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Today, Joshua Hale shares his journey from a programmed life in the matrix to moving to a homestead, then building value by tapping into the opportunities surrounding AI.
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Today is an interview show with Sue Zoldak from The Zoldak Agency all about creating your life to be the way you want it to be.
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Today, I will share what a day looked like for me at the beginning of this podcast compared with a day now, after just about 1000 episodes. We will also cover all our usual segments.
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May 20, 2016, Living Free in Tennessee had its first episode - https://traffic.libsyn.com/nicolesauce/NicoleSauce_Podcast_May_20_2016_-_52016_6.52_PM.mp3
…what started as a desperate need to release creative energy because my job was suffocating has become a community of doers, my source of inspiration, and something that is achieving what I tried for 14 years to do in the free market public policy realm.
And it all started with that one, poorly executed episode. A single decision. A ton of feedback from yall. And encouragement when things got tennous.
Episode 1000 is tomorrow and I am excited to share it with Jack Spirko fo the Survival Podcast and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment.
But today, I’d like to share with you what my life was like in May of 2016.
A typical day on the homestead started early with some work outside and a cup of coffee. I would then transition into computer work and meetings, frantically tossing in a load of laundry or pulling something out of the freezer for dinner as I went. If there was a crisis, I was able to flew, but then would be looking at a late night of catch up for work. There were no days off. Not ever. The role I was in required that I be constantly available to respond to emails and text messages. It was so bad then when I started turning off my phone from 7-9pm on Mondays, one of the people who interacted with me actually had the gall to explain that because she was on the west coast and her day was not yet done, it was unreasonable for me to not be available from 7-9pm. And she was supported in this from the people who were responsible for about half to ¾ of my budget.
The segment operation independence? That stemmed from this situation. Because my area of Focus from my personal life strategic plan was to “Have enough local, ongoing revenue to support my life.” It has been adjusted to regenerative ongoing revenue nine years later, but you get the point. I was solving for being too dependent on one source of income so that I could NOT say no even though I was running my own organization.
I became soured on the whole nonprofit world as well as the public policy one because I saw the inherent flaw in trying to fix the system from within the system and over the next few years became convinced that the only way for freedom to grow was through individual action. Starting with myself.
In 2017 - I broke out of the system. A typical day was to work for the nonprofit, unpaid so that the people there could use me for creating value so that they could continue it on. They failed at that. A sign the nonprofit should never have existed really.
The day:
1) Work frenetically on the Center Hill Sun
2) Sell a few coffee orders
3) Weekly podcast
4) More time for homesteading
5) Contract work for corporate facilitations
>>>>Tell the rest of the story
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Break Out of the Systems, Choose Freedom and Build a Better World Together
Once a month on our Tuesday Coffee With Nicole show, we go unplugged and today is that day. Join me for a conversation about the US Healthcare system and its impact on freedom
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What are my options for health insurance?
This is the question I got most often when people are looking to transition out of a live on the job conveyer belt to working for themselves.
Indeed, one of the biggest reasons give to me by a more left leaning friend of mine for WHY we needed Obamacare was health insurance. Note that I do not refer to this as healthcare and that is with reason. He pointed out that, as an aspiring entrepreneur you already are facing a hard road ahead, but if you get sick you could lose everything and health insurance is so expensive.
I remember ending that conversation pointing out that he and I wanted the same thing, affordable health care so that sick people can get what they need to get better. We just wanted it in a different way.
Then another friend told me about her experience being in a car crash in great Britain which has a more socialized healthcare system than in the US. At the hostpital, they had no idea how to get paid for helping her so there was a fight for every step in her care until she finally figured out how to charter a flight out of that country and back home for care. She wanted to just pay since she did not qualify for care there (and must not have had travel insurance) but they had no way to do that.
In the early aughts, I was workign for myself and carried one of those plans where you hold a high deductible and put up to something like 75% of you annual deductible into an HSA for when you need it. This meant I needed to pay case for care up to about $1000 a year (That was a high deductible 20 years ago yo) and I would talk with the office manager before getting seen to negotiate my fees for 25-40% less if I paid cash up front. Because they spent WAY less in resources getting paid when they did not need to bill insurance.
Then I needed a specialist - and that specialist did a bunch of tests without my permission, did not tell me what they were looking for and biopsied me in a way that has left a long-term disfiguration that was unnecessary. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune skin condition called lichen sclerosis in my 20s and they had no idea how to treat it. When I went to negotiate the bill, the office manager had no idea what to charge me at time of service because their billing system was so complicated. She kept asking me to apply for government assistance so that they could bill me at those rates and when I tried to pay with cash, she had no idea what to do. Months later, there was a bill, I made a call and offered 60% of it cash, and they accepted that offer.
The struggle is real yall.
