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| The Ultimate Safety Tip for Families | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:11:39 | |
The Ultimate Safety Tip: The Key to a Safer Family
In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy discusses the importance of understanding and embracing fear as a crucial survival signal. By sharing his personal experiences and insights, Andy emphasizes the necessity of preparing for worst-case scenarios to ensure personal and family safety. 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. Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website
00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast 01:01 Protecting Your Personal Data 02:07 Changes to the Show 02:40 Facing Fear and Home Security 04:17 Embracing Fear for Safety 06:51 The Adversarial Mindset 07:53 Taking Responsibility for Safety 10:37 Conclusion
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® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. | |||
| The Secure Family Podcast | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:01:54 | |
The Secure Dad Podcast is now The Secure Family Podcast! Starting in 2025, The Secure Family Podcast will help families live safer happier lives. I'm Andy Murphy the host who will bring you important safety topics, expert guests, and I'll answer your questions about keeping your family protected while enjoying life. All of the previous episodes are still here, so feel free to listen to one of the 308 shows! I'm glad you are here and please subscribe so you don't miss anything from The Secure Family Podcast. Connect with Andy 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website
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| Seeing Monsters with Ed Calderon | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:57:17 | |
Enhancing Family Safety with Ed Calderon
In episode 300 of The Secure Dad Podcast, host Andy Murphy talks with security specialist Ed Calderon about teaching children self-protection.
Ed Calderon, known for his expertise on security issues along the U.S.-Mexico border, shares insights on how parents can prepare their children for real-world dangers, discussing the importance of engagement and real-world exposure to improve situational awareness. The discussion also covers non-verbal cues of potential danger, like body language and drug-influenced behaviors, while sharing personal stories and strategies for fostering resilience and vigilance in children.
For more on Ed Calderon: https://www.edsmanifesto.com/
Watch the Interview with Ed: https://youtu.be/yf4tO6AzP1o 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. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website
00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast 00:42 Celebrating Episode 300 01:01 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tips 01:24 Protect Your Data with DeleteMe 02:03 Enhancing Home Security with FlipLok 02:59 Meet Ed Calderon: Security Specialist and Dad 07:49 Teaching Kids Self-Protection Skills 27:45 Eddie Gallagher and the Importance of Engaging with Kids 31:37 Recognizing Red Flags: Hands, Feet, and Awareness 38:06 Understanding Behavioral Cues and Drug Recognition 41:21 The Value of Life Lessons and Overcoming Nightmares 46:25 Embracing Life's Challenges and Mentorship 53:21 Ed's Final Thoughts and Where to Find More
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® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. | |||
| Protection Dogs with Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:50:28 | |
Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical joins Andy to talk about family protection dogs. Together they discuss what a protection dog actually does and how they help families as guardians and family members. For more on Pat and Uncensored Tactical: https://uncensoredtactical.com/ Use discount code SECUREDAD for 20% off at FlipLok.com Andy has been a happy customer of DeleteMe for years. See how they can help you protect your family's privacy. | |||
| Gaming Safety for Families | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:11:33 | |
With the holidays, kids are asking for new games and consoles. Learn how to navigate gaming for a fun, safe experience. Plus, find out where you can research games, movies, and apps to see if they are a good fit for your household. Enter for a chance to win a residential Flip Lok, a copy of Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide, and a copy of The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment! Use discount code SECUREDAD for 20% off at FlipLok.com Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2022! Holiday Home Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch
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| Bonus: 2022 Predictions: Did I Get It Right? | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:04:59 | |
In this bonus episode of the podcast, and recounts his earlier predictions for 2022. See how he did! Enter for a chance to win a residential Flip Lok, a copy of Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide, and a copy of The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment! Use discount code SECUREDAD for 20% off at FlipLok.com | |||
| Holiday Tech Tips for Families with Sarah Kimmel of Family Tech | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:20:43 | |
With the holidays approaching, parents need to be aware of the good and bad that technology gifts bring. Sarah Kimmel of Family Tech joins Andy to discuss what parents need to know to pick the best, and safest, tech gifts for their family. For more on Sarah Kimmel: https://familytech.biz/ Enter for a chance to win a residential Flip Lok, a copy of Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide, and a copy of The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment! Use discount code SECUREDAD for 20% off at FlipLok.com Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2022! Holiday Home Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch
