9 Tactics to Survive an Active Shooter with Jesus Villahermosa

This Conversation Could Save Your Life.

When you think about balancing busy, you’re probably thinking about schedules and meal prep—not active shooters. But true peace of mind doesn’t come from ignoring scary things, it comes from being prepared. A crisis is not the time to prepare for one. This might be the hardest episode you’ll ever listen to, but it could save your life—or the life of someone you love.

IN THIS EPISODE:

How to talk to your kids without terrifying them
Why preparation is the key to true peace of mind in the midst of busy lives.
How to shift from fear to empowerment when facing worst-case scenarios.
The critical difference between preparing before a crisis vs. reacting during one.
Simple, practical steps to create a personal and family safety plan.
Why having these conversations matters more than we’d like to admit.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction & Importance of Having a Plan
01:00 The Power of Vocalizing a Plan
02:00 "It Won't Happen to Me" – Common Mindset
03:00 Meet Jesus Villahermosa: Background & Experience
05:00 Tools for Surviving Crisis Events
07:00 The Reality of Active Lethal Threats
09:00 Mass Shootings & School Shootings Data
11:00 Surviving Active Shooter Events: More Than "Run, Hide, Fight"
13:00 Teaching Kids About Safety at Different Ages
16:00 How to Practice Safety Plans with Children
19:00 Real-Life Stories: Surviving Active Shooter Events
23:00 The Nine Survival Tactics Explained
28:00 Why "Duck and Cover" Doesn't Work
32:00 The Power of Your Voice & Reporting Threats
36:00 Evacuation vs. Running
39:00 Hiding, Crawling, Playing Dead, and Fighting Back
44:00 Empowering Kids and Parents to Have a Plan
48:00 Wrapping Up: The Importance of Conversation & Preparedness
51:00 Final Thoughts & Resources

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