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
004: How to Address Compound Disasters with Renae Hanvin Part 2
Episode Description:
For years, we’ve seen how the intensity and scope of disasters have evolved, but our preparedness is ye…
002: How to Get Federally Declared Disaster Assistance Through FEMA with Cherry Jochum
“Your despair is real…. If you don't get the answers you want, appeal. Ask the right people and keep asking till you get to the right person.” -Cherry Jochum
Episode Description:
Signed by Presid…
001: What to Expect from Season 3 of the How to Disaster Podcast
"The only way through this is together." -Jennifer Thompson
Episode Description:
We've come so far! And we did it together!
Thank you ever so much for being with us until this moment.
In Seaso…
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023: What We Learned from Season(s) [One &] Two of the How to Disaster Podcast
“You are not alone if you’re going through a disaster. What we share is humanity.” -Jennifer Gray Thompson
Episode Description:
Two seasons have passed since you walked this journey with us on Ho…
022: How to Heal from Trauma and Rebuild Your Property After a Fire- Practical Lessons from a Woolsey Fire Survivor with Gary Jones Part 2
“When the call for evacuation comes, take it seriously. When the fire is coming at you, you don't have any time.” -Gary Jones
Episode Description:
“All the big decisions in life are before you”, s…
021: How to Help Firefighters (Volunteer Firefighters Specifically) with Jacqui Jorgenson
“Let the timing flow, be open to finding your space. There is a room for everyone and a need for everyone to participate. We're at a critical point in human evolution where we don't have the luxury o…
20: How to Heal from Trauma and Rebuild Your Property After a Fire- Practical Lessons from a Woolsey Fire Survivor with Gary Jones Part 1
“Fire never has enough. It has an insatiable appetite.” -Gary Jones
Episode Description:
“911 showed up six days later”, says Gary Jones, a Woolsey Fire survivor. During a fire, you are on your o…
019: How to Address Wildfire Risks and Insurance with Indigenous Practices and Community-Wide Preventative Responses with Wendy E. Nystrom
“We have much worse wildfires due to everything that climate change has caused. We need to have a forward-thinking conversation, not a reactionary one.” -Wendy Nystrom
Episode Description:
We are …
018: How Equity Can be Enhanced in Sustainability and Disaster Preparedness with Amy Simpkins
“A fundamental principle of innovation is that if you want more diversity of ideas and possibilities, you need to have more diverse brains in the room. That's not a diminishment of anyone. In fact, t…
017: How to Bridge the Gap Between Federal and Local Policy with George Laws Garcia
“After every disaster, communities need to be rebuilt, but it shouldn't just be the powers from above that decide how that happens. There should be a participatory process for people to engage and r…
016: How to Provide Legal Aid to Disaster Survivors with Kendall Jarvis, Esq.
“Advocate for yourself as best as you can in terms of knowing what your rights are. There's this element where you lack confidence as a survivor, you think that that person knows more than you do an…
015: How to Rebuild as a Public Sector Official with Tennis Wick
“You're in that place where disaster hasn't hit you, but you know it’s coming. Start training now.” -Tennis Wick
Episode Description:
The community often looks to public sector officials for every…
014: How to Implement Ecosystem & Forest Restoration Using Indigenous Practices with Marko Bey and Belinda Brown
“We don't have the time to be in constant debate. We have to find solutions… and we're going to set the stage for a future that's going to be brighter.” -Marko Bey
“We need to have a plan in pla…
013: How to be an Emergent Leader with Jocksana Corona
“Being a volunteer is a privilege… I wasn't documented so I volunteered a lot. And that volunteer work led many doors to be opened up for me.” -Jocksana Corona
Episode Description:
On September 8…
012: How to Inform the Public as an Information Gatekeeper During a Disaster with Sydnie Kohara
“Sometimes, it's not going to be pretty. And sometimes, it's not going to be easy, but we're going to make it, and we're going to move on and move forward, oftentimes, to a better place.” - Sydnie K…
011: How to Manage Wildlands Collaboratively in the Era of Megafire with Lisa Micheli, Ph.D
SERIES: Role of the Non-Profit
“We had to understand that things were changing whether we like it or not. We want to keep things the way they were but to be resilient in the future, we need to adap…
010: How to Serve a Tribal Nation with Reno Franklin
SERIES: Role of the Tribal Leader
“The policies that you make should reflect your love for the community... If you can't do that, then you need to take a step back and go talk to your elders again.…
009: How to Serve Communities Pre and Post Disaster with Christa López, Ph.D., 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 …