Problems with the US Healthcare System
One thing that has made US progress happen faster than other places: Rich Sick People
What does this mean for freedom? Like everything else your health and health care is your responsibilty. Are the insurance companies to blame? Yes but so are the nonprofit hospitals, the doctors who allowed biling to be taken from them, managed health care systems, the IRS, etc. It is not a single villian and that makes it hard to beat.
Erosion of dental
Erosion of veterinary
Hope:
Cash Clinics
Concierge Care
Growing body of knowledge on nutrition, lifestyle choices and in the impact of big food on our bodies
Functional medicine
Integrated Manual Therapy
PMAs
Drs and Nurses doing their best from inside the system to help people get care
But this impacts your freedom in a big way doesnt it?
The only way to fix this one is to invest your time, money and energy in an alternative and become the solution – and yet if there is a fencepost through your leg, you are going to end up in THE SYSTEM right now so you want to be ready for that.
Health Shares
Relationships and Kindness
Obamacare plans and employer insurance
Private Insurance
But we need to keep our eye on the long term and, help build it, and be ready to jump when the jumpin is good.
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Today, I share my thoughts on slowing down so that you can speed up, go over the update from the prepper pantry, share a frugality tip and more.
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Transition to carnivore for the challenge is complete
Sunday “pile of meat”
Homegrown Cooking episode with Dawn this friday: Probably cooking a cow’s heart but who knows?
January Pantry Challenge
Weekly Shopping Report
None this week - we had snow
Frugality Tip From Margo
Some people have memberships that give them rewards. I tend to save them until we need them. I save points and redeem for gift cards for birthday and Christmas gifts.
We have a car rental membership that is a work perk so we do not have to pay for it. After so many days you get free rentals. We had a situation come up over the Christmas break that required a pick up truck. We used a free days rental and didn't have to pay a crazy Holiday price for a rental truck. So by saving those free days, we saved even more money on that much needed truck rental. So sometimes those pay for memberships are very worth their annual fees and this frugal lady has a few.
Happy savings y'all
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My 3 things 4 week challenge & another webinar tomorrow
5 Lambs were born so far - 3 today.
To Speed Up, First You Must Slow Down
Last year was the year of hone and life really tossed some tests my direction in that regard. Many tests were new opportunities which is so tempting to take on when they come. But saying yes to everything is a bad habit to have and a great one to decide to get rid of sooner rather than later. By April, I had started saying no to almost everything, especially things that involved travel off the homestead. I had realized that things on my homestead do not flourish as well when I am not here.
Not being present - and multiple ways that is a truth
Now is the year of enrich - meaning beyond the pocket book. I am asking myself, how am I enriching the world around me?
>Roadblock Busting
*The car
*Operation eyesore
*The paperwork monster
Show notes at 12pm today and the Monday mail has not gone out, the solar webinar is not launched, and that is ok. Previously I would have all these things not half-assed well in advance. But does that enrich the world around me?
To speed up, first you must slow down
Slow down and remove barriers
Slow down and assess priorities - like your true priorities of project, living, relationships, health
Slow down and test assumptions
Slow down and develop systems that work
Slow down and prioritize yourself
Why? If you don’t you will lose the things you do not build into your life.
When you half -ass things they begin to crack around the edged
Observations:
1. Always be defining complete as a little bit more
2. It’s ok to stop mid way and never come back, just take out the trash when you do
3. Communication is even more importantBe ready to go very fast once you get things dialed in - and then your preparations will be your strength!
So sometimes you need to take that half day to learn an AI tool, dial in the website, or defrag a paperwork monster instead of continually racing forward and building things anew.
Because building the life you choose, means you need to choose. And choosing one thing can mean walking away from not as good.
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Join me for a chat with Andy McCann of Crossfit Garage about his journey into carnivore and how community has been the key to success in taking control of his health. We will also cover SOME but not ALL of our usual Monday Segments.
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Today we talk about changing the one person entirely in your control: You. I will also reveal my word of the year for 2025, and discuss our usual Monday segments.
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So as to yesterday's podcast. I have a family member that doesn't respect anyone's boundaries. They instigate the uncomfortable conversations just to cause tension. They bring up horrible things that have happened to you and rub them in your face and laugh about it. I cut this person out of my life for 5+ years. I was so much happier and healthier mentally. Me not having this person in my life caused family tension that was constantly thrown at me. This person is my mother. Two years ago my mother's husband got very sick, I chose to go see her and him right before he passed away.When I opened that door, the rest of my family got off my back. I currently have a "relationship" with my mother, but the more I give the more she wants. She acted somewhat normal for about a year and now she is back to her constant digging and trying to start shit. I have to ignore her comments and change the subject regularly.
Pretty much my whole family dynamic is toxic. I have a few more crazy Ian's hanging from the tree.
