Finding Freedom

A fertility doctor secretly fathered dozens of children using his own sperm—and in most states, that still isn't clearly a crime. Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, joins Finding Freedom to discuss South Dakota's groundbreaking fertility fraud law and the massive ethical questions it raises about reproductive technology, biological identity, and children's rights. This conversation exposes the unregulated fertility industry, the troubling rise of genetic selection, and how policies designed to serve adults are sacrificing the wellbeing of children. From anonymous sperm donation to designer babies, Josh breaks down why biological parentage matters more than we've been willing to admit. We explore the legal battles, the psychological toll on donor-conceived children, and the dystopian future that awaits if we don't protect the fundamental right of children to know and be raised by their biological parents. This is an eye-opening conversation that transcends politics and gets to the heart of what it means to be human.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction: The Fertility Fraud Crisis

0:47 Meet Josh Wood & Them Before Us

3:54 The Dr. Donald Cline Case: 90+ Secret Children

6:53 South Dakota's New Fertility Fraud Law

20:46 Legal Precedents & Children Suing for Their Identity

25:05 Policy Solutions: What Needs to Change

25:20 Regulating the IVF Industry & Frozen Embryo Crisis

33:21 The Money Behind Designer Babies & Eugenics

34:11 The Dystopian Future: Artificial Wombs & Child Commodification

40:04 Closing Thoughts & How to Support Them Before Us

LINKS:

Learn more about Them Before Us:

Website: ThemBeforeUs.com

Substack: ThemBeforeUs.substack.com

Social Media: @ThemBeforeUs

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Artificial intelligence is being sold as either the next industrial revolution or the end of humanity, but how much of that is hype? In this episode, John Odermatt sits down with Marty Milligan, founder of Digital On-Ramp WSI, to cut through the AI marketing machine and discuss what AI can actually do today. They explore whether AI poses real job threats, examine the data center infrastructure boom, and address concerns about government surveillance versus sci-fi singularity fears. Marty shares practical advice for small businesses looking to leverage AI tools effectively. The conversation challenges common narratives around AI job loss, energy concerns, and doomsday scenarios while highlighting the real opportunities and risks businesses need to understand.

Chapters

0:00 - Introduction: Cutting Through the AI Hype

2:29 - Meet Marty Milligan: From EDS to AI Consulting

5:35 - How Worried Should We Be About AI?

8:49 - Job Loss and Corporate Downsizing: AI's Real Impact

12:27 - Is AI in a Bubble? Comparing to the Dotcom Era

17:29 - Using Multiple AI Models: Why Vendor Diversification Matters

22:31 - Data Centers: Separating Fear from Reality

33:50 - The Singularity and Skynet: Should We Fear AI Taking Over?

40:19 - Practical AI for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs

44:00 - The Most Overrated AI Claims

Links:

Marty Milligan's Resources: AI.MountainStateDigitalLLC.com - Free AI books for small businesses including Chat GPT guide and prompt book

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More men in America are completely alone than at any point in modern history, and the crisis is only getting worse. In this episode, I dive deep into the male loneliness epidemic that's silently destroying men's lives—from the cultural shifts that have dismantled traditional male spaces to the dangerous online movements exploiting this vulnerability. I share my own experiences with isolation when I lived alone in California, and examine the hard data showing that over half of men today feel like nobody truly knows them. Whether you're struggling with loneliness yourself or you're raising sons in this challenging environment, this conversation is essential. I'm not offering quick fixes or empty platitudes—instead, I'm presenting actionable steps you can implement this week to build genuine connection and purpose. No one is coming to save you from isolation, but there is a path forward. Join me as we explore what real masculinity looks like in 2026 and how to escape the loneliness trap.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction: The Male Loneliness Crisis

