
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 - Secondary Locations Are Death Traps
This episode features a critical and potentially life-saving chapter from the full-length audiobook Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell.
Chapter 10 – Secondary Locations Are Death Traps delivers one uncompromising message:
If someone tries to move you—resist. With everything you’ve got.
Drawing from years of experience in protection, rescue, and real-world violence prevention, David explains why abductions that move to a secondary location almost always end in tragedy—and what you can do to stop it before it escalates.
You’ll learn:
- Why secondary locations are almost always where the worst happens
- Real case studies where survival hinged on resistance
- What predators gain by moving you—and what you lose
- Mental cues and physical actions to rehearse now—before it happens
- How to teach your family the non-negotiable rule: Never go
This isn’t paranoia. This is pattern recognition. This is survival training you can use right now to protect yourself and those you love.
This is a single, complete chapter from the full audiobook Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell, available on Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon.
For more information, please visit www.echovalor.com