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.

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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

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.

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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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Andy dives into the essential concept of the The Secure Dad Layered Home Defense Strategy. The layers are discipline, deter, fortify, and defend. These will help you protect your home and family from potential threats.

Discover practical, easy-to-implement tips that go beyond simply locking your doors and setting alarms. Learn how daily habits, smart upgrades, and proactive thinking can keep intruders at bay and give you peace of mind.

Whether you're new to home security or looking to enhance your existing plan, this episode will help you build a customized defense strategy for your unique home and family.

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00:00 Introduction

02:57 Celebrating Eight Years of The Secure Dad

03:42 Rethinking Home Security

05:08 The Secure Dad Layered Home Defense Strategy

07:33 Discipline: Building Smart Habits

08:14 Deter: Making Your Home Unappealing to Thieves

10:04 Fortify: Strengthening Your Home's Defenses

11:35 Defend: Preparing for the Worst-Case Scenario

14:17 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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Essential Safety Insights for Families

In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses strategies for protecting your family with guest PJ Agness. PJ is the founder of Archangel Protective Intelligence, shares his journey into self-defense inspired by 80s cartoons and emphasizes the importance of proactive safety measures for children.

They explore spy skills kids should learn, such as situational awareness and effective communication, and delve into the use of open source intelligence (OSINT) for maintaining family safety.

For more from PJ Agness: www.pjagness.com

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00:00 Introduction

03:11 Interview with PJ Agnes: Self-Defense Journey

07:18 Teaching Kids Self-Defense Skills

11:35 Spy Skills for Everyday Safety

16:24 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for Families

23:49 Future Trends in Open Source Intelligence

29:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Privacy Risks in Modern Cars: Protecting Your Data

In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy explores how modern cars may be compromising your privacy by collecting and sharing data. Learn about the types of data being collected, potential risks, and steps you can take to protect your personal information.

Vehicle Privacy Report: https://vehicleprivacyreport.com/

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Protect your new home with Andy's eBook: Home Secuirty for First-Time Homeowners. This 12-page guide (plus checklist) will share what every new home buyer needs to know to keep themselves safe.

00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast

00:41 Privacy Risks in Modern Cars

03:11 The Evolution of Modern Cars and Privacy Concerns

04:32 Data Collection by Automakers

05:55 Privacy Risks and Real-World Implications

09:01 Protecting Your Privacy

11:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses proactive safety measures for protecting yourself and your family with guest David Pisarra, founder of Dad's Law School. The conversation centers on navigating family court to protect parental rights, the importance of proper documentation, and realistic expectations during custody disputes. Pisarra shares advice on preparing for court, addressing false accusations, and the impact of domestic abuse.

For more from David Pisarra: www.dadslawschool.com

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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast

01:00 Data Breaches and Digital Privacy

03:15 David Pisarra: Protecting Parental Rights

04:27 Understanding Family Law and Custody

17:16 Domestic Violence and Legal Protections

27:24 Maintaining Healthy Relationships

30:32 Conclusion

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In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy Murphy addresses the significant data breach affecting untold amounts of people. He discusses the impact on personal information, including names, social security numbers, and addresses.

Andy offers practical advice on safeguarding personal data, such as freezing credit, monitoring credit reports, and protecting children's information. He highlights the importance of proactive measures to protect your family’s financial future.

For even more information on this read my full article with more tips: https://www.thesecuredad.com/creditfreeze

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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast

00:41 Understanding the Recent Data Breach

03:11 Details on the National Public Data Breach

06:08 Steps to Protect Your Credit

08:54 Freezing Your Child's Credit

11:15 Additional Resources

12:52 Protecting Your Financial Future

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.

In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, host Andy discusses important aspects of self-defense with personal protection specialist Randy King. Together, they explore a holistic approach to self-defense, covering topics such as victim selection, the importance of boundaries, and the myths surrounding self-defense.

For more from Randy King: https://www.randykinglive.com/

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00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast

03:01 Welcoming Randy King: Personal Protection Specialist

04:26 The Importance of Self Defense

07:59 Understanding Boundaries in Self Defense

10:06 The Aftermath of Self Defense

12:21 Randy’s Upcoming Book on Self Defense

14:49 Victim Selection and Red Flags

27:51 Setting Personal Boundaries

29:09 Understanding Power Dynamics

30:32 Communicating with Children about Safety

37:58 The Importance of Visualization in Self-Protection

43:57 Perishable Skill Sets and Continuous Training

45:26 Excitement for the New Book and Future Projects

49:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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