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| Porch Pirates 2: The Holiday Heist | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:09:34 | |
‘Tis the season for porch pirates! With all of our Black Friday purchases hitting our porches, thieves are ready to swoop in and make off with our stuff. Andy discusses how porch pirates operate and what we can do to prevent our packages from being commandeered. (It’s a nautical term.) Enter for a chance to win a residential Flip Lok, a copy of Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide, and a copy of The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment! Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2022! Holiday Home Security Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/holidaysecurity | |||
| Protecting Our Children in School with Anna Reger of FlipLok | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:22:25 | |
Andy welcomes to the show Anna Reger who is the founder of FlipLok, a fast-acting secondary door lock for homes, businesses, and schools. Anna is a passionate protector parent who is working at multiple levels to standardize active threat response in public schools. Hear what she has to say about how you can advocate for your child’s protection at school. Use discount code SECUREDAD for 20% off at FlipLok.com Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📱 Follow The Secure Dad on Twitter / X ✉️ Join The Secure Dad Telegram Channel 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website
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| What Cops Want You To Know with the Hosts of The Rusty Cuffs Podcast | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:37:23 | |
Today Andy is joined by two active-duty police officers. Together they discuss how to prevent crime, protect our children, and what it’s like to be in law enforcement today. The Rusty Cuffs Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TP7VyOocW11hzbgMj7tO9?si=bf1cb40b5c4349fc Your Free OSINT Guide for Families: https://www.thesecuredad.com/osint Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2022! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch
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| How to Protect Your Family From Phone Scams | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:11:38 | |
Phone scams come in all shapes and sizes. Andy explains how these scams work, the red flags to watch for and how to talk to your senior family members about them. Plus, you’d be surprised how much money phone cams cost Americans last year. OSINT Guide: https://www.thesecuredad.com/osint Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2022! | |||
| OSINT Safety with Aaron Lembo of Jack Of All Tradecraft | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:33:47 | |
Andy welcomes Aaron Lembo to the show to discuss open-source intelligence, travel safety, and security for church mission trips. Aaron is the founder of Jack of All Tradecraft, a private intelligence consultancy that provides advising services and intelligence-based travel safety training for groups and individuals. Aaron uses his experience to help families stay safe everywhere. For more from Aaron: https://jackofalltradecraft.com/ Free Download - OSINT for Parents: https://www.thesecuredad.com/osint Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! | |||
| Identifying The Stages Of Grooming | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:11:06 | |
Knowing the signs of grooming behavior may save your child from a sexual predator. Andy talks for the first time about knowing the stages of grooming and how to defend our children. Do not miss this special episode. Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Andy has been a happy customer of DeleteMe for years. See how they can help you protect your family's privacy. | |||
| Bonus: Reflecting on 300 Episodes | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:04:55 | |
In this special bonus episode, host Andy Murphy takes a moment to reflect on the journey to 300 episodes of The Secure Dad Podcast. From sharing vital home security tips to interviewing experts in personal safety and digital security, Andy looks back at the lessons learned, the incredible guests, and the loyal listeners who have made this milestone possible. Thank you for being part of The Secure Dad’s mission! | |||
| Ghost Stories with Greg Williams and Brian Marren of Arcadia Cognerati | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:33:14 | |
Can you see a ghost? Why does your brain scare you into thinking a monster is waiting in the dark? And why do we love urban legends and ghost stories? Andy sits down with Greg Wiliams and Brian Marren of Arcadia Cognerati to talk about the spooky side of our brains! 👻 For more from Arcadia Cognerati: https://arcadiacognerati.com/ Stay Left of Boo: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/left-of-boo Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Andy has been a happy customer of DeleteMe for years. See how they can help you protect your family's privacy. | |||
| Bonus: Greg Williams' Wild West Ghost Story | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:05:11 | |
In this special bonus episode, Greg Williams of Arcadia Cognerati shares a ghost story of his own from the wild west. 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. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch
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| Halloween Safety Tips for 2022 | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:07:36 | |
Halloween is almost here! Learn how to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe while trick-or-treating. Andy will share the real dangers that kids face this time of year, including a new warning from police to check your kid’s candy. Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Read Supernatural Situational Awareness: Staying Left of Boo!: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/left-of-boo DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe | |||
