Mike A. Miller is a retired psychologist and survival consultant born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, where a deep respect for nature and self-reliance shaped his lifelong interest in human resilience. With over three decades of experience studying the psychology of survival, crisis behavior, and emotional adaptability, Mike has dedicated his career to helping individuals and communities prepare for the unexpected.Drawing from both clinical expertise and field experience, he blends mental preparedness with practical strategy teaching that survival begins not with gear, but with mindset. Now retired from practice, Mike continues to write, teach, and consult on resilience training and emergency readiness, inspiring others to stay calm, capable, and confident in uncertain times.When he's not writing, he enjoys hiking the Montana backcountry, teaching outdoor skills workshops, and living the principles of preparedness he teaches.