Life with Bitcoin

Life with Bitcoin

Vivian Cheng

Welcome to Life with Bitcoin, a podcast where we delve into the real-life stories of people whose lives have been transformed by bitcoin. Every episode, we invite fascinating guests to share their experiences of how bitcoin has shaped their values, mindsets, and life choices.We're not here to talk technical analysis or price predictions – we're interested in the human side of the bitcoin story.Whether you're already a seasoned bitcoiner or just starting to learn about this groundbreaking technology, join us as we create a welcoming space to connect and share our collective experiences as "bitcoiners.”

"Life is to do incredible things" w/ Isis Cruz, 19 y/o Bitcoiner from Bitcoin Office, El Salvador

"Life is to do incredible things" w/ Isis Cruz, 19 y/o Bitcoiner from Bitcoin Office, El Salvador

Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@walletofsatoshi.com Join host Vivian in the 1st episode of Life with Bitcoin in 2025, as she sits down with Isis Cruz, a young leader from El Salvador whose journey with Bitcoin began at just 16 years old. From her introduction to Bitcoin at a National Student Leadership Camp to representing her country on the global stage, Isis shares how Bitcoin transformed her life and empowered her to educate and inspire others. Discover the impact of initiatives l

Jan 6, • 47:54

Embracing Duality, Flow, & Adversity w/ Robert Breedlove, Host of the "What is Money" Show

Embracing Duality, Flow, & Adversity w/ Robert Breedlove, Host of the "What is Money" Show

THE 1ST EVER IN-PERSON EPISODE ON LIFE WITH BITCOIN IS FINALLY HERE 🎊 We are joined by Robert Breedlove, a freedom Maximalist, deep thinker, creator of the "What is Money?" Show: a podcast about Wisdom, Intelligence, and Meaning. Robert played a crucial role in orange pilling the host Vivian for real from the philosophical angle of Bitcoin, eventually leading her to create the Life with Bitcoin podcast focusing on the subjectivity in Bitcoin - a podcast where Bitcoin is not the subject, but the

Oct 30, 2024 • 2:43:11

ENTP & INTJ, Love the Official Match w/ Mir Liponi & Giacomo Zucco

ENTP & INTJ, Love the Official Match w/ Mir Liponi & Giacomo Zucco

If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats from link in the description. We'd love to hear your feedback on the show. If you like it, please help us spread the message. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com Today we are welcoming Mir Liponi and Giacomo Zucco, a bitcoin couple with a perfect personality match. Mir and Giacomo are both bitcoin OGs who’ve been ac

Oct 8, 2024 • 53:46

"When in Doubt, Zoom Out" w/ Adam Soltys & Cole, Orange Pilling Merchants w/ Coinos

"When in Doubt, Zoom Out" w/ Adam Soltys & Cole, Orange Pilling Merchants w/ Coinos

If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats from link in the description. We'd love to hear your feedback on the show. If you like it, please help us spread the message. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com Today we are welcoming 2 guests from coinos, Adam Soltys (soul tis) and Cole from coinos in Vancouver, Canada, who are on the ground everyday building the

Sep 25, 2024 • 44:23

"Think Big & Start Small" w/ Hero of Bitcoin, Creator of the Hero of Bitcoin Game

"Think Big & Start Small" w/ Hero of Bitcoin, Creator of the Hero of Bitcoin Game

If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats from link in the description. We'd love to hear your feedback on the show. If you like it, please help us spread the message. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com Today our guest is Hero of Bitcoin, Hero, born in Australia, he's a Bitcoiner who has created a Gameboy game for bitcoiners called Hero of Bitcoin. Hero of

Sep 9, 2024 • 49:08

"It All Comes Down To The Commitment" w/ Scott & Tali Lindberg, Founders of Free Market Kids

"It All Comes Down To The Commitment" w/ Scott & Tali Lindberg, Founders of Free Market Kids

