How to Disaster
Welcome to "How to Disaster," the ultimate podcast for navigating the challenges of climate-based disasters, the defining crisis of our generation. With the increasing frequency and severity of these calamities, it's not a matter of if, but when you'll be affected. Whether you're a disaster survivor or seeking proactive strategies, this podcast is your beacon of hope.
In each episode, we delve into the profound stories and lessons from those who have triumphed over adversity. Hosted by the CEO of After the Fire USA & #Forbes 50 over 50 Impact leader (2022) Jennifer Gray Thompson, this podcast focuses on the stories of individuals from public, private and non-profit sectors that have encountered a disaster.
Join us as we bring you the most compelling insights, innovative solutions, and best practices to equip you with the tools to face any disaster head-on.
Recognized by top leaders in government, business, and the nonprofit sector, "How to Disaster" is the go-to podcast for those seeking a 360-degree view of disaster management. From gripping survivor accounts to exclusive interviews with experts, each episode offers a unique perspective that transcends conventional thinking.
Gain invaluable knowledge as we explore groundbreaking strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable approaches to disaster resilience. Our mission is to empower you with actionable steps to safeguard yourself, your community, and the planet. Together, we can shape a more resilient future.
Don't miss out on the transformative insights of "How to Disaster." Subscribe now to unlock the secrets of overcoming disaster and ensure you're prepared for whatever lies ahead. Together, we can turn the tide of catastrophe into a beacon of hope.
Listen to "How to Disaster" on Apple’s iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Listen, and all other major platforms and discover a new era of resilience.
Keywords: climate-based disasters, global problem, hope, resilience, strategies, innovations, best practices, top leaders, government, business, nonprofit sector, survivor stories, 360-degree view, actionable steps, safeguard, resilient future.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
011 Encore: How to Serve Vulnerable Communities with Alma Bowen
SERIES: Role of the Non-Profit
“You cannot approach a community without respecting in full who they are and their autonomy. If you can't approach it that way, it's going to come off as ingenuine, a…
010 Encore: How to Serve Communities Pre and Post Disaster with Christa López PhD CEM
SERIES: Role of the Public Sector Leader
“Sometimes we think physically doing something for someone is what's best for them. But sometimes they just want someone to hear their story… Sit back and …
009 Encore: How to Design and Implement a Mental Health Collaborative with Adrienne Heinz, Ph.D.
SERIES: Role of the Mental Health Care Leaders
“We have to go beyond education, we need mental health action!” -Adrienne Heinz, Ph.D.
Episode Description:
What’s more terrifying and costly than …
008 Encore: How to Create a Rebuild Organization with Charles Brooks
"Be very careful what you promise unless you know you can deliver something. There is enough heartbreak in a disaster that people don't need to hear that you're going to solve all their problems, an…
007: How to Overcome the Challenges of Meeting Urgent Needs Post-Disaster While Building Future Resilience with Michael Morter
“You have to have some structure so that when that event happens, there's a trusted grassroots network in place.” —Michael Morter
Episode Description:
It is said that disaster recovery is part pro…
006: Ensuring Equitable Recovery— How to Support Diverse Communities with Alicia Johnson and Dave Reid
“If you're a local leader, you're knee-deep in it, moving at the speed that the community wants you to move, in the direction that they're willing to go. That's the basis of a successful recovery.” —…
005: How to Self-Care— Recovery Leaders and Helpers with Jolie Wills
“One of the beautiful things disasters have to teach us is how to not just offer support, but receive it.” —Jolie Wills
Episode Description:
Emergent leaders and frontliners are akin to shock abs…
004: Navigating Financial Challenges in a Disaster with Kate Bulger
“Helping people adjust to that new financial reality is really critical in helping them adjust quickly. Because the longer someone goes where they're spending more than they're making every month, th…
003: HTD Quick Tips with Reina Pomeroy
“It's a matter of keeping the guardrails up and making sure that people continue to be safe.” —Reina Pomeroy
Episode Description:
When disaster strikes, there’s no time for mixed messages. Misin…
002: How to Address Childcare In the Midst of Disaster with Mikey Latner
“Disaster relief needs a space where we can provide support for kids because it has so many knock-on effects. The only way a community up and running again is if they have reliable childcare.” —Mikey…
001: Embracing Climate Resiliency— How to Disaster Season 5
Welcome aboard to Season 5 of the How to Disaster Podcast!
When we launched this podcast a couple of years ago, we could not have foreseen the escalation of global warming in such a short span. Cli…
010: How to Improve Community Preparedness After a Wildfire with Pamela Van Halsema
“It's through those human relationships that make this whole thing tolerable to do because it's about the people involved." -Pamela Van Halsema
Episode Description:
Wildfires are a natural part o…
009: How the North Bay Forest Improvement Program Mitigates Wildfire Risks with Molly Curley O'Brien
To just have fire experts talk about resilience is not going to create a resilient project and so it's a good thing to have folks to be part of the conversation. We do not know the full scope of what…
008: How Building Materials Make a Difference in Disasters with Alister Watt and Daniel Gorham
"We know that we're not powerless against wildfires. It's a question of, 'what are the steps? What are the actions that really make a difference?'" -Alister Watt
"Wildfire doesn't acknowledge bound…
007: How Our Homes Can Improve Disaster Resilience with Louie Delaware
"You need to be prepared for all sorts of scenarios as to what comes into play." -Louie Delaware
Episode Description:
Homes are meant to be safe havens. They're the places we retreat to in times o…
006: How to Improve the Impact of Distributed Goods and Charities with Jim Alvey
"[Helping] is a passion that goes deep. If we could steer that passion towards funding for the nonprofits that needed to do what they know they need to do, we can facilitate product donations at a mu…
005: How to Finance MicroGrid and Green Building in Disaster with Will Heegaard
"It's really exciting to think about what could be done when the generator is not the problem." -Will Heegaard
Episode Description:
Rebuilding a community after a disaster is a lot like buildin…
004: Home Hardening Best Practices to Mitigate Wildfire with Stuart Mitchell
"It's really based on how people maintain their properties. They're all the homes that look identical but they're actually different." -Stuart Mitchell
Episode Description:
Fire is one of the most…
003: How the Readiness for Resilience Program Helps Communities Build Disaster Resilience with Steve Crout
“We can't meet this challenge as individual organizations. We need to band together and create a voice.” -Steve Crout
Episode Description:
Every community is different, and every community's needs…
002: How to Improve Community Resilience and Preparedness with Michelle Luckett
“The significance of the average person understanding the consequence of what's coming is huge.” -Michelle Luckett
Episode Description:
Every community is unique. It's not just about the geograph…