In this episode, I sit down with Nav to dive deep into his journey with Bitcoin—how it began, how it evolved, and how it continues to shape his worldview. We start by talking about his upbringing and early influences around money, work ethic, and responsibility, which laid the groundwork for his later interest in economics.

Nav shares how his study of economic principles led him to discover Bitcoin and how it completely shifted his perspective on value and finance. What makes Nav’s story unique is how he connects Bitcoin not just to economics, but also to spirituality—particularly the teachings of Sikhism. We explore powerful parallels between decentralisation, sovereignty, and the historical role of gold in Sikh history, and how those ideas naturally align with Bitcoin.

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Find Nav:

https://x.com/BastiatResearch

Jez (aka Hashley Giles) shares his journey from early financial memories to becoming a passionate advocate for Bitcoin. The conversation begins with his background and first encounters with money, laying the foundation for his entrepreneurial path and transition into sales. As the episode unfolds, he delves into his discovery of Bitcoin, exploring its intrinsic value, transformative potential in global finance, and its importance for the next generation.

Jez discusses the critical role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in driving Bitcoin adoption, particularly through merchant onboarding. The conversation then shifts to forward-looking topics such as Bitcoin treasury strategies, proof of reserves, and the growing need for trust in the ecosystem. Throughout, he reflects on how his beliefs about Bitcoin have evolved and hints at exciting things going on at Bitcoin Collective.

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Find Jez:

https://x.com/jcastweet

No guest this time - just a relatively short solo pod where I talk about the emotions and psychology of investing, along with tips and techniques you might consider to help recognise when you might be at risk of making poor investment decisions.

Obviously like all by podcasts this is not financial advice, but hopefully you might find some of the ideas interesting to help you ride the highs and lows of investing...especially in Treasury Companies if that's your thing!!

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In a bit of a rush today to get this out so I'm cutting down the blurb (which nobody probably reads anyway!) Really enjoyed this chat with Henry - yet again feels like I'm chatting with an old friend when in reality we've never met before, only shared emails and X posts!

Can't wait for Henry to OPEN the Bitcoin Conference in Bury St Edmunds on 20 September then a week later I'm going to his Feast - I get to meet him face to face twice in 8 days!

Hope you enjoy the podcast / video.

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Find Henry:

⁠https://x.com/HenryBTCchef

I just got back from BTC Prague - what a trip! My first ever conference and it's fair to say it was genuinely life changing.

On the flight home I captured my thoughts - reflecting on my experiences there and challenging some of my thoughts about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin 'space'.

If that doesn't sound your thing then normal service will be resumed next week, but otherwise I hope you enjoy it.

In this episode, I sit down with Robin Thatcher to explore his unique journey into the world of finance, accountancy, and...dare I say it... cryptocurrency.

We start by looking back at Robin’s early memories and attitudes toward money, and how key influences and role models helped shape his financial mindset.

Robin shares how he made the transition 'crypto' accountancy - with a particular focus on Bitcoin - and offers insights into how the landscape of accountancy is shifting to accommodate this new asset class. He also shares his views on current and future HMRC treatment.

The conversation turns toward the potential role of Bitcoin in addressing economic crises, concerns about the future of state pensions, and the risks posed by government intervention. We explore the barriers to wider Bitcoin adoption, the uncertain future of SIPPs and taxation, and finish by evaluating Bitcoin treasuries and discussing the future of the UK Bitcoin community.

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Find Robin:

https://x.com/Thesecretinves2

https://bythebookaccountancy.co.uk/

In this episode, I sit down with James for an honest and insightful conversation that spans career shifts, money mindset, and Bitcoin. We kick things off with his journey from working in IT to becoming a mental health counsellor.

We dive into his childhood experiences around money, how they shaped his spending habits, and how the current cost of living crisis is impacting people’s mental and financial well-being. James opens up about his early experiences with Bitcoin.

James also shares why he chose to invest in the Smarter Web Company, what that journey has been like, and how Bitcoin treasuries are emerging as a serious investment strategy. We wrap up by exploring how building a community around Bitcoin investment can offer more than just financial returns, and how our relationship with money can profoundly shape our careers, mental health, and life decisions.

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Find James:

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with GG, a fellow podcast host and a deep thinker in the Bitcoin space.

GG shared some powerful personal stories — from experiencing the Cyprus financial crisis to the spiritual transformation that came with embracing Bitcoin. We explored the psychological shifts that come with self-custody, the risks and rewards of Bitcoin loans, and why he believes Bitcoin isn’t just a financial tool, but a path to greater freedom and personal responsibility.

We also dove into practical strategies for securing your Bitcoin, preparing loved ones to take the reins, and why introducing Bitcoin to friends and family is both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Find GG:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/YourBTCStory - if you are interested in his 'Become Unruggable' mentorship you can contact him here.

His Podcast is called 'Your BTC Story'.