If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats from link in the description. We'd love to hear your feedback on the show. If you like it, please help us spread the message. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com Today we are welcoming 2 guests, Scott and Tali Lindberg, co-founders of Free Market Kids, Yale MBA husband and wife. Scott is a serial board game designer

Aug 26, 2024 • 1:16:02

"Everything Is Mental" w/ Evan Rally (Captain Sidd), Founder of Ride of Passage

"Everything Is Mental" w/ Evan Rally (Captain Sidd), Founder of Ride of Passage

If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats from link in the description. We'd love to hear your feedback on the show. If you like it, please help us spread the message. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com Today our guest is Evan Rally, a.k.a Captain Sidd. Evan is the founder of the Ride of Passage, a travel company using adventure and camaraderie to drive pe

Aug 11, 2024 • 1:24:40

"Find Within You The Courage to Take Chances" w/ Natalie Brunell, Host of Coin Stories

"Find Within You The Courage to Take Chances" w/ Natalie Brunell, Host of Coin Stories

If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats from link in the description. We'd love to hear your feedback on the show. If you like it, please help us spread the message. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com Today our guest Natalie Brunell, an educator, podcast host, and media commentator. She hosts the "Coin Stories" podcast, which focuses on diverse range of

Jul 29, 2024 • 1:07:10

"Never Quit Trying To Understand Yourself" w/ DJ Valerie B Love, Bitcoin For Peace

"Never Quit Trying To Understand Yourself" w/ DJ Valerie B Love, Bitcoin For Peace

If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats from link in the description. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com Today our guest DJ Valerie B Love, a dear friend of mine, whose story and initiatives are so profound and inspiring. She's a ray of beautiful, cheery, and positive energy in Bitcoin, a stylish and talented DJ, and the mastermind behind the initiative

Jul 15, 2024 • 1:41:55

"I'd Give Up All My Bitcoin to Do What I Love" w/ Roger9000

"I'd Give Up All My Bitcoin to Do What I Love" w/ Roger9000

Roger9000 is a UK-based Australian bitcoiner who is a musician and chocolate maker.The Music of Roger9000 is the fusing of Deep Meditation with Based Electronics and a Roller Coaster Ride of visuals all wrapped up into the the Mythology and Cycles of the Time chain, Satoshi and Bitcoin. A welding of ancient and modern textures which needs to be experienced live. The 'Bit Choc Rocks' Bitcoin Chocolate Making Workshop is an immersive experience of the process of making chocolate - Alchemy - Mythol

Jun 30, 2024 • 1:39:14

"Serbia Has A Lot To Offer for Bitcoin" w/ Prince Philip of Serbia

"Serbia Has A Lot To Offer for Bitcoin" w/ Prince Philip of Serbia

Today our guest is Prince Philip of Serbia. HRH Hereditary Prince Filip Karađorđević of Serbia is the Chief Strategy Officer at JAN3, a global financial technology company, after a 13 year career in traditional finance. Through his foundation in Serbia, he promotes financial literacy, the arts, cultural heritage, and technology. Support Life with Bitcoin: ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com

Jun 17, 2024 • 48:26

"Art is a manifestation of humanity" w/ Flo Montoya, Artist, Love is Bitcoin, Panties for Bitcoin

"Art is a manifestation of humanity" w/ Flo Montoya, Artist, Love is Bitcoin, Panties for Bitcoin

Welcome to Life with Bitcoin, where we delve into the human side of bitcoin by focusing on bitcoiners personal transformations and life stories. If you like and want support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, remember to subscribe to this channel, leave a comment, or send a few sats to ⚡lifewithbitcoin@getalby.com. Today's guest is Flo Montoya, a Chilean Bitcoin-only artist. Since 2020, she delves into the essence of Bitcoin through various techniques, bringing a unique p

Jun 10, 2024 • 41:03

"Creativity Is Naturally Rebellious" w/ Ioni Appelberg, Medical Doctor, Author, Psychonaut

"Creativity Is Naturally Rebellious" w/ Ioni Appelberg, Medical Doctor, Author, Psychonaut

