About this episode

This episode discusses how to prepare for potential disasters while maintaining a fulfilling life.

How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. A woman at her food supply shelf. Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jonquilyn Hill

Topics covered

• preparation
• survival
• lifestyle
• doomsday
• food supply

Keywords

• doomsday
• prepping
• survival
• food supply
• lifestyle

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Organizations: Vox, Getty Images

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