1:08 - My Story: Isolation in California & Coffee Addiction

5:43 - COVID's Impact: Terminal Online Culture & Dangerous Movements

15:07 - The Data: Why Men Feel Nobody Knows Them

17:44 - How Society is Rigged Against Men

22:35 - The Death of Male Brotherhood & Traditional Spaces

27:54 - False Solutions: Why Online Communities & Therapy Aren't Enough

30:50 - Real Solutions: Call an Old Friend & Build Rituals

39:38 - Anchor Into Something Bigger Than Yourself

42:23 - Final Thoughts: Strong Male Leadership & Taking Action

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In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Tom Joseph, founder of America's Main Street Party, to explore a revolutionary approach to political reform that could fundamentally change how Americans choose their congressional representatives. Tom shares his journey from frustrated business owner during COVID to political innovator, explaining how he discovered a legal loophole that allows everyday citizens to bypass the money-corrupted primary system through a technology-driven "people's primary."

LINKS:

John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermatt
John Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermatt
Email: [email protected]
Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794

America's Main Street Party: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/
Wilson's Fountain (Educational Resource): WilsonsFountain.us

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In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Natalie Nicole, founder of Dulsa, to explore the hidden dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners while discussing healthier alternatives for metabolic wellness. Natalie shares her journey from professional bodybuilder and pipe fitter to health entrepreneur, explaining how her early awakening to medical system corruption—influenced by voices like Ron Paul and G. Edward Griffin—led her to create a functional sweetener that supports gut health rather than destroying it.

The conversation covers the devastating effects of sugar on immune function, hormones, and metabolic health, with Natalie revealing shocking research about sucralose causing insulin resistance in teenagers within days. She breaks down Dulsa's unique formulation combining prebiotics, probiotics, organic monk fruit, and allulose to support natural GLP-1 production without pharmaceutical side effects. John and Natalie discuss the challenges of bringing clean products to market in a system designed to favor big food and pharma, the importance of elimination diets like carnivore and keto for therapeutic purposes, and why sustainable lifestyle changes beat quick fixes. The episode concludes with practical advice on sunlight exposure, honest self-evaluation, and building habits that restore metabolic function rather than creating dependency.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction: Sugar Crisis & Sweetener Solutions

0:49 - Welcome & Episode Preview

1:14 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee

2:13 - Introducing Natalie Nicole, Founder of dulsa

3:18 - Natalie's Red Pill Journey: Medical System & Ron Paul

5:23 - Food as Medicine Philosophy

6:43 - From Pipe Fitter to Health Entrepreneur

8:47 - Creating Dalsa: Kitchen to Manufacturing

10:52 - Regulatory Hurdles & Scaling Challenges

13:33 - What Makes Dalsa Different from Other Sweeteners

14:58 - The Nine Ingredients: Gut Health Focus

17:06 - Prebiotics, Probiotics & Spore-Forming Strains

18:27 - Natural GLP-1 Support: Monk Fruit & Allulose

19:31 - Fulvic Minerals for Detox & Nutrient Delivery

20:29 - Cooking with dulsa & Proper Dosing

22:15 - The Sugar Epidemic: America's Hidden Drug Crisis

23:39 - Sugar's Impact on Immune System & Children

24:47 - Hormonal Disruption: Men, Women & PCOS

26:41 - Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Kids

27:45 - Artificial Sweeteners: The Chemical Cocktail Problem

29:51 - Sucralose Study: Insulin Resistance in Days

31:54 - Global Expansion & Regulatory Challenges

33:37 - Where to Buy dulsa & Trusted Partners

38:37 - Who Should Use dulsa?

40:16 - Biggest Food Industry Lie: Fat vs Sugar

42:14 - Elimination Diets: Carnivore & Keto as Therapy

41:42 - Final Thoughts & Support Lions of Liberty

LINKS:

John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermatt

John Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermatt

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794

dulsa Website: dulsaLife.com

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In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Jeremy Stalnecker, former US Marine Corps infantry officer, combat veteran, and executive director of Mighty Oaks Foundation. Jeremy shares his journey from leading Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq to struggling with identity loss after leaving the military, and ultimately finding purpose through faith-based veteran support work.