Welcome to Life with Bitcoin, where we delve into the human side of bitcoin by focusing on bitcoiners personal transformations and life stories. This is the PART 2 of Vivian's conversation with Ioni Appelberg where we talked about topics around: how to become attractive, creativity and leap of faith, abundance through scarcity, and more.Ioni is medical doctor from Sweden, researching how psychedelics can be best implemented for palliative care. He is also a YouTube creator who makes whiteboard e

May 19, 2024 • 44:43

"Our Brain Is A Reality Generating Machine" w/ Ioni Appelberg, Medical Doctor, Author, Psychonaut

"Our Brain Is A Reality Generating Machine" w/ Ioni Appelberg, Medical Doctor, Author, Psychonaut

Today our guest is Ioni Appelberg, a medical doctor from Sweden, researching how psychedelics can be best implemented for palliative care. He is also a YouTube creator who makes whiteboard explainer videos about bitcoin, and the author of "Abundance Through Scarcity.”

May 5, 2024 • 43:37

"Every Career Is A Creative Career" w/ Tip_NZ, Post-Fiat Poet

"Every Career Is A Creative Career" w/ Tip_NZ, Post-Fiat Poet

This week on Life with Bitcoin, our guest is the Bitcoin fiat poet - TIP_NZ! Through dynamic performances and videos, TIP_NZ sees a brighter future with Bitcoin, artfully explores the multifaceted aspects of Bitcoin, intertwining a variety of themes with beats, poetry, and visual storytelling. Tip's background is traditional finance as an equities analyst managing a public equities fund and an investor in early stage venture capital.

Apr 21, 2024 • 43:30

"Bitcoin Is Freedom to Decide Your Path" w/ Jacqueline Cooper, Blockchain Lawyer

"Bitcoin Is Freedom to Decide Your Path" w/ Jacqueline Cooper, Blockchain Lawyer

Our Guest This Week: Jacqueline Cooper, a.k.a CryptoMom2, serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the Blockchain Legal Institute (http://BLI.Tools), a centralized repository for our decentralized era. An acclaimed author known internationally for her captivating Bitcoin Cinderella blockchain adventure series, With her educational materials and legal expertise, Jacqueline is aimed at empowering individuals with knowledge in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Apr 7, 2024 • 40:24

"It's About the Journey, Not the Destination" w/ btcviv, Special Epi on Bitcoin for PEACE

"It's About the Journey, Not the Destination" w/ btcviv, Special Epi on Bitcoin for PEACE

Special Episode this week on Life with Bitcoin where the host becomes the guest. This conversation is between DJ Valerie B Love and Vivian on the Bitcoin for PEACE podcast, where Vivian shares her own journey in the space of Bitcoin, her life approaches, how to negotiate worth as bitcoin content creators, and her newest endeavour in the world of creativity, hope you enjoy this conversation like we did! DJ Valerie B Love is a dear friend of Vivian's who brings much needed positive and cheery ener

Mar 24, 2024 • 1:07:27

The Little HODLer, The World Traveller w/ Lina Seiche

The Little HODLer, The World Traveller w/ Lina Seiche

Today our guest is Lina Seiche, the creator/ mom of the Little HODLer, comics and an iconic figure on Bitcoiner Twitter, and the bedside of thousands of bitcoiners and future bitcoiners.

Mar 15, 2024 • 1:03:12

Communicate with empathy, authenticity, & integrity w/ Dusan Matuska, Amity Age

Communicate with empathy, authenticity, & integrity w/ Dusan Matuska, Amity Age

Today, our guest is Dusan Matuska, bitcoin educator and the founder of Amity Age, an educational organization that’s not only educating about bitcoin, but more importantly educating bitcoin educators.If you like and want to support our mission on shining light on the human side of bitcoin, we’d really appreciate your support us with comments and some sats on platforms like Fountain and Geyser. looking forward to hearing from you!