Deflecting and subject changing is a skill, but it's also exhausting. Stepping away to breath is also important. Limiting time spent is a requirement for sanity. And honestly a couple of beers is one way I stay calm at family functions. For now I am choosing to put myself in this situation in moderation. I hate it and have begun to dread it again, but it is a choice I have made to keep the peace between other family members.
My best recommendation is to cut the toxic people out of your life no matter who they are, and don't let them back in because they won't change. Because you are worth so much more than being someone's doormat whoever they are to you.
End of year Schedule
Tuesday Live with Becky Cook and Toolman Tim Cook, 9:30am tomorrow
Friday Homestead Happenings, 2pm Friday
Two Week Break
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Weekly Shopping Report from Joe
Our most recent shopping trip was on Thursday; Sonia was out of cream cheese, so we went early.
We went first into Dollar Tree. Stock levels looked good. I could definitely see signs of rotation with some new products in the drinks area, and depletion (but not yet exhaustion) of others.
We did not go into Home Depot, but the online price of a 2x4x8 is still $3.85.
Aldi was last. Stock levels didn't look notably different from our usual Friday visits. My preferred variety of chocolate (70% cacao) was back in stock, but there wasn't much of it. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $3.96; whole milk: $2.87 (-); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.69; butter: $3.49 (-); bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.69; sugar: $2.69; flour: $1.79; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99 (-). They had cantaloupes this week.
I'm not sure about the untainted regular gasoline. A Weigels that we don't normally visit last had it at $3.49/gallon, which is a 20c decrease, but I don't recall what my usual station(s) were showing. Being retired, my need for gasoline is dramatically reduced.
Frugality Tip
Today is a short and sweet simple tip. Whenever we are out shopping or whatnot I pack a small cooler with drinks and a reusable ice block. I also keep an extra insulated tumbler full of water in the car at all times. Stopping to grab a drink adds up quickly, especially with someone that drinks soda.
So stop yourself from grabbing that convenience store overpriced drink and just pack a small cooler.
Happy saving y'all.
~Margo
Operation Independence
Nothing to report other than some advice: Dont overspend for Christmas - enjoy it but dont over spend
Main topic of the Show: Renew Yourself, Renew Your World
Build the life you choose on your terms
>>Fear of the drones
WHY START NOW AND NOT NEXT YEAR
Music stories/german language stories
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
WOTY
RENEW - Choice - Bigger impact
What I was looking for in a word. Build on the fundamentals and grow, eliminate roadblocks that hold me back, develop better fundamental habits, money
Roadblock
Prosper
Craft
Build
Renew
Neuaufladen
>>>>THE WORD<<<<
To improve or enhance the quality, value, or substance of something. For example:
Adding nutrients to soil enriches it for better plant growth.
Introducing diverse experiences can enrich someone's life.
Providing additional details or creativity can enrich a story or idea.
It’s about making something better, fuller, or more meaningful.
What is your word of the year? Comment here or shoot me an email
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Today we talk about setting boundaries and how it is a kindness to do this sooner rather than later. Just in time for holiday gatherings. We will also cover our usual Monday segments.
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Shifted to afternoons this week because of Gift Coffee Orders
Tuesday, 2pm with Ready Riflemen
Thursday, 6pm, The Great American Preparedness Tour Live
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I have a favorite pair of headphones I use, mostly in the morning when someone else is still sleeping. They are the over the ear kind, not buds. I picked them up to use and the coating on them was peeling, and when I put on my ears it was itchy. I'm not the one to throw them out and buy a new pair. Also I'm not a crochet kinda girl (yet), but there's a crochet solution as well. I cut off the top few inches of an old sock (which I keep as rags , so had a some) Turned it inside out, rolled it down in half and put them over the headphones. And honestly the sound improved as well.
So get crafty to get more use out of the things you have
Main topic of the Show: Setting Boundaries Is KindnessSome weeks, I am not sure what would be the best fit for an LFTN Podcast but today, I had a nice chat with Jenni and she pointed out that lots of people struggle at the holidays with feelings of guilt because they are obligated to see family. Family of the kind that make them uncomfortable or are darn right abusive.
So today, we are going to talk about boundaries, setting boundaries, and why it is a kindness.
Story 1: The Friend or Employee Who Makes Small Mistakes on a Paid Project, John Willis wanting a different set up at SRF.
How to do this kindly:
So in general, being clear and setting reasonable boundaries can be very hard because hard conversations need to be had. There are some common ways to make these conversations reasonable.
Scenario
A Hard question for you - what are you doing to invite problems with your boundaries?
I don’t know who needs to hear this but it is ok to set boundaries with family. You dont have to go to the thing. You dont have to stay at the thing. You dont have to participate in the white elephant if you cant afford it or just dont want to. You dont have to have the drink. And the same goes for staying – you can just say Im headed home now. Ir “Im leaving. But a caution - I avoid saying “Ive got to go” to get out of a place where people pushed past my boundaries. I dont want them to think I left because of a conflicting obligation.
