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Amber Hargrove Interview | Naked & Afraid Legend on The Survival Debrief (YouTube)
- Steven Kelly
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
If you’re into Naked & Afraid, real-world survival, and the mindset it takes to keep going when everything is stacked against you—this episode is for you.
In this Survival Debrief episode, I sit down with Amber Hargrove — one of the most respected names to come out of the Naked & Afraid world — and we do what most TV edits never show: a proper after-action debrief.
✅ Watch the full interview (YouTube):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gHiYa5jLD0
🎧 Prefer audio? Listen on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xrwUwGQXkxGy4npvB0C1J?si=0cgr2Qw8SjOG_1s1LxJsgw
Who is Amber Hargrove?
Amber is known for turning up calm, capable, and relentless under pressure — and that’s exactly why I wanted her on the show. She’s also a U.S. Army veteran and a genuine outdoorswoman with a background that goes far beyond “just TV”.
Follow Amber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_combat_survivalist/
What we talk about (the stuff that actually matters)
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the reality behind survival performance:
Decision-making when you’re smoked (hunger, cold, fatigue, stress)
The mindset shifts that separate people who cope… from people who collapse
Handling conflict and pressure when you’re paired with someone you didn’t choose
The survival basics that keep you alive when “advanced skills” don’t matter yet
What it’s really like coming home after extreme discomfort and switching back to normal life
5 survival lessons you can steal from this episode
Here’s what I want you to take away and apply immediately:
Control your state first. Panic burns calories and kills judgment.
Make boring decisions. The “sexy” move usually costs you later.
Protect morale like it’s water. Once your head goes, everything goes.
Don’t overcomplicate the basics. Shelter, fire, water, direction — nail the fundamentals.
The best survival tool is a plan you’ll actually follow. Simple beats clever.
How this links to South West Survival (and why you should care)
At South West Survival, we teach survival skills the way they should be taught: practical, no-nonsense, and built around real decision-making.
A lot of people collect gear and never train the part that matters: mindset under pressure. This podcast exists to sharpen that edge — and our courses exist to make it real in the field.
If you want to move from “watching survival” to becoming harder to break, we’ll train you properly.
✅ View our survival & bushcraft courses in Devon:https://www.southwestsurvival.co.uk/challenges
✅ Get in touch for private groups / corporate / bespoke training:https://www.southwestsurvival.co.uk/contact
New here? Start with this
If you’re new to the podcast and what we stand for, read this first:
Introducing The Survival Debrief Podcast (South West Survival):https://www.southwestsurvival.co.uk/post/introducing-the-survival-debrief-podcast-with-steven-kelly
Quick links (watch, listen, train)
YouTube interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gHiYa5jLD0
Spotify episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xrwUwGQXkxGy4npvB0C1J?si=0cgr2Qw8SjOG_1s1LxJsgw
Contact: https://www.southwestsurvival.co.uk/contact
One favour (this helps more than you think)
If you enjoyed this episode:
Share it with one mate who loves survival/outdoors
Drop a comment on the YouTube video with your biggest takeaway
And if you want to actually build these skills — stop scrolling and come train.
Join us in the woods.
Note: This content is commentary/interview-based and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Discovery or Naked & Afraid.
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