Dr. Chris Ellis

Christian | Family Man | PhD, Cornell University | Author of Resilient Citizens | Localism | Homesteading | Army (views my own not DoD)

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Feeling anxious, stressed, or out of control? It doesn't have to be that way.

Resilience is a mindset. Learn how others have seized their agency and how you can not just live - but thrive.

My new book is now available Resilient Citizens: The People, Perils, and Politics of Modern Preparedness.

Find out more at https://t.co/3M2PBoQa8U

From war zones to wildfires, pandemics to power outages, the threats we face today seem bigger, scarier, and more unrelenting than ever before. Why, then, does society take a critical view of those who prepare for the worst while hoping for the best? Why do so many people write them off as crazy, conspiracy-minded “doomsday preppers”?

In Resilient Citizens, Army officer and disaster expert Dr. Chris Ellis challenges the myths, dismisses the fearmongering, and takes a much-needed, long-overdue scholarly look not just at prepper culture in America, but our overall social, physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health. This isn’t another doomsday prepper guide or government-endorsed emergency brochure. It’s a deep dive into the people, perils, and politics of preparedness—from ranchers in the Rockies to policymakers globally—and a call to action for those who refuse to outsource their safety to luck or bureaucracy.

Unpacking thousands of hours of research, Dr. Ellis will help you—
§ Learn the traits and strategies of those best equipped to survive and thrive amid disaster.
§ Understand the psychological roadblocks that keep people stuck in denial or helplessness.
§ Discover how different belief systems, subcultures, and nations approach long-term resilience.
§ Debunk popular myths about “preppers” and discover the truth behind America’s growing culture of preparedness.
§ Examine the historical and political roots of America’s preparedness paradox.
§ Reveal the number one resilience item every household must own.

Whether you’re a concerned parent, a curious skeptic, or a seasoned survivalist, Resilient Citizens will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to think bigger, prepare smarter, and ensure your own survival in a chaotic world and uncertain future.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Worth a read.

[Gord ‘Human Truck Driver Respecter’ Magill @GordMagill]

Remember in my interview with Tucker j said we had a major national security problem with the movement of military freight in America?

Here is a much deeper breakdown which ought be read by those at the highest levels of DOW.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

@newstart_2024 @Goblinmerchant we should go on @TheoVon and talk bunkers and prepping.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Leaking toxic chemical tanks in Garden Grove, California show that sometimes you need to bug out quickly.

How fast could you leave your home under a mandatory evacuation order? Do you have a plan?

Prayers for the responders and community.

https://t.co/ZmEeA0CZHO

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Long may she wave.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

@s1gmanet It is slowly changing. This is something I’m working on; showing the history of the stereotypes and the rationality behind prepping.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Preparedness is catching on and you can do it in bite-sized chunks. Here's data from Australia.

"“This isn’t a story about survivalists . . . It’s about a growing group of practical Australians making conscious decisions about their most valuable asset. The prepper label is almost a distraction. The mainstream is quietly doing the same thing to their homes.”

"The study also found buyers increasingly viewed solar systems, battery storage, water tanks and off-grid capability as essential property features rather than lifestyle extras."

https://t.co/jaQZLYoZeN

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

@yankogy Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Do hard things.

In groups.

[AmericanPapaBear™ @AmericaPapaBear]

Big Tough Guys vs. One Stupid Steep Ski Jump Ramp… Gravity Wins Every Time

Listen up, fellas. This one had me snort-laughing like a dad watching his kids try to wrestle the family dog. Bunch of strong, confident dudes (and a few brave ladies) think they’re gonna sprint up this monster ski jump ramp like it’s a damn playground slide.

Newsflash: that thing don’t care how jacked you are, how loud you yell, or how bad you want it. Halfway up they’re sliding backwards like Bambi on ice, lungs burning, pride demolished. Pure comedy gold.

This is why real men respect mountains, ramps, and physics, they’ll humble you faster than a Monday morning. Respect to everyone who gave it a shot though… takes bigger balls to try and fail than to just stand at the bottom talking smack.