Forgiveness and boundaries.
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Today I talk about the word of the year, how HONE is going for me, and how to find YOUR word for next year. I also cover all our usual Monday segments.
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Weekly Shopping Report from Joe
We made our usual Friday trip this week.
I'm still getting energy drinks at Dollar Tree, so that was first; only a few mind you, as I don't consume nearly as much caffeine now that I am retired. They seemed pretty busy, with two checkout lines open instead of the usual one.
Aldi was next and last. They had some wet cat food this week, so we grabbed a case (24 cans). Eggs are still marked limit 2. There were a couple of price drops. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $2.97 (+); whole milk: $3.03; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.29; sugar: $2.69 (-); flour: $1.79 (-); and 80% lean ground beef: $4.29.
I did check the online price of a 2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.85.
A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.
Frugality Tip
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Join me today for a discussion of hopeless situations, as well as our usual Monday segments: Tales from the Prepper Pantry, Shopping Report, and Operation Independence.
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Tuesday, 9:30am Unloose The Goose Reunion Episode
Thursday, 2:30pm: Spicy Sisters
Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings
Tales from the Prepper Pantry
¼ cow arrived
All the organs on the menu
Scheduling ram processing
Focusing in on replenishing systems: Gardens, improvements, herbs and teas
Recipe: Meatloaf Without the Binder
Weekly Shopping Report
Aldi was our only stop this week. They still have not restocked wet cat food, in fact I'm not even sure I saw the individual cups. They did have a normal amount of toilet paper. The chocolate I like was back in stock after being gone last week, but there wasn't much of it. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39 (the tag was back); eggs: $2.15 (-); whole milk: $2.88; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.59 (-); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.49.
I did check the online price of a 2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.85.
A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.
Operation Independence
Ruined breakers and water in my outdoor electrical service is a good thing!
Main topic of the Show: Life is a choice
Hopeless Situations
Someone is dying and you must care for them and cant earn money while you do it
A troop of soldiers ravage through your village stealing all the food and winter has just started
You are fired with no severance and don't have any savings
A prominent group of people in your field are bad mouthing you and it is costing you business (Or any other gossip based problem)
You are hit by a subway train and when they extract you, you will die
You are stuck at a job because your family needs the health insurance and income, but you hate the job
Tidal wave Mud Slide and you are the only one to survive
You are your own first responder - by the time the govt gets there it is too late
You have to act and act on behalf of others because no one is coming to save you
What is your true goal
What is the current reality
What can you do right now to start moving toward your goal
How are you wasting time?
You cant change someone;s mind who has decided but you can wast your life trying to do so
Main point: there is always a choice. Pivot when you need to pivot. Live in the now and build the future - not in the past. Take back your time for it is your most precious resource.
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Tales from the Prepper Pantry
¼ cow arrived
All the organs on the menu
Scheduling ram processing
Focusing in on replenishing systems: Gardens, improvements, herbs and teas
Recipe: Meatloaf Without the Binder
Weekly Shopping Report
Aldi was our only stop this week. They still have not restocked wet cat food, in fact I'm not even sure I saw the individual cups. They did have a normal amount of toilet paper. The chocolate I like was back in stock after being gone last week, but there wasn't much of it. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39 (the tag was back); eggs: $2.15 (-); whole milk: $2.88; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.59 (-); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.49.
I did check the online price of a 2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.85.
A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.
Operation Independence
Ruined breakers and water in my outdoor electrical service is a good thing!
Main topic of the Show: Life is a choice
Hopeless Situations
Someone is dying and you must care for them and cant earn money while you do it
A troop of soldiers ravage through your village stealing all the food and winter has just started
You are fired with no severance and don't have any savings
A prominent group of people in your field are bad mouthing you and it is costing you business (Or any other gossip based problem)
You are hit by a subway train and when they extract you, you will die
You are stuck at a job because your family needs the health insurance and income, but you hate the job
Tidal wave Mud Slide and you are the only one to survive
You are your own first responder - by the time the govt gets there it is too late
You have to act and act on behalf of others because no one is coming to save you
What is your true goal
What is the current reality
What can you do right now to start moving toward your goal
How are you wasting time?
You cant change someone;s mind who has decided but you can wast your life trying to do so
Main point: there is always a choice. Pivot when you need to pivot. Live in the now and build the future - not in the past. Take back your time for it is your most precious resource.
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Join me for a discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more.
Today we talk about the efforts that our network has done in East Tennessee to rebuild as well as what happens next with Jessica Hinton.
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Today, we have a previously recorded interview with Hakeem Anwar from Above Phone. He and his crew have been very helpful to me as I embark on creating a more digitally private world for myself while still communicating with yall on the open platforms like Youtube, Telegram, or Facebook.
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