Life with Bitcoin

<p><strong>Can Bitcoin change more than your finances?</strong> </p> <p>In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, btcviv / Ivy Lumi sits down with Adam O’Brien — entrepreneur, early Bitcoiner, and founder of Bitcoin Well — to explore a deeply personal journey of transformation through Bitcoin and faith. </p> <p>What begins as a conversation about money unfolds into something much deeper: responsibility, humility, spirituality, and the search for truth. </p> <p>Together, they explore: </p> <p>⚡ how Bitcoin reshapes personal responsibility </p> <p>⚡ the unexpected connection between Bitcoin and faith </p> <p>⚡ ego, humility, and spiritual growth </p> <p>⚡ sovereignty vs. surrender </p> <p>⚡ relationships, love, and living with intention </p> <p>Adam shares how his Bitcoin journey led him toward biblical understanding, and how faith became an anchor in navigating both life and the principles Bitcoin reveals. </p> <p>This is not a conversation about ideology — but about lived experience, personal change, and what happens when you start asking deeper questions.</p> <p>Find Adam and Bitcoin Well: </p> <p>Bitcoin Well - <a href="https://bitcoinwell.com">https://bitcoinwell.com</a> </p> <p><a href="https://primal.net/adam">https://primal.net/adam</a> </p> <p>Follow btcviv / Ivy Lumi & Life with Bitcoin: </p> <p><a href="https://x.com/LifewBitcoin">https://x.com/LifewBitcoin</a> </p> <p><a href="https://x.com/btcviv">https://x.com/btcviv</a> </p> <p><a href="https://x.com/IvyLumi">https://x.com/IvyLumi</a> </p> <p><a href="https://primal.net/ivylumi">https://primal.net/ivylumi</a></p>

<p><strong>Bitcoin changes money - but it doesn’t automatically change people.</strong> </p> <p>In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, btcviv sits down with Mel, a long-time Bitcoiner and active voice on Nostr, for a grounded conversation about culture, responsibility, and how time in Bitcoin shapes the way we relate to others. </p> <p>Together they explore: </p> <p>⚡ what Bitcoin culture reveals about human nature </p> <p>⚡ respect, accountability, and earning your place </p> <p>⚡ how people change (or don’t) over time </p> <p>⚡ men, women, and human dynamics in Bitcoin </p> <p>⚡ Nostr, authenticity, and showing up without algorithms </p> <p>This conversation is less about opinions and more about lived experience - <strong>a reflection on what Bitcoin can influence, and what it can’t fix for us.</strong></p>

<p>What happens when you stop hiding and choose to show up fully — in Bitcoin, in work, and in life? In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, btcviv sits down with her guest, Roberto Rios, aka Peruvian Bull, to explore the deeply personal decision to step out from behind a pseudonym and into public life.</p> <p>Together, they unpack the emotional, professional, and philosophical implications of identity, authenticity, and growth in a world shaped by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/finance">#finance</a> , <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/technology">#technology</a> , and constant noise. This conversation moves beyond charts and headlines into the human side of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bitcoin">#Bitcoin</a> — where credibility is built through integrity, relationships matter as much as ideas, and personal resilience becomes the real long-term strategy.</p> <p>From <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/macroeconomics">#macroeconomics</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/history">#history</a> to mental health, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healing">#healing</a> , and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/purpose">#purpose</a> , this episode is a reminder that “fixing the money” is only one part of the work. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear of judgment, struggled to balance logic and intuition, or questioned what authenticity really costs — and gives back — this episode is for you.</p> <p>In this episode, we explore:</p> <ul> <li>Going public after years behind a pseudonym</li> <li>Identity, authenticity, and credibility in the Bitcoin space</li> <li>Why anonymity can both protect and limit growth</li> <li>The role of upbringing, curiosity, and self-education</li> <li>Balancing macro analysis with storytelling and meaning</li> <li>Signal vs. noise in a chaotic information landscape</li> <li>Bitcoin’s promise — and its limits — as a societal solution</li> <li>Personal resilience, mental health, and responsibility</li> <li>Facing inner darkness as part of self-discovery and healing</li> <li>Why the process of growth matters as much as the outcome</li> </ul>