Who else is watching these fails on repeat? Drop your best “I thought I could…” story below.

Let’s see if America’s got any real ramp runners in the chat.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

You MUST look at fat tail events. This analysis by @mattpheus is sober, realistic, and sadly not appreciated as much as it should be.

Prepare now for the future that the present Strait of Hormuz crisis is bringing to fruition.

https://t.co/NiKOmJepHs

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

I was joined by @annambounds and @amandaripley on @today_explained to talk about practical prepping.

Thank you to the host @jonquilynhill and the producer Dustin Desoto.

https://t.co/EcM6p8bBVV

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

@sircalebhammer Caleb, we should chat. I’m a prepping expert. You reach an audience that will need to hear what I have to say.

DMs are open.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

@Matt_Bracken48 Great piece.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

🚨🚨 THIS IS WORTH TEN MINUTES OF YOUR DAY.

Read this and suppose that his analysis has a 0.1% chance of being right (one-in-a-thousand).

If you were unable to feed your family in July, you couldn’t say you were not warned.

Prepping is NOT about certainty, it is about probability over time. But given enough time, that probability approaches certainty.

If he’s wrong, congratulations, you have a larger emergency stash for the day someone like him is right.

Prepping is insurance.

[Matt Bracken @Matt_Bracken48]

Substack link in first reply

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@anishmoonka @RizomaSchool

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

@RizomaSchool More like the next 10 years.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

This grandma will break YOUR hip.

[The Associated Press @AP]

WATCH: Taiwanese grandmothers aged 89 and 91 train at the gym. An increasing number of elderly people in Taiwan’s super-aged society are hitting the gym to stay healthy, both physically and mentally.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Don’t underestimate the power of spiritual resilience. When combined with social connection, it’s a powerful cocktail. A good church will provide both.

[Clint Teeples @TeeplesCY]

Poor Americans who attend church regularly are happier than rich Americans who never go.

Behavioral scientist William von Hippel thought he'd made a coding error. He hadn't.

"Regularly attending services has a bigger impact on your happiness than wealth," he writes. "Money buys a fair bit of happiness but connection gives you more bang for the buck."

What's happening? Rich people already have most of what money buys. What they lack is what churches provide for free: weekly, repeated contact with people who know your name.

Von Hippel is direct about the cost: "I suspect that wealthy, educated urbanites are paying a steeper price for their lifestyle than they realize. Many of us have paid too great a price in connection for our increased autonomy."

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

Oligarchy Doomsday App.

I'm not throwing shade - and keeping this as a purely intellectual exercise - it would be better to track private helicopters. There is not enough warning from launch notification to impact for a plane to matter unless you were already near the tarmac.

[Kyle McDonald @kcimc]

i made an app for tracking whether the oligarchs are actually fleeing city centers https://t.co/Fog0lIQhrA

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

If you have a teenager taking a gap year or looking for a summer job that will teach lifelong real world skills, this is an outstanding opportunity. @pclarkallen is a wonderful mentor for the young.

[Peter Allen @pclarkallen]

Job/Internship opportunity:
Regenerative Grazing and Building at Mastodon Valley Farm
Involves:
🤺 Fencing
🐮 Working with cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry
🪚 Felling trees and milling lumber
🪵 Timber Framing
🥩 On-farm slaughter and butcher

Experience not necessary, but willingness to work hard and learn, is. Willing to train the right person. Must have ability to lift heavy things and stay out in the sun all day. Modest pay dependent on experience and commitment. Ability to identify trees/plants is helpful. Rustic accommodations available. Sporadic cell reception. Fresh spring water. Raw milk. Grass-fed meat. Spring pond bath. No flushing. No scrolling. Starting immediately. Send me a DM or email if you are interested.

[Dr. Chris Ellis @Prep4Disasters]

@wrathofgnon Absolutely correct. Strong neighbors and the hope of inevitable rescue nearly erase the possibility of panic.