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Unshackled Living | Exit the System with Food Sovereignty, Homeschooling, Natural Health and Bitcoin

Jarrett Vaughan | Urban Farmer, Bitcoin Educator, Sovereign Living Advocateunshackled.living
Unshackled Living is a practical podcast for families who want to exit the system and build sovereign lives. We cover Bitcoin, financial sovereignty, unschooling, homeschooling, natural health, urban farming, hunting, fishing, and the parallel economy. For urban families seeking food sovereignty, independent education, sound money, and freedom from corporations and government, each episode delivers practical tools to build resilient families, decentralized communities, and true independence. Take our free quiz or our $10, one week long course on Sovereign Living at https://unshackled.living/
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Episodes

Beginner's Guide to Second Residency and Global Mobility

Most people believe their passport equals freedom. But what if that assumption is wrong? In this episode of Unshackled Living, Jarrett sits down with Katie Ananina, CMO of Citizen X, to explore sovereign travel, second residencies, and how to structure your life beyond a single system. This conversation goes deeper than digital nomadism. It is about financial sovereignty, mobility as leverage, and building a life that is resilient to political, economic, and geographic risk. We cover: What sover...

May 19, 202645 min

How to Regulate Your Nervous System Without Medication

Most people feel overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out and don’t know why. This conversation explores how modern life is dysregulating the nervous system and what you can do about it. In this episode, Kristina Cavallari of Aura Natural Market shares a grounded, body-led approach to health. We explore how to regulate your nervous system without relying on medications, why lifestyle patterns matter more than quick fixes, and how to build true health sovereignty through daily habits. Topics include n...

May 15, 202638 min

What Most People Get Wrong About Growing Food

Most people think growing food is about plants. It’s not. It’s about soil. In this episode of Unshackled Living, Jarrett sits down with Dan Oostenbrink from The Local Harvest to explore how regenerative agriculture, vermicomposting, and closed-loop systems are reshaping how we think about food sovereignty. This conversation goes beyond gardening tips. It connects soil health to independence, resilience, and the ability to exit fragile systems. From Johnson–Su bioreactors to Korean Natural Farmin...

May 05, 20261 hr 11 min

You Don’t Need More Medicine You Need Fewer Inputs

Why are more people stepping away from modern healthcare and turning toward natural healing? In this episode of the Unshackled Living Podcast, Jarrett speaks with Karen “ZuZu” Ziemer Armes about health sovereignty, root causes of disease, and what it really means to take ownership of your body in a system built around treatment, not prevention. This conversation explores natural health, functional medicine, and the growing movement toward a non pharmaceutical lifestyle. If you are interested in ...

Apr 28, 202639 min

Bitcoin Alone Will Not Make You Sovereign

Bitcoin gave you financial sovereignty. But what about geographic freedom In this episode, we explore what comes next after self custody and sound money. Jarrett sits down with Christian Dy from Latitude West Financial to break down how to turn Bitcoin into real world optionality through property, residency, and global strategy. Connect with Christian Dy: Website: www.latitude-west.ca Email: cdy@latitude-west.ca This conversation covers: Turning Bitcoin into property the right way Tax implicatio...

Apr 21, 202645 min

Why Every Teen Should Learn to Grow Food

Most students graduate high school without knowing how to cook a meal or grow food.In this conversation, high school teacher Matt Rempel shares how teaching cooking and urban farming is helping students develop confidence, independence, and real world life skills.Learning to grow food and prepare meals is more than a hobby. It is a step toward food sovereignty, self reliance, and family sovereignty in an increasingly fragile global food system.Matt explains how gardening reconnects students to t...

Apr 07, 202651 min

What Happens When Families Leave School Behind

Is traditional schooling preparing kids for the future or for a system that is already failing? In this episode of the Unshackled Living Podcast, Jarrett speaks with Silvia and Rob, founders of APlaceToBe.me and authors of Glitch. They share how unschooling, family sovereignty, and Bitcoin are shaping a new model of independent family life. This conversation explores what learning looks like outside government schooling systems, how unschooling changes the parent child relationship, and why many...