Feb 26, 2024 • 1:07:43

"I believe in magic" w/ Martell Fox, Bitcoin Recruiter, Layer 4 Talent

"I believe in magic" w/ Martell Fox, Bitcoin Recruiter, Layer 4 Talent

Martell Fox is the founder of Layer 4 Talent, a recruitment firm focused on technical and executive roles for Bitcoin companies. She's someone who grew up in nature, explored the world on a whim, and stumbled upon her dream career through a series of adventures and risk-taking. In this episode, we discussed how she intentionally transformed herself to create her own reality for success.

Feb 11, 2024 • 52:31

"If You Avoid Death, You Avoid Life" w/ Erin Crawford, Death Doula

"If You Avoid Death, You Avoid Life" w/ Erin Crawford, Death Doula

Erin Crawford, a.k.a @deathandbitcoin on Twitter and Instagram. Erin is an end-of-life doula and a Bitcoiner from Canada, currently living and travelling through Central America. Her podcast “Decentralizing Death” is an exploration of how the fiat monetary system has completely distorted our relationship to death and dying, and how we may be able to utilize the principles of decentralization in order to reclaim the sacred in the end of life transition.Erin believes that Bitcoiners are uniquely p

Jan 28, 2024 • 1:05:59

"Value for value is a lifestyle" w/ Nick Malster, Co-founder at Fountain

"Value for value is a lifestyle" w/ Nick Malster, Co-founder at Fountain

Nick Malster, co-founder of the Fountain App, the podcast app that connects creators with a global community of fans and supporters. There’s a chance that you are listening to this very episode on Fountain, and we will be spending some time today with Nick to chat about his story with bitcoin and building a business, the fountain app, and the very idea and execution of value for value. Highly recommend listening to Life with Bitcoin on Fountain app to earn Bitcoin and stream sats to support Vivi

Jan 14, 2024 • 59:30

"I Quit School at 12 y/o and Became A Bitcoiner" w/ Angelo Morgan-Somers

"I Quit School at 12 y/o and Became A Bitcoiner" w/ Angelo Morgan-Somers

Angelo Morgan-Somers is a young Bitcoin analyst and consultant from West Wales. He decided to quit school at 12 years old and discovered Bitcoin at age of 13. Ever since then, he's made "bitcoin" the focal point of his education, career, and beyond.Despite of being in his early 20s, Angelo has helped to manage multiple seven-figure Bitcoin portfolios. He has given talks at events around the UK, advised companies on their Bitcoin strategy and written a book, called “Do Bitcoin” that aims to make

Dec 31, 2023 • 1:05:20

"Do Not Compromise on Your Perfect Life" w/ Katie the Russian (Pt.2)

"Do Not Compromise on Your Perfect Life" w/ Katie the Russian (Pt.2)

Katie the Russian is the Founder and CEO of Plan B Passport, helping people reach greater levels of safety and security for their family, legally protect their assets. As a Russian-born citizen, first generation immigrate, wife, mom, and a bitcoiner.This is part 2 of my conversation with Katie, we talked about things that are even more personal, such as her relationship, parenting style, pregnancy experience, homeschooling, and beyond.

Dec 24, 2023 • 50:26

"Bitcoin Is My Base Layer" & Plan B Passport w/ Katie the Russian

"Bitcoin Is My Base Layer" & Plan B Passport w/ Katie the Russian

Katie the Russian is the Founder and CEO of Plan B Passport, helping people reach greater levels of safety and security for their family, legally protect their assets. As a Russian-born citizen, first generation immigrate, wife, mom, and a bitcoiner.

Dec 17, 2023 • 58:09

Building Nostr/Damus with Integrity w/ William Casarin & Vanessa Gray

Building Nostr/Damus with Integrity w/ William Casarin & Vanessa Gray

This week's episode we have William Casarin and Vanessa Gray join the Life with Bitcoin show. They are the masterminds behind the first mobile client of Nostr, Damus, and has made significant contribution to bring the adoption level of the Nostr protocol to a new level. Catch me ask all the dumb (yet important) questions about Nostr and Damus, as well as where the future holds for decentralized social media. Nothing too technical, yet high signal ;)

