Podcast Discussion with Mike Glover

Introduction

• Podcast episode featuring Mike Glover, founder of Fieldcraft Survival.
• Discussions ranged from Texas barbecue experiences to serious topics like military service, survival preparedness, and his personal experiences.

Texas Barbecue

• Conversation starts with the experience of indulging in Texas barbecue.
• Mention of Terry Black's Barbecue and the quality of Texas barbecue.
• Glover discusses his experience with an offset smoker and cooking techniques.

Mike Glover's Background

• Glover introduces himself and his background in military service and survival training.
• Known for undertaking a bug-out exercise from Phoenix to Canada.
• Discusses the concept of self-sustained bugging out without support, using extended fuel tanks.

Preparedness and Survival

• Glover emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and preparedness.
• Talks about his company, Fieldcraft Survival, which focuses on modern survival tactics.
• Critiques on the misconceptions and stigma surrounding survival preparedness.

Military Experiences

• Describes the disconnect between military experiences and civilian life.
• Discusses his total and permanent disability status and the challenges veterans face in transitioning to civilian life.
• Mentions the psychological evaluation process for veterans and its implications.

PTSD and Military Mental Health

• Glover talks about the misconceptions of PTSD and the importance of understanding combat experiences.
• Emphasizes the need for proper tools for veterans to transition and find purpose post-military service.
• Discusses the lack of mental health resources provided to veterans upon release from service.

Fieldcraft Survival Programs

• Modern survival skills offered through Fieldcraft Survival.
• Programs include family preparedness, online courses, and practical skills training.
• Aim to teach skills like canning, jarring, self-defense, and maintaining situational awareness.

Challenges with Social Media

• Glover shares experiences of being labeled a domestic terrorist by platforms like Facebook, influenced by FBI notifications.
• Detailed consequences of these labels, including business impacts and social media suppression.
• Highlights the lack of recourse for those erroneously labeled by large tech companies.

Importance of Community and Tribe

• Stresses the importance of community and sharing burdens, a concept from Native American tradition.
• Talks about building resilience through community engagement and real-life experiences.

Psychological Aspects of Survival

• Discusses psychological responses to stress, including hypo and hyper arousal.
• Emphasizes the importance of mental reinforcement and adaptation in challenging situations.

Conclusion

• Encourages building resilience and preparedness skills through real-life training and experiences.
• Highlights the role of Fieldcraft Survival in promoting self-reliance and practical skills.
• Glover’s contact information and resources for further engagement.