Episode Details

Most people’s mental model of survival training is 60% Bear Grylls and 40% things that would get you killed. This episode strips away the Hollywood gloss to explore SERE — the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape framework used by Western special operations since the Korean War. We break down the Rule of Threes, why shelter comes before food, the psychology of panic vs. mental rehearsal, and the actual skills taught in civilian survival courses. From debris huts to feather sticks, learn what foundational skills a preparedness-minded person should prioritize — and why the most important tool might be sitting down and thinking before you act.