Outdoor Defense Episode 18- Noticing Normal

Welcome to Outdoor Defense! Today’s topic was inspired by the walks/runs I’ve been doing in my neighborhood.

Noticing Normal is part of fine tuning your awareness. Having an understanding or baseline of what is “normal” for your environment, the places your typically visit, your household, your neighborhood, etc, you are more easily able to identify when something changes, or doesn’t feel right. Then you can decide what (if anything) you need to do to maintain your safety.

Not everything out of the ordinary is dangerous (obviously!), but noticing it vs. denying it can help you figure out what to do. If you’re unsure, listen to your intuition and let it guide you!
What is ‘normal’ can change, so stay aware and be confident!

LET ME BE CLEAR…awareness and noticing normal is NOT ABOUT using societal stereotypes to decide who is or isn’t a threat to you. It’s NOT about profiling others, making assumptions based on someone’s skin color, clothing, or gender or justifying racism. If you see this happening, it’s up to all of us to stand up for each other and stand up for what is right.


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Produced, filmed & Edited by: Nicole Snell
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📍Filmed on the ancestral land of the Tongva.

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