Mar 28, 20261 hr 2 min

Can You Live Without Banks in 2026?

Can Bitcoin really function as money — across borders, cultures, and income levels? In this episode of Unshackled Living, Jarrett sits down with Paco de la India, who has traveled across multiple countries relying primarily on Bitcoin instead of traditional banking systems. This is not a theoretical conversation. It’s a real-world test of whether Bitcoin provides financial access, equality, and sovereignty to people excluded from legacy institutions. We explore: Whether Bitcoin works as everyday...

Mar 17, 202632 min

How do you protect your wealth, your health, and your children’s minds at the same time?

What does sovereign living actually look like for a modern family? In this episode of Unshackled Living, Adam Soltys, founder of Coinos, shares how Bitcoin self custody, financial sovereignty, homeschooling, and food independence come together as a coherent lifestyle rooted in freedom and responsibility. We explore: Bitcoin and sound money as inflation protection Exiting the fiat system through practical action Homeschooling and raising independent kids Urban farming, food sovereignty, and buyin...

Mar 10, 202646 min

Raising Free Humans How Radical Unschooling Builds Sovereign Families

What if raising children was not about control, compliance, or preparing them to fit into broken systems but about protecting their freedom from the very beginning? In this episode of Unshackled Living, I sit down with Dayna Martin, author of Radical Unschooling and a leading voice in freedom based parenting and children’s rights. After more than 25 years working with families around the world, Dayna explains why Radical Unschooling is not an educational method, but a whole life philosophy roote...

Mar 03, 202646 min

Food Sovereignty and Sovereign Living; How Urban Farming Builds Resilient Families and a Parallel Economy

Food sovereignty urban farming sovereign living parallel economy resilient families In this episode of Unshackled Living, working farmer and founder of Sole Foods Street Farms Michael Ableman joins us to explore how food sovereignty is foundational to sovereign living. We unpack how urban farming, regenerative living, and backyard food production help families exit the system, reduce dependence on fragile global supply chains, and build real resilience in an age of inflation and centralized cont...

Feb 24, 202642 min

From Venezuela to Financial Freedom: Mauricio Di Bartolomeo on Bitcoin and the Birth of Ledn

What happens when a collapsing economy forces you to rethink the meaning of money? In this episode of the Unshackled Living Podcast, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Ledn, shares his incredible journey of escaping Venezuela’s inflation crisis and discovering Bitcoin as a path to financial sovereignty. Mauricio opens up about the harsh realities of hyperinflation, how Bitcoin became his tool for freedom, and why he built Ledn to help others protect and grow their weal...

Feb 17, 202653 min

Exit Big Pharma: Dr. David Duizer Reveals Naturopathic Freedom

Exit the Medical Matrix: Dr. David Duizer on Sovereign Health Freedom Dr. David Duizer, ND from Noble Naturopathic, reveals how to break free from traditional medicine dependence. Discover practical steps to audit your health reliance, use metabolic testing and holistic therapies to reclaim control, and build resilience against chronic diseases through naturopathic protocols. ​ Key Episode Highlights Actionable audit process for busy professionals transitioning to self-care sovereignty. Real pat...

Feb 10, 202652 min

Sovereign Parenting and The Sovereign Child with Aaron Stupple: Raising Truly Autonomous Humans and Rewriting the Rules of Freedom

Unshackled Living Podcast dives deep into sovereign parenting with Aaron Stupple, author of The Sovereign Child. Discover how treating children as autonomous individuals challenges rule-based approaches and connects to broader freedom and self-determination in adult life. Rethinking Authority Explore Taking Children Seriously, a philosophy that prioritizes understanding over coercion. Aaron explains how this reshapes authority in parenting and self-governance for adults.​ Powerful Examples of Au...

Feb 03, 202654 min

Bitcoin, Free Speech and the Next Internet: William Casarin on Nostr, Damus and the Future of Decentralized Social Media

Dive into a candid conversation with William Casarin, founder of Damus and core Nostr builder, as he breaks down how decentralized protocols and Bitcoin are rewriting the rules of social media. In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we explore why Nostr is built around public keys instead of usernames, what that means for your privacy and identity online, and how everyday users can stay discoverable without sacrificing security. We then unpack Bitcoin as the native economic layer for social, ...