| Conflict Resolution at Home with Jason Kreidman of Dad University | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:30:18 | |
Conflicts at home seem spicier than they do at work. Today Andy sits down with Jason Kreidman of Dad University to talk about how we can manage conflicts at home. Jason is a self-proclaimed “reformed” yeller and will share how we can resolve problems in a less confrontational way with our family. For more on Jason and Dad University: https://www.daduniversity.com/ Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Free video - How to Spot Criminals Casing Your Home: https://youtu.be/0qpubOOiWvo Join the Conversation with the Official Telegram Channel of The Secure Dad. | |||
| Are Criminals Casing Your Home? | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:12:42 | |
Do you know what it looks like when a criminal cases your home? Andy goes over what behavior to look for to spot someone who might be planning to rob your home. Also, he shares a news story about an unlikely group of home invaders. Check out Andy's free video presentation on residential criminal casing behaviors: https://youtu.be/0qpubOOiWvo Protect your home and family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. Download the free Quick Start Guide: Stocking Your Pantry: https://www.thesecuredad.com/pantry DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe | |||
| Home Security, Insurance, and Your Privacy | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:12:48 | |
Would you want your insurance company monitoring your home like they do with auto trackers? Home alarm systems and insurance companies are teaming up. While this may sound like a good thing on paper, in reality, this could be a major privacy concern for families. Andy breaks this down for us. State Farm Statement: https://newsroom.statefarm.com/state-farm-partners-with-adt/ Make your home safer with The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge. Get an exclusive home security video in your inbox for 5 days to help make your home and family more secure. Sign up for free today! Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. | |||
| Safety Tips For Working Late | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:08:47 | |
Working late is never fun and it sometimes creates safety issues. Andy walks us through what we can do to be safer when we have to work after hours. Plus, take the 5 Day Challenge to make your home safer. Sign up below. Make your home safer with The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge. Get an exclusive home security video in your inbox for 5 days to help make your home and family more secure. Sign up for free today! Celebrate The Secure Dad turning six! Use discount code SIXYEARS for 10% at The Secure Dad Store. https://the-secure-dad.creator-spring.com/ More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Protective Driving with Pablo Ortiz-Monasterio of AS3 Driver Training | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:34:43 | |
Andy welcomes Co-Founder of AS3 Driver Training, Pablo Oritz-Monasterio to the show. Pablo will share the mental and physical dynamics of driving under stress and what we can do to drive like a protector. For more on Pablo and AS3: https://as3driving.com/ Make your home safer with The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge. Get an exclusive home security video in your inbox for 5 days to help make your home and family more secure. Sign up for free today! Use discount code: SIXYEARS at checkout at The Secure Dad Store. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Can A Thief Really Jam Your Alarm System? | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:11:24 | |
Is it possible for a thief to jam your wireless home alarm system? Andy takes a look at how wifi jammers and deauth attacks can take your alarm system offline. Plus, he shares what you can do to prevent these attacks. Fight for your health and fight against human trafficking with vitamin supplements from Health to The Rescue. Use discount code: SECURE at checkout for 15% off your order. Celebrate The Secure Dad turning six! Use discount code SIXYEARS for 10% at The Secure Dad Store. https://the-secure-dad.creator-spring.com/ Make your home safer with The Secure Dad 5 Day Challenge. Get an exclusive home security video in your inbox for 5 days to help make your home and family more secure. Sign up for free today! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| You're Not An Action Hero (And That's Okay) | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:09:15 | |
You’re not an action movie hero, and that’s okay. Andy looks at how overconfidence can hurt us. Plus, how we can take real heroic action when have to rise to the occasion. Also, listen until the end for an epic outtake. Fight for your health and fight against human trafficking with vitamin supplements from Health to The Rescue. Use discount code: SECURE at checkout for 15% off your order. Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! Watch Andy’s free video presentation, 5 Family Rules for Phones: https://www.thesecuredad.com/phone-rules More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Protecting Kids on Social Media: Expert Advice from Chad Brockway | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:44:30 | |
Safeguarding Kids Online: Insights from Cybersecurity Expert Chad Brockway
In the 299th episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy talks with intelligence and cybersecurity expert Chad Brockway. They discuss essential strategies for parents to keep their children safe on social media. From identifying current social media trends to understanding the importance of digital privacy, this episode provides practical advice and insights.
Topics include the use of monitoring software, the value of children's information, and how to address the presence of predators online.
