Live Free Now w/ John Bush

Financial sovereignty is no longer optional. In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I’m joined by Quinten van Welzen (Mr. Kwibs), a longtime crypto veteran who has been in the space since 2017 and now leads marketing and growth for Zano. We dive deep into Zano — a powerful, privacy-focused cryptocurrency designed for real-world use — and why tools like this are becoming essential as the financial control grid continues to expand. Zano allows users to create and transact with fully private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, while also enabling Bitcoin holders to bridge into a private environment using BTCX. Zano enables you to control your money, your transactions, and your financial future. In this episode, we cover: -What makes Zano different from other cryptocurrencies -How private tokens and stablecoins actually work -Using BTC privately with Zano’s BTCX bridge -Why financial privacy is critical in today’s world -The risks of centralized finance, CBDCs, and surveillance systems -Common objections to privacy coins and how to think through them -How to begin building a sovereign financial strategy Zano is a community-driven project, not controlled by corporations or centralized entities, and is focused on building real tools for decentralized, private exchange. We’re also grateful to the Zano team for sponsoring the Live Free Now Show and supporting education around sovereignty, privacy, and parallel systems. If you’re serious about stepping outside the traditional financial system and taking control of your future, this episode is for you. Learn more about Zano: https://zano.org/

In this episode, I’m sharing reflections after returning from Haven Village — a real-world example of what building outside the system can look like. At the same time, major global shifts are unfolding fast. War in Iran. Digital ID systems are expanding. CBDCs and financial surveillance are accelerating. Financial upheaval. And it’s all happening much faster than most people realize. We break down: • What’s happening with the current war developments and what it could mean • The rapid expansion of digital ID and financial control systems • Why the “control grid” is being built right now • Addressing common objections around crypto after my recent interview with Alec Zeck • What I saw firsthand at Haven Village and why it matters • The importance of having a clear strategy in uncertain times • Cutting distractions and taking control of your life • Why this is ultimately a spiritual practice The people who recognize what’s happening early will be in a very different position than those who wait. If you’re looking to build more independence, clarity, and sovereignty in your life — this conversation will help you think differently about what’s coming and how to respond. 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack

In this powerful talk at The People's Reset in Morelia, Mexico, John Bush shares the hard lessons he learned during one of the most challenging years of his life. He opens up about a lawsuit, the collapse of his intentional community, the loss of key relationships, and the end of his marriage — and how those trials reshaped his leadership, faith, and purpose. John breaks down: → The realities of building intentional community → Power dynamics in land-based projects → Leadership, ego, and humility → Why presence is the foundation of strong relationships → Deepening faith and alignment through adversity If you’re interested in intentional communities, private membership associations, parallel systems, sovereignty, faith, personal growth, and the Exit and Build strategy, this talk offers grounded insight from lived experience. 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack

In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I sit down with Mike Cobb, a fellow freedom lover and CEO of ECI Development, to talk about international real estate investing, global property trends, and what investors should be watching heading into 2026. Mike has spent nearly three decades developing resort and residential communities across Latin America, and he shares insights on where the big shifts in real estate, capital flows, and lifestyle migration may be heading next. We also talk about success, entrepreneurship, raising a family, and how to build a meaningful life while pursuing ambitious goals. In this conversation we cover: • Real estate and financial trends to watch in 2026 • Why more investors are looking at international property and offshore diversification • The appeal of Costa Rica, Belize, and Latin American real estate markets • Lifestyle advantages of owning property abroad • Building wealth while still prioritizing family, hobbies, and personal fulfillment • What Mike has learned building a global development company over nearly 30 years Mike is someone I personally look up to and consider a mentor, so I’m grateful he spent time sharing his insights with our community. We’ll also talk about ECI Development’s international projects, including opportunities in Costa Rica and other Central American markets, and some important updates for anyone interested in owning teak as a timber investment. Join the conversation and bring your questions. About Michael Cobb Entrepreneurial CEO Michael K. Cobb has led ECI Development since 1996, growing it into one of Latin America’s most respected international resort development companies. The firm has developed thousands of acres of communities across Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and beyond, and Cobb has been named one of the “100 Outstanding CEOs in Central America and the Caribbean.” SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack

On this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I sit down with a freedom-minded journalist and activist from Germany, Tom-Oliver Regenauer, who is living inside the European Union as the technocratic agenda accelerates. I had the pleasure of meeting Tom recently at The People’s Reset, and we immediately connected over our shared understanding of the Predator Class, how centralized power operates, and how the control grid is being rolled out in real time. If you want to understand where things are heading in the United States, pay attention to Europe. The EU is often light years ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to: • Digital censorship laws • Biometric surveillance systems • CBDC infrastructure • Social credit style compliance systems • Centralized regulatory overreach • AI-driven monitoring and enforcement We break down: The EU’s aggressive censorship framework The expansion of biometric ID systems The digital surveillance grid being normalized across Europe How the technocratic agenda is being implemented step-by-step Why U.S. citizens should be paying very close attention How Freedom Cells are organizing across Europe While many Americans still debate “if” these systems are coming, much of Europe is already living inside early-stage versions of them. We also discuss the growth of decentralized organizing in Europe and why the Freedom Cell model is resonating with people who understand that exit and build is the only long-term solution. If you want a clear-eyed look at how the New World Order framework is unfolding in the EU — and what that means for the rest of the West — this episode is for you. Watch. Share. Organize. Check out Tom's work here: https://www.regenauer.press/bildundton SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/

If you care about food security, it starts in your own backyard. In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, John Bush sits down with our favorite gardening expert, Brianne Bernsen, along with Melanie Rubin of Parallel Times University, to talk all things spring gardening. We break down how to properly start seedlings, which plants should be started indoors, common beginner mistakes, and how to give your garden the strongest possible foundation this season. If you’ve ever planted a spring garden and felt behind from day one… this conversation will change that. Healthy seedlings are the backbone of a productive garden. Get that right, and everything downstream improves — stronger plants, bigger harvests, and more food independence. Whether you're brand new to gardening or looking to level up your skills, this episode will help you rock your spring garden with confidence. And don’t forget — Melanie and Brianne are hosting a FREE 1-hour webinar: Jumpstart Your Garden with Seedling Starts February 28th at 10am CST Register free here: https://www.paralleltimesuniversity.info/course/seedling-starts-with-brianne-bernsen Subscribe for more conversations on sovereignty, preparedness, Exit and Build strategies, homesteading, and parallel systems. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack

What do the Epstein files really reveal? In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, John Bush breaks down the deeper meaning behind the Epstein operation — not just as a political scandal, but as a reflection of systemic corruption and the broader consciousness crisis facing humanity. We explore: -How blackmail and sexual compromise have historically been tools of elite control -Why many people defend political figures no matter the evidence -The danger of cult-like loyalty in politics -What this scandal says about power, morality, and institutional decay Most importantly, John lays out a spiritual and practical path forward. If institutions are compromised and truth is manipulated, the answer isn’t blind allegiance. It’s sovereignty. This episode connects the Epstein files to Exit and Build strategy — reclaiming your focus, integrity, and independence in a collapsing system. Watch. Reflect. Then take action. FREE WEBINAR The Crypto Privacy Crackdown Strategic Report Did Epstein Hijack Bitcoin? Edition John Bush is breaking down what the Epstein files actually reveal about Bitcoin’s development during the Blocksize Wars, how it shifted from peer-to-peer electronic cash to digital gold, and how this ties into the global push to restrict private crypto. If you care about financial sovereignty and staying ahead of the regulatory squeeze, you need this context. Register for FREE here: https://livefree.academy/epstein SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack

In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, John Bush sits down with Courtland Kelani-Ali, widely known as BrothaTruth, for a powerful conversation on sovereignty through law and the path from subject to sovereign. This interview breaks down the difference between true law and statutory code, a distinction that determines whether a person is operating as a subject within the system or standing in lawful authority outside of it. BrothaTruth explains how consent, contracts, and legal presumptions form the foundation of the beast system and why most people never realize they agreed to it. We explore trusts, estate planning, and lawful commerce as practical tools for reclaiming standing and protecting life, labor, and legacy. BrothaTruth also shares his personal journey into law, nationality, and self mastery and how that path led him to teach thousands of students through his work and educational platforms. This is not theory or politics. It is about knowledge, discipline, and responsibility. The conversation closes by connecting sovereignty to focus, intention, and Exit and Build strategy, showing how reclaiming your legal standing is inseparable from reclaiming your attention and direction in life. If you are ready to move from subject to sovereign and understand how law, trusts, and knowledge dismantle the beast system, this episode is required listening. Check out Brotha Truth's work here: https://iselflawammaster.com/product/consultation-with-brotha-truth/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📣 Join this FREE Divine Purpose PMA Webinar and discover how to structure your mission, assets, and community in the private.: https://divinepma.com/webinar

In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, John Bush interviews Glen Meder, founder of Privacy Academy, to expose why privacy is not optional and why freedom cannot exist without it. As governments and Big Tech push digital ID systems, biometric tracking, and total data surveillance, Glen breaks down how these technologies are being used to centralize control and eliminate personal autonomy. We examine the latest coordinated attacks on privacy, how consent is manufactured through convenience, and why most people underestimate how quickly freedom disappears once privacy is gone. This conversation goes beyond fear and headlines. Glen lays out practical, real world solutions for protecting yourself in the digital age, including mindset shifts, behavioral changes, and concrete tools that individuals and families can use right now to reduce exposure and reclaim sovereignty. Privacy is not about hiding. It is about maintaining agency, dignity, and the ability to live freely without constant monitoring or coercion. If you care about freedom, self determination, and Exit and Build solutions in a rapidly digitizing world, this episode is essential. Check out Glen's work: https://privacyacademy.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📣 Join this FREE Divine Purpose PMA Webinar and discover how to structure your mission, assets, and community in the private.: https://divinepma.com/webinar

