparedness in 2026. You'll be challenged to examine whether you actually have what you think you have, whether your plans account for second and third level effects, and whether you're balancing readiness with actually living your life.
 
As we enter a year that's already proving unpredictable, this episode provides the reset serious preppers need. The skills discussed here aren't theoretical—they're the fundamental practices that separate those who are genuinely prepared from those who simply believe they are. Take inventory, verify your plans, and widen your view of what could happen next.
 
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Will Your Preps Pay-Off? Prepared for 2026!

Are you preparing for what's actually likely to happen, or have you been caught up in prepping for fantasy scenarios? As we close out 2025 and start looking back at our preparedness efforts, this episode challenges you to do some honest reflection on your prepping journey. Looking back at 2025, it's easy to realize that our concerns shift, our priorities change, and sometimes what felt urgent in January looks completely different by December.
 
Whether you're prepping for the new year or simply want to evaluate what worked (and what didn't), these three powerful reflection questions will help you assess where you've been and where you're headed. You'll discover how to identify the "busy work" preps that gave you little real peace of mind versus the actions that truly moved the needle.
 
This episode also digs into a hard truth many preppers don't want to hear—if 90% of your preparation addresses only 1% of probability, you might be building resilience in a fantasy world rather than for the disruptions you actually face. Preparing for 2026 starts with understanding where you've been, so grab a cup of coffee, take some time for prepper reflections, and let's get honest about preparedness in 2026.
 
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3 Questions Every Prepper Should Ask Before 2026

In our modern world, losing power is an inconvenience—but losing power when it's freezing outside could mean death if you don't know what you're doing. In this episode, we dive deep into practical strategies for staying warm when the grid goes down and your thermostat becomes useless.
 
Whether you're facing a winter storm, economic hardship, or an unexpected outage, having a plan to stay warm in the cold isn't optional—it's survival. Todd walks through proven prepper strategies for heating alternatives to creative low-tech solutions that could save your life.
 
This episode covers what to do if you have no power and no backup heat source, including tips that can keep your family comfortable for days. Don't wait until you're shivering in the dark to figure this out—this is essential knowledge for anyone serious about preparedness.
 
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How to Stay Warm When You Have No Power!

When disaster strikes, most people only think about the immediate impact—but what happens next? In this episode of Ready Your Future, we dive deep into strategic prepping by exploring the often-overlooked world of 2nd level effects and 3rd level effects that can turn a manageable situation into a full-blown crisis. Understanding these ripple effects is what separates prepared individuals from those caught off guard when the dominoes start falling.
 
Being a strategic prepper means thinking beyond the obvious. A city-wide flood doesn't just damage your home—it disrupts supply chains, closes businesses, contaminates water, and creates health hazards that compound over days and weeks. This episode walks you through real-world examples, including lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey, to show exactly how emergencies scale and why your preparedness plan needs to account for these cascading consequences.
 
Whether you're just starting your preparedness journey or you're a seasoned prepper looking to level up your planning, this episode provides a framework for 2nd level prepping that will transform how you approach emergency readiness. You'll learn practical methods for mapping out chain reactions, auditing your current preps against deeper scenarios, and developing the "preparedness spidey sense" that helps you see around corners before trouble arrives. Strategic prepping isn't about fear—it's about thinking through problems before they happen so you can live proactively rather than reactively
 
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Strategic Prepper - Thinking About 2nd and 3rd Level Effects

What happens to your smartphone, your Gmail account, and your online banking when you're suddenly gone—or when you can't speak for yourself? Accessing accounts after death is one of those critical preparedness topics that most people never think about until it's too late.
 
In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world challenges of accessing online accounts when a loved one passes away, gets injured, or is incapacitated during an emergency. I'll share personal stories that drove this lesson home—including helping a grieving family recover precious videos of their child—and explain why your family could be locked out of everything they need during the worst moments of their lives.
 
You'll learn practical, low-tech and high-tech solutions for ensuring your loved ones can access your phone, your email, and your critical accounts without the added stress of being permanently locked out. From the sealed envelope method to password managers with emergency access features, from Apple's Legacy Contact to Google's Inactive Account Manager—we cover the strategies that actually work for accessing accounts and other essential digital assets. Whether you're worried about accessing accounts for yourself or preparing to help your family access yours, this episode gives you the step-by-step guidance to get this handled with just a little bit of time and effort.
 
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Hi-Tech Prepping - Accessing Accounts After Death

In this episode of Ready Your Future, Todd draws powerful parallels between the Pilgrims' journey and modern preparedness, demonstrating how their story offers crucial lessons for today's preppers facing potential SHTF scenarios. Their experience proves that true preparedness goes far beyond stockpiling supplies—it requires developing practical skills, building strong community bonds, and cultivating the psychological resilience needed to adapt when everything goes wrong. 
 
Todd emphasizes how the ability to adapt when plans catastrophically fail mirrors the flexibility modern preppers must develop. The episode reminds us that whether facing religious persecution in 1620 or economic uncertainty today, the principles remain the same: adaptability, community cooperation, and maintaining gratitude even in hardship are the true foundations of survival and the ability to thrive beyond mere existence.
 
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Resilience, Adaptability, and Strong Community Bonds

Are you making costly preparedness mistakes that could leave you vulnerable when disaster strikes? In this episode of Ready Your Future, Todd breaks down the critical do's and don'ts that separate successful preppers from those who waste time, money, and resources. Drawing from real-world experience and hard-earned wisdom, this episode tackles the preparedness decisions that truly matter, helping you build a smart emergency preparedness list without the overwhelm.
 
Whether you're dealing with power outages, evaluating generator options, or wondering which disaster preparedness items deserve a spot on your prep list, Todd delivers straight talk about prepper wins and common pitfalls. You'll discover eight preps that aren't worth your investment and eight game-changing priorities that will actually make a difference when emergencies hit. This no-nonsense guide to effective preparedness cuts through industry hype to help you focus on what works, so you can build real resilience without breaking the bank or filling your home with gear you'll never use.
 
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Your Prep List of Do’s and Don’ts

Every society hit with hard economic times seems to eventually incorporate a bartering system. This happens through the network and entrepreneurship of individuals at first, but then by those who need to acquire the necessities for their families. If your area ever encounters hard economic times and fiat money is worthless or non-existent, will you be able to survive in a barter economy?
 
 Ep. 704 – A Bartering System During Hard Economic Times Bartering: Could You Live Without Money? How Preppers Can Thrive in a Barter Economy • Other Episode – 
EP. 130 – Vulnerable Grid, Barter Items, Toilet Paper Prep 
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A Bartering System During Hard Economic Times

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