{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ff108a864-b197-4088-aee2-5523aae447ff","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Prepared, Not Panicked: Mindful Disaster Planning with Jennifer Heller\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/f108a864-b197-4088-aee2-5523aae447ff\"></iframe>","title":"Prepared, Not Panicked: Mindful Disaster Planning with Jennifer Heller","description":"What if disaster preparedness wasn\u2019t about fear, but about radical self-love? In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana is joined by Jennifer Heller\u2014founder of Here Comes the Apocalypse\u2014for a timely and grounded conversation on how we can shift from avoidance to empowerment in the face of uncertainty. They explore how simple tools like emergency cards, designated meeting spots, and emotionally grounding items in go-bags can help families feel safer without spiraling into fear. Jennifer\u2019s approach blends mindfulness, practicality, and compassion, inviting us to treat preparedness not as paranoia but as presence.\nAbout the Guest:Jennifer Heller is the founder of Here Comes the Apocalypse, a modern platform reimagining disaster preparedness for mindful families. Her work centers on transforming anxiety around disasters into peace, presence, and community resilience. Through her initiative The Disaster Playbook, she helps people create clear, empowering action plans with calm and clarity. Jennifer believes in preparedness not as panic\u2014but as a powerful form of care.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nDisaster planning is a form of radical self-care, not fear-mongering.\n\n\nBegin with small, grounded steps\u2014like writing down contacts and choosing meeting places.\n\n\nPracticing scenarios playfully with family can reduce anxiety.\n\n\nMost people avoid preparedness due to overwhelm, not denial.\n\n\nClimate change is increasing risk, making local resilience more urgent than ever.\n\n\nConnect with Jennifer Heller:Website: herecomestheapocalypse.comEmail: jen@herecomestheapocalypse.comInstagram &amp; Facebook: @helloapocalypseTikTok: @thedisasterplaybook\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Journey? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!\u2022 YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\u2022 Instagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod\u2022 Threads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod\u2022 Facebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\u2022 LinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #MentalHealthAwareness #DisasterPreparedness #ConsciousLiving #MindfulLiving #EmergencyPlanning #PodcastLife #CommunityResilience","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fa5e3591-84fc-492d-815f-96e307958300/untitled-design-11-7aj21.jpg"}