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THE PODCAST

The Changing Earth Podcast

Survival fiction and facts, one chapter at a time. Stories bring meaning to facts, and that is what this podcast is all about. Each episode pairs a chapter of The Changing Earth novels with a conversation about the real skills inside it, so you can learn how to care for the land, prepare your home, and protect the people you love while you enjoy the story.

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How it Works

Since 2015, Sara has walked through the novel's chapters chapter by chapter, later joined by co-host Chin Gibson, and brought in professionals to talk about the survival topics in each one.

Hosted by author Sara F. Hathaway with co-host Chin Gibson

1

Hear the chapter.

The book archive episodes each feature a chapter of the novel, so the story keeps moving from one episode to the next.

2

Meet the expert.

After the chapter, Sara talks with a guest who knows that topic firsthand, from home canning and gardening to emergency radios.

3

Try it at home.

You come away with practical steps you can use on your land, in your kitchen and with your family.

NEW TO THE BOOKS?

The Story Comes First

The podcast follows the novels in order, so it is best to start where the story starts. Pick up Day After Disaster, so you can read along, then come back here for the real skills behind each chapter.

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Listen Book by Book

Every book in the series has its own episode archive. Choose the book you are reading and listen along.

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BOOK 5

Dark Days in Denver

The Lost Vegas Years and Swenson do not have podcast archives.

Real Skills for a Changing Earth

The conversations cover the skills our grandparents knew by heart and the new tools that help us today. Recent episodes include:

  • Home canning, meals in a jar and seed saving with The Canning Diva

  • Mule power in disaster response with Mike Toberer of Mission Mules

  • Building real food security, from a dog kennel to a chicken coop

  • Breathwork and Krav Maga for steady, real-world resilience

  • Mapping your area before disaster strikes

  • Meshtastic radios for off-grid communication

  • Wildfire safety tips to protect your home

  • Preparing for major floods

  • Simple ways to stay warm through winter

  • Community Emergency Response Teams

You will also find monthly Changing Earth News episodes, which look at the quakes, storms and other natural events shaping our world and what we can learn from them.

More Than a Decade of Stories and Skills

THE YEAR THE SHOW BEGAN

2015

495+

EPISODES

300,000+

DOWNLOADS

Featured on Feedspot as #2 of the Top 10 Adventure Novel Podcasts and #8 of the Top 40 Survival Podcasts.

The show is also part of the Prepper Broadcasting Network, where more listeners find each new episode.

From Our Listeners

 “Entertaining and educational at the same time. So far I have been sucked into the story and she has had some very thought inspiring guests as well.” 

Wrmedic

“I really enjoy the book series and the way it pulls you in wanting more. What I enjoy even more is your interviews with subject matter experts after each chapter.”

Nicholas S.

"WOW… The Changing Earth Podcast is flat out awesome. Good production quality. Easy to listen.
Very impressed Sara. Keep bringing it.”

MattM.

Listen Free, Wherever You Are

The Changing Earth Podcast is free on your favorite podcast app. Follow the show so new episodes come straight to you.

Have a Skill to Share?

I love talking with people who live these skills every day, from homesteaders and first responders to gardeners and self-defense teachers. If you have hands-on knowledge that helps families care for the land and prepare for what comes, reach out.

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