Most people are asking whether Bitcoin is risky.

But the better question is this: do we understand the money we already trust every single day?

On this episode of The ThriveWell Journey Podcast, L. Michael Burt sits down with Eric Runge, founder of Veritas Bitcoin Strategies, to talk about Bitcoin, inflation, fiat currency, the U.S. dollar, financial trust, and what people need to understand before making decisions with money.

This episode is not built on hype, panic, or quick financial promises. It is a grounded conversation about what happens when the cost of living rises, the dollar loses purchasing power, and more people ask whether Bitcoin belongs in long-term wealth.

Eric breaks down fiat currency versus sound money, why the dollar is no longer backed by gold, why Bitcoin is often called digital gold, and why studying money matters before making investment decisions. Michael asks the questions many people have but may not know how to ask: What is Bitcoin? Why does it have value? How is it different from other cryptocurrencies? Should regular people pay attention? How do families, entrepreneurs, and investors prepare for a financial world changing faster than they realize?

Money is not just numbers on a screen. It affects stress, family, retirement, business, opportunity, and how people plan their future.

If you are trying to understand inflation, Bitcoin, the future of the dollar, or wealth in uncertain times, this episode will give you better questions and a stronger foundation.

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Speak with a qualified financial professional before investing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Austrian Economics and Monetary Theory

02:55 The Importance of Understanding the Dollar and National Debt

06:00 The Shift from Gold Standard to Fiat Currency

09:04 The Current State of the Dollar and Global Currency Dynamics

11:46 The Future of the Dollar and Potential Decline

14:58 Navigating Finances in a Fiat System

18:01 The Role of Bitcoin in the Financial Landscape

20:56 Understanding Bitcoin: Its Origins and Significance

23:46 Preparing for Financial Changes and the Role of Bitcoin

32:21 Understanding Scarcity and Value in Bitcoin

34:31 The Unique Characteristics of Bitcoin

36:51 Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies

42:34 Advice for New Bitcoin Investors

46:04 The Mindset of Bitcoin Maximalists

56:28 The Importance of Financial Education

Connect w/ Eric Runge

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Book - Bitcoin & The Family Office: An Intelligent Introduction for the Ultra Affluent

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What if your business does not feel hard because you are doing too little, but because you are building in a way that does not fit who you are?

In this episode of The ThriveWell Journey Podcast, L. Michael Burt sits down with Stefanie Carlstedt for a powerful conversation about human design for entrepreneurs, business alignment, burnout, and the invisible ways people leak energy by building from other people’s shoulds.

This conversation goes deeper than tactics. Stefanie breaks down why so many entrepreneurs feel frustration, resentment, and burnout even when they are doing everything they were told should work. She explains how human design can help people understand how they are meant to lead, market, create offers, make decisions, and build a business that actually reflects who they are.

Michael also brings his own real-time reflection into the episode, talking through what it means to return to what makes you feel alive, reconnect with creativity, and stop forcing business models that do not resonate. Together, this conversation explores the difference between performance and alignment, between grinding and building from truth, and between losing yourself slowly and coming back home to yourself.

In this episode, we talk about: Human design for entrepreneurs, why your business feels harder than it should, leaking energy in business and life, burnout and misalignment, building from other people’s shoulds, Authentic marketing and aligned offers, How to reconnect with who you really are, Why burnout is not always about doing too much

If you have been feeling frustrated, exhausted, all over the place, or like your business no longer fits who you are, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Connect with Stefanie Carlstedt through the links in the show notes and grab her Human Design Business Starter Kit.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Human Design

06:32 The Journey of Self-Discovery

12:39 Aligning Business with Human Design

18:14 Understanding Energy Types in Human Design

24:52 The Importance of Authenticity

30:29 Bridging Old and New Business Models

36:17 The Role of Human Design in Business Success

42:43 Overcoming Misalignment and Burnout

48:22 The Future of Entrepreneurship

56:48 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Connect w/ Stefanie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephaniecarlstedt/

http://stefcarlstedt.com/hdreport

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A lot of people have mastered the art of looking fine while carrying far more than anyone can see.

Dr. Jacqueline Campbell sits down with L. Michael Burt to unpack burnout, trauma, emotional accountability, and the nervous system patterns that keep high performers achieving while still feeling depleted underneath it all.

This is not a surface-level talk about stress. It gets into what happens when old pain, constant pressure, and survival mode start shaping how you work, lead, and live. For the person who has been producing, pushing, and showing up while peace still feels out of reach, this episode will land.

Action Items

• Practice daily self-awareness and mindfulness exercises
• Identify and work through feeder memories using visualization and journaling
• Implement a consistent water, sleep, and exercise routine to optimize nervous system health
• Use frequency music to elevate emotional states
• Take radical responsibility for your actions and mindset

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Nervous System and High Performance

02:25 The Importance of Self-Awareness

04:54 Identifying Red Flags in Life

08:18 Personal Stories of Transformation

12:08 The Role of Emotional Intelligence

20:03 Harnessing the Power of the Nervous System

22:47 Practical Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System

31:13 Empathy and Self-Compassion

32:10 Radical Responsibility and Accountability

34:23 Vibrational Alignment and Love

36:35 Cognitive Processing and High Performance

40:58 Healing Through Discomfort

44:43 Taking Accountability in Everyday Life

47:31 The Importance of Self-Care

51:51 Vision Expansio and Emotional Intelligence

54:44 Resilient Minds Podcast and Conscious Living

Connect w/ Dr. Jacqueline

Website - https://drjacquelinecampbell.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visionexpansio/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/visionexpansio/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqueline-campbell-nd-lpcs/

Connect w/ L. Michael & TTJ You did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWay

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