For more from Chad Brockway: https://edgeworthsecurity.com/solutions/intelligence 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. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website
00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast 03:03 Meet Chad Brockway: Intelligence and Cybersecurity Expert 04:12 Chad's Journey in Intelligence and Cybersecurity 07:01 Understanding Social Media Risks for Kids 11:00 The Right Age for Social Media: A Parent's Dilemma 16:13 Teaching Kids About Online Safety 27:19 Recognizing Red Flags and Protecting Your Kids 33:40 Monitoring Your Child's Online Activity 43:35 Conclusion and Final 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® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. | |||
| Vehicle Preparedness with Des of MuthaPrepper | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:33:56 | |
When it comes to protecting your family, don’t forget about the importance of preparing your vehicles. Andy sits down with Des of MuthaPrepper to talk vehicle preparedness. Plus, Des shares with us how we can be ready for higher food prices this fall. For more on Des follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muthaprepper Fight for your health and fight against human trafficking with vitamin supplements from Health to The Rescue. Use discount code: SECURE at checkout for 15% off your order. Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! Watch Andy’s free video presentation, 5 Family Rules for Phones: https://www.thesecuredad.com/phone-rules More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| A Hard Look At Back-To-School Safety for 2022 | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:11:02 | |
As our kids go back to school we need to think not only about their friends and grades but their safety as well. There’s not a parent out there who doesn’t think about the safety of their kids while at school. Andy shares what parents need to know about keeping their children safe and happy this school year. Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! 5 Family Rules for Phones: https://www.thesecuredad.com/phone-rules Preventing School Shootings with Arcadia Cognerati: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/how-to-prevent-school-shootings The Reality of School Security with Spencer Coursen: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/the-reality-of-school-security-with-spencer-coursen DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from public databases Join DeleteMe More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Being Your Own First Responder with Walt Settlemyre of The Distinguished Savage Podcast | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:35:47 | |
Andy welcomes paramedic, and host of the Distinguished Savage Podcast, Walt Settlemyre to the show. Together they discuss how to keep your family out of danger and what to do if an emergency does occur. Plus, Walt shares some colorful stories from his time as a paramedic. For more on Walt follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/distinguishedsavage Free Video: 5 Family Rules for Phones: https://www.thesecuredad.com/phone-rules Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Choosing Your Child’s First Smartphone | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:11:14 | |
Before we hand our kids or teens a smartphone, we must learn what devices are better for parental controls, monitoring, and ease of use. Andy compares the differences between Apple and Andriod and looks at companies that make phones for kids. Plus, Andy offers a free video presentation: 5 Family Rules for Phones. Free 5 Family Rules for Phones: https://www.thesecuredad.com/phone-rules Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning
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| Surviving Severe Weather | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:12:36 | |
Andy shares tips on how our families can survive severe weather. From tornados to hurricanes learn what sunny day preparations we need to make to stay safe. Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! Free Disaster Preparedness Checklist: https://www.thesecuredad.com/disaster More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Protecting Your Family Like a Professional with Gonzalo of Combat MF | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:44:35 | |
Learn what it takes to protect your family like a professional! Andy sits down with Gonzalo of Combat MF to talk about the realities of family protection and what Protector Parents need to know to succeed. Plus, Gonzalo offers his perspective on the best firearm for home defense. Use code "100K" for 15% off at Andy's online course UNLOCKED and at The Secure Dad Store. For more on Gonzalo: https://combatmf.com/ Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning
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| Staying Safe on Vacation | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:09:12 | |
Summer is for fun in the sun! Andy shares some simple security tips for family vacations so that we can relax and enjoy the ride. Also, check out the bonus episode of the show all about how to secure your home while you’re on vacation. Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Bonus: Securing Your Home for Vacation | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:04:40 | |
Andy shares what we can to do to secure our homes before we leave for vacation. These simple steps can keep our home safe while we enjoy our time away. Plus, you’ll hear two home security fails that he experienced on his last trip! Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Backyard Security Tips | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:09:21 | |
Home security is a 360° job. Today, Andy shares tips on how to secure your backyard including how your tools can be used against you, landscaping ideas, and where to add cameras. Plus, hear about the latest product from The Secure Dad. Download The Secure Dad Family Home Security Assessment today! More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Surviving a Gas Crisis | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:10:51 | |