Dec 23, 202559 min

Bitcoin, Gold, and the Next Thousand Years of Money with Stewart: From Fiat Failure to the Bitcoin Standard

Bitcoin, Gold, and the Thousand Year Standard with Stewart from Sat Chats Humanity spent millennia anchored to gold, then lurched into a brief and chaotic fiat experiment. In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, Stewart from Sat Chats joins to explore why sound money mattered for ancient societies, how fiat veered us off course, and why Bitcoin may define the next thousand years of human coordination. Listeners will hear how Bitcoin can inherit gold’s strengths while upgrading them with digita...

Dec 16, 202551 min

Bitcoin, the Bible, and Sound Money with Pastor Coin (Alin Armstrong)

What does Scripture really say about money, justice, and value in a world moving toward Bitcoin and digital assets? In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, Pastor Coin (Alin Armstrong), author of The Bible & Bitcoin, unpacks how biblical teaching on money, energy, and time connects with Bitcoin as a form of sound money. He explains how key features of Bitcoin such as scarcity, censorship resistance, and the time energy link resonate with Christian ethics, and where they may raise important...

Dec 09, 202549 min

Inside LayerZero: Bryan Pellegrino on Poker, Protocols, and the Future of Web3

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Bryan Pellegrino, Cofounder and CEO of LayerZero, for an in depth conversation about the technology reshaping the future of blockchain interoperability. Bryan shares how his unconventional journey from professional poker to building one of the most important infrastructure projects in crypto shaped his approach to risk, strategy, and innovation. We unpack what it really means for LayerZero to be a Layer 0 protocol, why cross chain commun...

Nov 25, 202553 min

Why Families Pay the Price for a Broken Monetary System—and How Bitcoin Changes That

What if the money your family depends on is quietly working against you? In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, Seb Bunny, author of The Hidden Cost of Money, joins us to unpack how modern monetary systems create invisible burdens on families—eroding savings, inflating debt, and reshaping how we plan for the future. We explore how inflation and policy decisions impact everyday financial choices, from mortgages to education, and how Bitcoin could shift the way families think about saving, inhe...

Nov 18, 202555 min

Stablecoins on Lightning: The Next Evolution of Bitcoin Payments

What happens when stablecoins meet the Lightning Network? In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, Leo Weese, Technical Content Lead at Lightning Labs, joins us to break down one of the most exciting frontiers in Bitcoin innovation. We discuss how stablecoins on Lightning could transform Bitcoin’s everyday usability, enabling faster, cheaper, and more accessible payments across the globe. Leo shares his insights on the technical and economic challenges still ahead, the importance of interoperab...

Nov 04, 202544 min

From Smart Vapes to Token Rewards: Reffo on Gamifying Crypto for Gen Z

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Reffo, CEO of Puff Paw, to explore how consumer hardware can become a gateway to crypto adoption. Reffo shares the origin story of merging everyday products with blockchain, why gamification is key to onboarding Gen Z, and what lessons came from building the first smart vape tied to token incentives. We dive into the challenges of blending hardware, supply chains, and Web3, the principles behind creating token economies that actually shi...

Oct 14, 202549 min

Leveling Up Bitcoin Education: How SHAmory Turns Learning Into a Game for All Ages with Scott Sibley

Dive into an inspiring conversation with Scott Sibley, founder of Shamory and PlaySHAmory, as we explore how games are transforming Bitcoin education for all ages. Discover the mission behind PlaySHAmory, the power of gamified learning for kids, and how playful approaches make complex Bitcoin concepts like mining, scarcity, and security accessible to everyone. Hear stories of parents and educators learning alongside their kids, and gain insight into the wider impact of early education in buildin...

Oct 07, 202549 min

Based Trading Cards Founder on Culture, Storytelling, and Making Bitcoin Accessible for Everyone

Alladan Flynn on Culture, Storytelling, and Making Bitcoin Accessible for Everyone Bitcoin is often discussed in boardrooms and investment circles, but what about everyday people? How can culture, storytelling, and creativity make Bitcoin approachable for those who may never read a whitepaper or dive into technical details? In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, Alladan Flynn, founder of Based Trading Cards (formerly BTC Trading Cards), shares how he is bridging the gap between Bitcoin and ma...