In this conversation, John Bush sits down with Michael Joseph, founder and lead director of Sacred Honor Educational Fellowship, to explore the path that led him into private realm work and why he founded Sacred Honor in the first place. Michael shares his personal journey, the gaps he saw in how people were trying to exit the system, and the deeper principles that guided the creation of the Trifecta Framework. Together, they walk through why private contracts have held such power for centuries, how they function in real life, and how they form the foundation of lawful private organization. You’ll also hear an overview of how private contracts, ministries, trusts, and Private Membership Associations fit together as a coherent framework for governing your affairs outside the public system with clarity and integrity. If this conversation resonates and you want a deeper breakdown of how the Trifecta works in practice, you’re invited to join the FREE Trifecta Effect webinar, where we go step by step through the full framework. Register here: https://divinepma.com/webinar *** 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Sign up the for FREE Live Free Academy newsletter: https://livefree.academy/newsletter 🎧 Subscribe to the Live Free Now Show Podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In this episode of Live Free Now, John Bush is joined by renowned researcher and historian Richard Grove to rip the mask off the latest push for regime change in Venezuela. Forget the headlines. Forget the left vs. right spin. This is a deep dive into the playbook of power—how media, money, and military force are used to manufacture consent, expand control, and crush sovereignty. You’ll learn: – How the U.S. uses “nation building” as a smokescreen – The real interests behind the Venezuela operation – Why central banking and global finance are ALWAYS in the background – How Trump contradicted his own policy—and why no one’s calling it out But it doesn’t stop at geopolitics. John and Richard connect the dots between global propaganda and your personal power—showing how distraction, fear, and engineered outrage are robbing you of the one thing the system can’t control: your attention. This is about more than Venezuela. It’s about reclaiming your focus. Building your life outside the empire. And choosing Exit and Build over outrage and helplessness. Watch now—and stop getting played. GET AUTONOMY! Ready to Think for Yourself and Build Real Freedom? Join AUTONOMY’s 12-week system to master critical thinking, communication, and entrepreneurial skills they never taught you in school. 🎯 Book a free strategy session now → https://www.universityofreason.com/a/... *** Support Our Sponsors and Partners: TRIFECTA EFFECT WEBINAR Wanna opt out of the American Empire and enter the private realm!? Join the Trifecta Effect Webinar and learn how to use a common law trust, private membership association, and ministry to build outside of bureaucratic control and predatory taxation. Register for FREE here: https://divinepma.com/webinar PARALLEL HEALTH ECONOMY WEBINAR If you’ve been on the fence about health coverage, this is your last chance to make a smart move before the window closes. Join John Bush and Andy Schoonover, the CEO of CrowdHealth, for a FREE webinar explaining how CrowdHealth works and why it’s disrupting the system. They’ll cover: How to handle both routine and emergency medical needs without insurance Why CrowdHealth members often save $10,000 or more per year What’s covered and how the process actually works Who qualifies, and who doesn’t Note: CrowdHealth is currently open to those under age 65, non-smokers, and within certain weight/BMI guidelines. If you’re eligible and looking for a values-aligned alternative to insurance, this is worth your time. Register here: https://courses.livefree.academy/The-... USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promo... *** 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Sign up the for FREE Live Free Academy newsletter: https://livefree.academy/newsletter 🎧 Subscribe to the Live Free Now Show Podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Your health data — your steps, your heartbeat, your daily patterns — is becoming part of a growing surveillance network. And health insurance companies are playing a major role in advancing it. In this episode, we sit down with Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, to uncover what’s really happening behind the rise of wearables, medical data tracking, and the expanding digital health grid. Andy breaks down how Big Insurance, Big Tech, and global institutions are merging to monitor, score, and influence human behavior in ways most people never notice. Andy explains how CrowdHealth is creating a parallel healthcare system rooted in transparency, community, and personal sovereignty — with no tracking, no AI monitoring, no bureaucratic oversight, and no corporate middle layer. It’s a model fueled by real people supporting one another. For anyone who values privacy, autonomy, and freedom from the technocratic medical system, this episode delivers clarity and direction. This is healthcare on your terms — and a powerful step toward true independence. CrowdHealth is revolutionizing how we handle medical bills. ✅ No networks. ✅ Transparent costs. ✅ Support from a like-minded community. USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promo... *** Support Our Sponsors and Partners: Above Phone – Easy to Use, Hard to Track If you haven't gotten one yet, you owe it to yourself and your privacy to do so! It's more than a phone — it’s your complete shield against mobile surveillance. Zero Big Tech by default Works worldwide with any SIM Secure updates through 2031 Multiple encrypted “phones” inside one device Built-in encrypted calls, texts, and apps Every Above Phone comes with a 45-min onboarding session, guides, courses, and monthly