Gas prices are high and climbing. National tension is rising due to inflation. Give us one good natural disaster and a gas shortage will be the tipping point for all of us. Today on the podcast, Andy shares how families can survive a gas crisis. Don't forget to listen to the bonus to this episode about protecting your car's gas tank. 🚙 How To Survive the Gas Station with Arcadia Cognerati: https://www.thesecuredad.com/post/surviving-the-gas-station-with-greg-williams-and-brian-marren-of-arcadia-cognerati Free Download - What To Do After A Wreck: https://www.thesecuredad.com/wreck Get your Protector Parent gear from The Secure Dad Store. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning
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| Ready for Anything: Teaching Kids Emergency Response | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:13:20 | |
Empowering Kids to Handle Emergencies: A Personal Experience
In episode 298 of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy shares a personal story that underscores the importance of teaching children how to respond to emergencies. After an incident in his garage, Andy uses the opportunity to quiz his son on emergency procedures, highlighting the steps and skills necessary for making 911 calls and other emergency responses. Protect your home and your family with Andy's best-selling book, Home Security: The Secure Dad's Guide. 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. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website
00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast 03:16 A Real-Life Emergency Drill with My Son 09:27 Teaching Kids Emergency Preparedness 12:20 Conclusion and Resources | |||
| Bonus: Quick Tips for Protecting Your Car From Gas Theft | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:04:33 | |
In this bonus episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy shares how we can all protect our car's gas tank from gas theft. Plus, he identifies how theives will target some cars and tells you how to keep yourself and your gas safe. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Be Your Own Bodyguard with Tony Blauer | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:39:23 | |
Tony Blauer is a world-renowned martial art and self-defense instructor. Today Andy talks with Tony about his latest training experience, Be Your Own Body Guard. Plus, Tony shares his insights into how to choose safety and live a life worth enjoying. More on Tony Blauer: https://blauerspear.com/ Free Download - What To Do After A Wreck: https://www.thesecuredad.com/wreck More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| BAD Situational Awarness | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:12:16 | |
Why do we use so many safety acronyms? What is the OODA loop? Is stop drop and roll really effective? Today Andy discusses safety acronyms and why it’s good to have BAD situational awareness. Free Download - What To Do After A Wreck: https://www.thesecuredad.com/wreck Get your Protector Parent gear from The Secure Dad Store. More from The Secure Dad: Website | Books | Merch | Online Learning | |||
| Mother Nature Is NOT Trying To Kill You with Rob Nelson | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:36:30 | |
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
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| Lessons Learned: My Wreck | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:13:59 | |
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 | |||
| Keeping Kids Safe from Online Predators with Chris Hadnagy | 25 May 2022 | 00:36:21 | |
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 | |||
| How People Dress And What It Says About Them | 18 May 2022 | 00:11:27 | |
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
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| The Value of Your Privacy with Josh Summers of All Things Secured | 11 May 2022 | 00:27:14 | |
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 | |||
| Bonus: Life Under Surveillance in China with Josh Summers | 11 May 2022 | 00:13:09 | |
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 | |||
| The Criminal At Your Door | 04 May 2022 | 00:13:25 | |
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 | |||
| Cybersecurity Tips for Families with Eric O’Neill | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:46:55 | |
Proactive Cybersecurity for Families with Former FBI Agent Eric O'Neill
In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy interviews Eric O'Neill, a former FBI undercover operative and cybersecurity expert. They discuss the importance of online privacy and safety measures crucial for families. Key topics include data breaches, child identity theft, social media dangers, sextortion, and actionable steps for parents to protect their children.
For more from Eric O’Neill: https://ericoneill.net 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. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website
00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast 02:57 Meet Eric O'Neill: Cybersecurity Expert 04:58 Eric O'Neill's FBI Career and the Robert Hansen Case 10:50 The Importance of Cybersecurity for Parents 15:51 Dangers of Social Media for Kids 23:32 Identity Monitoring for Families 24:03 Setting Up Youth Bank Accounts 24:46 Protecting Debit Cards and Money Management 27:29 Gift Card Scams and Social Media Dangers 31:09 AI and Voice Cloning Scams 33:28 Practical Cybersecurity Tips for Families 39:59 Monitoring Kids' Online Activities 44:40 Final Thoughts and Resources
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| How Authentic Masculinity Will Keep Our Kids Safe with Alan Smyth | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:27:49 | |
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 | |||
| Solo Protector Parenting | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:09:39 | |
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
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| John Rosemond: The Importance of Security in the Life of a Child | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:33:09 | |
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 | |||