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Aware And Prepared

Aware And Prepared

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Hello! This is the Aware and Prepared podcast. I'm your host, Mandi Pratt, a trained domestic violence advocate. I teach women and vulnerable populations how to be street smart. I'm a mom with a gnarly backstory from almost two decades ago. The FBI showed up at my door one day to alert me that my abusive ex had become wanted for multiple bank robberies. Our story was in the news (a few times). I was tired of feeling vulnerable and learned how to keep myself and my son safer. I wish when I was a young woman I'd known about red flags to watch for in relationships, and had learned how to be street smart. This podcast is for 15-year-old me and is meant for families and community groups to listen to together. After all, women's safety is a community issue. I'll share with you stories like mine and interview detectives, psychologists and many other experts to NOT only hear their jaw-dropping stories, but also what we learn from them to prevent harm for our every youth and grown up listening. I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I did - scared, vulnerable and needing decades of counseling and healthcare to heal. I want you to feel safer with less fear and more power!
You can find more from me at my website or my Instagram:
WEB: https://womenawareandprepared.com/podcast/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/womenawareandprepared/

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    • Signs of a Healthy Relationship Most People Have Never Been Taught: More Than Green Flags

      Signs of a Healthy Relationship Most People Have Never Been Taught: More Than Green Flags
      Feb 23 2026

      Why do healthy relationships feel uncomfortable at first? If you've ever come out of a toxic or abusive relationship and wondered whether you'd even recognize a healthy one, this episode is for you.


      Most of us know what a red flag looks like, but knowing what a green flag feels like is a different skill entirely. Today's guest walks us through the real signs of a healthy relationship from emotional safety and mutual respect to shared power, conflict resolution, and building trust slowly and intentionally.


      We also talk about why if someone manipulated you into believing they were a good partner, that is never your fault. Whether you're healing from a past relationship or simply want to show up better in the one you're in, this episode will give you a whole new framework for what love is supposed to feel like.


      RESOURCES


      DOVES Program, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

      DOVESprogram.com

      24 Hr Helpline: 866-95-DOVES

      24 Hr. Text Line: 515-599-6620

      Green Flags Worksheet PDF download


      Connect with Mandi:

      • Website: WomenAwareAndPrepared.com
      • Take the Free Intuition Quiz WomenAwareAndPrepared.com/Quiz
      • Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared
      • LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt


      The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.
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      41 min
    • Modern Dating Survival Guide: Psychologist Reveals Her Experience with "Are We Dating the Same Guy?", ENM, and Dating Apps

      Modern Dating Survival Guide: Psychologist Reveals Her Experience with "Are We Dating the Same Guy?", ENM, and Dating Apps
      Feb 16 2026

      Ever wondered if the person you're dating is seeing someone else behind your back? With over 8 million women across 200+ cities, "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" has become a global movement helping women navigate the murky waters of modern dating.


      In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Marina Dorian shares her personal experiences with the platform, revealing shocking stories of deception and the rise of "ethical non-monogamy" (ENM) in today's dating scene.


      From “hobo-sexuals” to wealthy yacht owners, discover how women are banding together to protect each other from serial cheaters and dangerous behavior patterns. Plus: which dating apps are worth your time (hint: even eHarmony isn't what it used to be), and why trusting your intuition might be the most important dating tool of all.


      RESOURCES

      Are We Dating the Same Guy?

      • Website: arewedatingthesameguy.com
      • Available as an app (download links on website)
      • Facebook Groups: Search "Are We Dating the Same Guy [Your City]" to find local private and public groups

      Dating Apps Discussed:

      • eHarmony
      • Facebook Dating
      • Coffee Meets Bagel
      • Hinge
      • Bumble
      • Tinder
      • Elite Dating
      • Millionaire Match

      Additional Resources:

      • Marina's Podcast: Love Liaisons website / podcast / social
      • Previous episode referenced: Narcissistic Abuse (on this podcast)


      Connect with Mandi:

      • Website: WomenAwareAndPrepared.com
      • Take the Free Intuition Quiz WomenAwareAndPrepared.com/Quiz
      • Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared
      • LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt


      The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.
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      38 min
    • Depression as a Trauma Response: How to Support Yourself & Others (Part 2)

      Depression as a Trauma Response: How to Support Yourself & Others (Part 2)
      Feb 9 2026

      In this continuation episode, forensic psychologist Ashley Wasserburger explores the depressive face of trauma, the final of four trauma responses discussed in this series.

      Ashley breaks down how depression manifests as a trauma response, addressing common misconceptions like viewing depressed individuals as lazy or unreliable. She explains how overwhelming daily tasks become, why people isolate despite craving connection, and the masks they wear to avoid feeling like a burden. The conversation covers practical support strategies including breaking tasks into manageable steps, celebrating small victories, and providing tangible help without judgment.

      The conversation touches on cognitive distortions, the five Cs for addressing intrusive thoughts (catch, control, challenge, change, cherish), and the importance of reframing negative self-talk with curiosity rather than forced positivity. Ashley emphasizes that trauma responses are normal adaptations, NOT character flaws, and discusses how our brains physically change to help us survive, requiring patience and self-compassion as we learn to feel safe in healthy environments.


      RESOURCES


      Ashley works at Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI), a domestic violence and advocacy organization based in Rapid City, South Dakota.

      Facebook and Instagram


      Take Action Short Film - "Faces of Trauma" (10-minute youth-led film showing four siblings processing their parents' divorce through different trauma responses)


      988 - National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 24/7 for mental health crises)


      211 - National community resource helpline (food assist, mental health support, housing…)


      National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Support for those experiencing domestic violence and their support persons


      Connect with Mandi:

      • Website: WomenAwareAndPrepared.com
      • Take the Free Intuition Quiz WomenAwareAndPrepared.com/Quiz
      • Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared
      • LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt


      The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.
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      30 min
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