The conversation explores how military service creates a deeply ingrained identity that can leave veterans lost when they transition to civilian life, often leading to anger, isolation, and even suicidal thoughts. Jeremy explains how Mighty Oaks Foundation addresses the root cause—identity crisis—rather than just treating symptoms, helping over 7,000 veterans, first responders, and their spouses rebuild their lives on a foundation of faith and purpose. The discussion covers leadership principles from Jeremy's book "Leadership by Design," emphasizing that true leadership is about serving others and helping them reach their potential, not about rank or authority. Jeremy advocates for a holistic approach to veteran care that combines clinical therapies with spiritual foundation, arguing that without clarity on identity and purpose, other interventions fall short. The episode concludes with information on how Mighty Oaks provides free five-day programs and ongoing aftercare to help those struggling with post-traumatic stress and transition challenges.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction: Real Leadership in Crisis

LINKS:

Jeremy Stalnecker & Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://mightyoaksprograms.org

March or Die Podcast: https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/

John Odermatt on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnOdermatt

John Odermatt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnodermatt/

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794

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In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt examines the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, exploring how they work by overriding the body's natural hunger signaling through synthetic peptides inspired by Gila monster venom. While acknowledging these medications have legitimate applications for severe obesity and diabetes, John raises concerns about FDA-listed side effects including muscle loss, stomach paralysis, and thyroid tumor warnings, especially as Trump's new RX.gov platform makes these drugs more affordable and accessible. Drawing from his personal experience losing 50 pounds and maintaining the weight loss, John argues that synthetic GLP-1s don't address root metabolic dysfunction caused by poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and chronic inflammation. He advocates for natural alternatives like berberine, chromium polynicotinate, and polydextrose fiber that support the body's own GLP-1 production rather than overriding it. John emphasizes the importance of building sustainable habits through diet, exercise, and supplementation that restore metabolic function instead of creating pharmaceutical dependency. The episode concludes with a call to prioritize long-term health over quick fixes, warning that rapid weight loss without muscle maintenance could lead to premature aging and sarcopenia.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction: GLP-1 Drugs Overview
0:54 - Welcome & Episode Preview
1:16 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee
2:18 - John's Personal Weight Loss Journey
4:49 - Trump RX.gov Announcement & Concerns
10:22 - What is GLP-1? Understanding the Science
13:46 - FDA-Listed Side Effects & Risks
17:12 - Root Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction
20:22 - Natural Alternative #1: Berberine
22:32 - Natural Alternative #2: Chromium Polynicotinate
23:34 - Natural Alternative #3: Polydextrose Fiber
27:15 - Lifestyle Balance & Sustainable Habits
30:29 - The Danger of Quick Fixes
31:47 - Natural Supplements Recap & Resources
34:45 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action
36:33 - Support Lions of Liberty

LINKS:

John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermatt
John Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermatt
Email: [email protected]
Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794
Trump RX.gov: https://trumprx.gov

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In this episode of Finding Freedom, John explores why it feels like everyone is constantly sick—and the data proves it's not just your imagination. With flu-like illnesses reaching their highest levels in the U.S. in 25 years, John breaks down the real reasons behind our declining immune health. From chronic stress and sleep deprivation to nutrient-depleted food and gut health issues, he examines how modern life is quietly overwhelming our immune systems. John shares practical, actionable strategies to take control of your health, including the importance of movement, real food, supplements, and stress reduction. This episode is a wake-up call to stop being a victim of circumstance and start being proactive about your wellbeing.

Video Chapters

0:00 Introduction: Why Is Everyone Sick?

