In this episode, Lewis and Jim dive into something often overlooked in the prepping world — physical fitness and mental discipline.

Jim is training for a Para Endurance Race, and the conversation quickly moves beyond workouts and into something deeper. What does it mean to challenge yourself? Why do most people quit when things get uncomfortable? And how does physical training build resilience that carries over into everyday life — and emergency situations?

This isn’t about six-packs or aesthetics.

It’s about functionality. Endurance. Discipline.

Being capable when it actually matters.

From pushing past comfort zones to transforming your body over time, this episode explores how fitness, mental toughness, and preparedness are deeply connected.

Because at the end of the day — the strongest gear in your kit is you.

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In this episode, Frank and Jim take a deep dive into what prepping really means in today's Europe - and why it's no longer just about storing supplies.

From everyday preparedness to civil defence, the conversation explores rising geopolitical tensions, historical neutrality, and why countries like Sweden are rethinking national readiness. This discussion also tackles environmental threats, food security, and how agricultural policy plays a critical role in long-term resilience.

Strap yourselves in for a ride as this episode does not shy away from difficult conversations either, examining immigration, integration, and the increasingly polarised political discourse surrounding these topics.

What does all this mean for people trying to prepare for an uncertain future?

This is a wide-ranging, honest discussion about preparedness beyond the bunker - focused on society, systems and the realities shaping modern survival.

Thought-provoking. Grounded. Necessary Listening

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Europe has been told to prepare for 72 Hours.

Food, water, essential supplies - enough to be self-sufficient for the first three days of a crisis.

In this episode of the Prepper Network Podcast, we break down the recent guidance from a European Commissioner calling for every household to have a 72-hour emergency kit - and ask the question many people are thinking:

Is 72 hours really enough?

We discuss:

• What the official 72-hour advice actually includes
• How realistic and effective these recommendations are
• Whether short-term preparedness builds real resilience
• Where official guidance may fall short in real-world scenarios
• What people should be thinking about

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This episode isn't about fear or panic. It's about practical preparedness, realistic planning, and honest trade-offs.

Join the discussion: Do you think 72 hours is a reasonable baseline - or does it risk giving a false sense of security?

Subscribe for grounded conversations on preparedness, radio communications, and resilience.

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