<p>In this in-person episode filmed in Hong Kong, August 2025, btcviv sat down with Uncle Rockstar Dev for a deep, human conversation about Bitcoin, identity, trauma, and the untapped potential within each of us.</p> <p>This episode goes beyond technology or price talk. It looks at the inner journey that often begins when someone discovers Bitcoin. As Rockstar shares, “Bitcoin is not the answer, it’s the key”—a key that can unlock parts of ourselves we’ve ignored, suppressed, or underestimated.</p> <p>One line stayed with me long after we wrapped:</p> <p>“Bitcoin is not the answer, it’s the key.”</p> <p>Not a promise that Bitcoin will fix your life… but an invitation.</p> <p>A doorway into understanding yourself more deeply, questioning who you are, and exploring who you could be.</p> <p>Through that lens, we dive into:</p> <p>🔍How Bitcoin becomes a catalyst for examining old wounds and limiting stories</p> <p>⚖️The relationship between technology, identity, and personal growth</p> <p>*⃣How past trauma shapes the way we approach risk, autonomy, and possibility</p> <p>🚇Why Bitcoin can serve as a gateway to new opportunities and new versions of the self</p> <p>🫂How engaging with Bitcoin can surface deeper questions about who we are becoming</p> <p>This episode looks at the human side of Bitcoin — the internal transformation that begins when you stop asking what Bitcoin can solve and start asking what it can reveal.</p>

<p>Welcome to Tokyo 🇯🇵✨ In this special vlog-style episode of Life with Bitcoin, host btcvivc takes you inside Tokyo Bitcoin Base — a vibrant community hub where education, collaboration, and Bitcoin meet real-world culture. Join me as I explore the space, meet the people behind it, and see how Bitcoin comes to life here in Japan.</p> <p>From co-working and learning to building global connections, Tokyo Bitcoin Base is more than just a venue — it’s a living example of how Bitcoin inspires creativity, freedom, and community.</p> <p>Full Vlog on YouTube/X/NOSTR.</p>

<p>In this special in-person episode of "Live with Bitcoin," host Vivian sits down with Katie Ananina, for a second time, to explore the profound personal transformations influenced by Bitcoin. This time, in person.</p> <p>Katie shares her journey from running a successful business, Plan B Passport, to its acquisition by CitizenX, and how this transition has impacted her life as she prepares to welcome her third child. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of second citizenships, the challenges and joys of motherhood, and the enduring role of Bitcoin as a tool for freedom and security.</p> <p>Tune in for an inspiring discussion on balancing family, career, and the pursuit of personal sovereignty.</p>

<p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, btcviv sits down with artist and thinker Monika Bravo to explore the deeper layers of what it means to live a conscious life — through astrology, self-discovery, and Bitcoin.</p> <p>They unpack everything from the balance between emotional detachment and connection, to how birth charts can be used as tools for personal growth.</p> <p>Monika shares her views on Bitcoin not just as a technology, but as a state of consciousness, and how it ties into themes of wealth, timing, acceptance, and love.</p> <p>This conversation is an invitation to reflect on your own personal journey, your values, and the relationships that shape your life.</p>

<p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>🔥Hear the wildest behind-the-scenes stories from Bitcoin Conferences!🔥</p> <p>What does it take to build a real career in Bitcoin—and stick with it through the ups and downs? In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, host Vivian sits down with Brandon Green to unpack his journey from discovering Bitcoin at a university event in 2017 to becoming a leading force in the Bitcoin community.</p> <p>Use Code "btcviv" at checkout for 10% discount on tickets for Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas & Bitcoin Asia (Hong Kong).</p> <p>🎙️ We dive into:</p> <p>- How Brandon went from moving boxes to Chief of Staff, in Bitcoin!</p> <p>- Why Bitcoiners tend to be freedom-minded, experimental, and a little disagreeable</p> <p>- The emotional rollercoaster of holding Bitcoin—and how it eventually turns into peaceful conviction - What it’s really like working in the Bitcoin industry (spoiler: self-starters thrive)</p> <p>- Common myths about Bitcoin careers, wealth, and volatility</p> <p>- How the upcoming Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas is setting a new tone for Bitcoin's future</p>