webinars. Check it out here: https://abovephone.com/livefree (Get $150 off select phones!) *** 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Sign up the for FREE Live Free Academy newsletter: https://livefree.academy/newsletter 🎧 Subscribe to the Live Free Now Show Podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Let’s cut the s***. The world’s coming apart at the seams—technocracy rising, war on the horizon, economies in shambles, trust in government dead in the water. Everyone feels it. And while most are still stuck scrolling, whining, and waiting for someone else to save them… we’re here to build. In this episode, John Bush lays it out straight: ✅ Why now is the moment to rise ✅ Why decentralized, private, freedom-first systems aren’t just a good idea—they’re a necessity ✅ And why YOU need to stop playing victim, get your hands dirty, and create something real We don’t have time for your doubts. We don’t have time for your excuses. IT'S GO TIME! Believe in yourself. Step into your power. Make your move. BUILD OR BE BROKEN. *** Support Our Sponsors and Partners: Above Phone – Easy to Use, Hard to Track If you haven't gotten one yet, you owe it to yourself and your privacy to do so! It's more than a phone — it’s your complete shield against mobile surveillance. Zero Big Tech by default Works worldwide with any SIM Secure updates through 2031 Multiple encrypted “phones” inside one device Built-in encrypted calls, texts, and apps Every Above Phone comes with a 45-min onboarding session, guides, courses, and monthly webinars. Check it out here: https://abovephone.com/livefree (Get $150 off select phones!) CrowdHealth is revolutionizing how we handle medical bills. ✅ No networks. ✅ Transparent costs. ✅ Support from a like-minded community. USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promo... *** Digital ID is NOT about convenience. It’s about control. Pair it with CBDCs, AI surveillance, and social credit scoring… and you’ve got the infrastructure for digital tyranny. But here’s the wild part: Most people have no idea how to protect themselves. If that’s you — don’t worry. You can fix it in one afternoon. FREE webinar with Glenn Meder 📅 Dec 4 @ 11am CST https://event.webinarjam.com/92859/register/92859upv *** 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Sign up the for FREE Live Free Academy newsletter: https://livefree.academy/newsletter 🎧 Subscribe to the Live Free Now Show Podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Join me for a full Haven Village Immersion recap where I break down the biggest lessons, insights, and downloads from my time at River & Imani’s regenerative community project in Tennessee. This episode dives deep into: 🌿 Intentional community building 🏡 Hemp homes and natural building 🔐 Private realm structures 🌾 Regenerative agriculture & land stewardship 🔥 Sovereignty, connection, and real tribe building If you’ve ever dreamed of living closer to the land, joining an intentional community, or creating a private-realm, decentralized lifestyle, this immersion offered some of the most powerful examples and frameworks I’ve seen yet. If you want to learn more about the Haven Village immersions or see the 2026 dates, go here: https://www.havenearthtradeschool.net/visit *** Support Our Sponsors and Partners: Above Phone – Easy to Use, Hard to Track If you haven't gotten one yet, you owe it to yourself and your privacy to do so! It's more than a phone — it’s your complete shield against mobile surveillance. Zero Big Tech by default Works worldwide with any SIM Secure updates through 2031 Multiple encrypted “phones” inside one device Built-in encrypted calls, texts, and apps Every Above Phone comes with a 45-min onboarding session, guides, courses, and monthly webinars. Check it out here: https://abovephone.com/livefree (Get $150 off select phones!) CrowdHealth is revolutionizing how we handle medical bills. ✅ No networks. ✅ Transparent costs. ✅ Support from a like-minded community. USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promo... *** Digital ID is NOT about convenience. It’s about control. Pair it with CBDCs, AI surveillance, and social credit scoring… and you’ve got the infrastructure for digital tyranny. But here’s the wild part: Most people have no idea how to protect themselves. If that’s you — don’t worry. You can fix it in one afternoon. FREE webinar with Glenn Meder 📅 Dec 4 @ 11am CST https://event.webinarjam.com/92859/register/92859upv *** 📬 Join Our Free Newsletter Sign up the for FREE Live Free Academy newsletter: https://livefree.academy/newsletter 🎧 Subscribe to the Live Free Now Show Podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

Big Tech is watching you with every click, search, location ping, and mic activation. They’ve wormed their way into your phone, your laptop, your inbox and most people don’t even realize it’s happening. But it doesn't have to stay that way. In this hard-hitting episode of Live Free Now, I’m joined by Hakeem Anwar, founder of Above Phone, for a powerful breakdown of how you can ditch the technocracy and take back your digital life. We’ll talk about: How Google, Apple, and Microsoft are tracking and monetizing your data Why "privacy settings" aren't enough Tools you can use right now to opt out of Big Tech’s surveillance dragnet What makes Above Phone and Above Book (Linux laptops) different How to make the switch easily — even if you're not tech-savvy This conversation is about reclaiming your digital sovereignty in a world that's been rigged against you. → Watch for a special invite to our free webinar: Ditch Technocracy: Opt Out of Big Tech 📅 Live on Nov 18 at 1PM CST Register here: https://abovephone.com/livefree/ Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the 🔔 to stay up to date on all our freedom-first content Subscribe to the Live Free Academy FREE Daily Email Newsletter: https://livefree.academy/newsletter