Sep 30, 202549 min

Anil Patel on Bitcoin Education, First Principles, and Finding Your Path in the Movement

What does it really mean to save versus invest through the lens of Bitcoin? How can newcomers cut through the noise and focus on what matters most in the Bitcoin movement? In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, Anil Patel joins us to explore the principles that shape effective Bitcoin education, why curation is critical in a decentralized world, and how to carve out your own path in the ecosystem. We cover the difference between saving and investing, the role of mentors and collaborators in a...

Sep 23, 202551 min

Raising Bitcoin-Savvy Kids: Deanna Heikkinen on Ownschooling, Sovereignty, and the Future of Education

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Deanna Heikkinen, founder of Bitcoin Savvy Kids, to explore how Bitcoin principles can reshape the way we raise and educate children. Deanna introduces her concept of “Ownschooling,” a model that empowers parents to reclaim control of their child’s education through the values of sovereignty, responsibility, and self-custody. We discuss the shortcomings of traditional education in preparing kids for a decentralized future, why teaching t...

Sep 16, 202549 min

Bitcoin and Human Rights: Arsh Molu on Building Freedom Networks with HRF and the Bitcoin Students Movement

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Arsh Molu, Director at the Human Rights Foundation and co-founder of the Bitcoin Students Network, to explore how Bitcoin is transforming the fight for human rights worldwide. Arsh shares how HRF leverages Bitcoin to support activists operating under authoritarian regimes, provides insight into the Foundation’s global open-source funding initiatives, and highlights the groundbreaking projects—like RoboSats and Bitshala—that are empowerin...

Sep 09, 202549 min

Heating a Public Pool with Bitcoin Mining: Live from the Learning Bitcoin Conference Vancouver

In this special live edition of The Web3 Prof Podcast, recorded at the Learning Bitcoin Conference in Vancouver, we dive into one of the most innovative real-world applications of Bitcoin mining: heating Vancouver’s iconic Kitsilano Pool with technology from MintGreen. This groundbreaking project demonstrates how Bitcoin mining can be harnessed for more than securing the network—it can also provide sustainable and community-focused energy solutions. During this panel, we explore how MintGreen’s ...

Sep 05, 202549 min

From GameStop to Global Reserves: Why Bitcoin Is the New Safe Haven

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Roberto Rios—better known as Peruvian Bull—to explore why Bitcoin is more than just a speculative asset. As a former core member of the GameStop movement and a leading voice in Bitcoin circles, Roberto draws powerful connections between grassroots financial revolutions and Bitcoin's potential role as a global reserve currency.We dig into pressing questions: What makes Bitcoin a serious contender against gold and U.S. Treasuries? Why are ...

Jul 08, 202549 min

Wonderfi Labs and the New Frontier of Decentralized Finance with Gobi Nadesh

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Gobi Nadesh, Product Lead at Wonderfi Labs, to explore the innovative ways Wonderfi is breaking barriers in decentralized finance. Gobi shares exclusive insights into the launch of Wonder L2, a new blockchain designed to make crypto adoption easier and more accessible for retail users. We discuss the challenges of bridging traditional finance with DeFi, the future of decentralized identity, and the pivotal role Canada can play in shaping...

Jun 24, 202549 min

Bitcoin on Trial: Legal Battles, Property Rights & the Fight to Mine in America w Paula Pendley, Attorney at Nelson Mullins

🎙 Bitcoin on Trial: Legal Battles, Property Rights & the Fight to Mine in America with Paula Pendley, Attorney at Nelson Mullins In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we dig into the legal minefield of Bitcoin mining in the United States with Paula Pendley, an attorney at Nelson Mullins who specializes in navigating complex regulatory environments. 🔥 What you'll learn: Where U.S. federal and state laws clash over Bitcoin mining and who’s winning How American policy stacks up against in...

Jun 17, 202549 min
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