Echo Valor Podcast
The Echo Valor Podcast is where courage meets storytelling. Hosted by David Burnell—a U.S. military veteran, special operations team leader, and rescue operator—the show dives into the real stories of those who serve in the shadows and on the front lines. With a high-threat security and humanitarian response background, David brings raw insight and deep respect to each episode. Through powerful interviews, battlefield reflections, and original tribute music, Echo Valor honors the warriors, medics, and rescuers who risk everything for others. This podcast is part of the greater mission at EchoValor.com—to preserve legacy, inspire courage, and give voice to those who carry the weight of valor.
Echo Valor Podcast
Before It Happens - Environmental Red Flags
This episode features a complete standalone chapter from the book Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell.
In Chapter 9 – Environmental Red Flags, David teaches one of the most overlooked yet life-saving skills in personal safety: reading your environment for silent threats—before the bad guy even shows up.
From war zones to strip malls, he’s learned one truth: the environment sets the stage for danger long before it happens.
In this powerful chapter, you’ll learn how to spot the subtle yet deadly signals of high-risk spaces—often missed by the untrained eye:
- Light: Why predators love darkness and broken lighting
- Sound: What eerie silence or staged noise really means
- Cameras: How to assess visibility, deterrence, and exposure
- Isolation: Why being alone is a tactic predators count on
Through real-world stories and expert field experience, David explains how to stay alert without being paranoid so you can move through life with more awareness, confidence, and control.
This is a single chapter from the full-length audiobook Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts, available now on Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon.
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