<p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, Vivian sits down with long-time Bitcoiner Mandrik—best known for selling baklava for Bitcoin and embodying the Bitcoin ethos in everyday life. Together, they explore his early journey into Bitcoin, the power of community, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life in the Bitcoin space.</p> <p>From balancing wealth and purpose to navigating relationships and legacy, this conversation goes deep on the personal and cultural impact of Bitcoin. It’s a story about authenticity, connection, and the courage to live life on your own terms.</p>

<p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, host Vivian welcomes Naomi, a Bitcoin artist and inspirational speaker, who shares her transformative journey through art, healing, and the ocean. Naomi discusses the profound impact of the sea on her life, her artistic evolution, and how her experiences have shaped her philosophy. The conversation explores the intersection of art and Bitcoin, the lessons learned from surfing, and the importance of being present in the moment. Naomi emphasizes the healing power of creativity and the potential for personal transformation through challenges, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys with gratitude and openness.</p>

<p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Discover the impact of initiatives like Cubo+, the power of discipline and personal sovereignty, and how Bitcoin is shaping the next generation in El Salvador. Along the way, Isis reflects on cultural experiences abroad and offers valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin adoption.</p>

<p>THE 1ST EVER IN-PERSON EPISODE ON LIFE WITH BITCOIN IS FINALLY HERE 🎊</p> <p>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 context, focusing on the personal transformations through the lens of Bitcoin; so we can all learn from Bitcoiners to live our life to the fullest!</p> <p>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 on shining light on the human side of Bitcoin!</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>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 actively building in bitcoin for more than a decade! Mir, The Godmother of Italy's Bitcoin Community, is a driving force behind community-building efforts in Italy and abroad, curating events and platforms that bridge technical and cultural discussions.</p> <p>Giacomo Zucco, a physicist-turned-entrepreneur and a well-known thought leader in the Bitcoin space, director of Plan B network, an intiative to integrate the best Bitcoin educational content and physical spaces around the world to help people regain their sovereignty.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>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 circular economy that we are all longing for through onboarding merchants onto the bitcoin standard. In this episode we will be chatting about introducing bitcoin to people who are skeptical, bridging between individual bitcoiners, businesses, and the fiat system, as well as growing a local bitcoin community.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>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 Bitcoin the game is a story inspired by Bitcoin culture and is set in the beautiful Bitcoin-sovereign nation of El Salvador. You will be taken to iconic places such as Bitcoin Beach, the volcano and more, all the way to the bank's doorstep. The game follows the journey of a young man called Hero, a new bitcoiner, who journeys to El Salvador wanting to help the Bitcoin fight on the frontlines. You will need to help President Bukele and other bitcoiners to ensure sh*tcoiners, bears, bankers and more do not stand in the way of Bitcoin adoption.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>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 in bitcoin, author of Teaching Through Games: 21 Bitcoin Lessons, and he’s also the co-host of bitcoin homeschoolers podcast along with Tali. Tali, besides hosting the bitcoin homeschoolers podcast, is also the host of Orange Hatter, podcast for Bitcoin women. She’s the author of “Super Kay” early reader books, organizer of the Orange Hatter women’s retreat, and co-organizer of Louisville Bitcoin network meetup.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>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 personal growth. An American living in Thailand, he’s building a life of freedom through Bitcoin and travel while helping others gain that same sovereignty.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>Today our guest Natalie Brunell, an educator, podcast host, and media commentator. She hosts the "Coin Stories" podcast, which focuses on diverse range of voices in Bitcoin and bitcoin’s impact both on the personal level as well as on global economics and technology trends. Before her involvement in Bitcoin, Natalie has had a successful career as an investigative journalist and TV anchor, working for various news outlets in the US.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Support Life with Bitcoin: <a href="mailto:⚡[email protected]">⚡[email protected]</a></p> <p>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 and podcast of bitcoin for peace.</p> <p>In this conversation, we are diving in her personal journey of creation and amplification of her own identity through love, connection, music, femininity, manifestation, and trauma. It is a conversation full of self reflection, positivity, actionable tips for women and men in the age of finding and maintaining love, as well as the ones who are traveling through the journey of discovering and finding themselves.</p>

<p>Roger9000 is a UK-based Australian bitcoiner who is a musician and chocolate maker.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The 'Bit Choc Rocks' Bitcoin Chocolate Making Workshop is an immersive experience of the process of making chocolate - Alchemy - Mythology of both Bitcoin and Cacao - Balance - Acceptance and Self Love</p>