Ever wonder the level of confidence someone must have to push through the fear associated with landing a combat jet on an aircraft carrier, at night, in the middle of the ocean?  In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Lore...

Safety oriented behaviors are not a destination, it’s a journey.  In this episode Seb Lavoie, a security expert, joins us on a situational awareness journey with him that began when he was a young boy trying to protect his mother.Se...

Navigating the landscape of personal safety requires more than just intuition—it demands practical knowledge and proactive measures. In this episode, Deni Grow, a distinguished security professional, joins us to unravel the intricacies of stayi...

Let's equip children of all ages to effectively counter and minimize the ever-changing threats posed by predators. In this episode, Kelly and Doug engage in a conversation with CJ Scarlet, an expert in danger awareness dedicated to assisting pa...

Let’s delve into the dark and often misunderstood world of stalking.  Rachael Frost, an expert in threat assessment and safety planning, joins Kelly and Doug to shed light on this dark and often misunderstood world. Prepare to be empowered...

Do you or someone you know ever dabbled in the world of online dating, hoping to find love or companionship? In a digital age where connection seems just a swipe away, the risks associated with online dating have increased significantly. This e...

How do we keep up in a world in which the speed we receive information far surpasses the rate at which we can process and integrate it into our daily lives? Kelly and Doug tackle this question head on in this week’s episode of Thrive Unafraid w...

Despite the many advancements that technology has provided, parenting in a digital driven world leaves our kids vulnerable to the risks and dangers that come along with it. In this episode, Kelly and Doug speak with Alana and Dean Stott, a mult...

Depictions of self-defense and violence in TV and film naturally give us a sense of safety and reassurance that the bad guy will lose and that you should always take a criminal head on. Unfortunately, the theatrics of it all have given men (and...

Trying to find a woman who has not found themselves in a dangerous or unwarranted encounter is harder than finding someone who has. That is one of the many reasons this episode with Nicole Snell is so crucial. Nicole discusses what it ...

It happens everywhere throughout the world, and touches the lives of billions someway, somehow.  In this episode, Kelly and Doug speak with Kara Smith, an expert committed to the pursuit of hunting criminals worldwide.  Learn with us ...

Have you ever thought to ask a hotel check-in clerk NOT to tell you your room number out loud?  Did you know Sudafed is an illegal drug in Japan that will get you major jail time?  Join Kelly, Doug, and Ron Tetreau this week as they d...

Doug and I were thrilled to invite an “IG buddy”, fellow true northerner, and disaster preparedness expert Boris Milinkovich on the show.  This episode is chock full of advice on how to take baby steps now to positively change the outcome ...

After a brush with death on September 11th, 2001, three blocks south of the World Trade Center and then fending off an attacker late one night months later, Jenn Casetta took a deep dive into martial arts training where she learned how to harne...

One of the most frustrating parts of office culture in the United States is that often, as a woman, you are painted negatively for exerting the same level of assertiveness as your male counterpart no matter where in the chain of command you fal...

Ever wonder how the U.S. military teaches its personnel situational awareness? They should be taught the best from the best, right?  This week’s guest, with Marine Corps Hunter training, admitted, “(the term situational awareness is...

Being stalked is no joke, and in this episode Kelly and Doug dig into controversial topics related to stalking.  What exactly constitutes stalking?  Are there differences in how men and women should and do react to stalking?  How...

Kelly and Doug get deep and dirty about the value and necessity of a woman’s perspective in self-defense classes, classes, seminars, and literature.  Who should be teaching who how to protect themselves?  Should a male instructor be t...

Do you ever wonder if someone you care about or interact with often is manipulating you?  This week Kelly and Doug are joined by Justin Black to discuss common manipulation tactics, how to identify them, and how to address this behavior. <...

Learn to avoid dangerous situations, how to assess risks and how to react if danger does arise by yourself or with your loved ones.  In this episode, Doug and Kelly discuss the experience of a mom whose gut raised the alarm in a large park...

Join as we dig into the expertise of Robyn Sandoval, Founder of A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League. A Girl & A Gun is a national organization dedicated to empowering women and teaching them valuable self-defense techniques. In this ...

In this episode, Kelly and Doug answer four listener questions.How do you approach someone in your life that is displaying red flags or harmful behaviors toward others? What do you do if you have a stalker? What self-defense moves should...

Today Kelly sits down with risk and situational awareness expert Justen Keating.Learn to keep yourself safe by varying your routine on a regular basis, understanding how a predator thinks in order to defeat them, and considering how you...

Kelly and Doug unpack the double standards and hypocrisy of the way we treat male victims and survivors, as well as the way we interpret female bad behavior. Get curious about the "WHYS",  Ask yourself, "what action should I take in the fu...

Welcome to the Thrive Unafraid podcast! In their premier episode,  Kelly and Doug tackle the "good guy" excuse. When is someone's bad behavior forgivable, and what's your responsibility when it comes to communicating what you're not okay w...