Dec 4, 2023 • 56:49

Bitcoin in Costa Rica, Truth, & God w/ Matt Harder

Bitcoin in Costa Rica, Truth, & God w/ Matt Harder

In this episode, we talk about some of the hardest topics in life, such as god, truth, and if Bitcoin should be viewed as a religion with Matt Harder. He made a conscious and educated decision to become a Christian in NYC.Matt Harder is the founder of the democratic innovation firm Civic Trust which he started in 2019 to help cities, community organizations and residents collaborate in new ways. In his career, he’s helped cities distribute more than $80mm towards community projects. He spent his

Nov 19, 2023 • 1:20:54

"Bitcoin makes me a better person" w/ Ella Hough, Gen Z Bitcoiner

"Bitcoin makes me a better person" w/ Ella Hough, Gen Z Bitcoiner

Ella Hough, a third year university student at Cornell, a Generation Z bitcoiner, project lead at Generation Bitcoin and the blogger behind Sats Chats. In this episode, we talked about her personal reflections with Bitcoin as a Gen Z bitcoiner, how to orange pill Generation Z, and her first hand experience when exchanging in Beijing, China. Don't forget to like this video and subscribe this channel for more content around the human side of Bitcoin.

Nov 5, 2023 • 1:03:08

Anthropology + Economics = Bitcoin w/ Metamick, CEO of Geyser

Anthropology + Economics = Bitcoin w/ Metamick, CEO of Geyser

Metamick, founder and CEO of Geyser, a bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform where you can fund project ideas with the support from global communities. Geyser has been a valuable resource for developers, content creators, and bitcoin businesses to take initiatives in building on the bitcoin standard. To date, there are over 970+ projects on the platform connecting community builders from all around the world. Don't forget to like this video and subscribe this channel for more interviews focusing

Oct 22, 2023 • 55:43

"Bitcoin Has A Marketing Problem!" Making Bitcoin Fun Sexy Cool w/ Internet Sophi

"Bitcoin Has A Marketing Problem!" Making Bitcoin Fun Sexy Cool w/ Internet Sophi

Internet Sophi, a singer-song writer, content creator, and of course a bitcoiner. If you hang out on Twitter, there’s a chance you’ve already seen her viral cover of “Rich Men North of Richmond” music video. She’s also creating short form, very engaging interviews and cultural video for Simply Bitcoin.Don't forget to like this video and subscribe this channel for more interviews focusing on the human side of bitcoin ;)

Oct 8, 2023 • 1:03:52

Past, Present, & Future of Money in Indonesia w/ Dea Rezkitha

Past, Present, & Future of Money in Indonesia w/ Dea Rezkitha

Dea Rezkitha is an Indonesian Bitcoin educator and podcast host. She works on Kelas Bitcoin, an educational platform that caters to an Indonesian-based audience with various resources including articles, videos, and in-person meetups. She discusses topics around money, business, finance, and Bitcoin. Furthermore, Dea is a podcaster for “My Bitcoin Story”, a community master for Fedi, the Co-founder of Indonesian Bitcoin Community, and the organizer of the Indonesia Bitcoin Conference.

Sep 24, 2023 • 51:21

How Fiat Money Ruins Everything w/ Jimmy Song

How Fiat Money Ruins Everything w/ Jimmy Song

Jimmy Song is one of the most influential bitcoin OG who has made major contribution both technically and culturally in the Bitcoin ecosystem. If you are familiar with Bitcoin Twitter, chances are that you are already following Jimmy's work. Upon the release of his 5th bitcoin book, Fiat Ruins Everything, Jimmy joins the Life with Bitcoin podcast to share his personal journey with bitcoin, and how the fiat money is set to ruin everything from individual to national level. Don't forget to like th

Sep 10, 2023 • 1:21:12

Becoming an Sovereign Individual through Food & the Beef Initiative w/ Texas Slim

Becoming an Sovereign Individual through Food & the Beef Initiative w/ Texas Slim

