Ep 10 | Before: Everyday Vigilance & How to Spot Danger Before It Starts with Dawn Armstrong

What if staying safe didn’t mean living in fear, but building simple habits you already use every day? In this Before phase episode of The Timeline of Self-Defense, Randy sits down with Dawn Armstrong, founder of Think Safe Seminars and creator of the Habits of Awareness program. Dawn has spent years teaching people how to weave situational awareness into daily life—without paranoia, without tactical jargon, just practical habits that make you a harder target. We cover: Why 50% of self-defence is prevention, not physical moves How to see a threat before you feel it Habit stacking: turning everyday actions (like crossing the street) into awareness triggers Why trusting intuition matters more than politeness The surprising groups most vulnerable to being targeted—and how they can prepare Using your phone as a safety tool, not just a distraction The one simple habit Dawn says everyone should start today: Close and Click This conversation is about freedom, not fear. Prevention is preparation. And with a few small changes, you can carry yourself with more confidence, less worry, and a lot more safety. 🔗 Where to find Dawn Armstrong: Think Safe Seminars → [insert Dawn’s website/socials here] 🔗 Where to find Randy King: All booking, courses, and socials → randykinglive.com  🎁 Get free access to Randy’s 6-hour Boundary Setting Online Class at randykinglive.com 👉 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share this show. New episodes every week, covering the Before, During, and After of violence with experts, coaches, and survivors.