1:07 Welcome & Fox and Sons Coffee Sponsor

3:05 Personal Update: Family Loss & Life Lessons

6:16 The Sickness Epidemic: CDC Data & Trends

9:02 Rising Negative Emotions: Anger, Stress & Pain

11:25 Your Immune System Isn't Isolated

11:57 You Don't "Catch" Sickness—You Drift Into It

13:54 Chronic Stress, Poor Sleep & Immune Suppression

14:44 Nutrient-Depleted Food: Why Your Apple Isn't What It Used to Be

16:05 Gut Health: 70% of Your Immune System Lives Here

18:07 Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Killer

20:52 Why the Medical System Can't Fix This

23:02 Understanding Your Own Body

24:13 How to Fix It: Sleep, Movement & Real Food

25:03 The Power of Pushups: A Simple Daily Practice

26:37 Supplements: Filling the Gaps

29:17 Stress Reduction & the Role of Faith

30:49 Be Proactive, Not Reactive: Take Accountability

32:47 Final Thoughts: Laugh, Have Fun & Stay Healthy

Resources Mentioned

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The military is supposed to be apolitical, but what happens when ideology quietly replaces constitutional accountability? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chase Spears, a 20-year U.S. Army combat veteran who walked away from a major promotion to speak out about what's really happening inside our armed forces. We dive deep into how DEI policies have infiltrated the military, eroding trust, readiness, and the ability of service members to speak truth. Chase shares his firsthand experience watching the institution transform from 2003 to 2023, the consequences he faced for standing on his convictions, and why he ultimately chose conscience over career. This isn't just about the military—it's about institutional capture across America and what it takes to fight back. If you care about national defense, freedom, and moral courage, this conversation is a must-listen. Chase's message to current service members is clear: stop talking, start doing.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction & Sponsor
2:38 - Meet Dr. Chase Spears: From Journalism to 20 Years in the Army
7:42 - The Leftward Drift: How Institutions Lose Their Way
16:50 - 2010: The Turning Point for Military Culture
27:48 - The Promotion He Turned Down
36:01 - Can the Military Be Fixed? Personnel Is Policy
42:31 - Advice to Service Members: Find Your Spine
45:33 - Where to Find Dr. Chase Spears
47:00 - Closing Thoughts

LINKS:

🔗 Dr. Chase Spears:
Website: chasespears.com
Substack: Dr. Chase Spears on Substack
Podcast: Finding Your Spine (available on all platforms)
Social Media: @DrChaseSpears

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In this episode, I sit down with Travis Misurell, founder of Fink (Future Is Coalition), to discuss his ambitious plan to rebuild America's broken political system from the ground up. Travis explains how the real problem isn't left versus right ideology, but rather "up versus down" – politicians serving big donors versus those serving everyday voters. We dive into his vision for new civic infrastructure that gives citizens transparent access to politician report cards, campaign funding sources, voting records, and broken promises all in one digital hub. The goal is to level the playing field so grassroots candidates don't need millions of dollars to compete with establishment politicians who are bought and paid for by special interests.

Travis shares how this citizen-owned platform will connect voters directly with candidates, journalists, and movements without party gatekeepers controlling the narrative. We discuss the challenges of preventing bias, the timeline for launch (aiming for some features by the 2026 midterms), and how everyday Americans can get involved as "citizen architects" to help build this new system. This is about creating real accountability and giving power back to the people – not just switching which party is in charge.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction: America's Broken Political System
1:56 - Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee
2:26 - Meet Travis Misurell & Fink's Mission
3:00 - Travis's Background & 2016 Political Awakening
5:53 - The Vision: New Civic Infrastructure for the Digital Age
8:33 - How It Works: Politician Report Cards & Transparency
11:00 - Making Public Data User-Friendly
12:36 - The "Up vs Down" Framework (Not Left vs Right)
19:00 - The Real Problem: Money in Politics
23:00 - Protecting the Platform from Bias & Special Interests
28:51 - How Citizens Can Get Involved Right Now
33:17 - Preventing Buyouts & Maintaining Grassroots Funding
36:37 - Helping New Candidates Challenge Incumbents
42:00 - Timeline: When Will This Be Ready?
47:40 - Final Thoughts & Where to Sign Up

Links:

🔗 Fink Digital Politics Hub: https://hub.futureis.org
🔗 Fink Website: https://futureis.org
🔗 Follow Fink on Social Media: @FutureIsOrg (Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook)

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