How to Survive

How to Survive delivers the cold, hard science and practical strategies that separate survivors from statistics. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Episode 3: "Active Shooter - Surviving Targeted Violence" provides tactical knowledge for surviving mass violence incidents that unfold in seconds with minimal warning. Miles Mercer breaks down the Run-Hide-Fight protocol that law enforcement teaches, explaining when each option provides the best survival probability. Learn why most attacks last only 2-4 minutes before police arrive, how to overcome freeze response under extreme stress, and improvised weapon techniques for last-resort fighting. Discover location-specific strategies for workplaces, schools, and public venues, situational awareness skills that identify threats early, and the psychology of helping others without increasing casualties. The episode covers escape route planning, effective barricade construction, coordination tactics when fighting becomes necessary, and post-incident trauma management for long-term psychological survival. https://amzn.to/4jVjams This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Episode 2: "Flash Flood - When Water Becomes the Enemy" reveals why flash floods kill more people than hurricanes, tornadoes, and lightning combined. Miles Mercer explains the deadly physics of moving water: six inches traveling at 25 mph can knock you down, twelve inches can carry away cars. Learn to read environmental warning signs that appear before official alerts, understand why "Turn Around, Don't Drown" saves lives, and master vehicle escape techniques when trapped by rising water. Discover swimming strategies for flood conditions, how to identify genuine high ground versus dangerous temporary shelter, and post-flood hazards like structural damage and contaminated water. The episode covers meteorological patterns, upstream threat assessment, electrical dangers in flooded areas, and creating evacuation plans that account for rapidly changing conditions. https://amzn.to/443frgP This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Episode 1: "Nuclear Strike - The Unthinkable Scenario" breaks down survival strategies for nuclear weapon detonation. Miles Mercer explains the critical 15-minute window to reach shelter before radioactive fallout settles, debunking the myth that nuclear attacks create unsurvivable conditions everywhere. Learn the three-phase threat timeline (thermal pulse, blast wave, radiation), the 7:10 rule showing how radiation decreases over time, and why some basements might kill you while others provide life-saving protection. Discover how to create improvised radiation shielding, proper decontamination procedures, and the psychology behind panic-driven decisions that increase danger. The episode covers immediate response protocols, long-term survival in contaminated areas, and practical action planning including shelter assessment and supply management for nuclear scenarios. https://amzn.to/4jVjams This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.