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

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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/

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Entrepreneurial leadership after disruption. Prevention before tragedy. Early cancer detection. School safety technology. Bo Short. BMRT.

Bo Short is a plane crash survivor and cancer survivor who now leads BMRT, developing molecular resonance detection technology with life-changing applications in early cancer detection, school safety, and public health.

This conversation is about what entrepreneurial leadership looks like when the stakes are real. Prevention instead of reaction. Purpose instead of performance. The responsibility of building innovation that could protect children, families, and entire communities, while also changing how disease is detected before it takes hold.

Bo shares how disruption reshaped his priorities, why character cannot be segmented between personal life and business, and what sustainable business success actually requires when you are building something bigger than yourself.

For entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and innovators navigating change, this is a future-focused conversation about purpose-driven leadership, ethical stewardship, and thriving through transformation.

Takeaways

Innovation stems from identity and purpose.

Life disruptions can lead to significant personal growth.

Thriving is about living a life of integrity and purpose.

Character is essential in both personal and professional life.

Technology can play a crucial role in enhancing safety and health.

Early detection of cancer can save lives and reduce suffering.

Hope is a powerful motivator in overcoming challenges.

Teamwork is essential for achieving significant goals.

Ethical stewardship is vital in the development of new technologies.

The future of technology holds immense potential for societal impact.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bo Short and His Journey

07:43 Defining Moments and Life Disruptions

14:46 The Importance of Purpose and Joy

21:04 Thriving Beyond Achievements

28:33 Innovative Technology: BMRT Explained

35:49 Innovative Detection Technology

39:00 School Safety Solutions

46:00 Cancer Detection Advancements

51:10 Human Trafficking and DNA Detection

01:00:57 The Future of Technology and Responsibility

Connect with Bo Short

Website: https://bmrt.io/

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Fear shows up fast, and in entrepreneurial leadership, it can quietly influence decisions if you do not have language for it. In this episode of The ThriveWell Journey, L. Michael Burt sits down with Patrick Sweeney, the “Fear Guru,” to break down the neuroscience of fear, how to build courage on purpose, and how that translates into sustainable business success.

Patrick shares how fear works in the brain, what an amygdala hijack looks like in real life, and why courage is something you can train through repeated choices. We unpack the fear triangle, why imposter syndrome hits even high-performing entrepreneurs, and how health and nervous system care affect your ability to lead under pressure. We also get into Patrick’s BOODA Doctrine, where belief comes first, and how closing the belief gap helps founders turn chaos into cadence and build momentum that lasts.

If fear has been influencing your choices, this conversation will give you language, clarity, and a practical way forward for life and business.

Comment below: Where do you notice fear showing up most right now, and what choice are you making anyway?

Top Takeaways

• Fear can become fuel when you can name it and work with it
• Courage is built through reps and conscious choices
• Health and nervous system care shape leadership under pressure
• The fear triangle helps identify what kind of fear you are dealing with
• Imposter syndrome is common even among successful leaders
• Curiosity can replace judgment and improve decision-making
• Closing the belief gap turns chaos into cadence and builds momentum

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fear and Purpose

01:10 The Journey from Fear to Courage

04:06 Understanding the Neuroscience of Fear

08:52 Building Courage: Practical Steps

12:01 The Role of Health in Overcoming Fear

14:01 The Fear Triangle: Instinctual, Physical, and Emotional

17:30 The Belief Gap and Entrepreneurial Courage

20:04 The Buddha Doctrine: A Framework for Action

23:04 Transformative Life Experiences

27:12 Living Beyond Fear: A New Perspective

33:15 Authenticity in Leadership

34:46 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

36:46 The Entrepreneurial Journey

38:50 Belief and Opportunity

40:44 The Buddha Loop: Belief and Orientation

46:43 Turning Chaos into Cadence

55:55 The Power of Data in Decision Making

Connect with Patrick Sweeney

Website: https://www.thefounderscreed.com/

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Entrepreneurial leadership gets heavy when you’ve always been the one carrying everybody. Adaku Mbagwu breaks down the Fixer Identity, overgiving, and how to build sustainable business success after life after disruption.

L. Michael Burt sits down with Adaku Mbagwu, founder of Healed Hero, to talk about firstborn daughter patterns and why so many high achievers feel responsible for everyone’s emotional world. Adaku breaks down how triggers reveal the story running your mind, why success can still feel hollow, and how meditation, self-awareness, and community support help you rebuild from peace instead of pressure.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to earn love, earn success, or earn rest, this conversation will give you language and a practical way forward.

Connect w/ Adaku Mbagwu

Free training: https://www.healedhero.com/free-training

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Takeaways

Adaku Mbagwu emphasizes the power of self-awareness in personal growth.