Texas Slim, the Modern-Day Cattleman from Canyon, Texas, is reshaping the Beef Industry with The Beef Initiative, fostering microprocessing plants and local beef sales to revive small towns, whilst challenging multinational food system behemoths.Born and bred in Canyon, Texas, Texas Slim, on a personal mission, established The Beef Initiative, aiming to breathe new life into small communities by fostering local beef sales and resurrecting a dying ranching culture. Slim's drive stems from his own

Aug 27, 2023 • 1:03:47

Live in the Land of Hope in El Salvador w/ John Dennehy

Live in the Land of Hope in El Salvador w/ John Dennehy

John Dennehy is the founder of My First Bitcoin, a Bitcoin education non-profit based in El Salvador. The project has taught over 25,000 students, including the first students anywhere in the world to ever receive a Bitcoin diploma program in a public school system. It has open-sourced all of its educational materials and has ambitious plans to teach millions of students in El Salvador and beyond.

Aug 13, 2023 • 59:50

The Power of Manifestation w/ Paco de la India

The Power of Manifestation w/ Paco de la India

Manifestation is the act to bring something tangible into your life through attraction and belief. Many think it's completely out of touch, but some have mastered this skill and attracted endless greatness into their lives. This week, we are sitting down with Paco de la India, the content creator and the bitcoiner who’s behind the Run with Bitcoin project, with the mission to travel 40 countries by using Bitcoin. Throughout this conversation, you will pick up yourself about his positivity, kindn

Jul 30, 2023 • 57:22

EP4 - Bitcoin in South Korea & Way You Believe w/ Baek Chan & Billy Jun Jo

EP4 - Bitcoin in South Korea & Way You Believe w/ Baek Chan & Billy Jun Jo

Welcome to another episode of Life with Bitcoin where we delve into the human side of bitcoin by chatting with one bitcoiner at a time to discover their life stories, personal growth and challenges through the lens of bitcoin. In this episode, the two guests joining us are Baek Chan and Billy Jun Jo from South Korea, talking about bitcoin adoption in South Korea and the bitcoin music project Way You Believe. Baek Chan is a professional music producer, songwriter, composer, singer, and advocate f

Jul 16, 2023 • 1:05:13

EP3 - Being An Entrepreneur & Life with the Orange Pill App w/ Matteo Pellegrini

EP3 - Being An Entrepreneur & Life with the Orange Pill App w/ Matteo Pellegrini

Welcome to Life with Bitcoin, a podcast where we delve into the real-life stories of people whose lives have been transformed by bitcoin. Every episode, we invite fascinating guests to share their experiences of how bitcoin has shaped their values, mindsets, and life choices. In this episode, I sat down with Matteo Pellegrini - the CEO of Orange Pill App. Orange Pill App is a mobile application with the mission to connect as many bitcoiners as possible in real life. It focuses on empowering the

Jul 2, 2023 • 1:03:39

EP2 - Wine, Building A Business, & Bitcoin Lifestyle w/ Ben Justman

EP2 - Wine, Building A Business, & Bitcoin Lifestyle w/ Ben Justman

Welcome to Life with Bitcoin, a podcast where we delve into the real-life stories of people whose lives have been transformed by bitcoin. Every episode, we invite fascinating guests to share their experiences of how bitcoin has shaped their values, mindsets, and life choices. We're not here to talk technical analysis or price predictions – we're interested in the human side of the bitcoin story. Join us as we create a welcoming space to connect and share our collective experiences as "bitcoiners

Jun 18, 2023 • 1:05:01

EP1 - AI, Quantum Computing, Career Choices w/ Trent Fowler

EP1 - AI, Quantum Computing, Career Choices w/ Trent Fowler

In this first episode, I sat down with Trent Fowler - machine learning engineer, author, and co-host of the Futurati Podcast. Follow Trent Fowler: https://twitter.com/Trent_STEMpunk https://www.youtube.com/@futuratipodcast5130Follow Life with Bitcoin: https://twitter.com/LifewBitcoinhttps://twitter.com/btcviv

Jun 4, 2023 • 1:00:48

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