Firstborn daughters often feel a sense of responsibility that can lead to over-giving.

Ambition and peace can coexist; it's about finding balance.

Life's challenges are opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Community support is crucial for firstborn daughters to thrive.

Meditation and self-reflection can lead to profound insights.

Triggers often reveal deeper issues that need to be addressed.

The Healed Hero community aims to empower women to fill their cups before giving to others.

Personal experiences shape our ability to coach and support others.

Emotions are gifts that guide us towards alignment with our true selves.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Adaku Mbagwu

01:11 Life in Tulum and Transition to Dubai

03:12 The Journey to Coaching High Performers

09:34 Understanding Firstborn Daughters

12:04 Ambition and Peace: A Balancing Act

18:37 Adaku's Early Life and Family Dynamics

25:21 The Burden of Responsibility

30:41 Triggers and Personal Growth

33:08 Understanding the Mind's Filters

36:27 Shifting Perspectives on Success

39:51 The Power of Intentional Choices

42:41 Navigating Family Dynamics and Grief

46:48 Transformative Experiences and Personal Growth

52:30 Building the Healed Hero Community

56:10 Setting Boundaries for Firstborn Daughters

01:01:27 Embracing Challenges as Growth Opportunities

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Discover why you'll spend 20 years of your life dreaming and how to unlock this untapped roadmap to your purpose with Caleb Matthews, international speaker and dream interpretation expert.

Learn the DNA of design framework spirit, soul, and body as the triune being, and how "C-Links" (moments you miss daily) reveal your true calling. Explore the IYR principle for early years of entrepreneurship renovation. Caleb reveals the three sources of dreams, how to train your subconscious with declarations before sleep, and practical dream journaling techniques.

Perfect for entrepreneurs burning out from hustle culture, spiritual seekers wanting practical tools, leaders searching for their inner engine and purpose, and anyone ready to stop glossing over the C-Links that connect their daily life to their DNA of design and live full of days, not empty of days.

Chapters

0:00 - Introduction: Nobody Can Clone You at the Cellular Level

4:30 - Reflective Question: What Has Life Been Teaching You Lately?

10:15 - What Are C-Links? DNA of Design Explained

17:07 - IYR Principle: Early Years of Entrepreneurship & Renovation

26:00 - Why Don't People Remember Their Dreams?

31:15 - Eastern vs Western Culture: Dreams as Valuable as Brushing Teeth

40:20 - Declare Before Sleep: Training Your Subconscious

45:30 - Harriet Tubman: The Moses Who Used Dreams as Roadmap

51:00 - Joseph & Daniel: Interpreting Dreams for Kings

58:00 - Inner World More Real Than Outer World?

1:06:00 - Great Pyramids of Giza: Night Season Blueprints

1:09:31 - Peace is the Potting Soil of Revelation

Connect w/ Caleb Matthews

http://www.calebmatthews.net/design-quiz

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What do you do when life breaks everything open? In this powerful episode of The ThriveWell Journey Podcast, we explore entrepreneurial leadership and sustainable business success through the inspiring story of Keisha Queeley, founder of Stocked Up Future. Keisha shares her journey through unimaginable disruption, from losing her husband to navigating financial uncertainty, raising six children, and stepping into alignment with her true purpose.

This conversation goes beyond money; it’s about identity, resilience, community, and building a future with intention after life’s biggest upheavals. Keisha's story is a compelling example of leadership and thriving in the face of adversity, illustrating key lessons on rebuilding a meaningful life and business.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misaligned, or uncertain about what comes next, this episode will meet you right where you are and show you how the ThriveWell journey can guide you to sustainable success and personal growth after disruption.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

02:56 Navigating Life's Seasons

06:03 Facing Adversity: A Personal Journey

12:01 Finding Alignment and Community Support

18:03 Scripting a New Reality

23:56 Building a Business with Family

29:55 The Power of Stillness and Reflection

32:54 Finding Clarity in Chaos

34:58 The Power of Experience and Growth

37:00 Separating Identity from Experience

39:59 The Journey to Coaching and Contribution

44:00 Building Financial Literacy for Future Generations

49:04 Overcoming Financial Setbacks

51:06 Creating a Supportive Learning Environment

54:50 Facing Fears and Embracing Change

59:51 Leaving a Legacy of Resilience and Growth

In this episode, we explore:

What alignment looks like after life disruption

How Keisha rebuilt her life through community and clarity

Financial empowerment through stock market education

The difference between what happened and the story we carry

Teaching the next generation wealth, resilience, and confidence

Why fear is often a signal of growth

Keisha also breaks down how her program Stocked Up Future helps everyday people learn technical analysis and build financial confidence one step at a time.

Connect with Keisha Queeley

Website: https://stockedupfuture.com

Email: stockedupfuture@gmail.com

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