Freedom Lover's Life

What if your next home could float on the ocean?

In Episode 27 of Freedom Lover's Life, Patrick Hiebert welcomes Mitchell Suchner, co-founder of ArkPad, to explore the growing world of seasteading and the pursuit of greater freedom through floating communities.

Mitchell shares how ArkPad developed a floating resort in the Philippines with 14 coastal accommodations, along with the company's vision for modular floating homes that could eventually form larger communities in international waters.

From solar power and food production to ocean engineering, maritime jurisdictions, and the challenges of living offshore, this conversation explores what it takes to move seasteading from theory into reality.

Patrick also shares how his years living aboard a sailboat helped inspire the freedom-oriented communities developed by Veritas Villages.

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Learn more about ArkPad: https://arkpad.co/

Is Venezuela open for business again?

For many years, Venezuela was the powerhouse of South America, one of the richest countries in the region and the envy of its neighbors. Under socialist leadership, the country experienced years of economic decline, food shortages, and restrictions on freedom, with people struggling for more than two decades.

Then, whether you agree with it or not, the United States removed the Venezuelan president in a swift overnight operation. Patrick and Tim discuss the celebrations they witnessed among Venezuelans and why they see this moment as an opportunity for the country.

Now, months later, what is life like there?

In Episode 25 of Freedom Lover’s Life, Patrick Hiebert sits down with expat and CryptoCity founder Tim Stern in Roatán to discuss life on Venezuela’s Margarita Island.

Tim shares his longstanding connection to Venezuela, his outlook on renewed investment, and changes to the visa process that he says are making property ownership and doing business easier for foreigners.

They also explore the island’s supermarkets, healthcare, and infrastructure, along with Tim’s community development: how it started, how land sales fund construction, and how residents help shape its future.

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https://www.cryptocity.land/

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What would it look like if communities were built around clearly defined rights, responsibilities and agreements?

Patrick Hiebert sits down with Dr. Titus Gebel, creator of the Free Private Cities concept and Chairman of the Board of the Free Cities Foundation, at the Free Cities Conference.

They discuss the ideas behind Free Private Cities, Titus’s path from lawyer and entrepreneur to building a movement around alternative models of governance, and his vision for applying competition, contracts and freedom of choice to the way communities are organized.

The conversation also explores free markets, freedom of contract, entrepreneur mobility and the role of experimentation in developing new models for communities.

Patrick shares how some of these concepts are being explored within Veritas Villages, including DAO-based community governance and quadratic voting.

Learn more:

Free Cities Foundation
https://free-cities.org

Veritas Villages
https://www.veritasvillages.com

In today's episode we once again focus on Canada and some of the freedom movements within the country with our special guest Christopher Wedick. Christopher is the CEO of MindShift Studios, a digital marketing agency serving freedom organizations, freedom advocates, and wellness leaders. He is also Vice President of the Reclaiming Health Organization and helped organize the Reclaiming Health and Longevity Symposium in El Salvador.

Given Christopher's heavy involvement with several freedom oriented initiatives in Canada, like the Alberta separatist movement, the trucker convoy and much more, Patrick dives into some meaty questions like, "What stage is Canada at in its collapse?", "Is it possible to rebound and if so how long would that take?", "Do you see more climate related and wealth taxes being implemented in the future?", "What do you expect to happen with the Alberta referendum on becoming its own state?". These and other interesting topics like comparing experiments with the socialization of rats to what happens in human societies and how that can help predict the fall of the Western Empire. And of course, what you can do to protect yourself and your family from what is coming.

We hope you enjoy this episode and share your thoughts with us.

ABOUT CHRISTOPHER WEDICK

Christopher Wedick is the CEO of MindShift Studios, a digital marketing agency empowering freedom organizations, advocates, and wellness leaders. He also serves as Vice President of the Reclaiming Health Organization, where he helped organize the Reclaiming Health and Longevity Symposium in El Salvador.

Through his work, Christopher and his team help freedom-focused organizations and independent voices strengthen their reach and influence across Canada and beyond.

Why are so many expats, retirees, entrepreneurs, and freedom-minded families choosing Costa Rica as their new home?

In this episode of Freedom Lover's Life, Patrick Hiebert sits down with Mario Pacheco, attorney and Property Manager for Veritas Village - Atenas, to discuss what makes Costa Rica one of the most desirable destinations in Latin America.

Topics include property ownership rights for foreigners, Costa Rica's residency-by-investment program, family values and culture, safety, quality of life, why Atenas has become one of the country's most sought-after expat destinations, and the advantages of living in a country with a territorial tax system.

Patrick and Mario also discuss why Veritas Village - Atenas was selected as the newest Veritas Villages community and what makes the region so appealing to those seeking a Plan A or Plan B abroad.

Learn more about Veritas Villages:
https://veritasvillages.com

On this episode of Freedom Lover’s Life, Patrick chats with Tracy Ganske, an expert in alternative medicine and plant-based healing. They discuss how to break free from Big Pharma and lead healthier lives, and explore the idea of an alternative medicine clinic in the new Veritas Village – Atenas, Costa Rica.

Tracy shares her journey from practicing in the U.S. to moving to Costa Rica, where people are finding new ways (or back to old ways!) to treat illnesses and addictions.

Learn more about Veritas Villages: www.VeritasVillages.com

Autris COO Erik Vik dives into the research on proposed and existing wealth and exit taxes across the EU, North America, and Australia. Patrick reacts to the information in real time, sharing his thoughts on where the world may be headed and what individuals and families can do to prepare.

Even if you're not concerned about these types of taxes today, it's worth exploring options for your children and their future.

The world is changing. The European Union and the United States are showing many of the same symptoms seen throughout history in declining empires. Meanwhile, many countries in Latin America are learning from their socialist past and moving toward more capitalist, business-friendly environments with low or no income taxes.

In this episode, Patrick and Erik discuss the potential impact of wealth and exit taxes, global economic trends, and why more people are exploring international diversification, second residency, and long-term freedom-oriented living options.

Learn more about Veritas Villages:
https://veritasvillages.com

In this episode of Freedom Lover's Life, Patrick sits down with the "Godfather of Bitcoin," Mike Peterson, to discuss how Bitcoin Beach helped influence Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador and sparked a movement that gained worldwide attention.

Mike has become a leading voice in the Bitcoin community, traveling the world to support Bitcoin education, adoption, and financial freedom. He shares the story behind Bitcoin Beach, the lessons learned along the way, and his perspective on the future of Bitcoin.

Mike also interviewed Patrick about Veritas Villages on the Bitcoin Beach Podcast, so stay tuned for that episode as well.

Guest Links

Bitcoin Beach
https://bitcoinbeach.com

X
https://x.com/Bitcoinbeach

Podcast
Live From Bitcoin Beach (YouTube and Spotify)

Learn More About Veritas Villages

https://veritasvillages.com

Relocating to a new country and joining a Veritas Villages community is about more than changing your address. It's an opportunity to begin a new chapter filled with freedom, growth, and possibility.

In this episode, Patrick sits down with self-leadership coach Alex Martynov to discuss the realities of navigating major life transitions. From adapting to a new culture and language to building relationships and finding your place in a new community, Alex shares practical insights for approaching change with confidence.

Whether you're considering a move abroad or already living the expat lifestyle, this conversation offers valuable perspective on embracing change and making the most of new opportunities.

Connect with Alex:
https://alexmartynov.com

Book a consultation:
https://cal.com/alexmartynov/30-minute-meeting

Learn more about Veritas Villages:
https://veritasvillages.com

What if you could live, work, and build without being weighed down by excessive taxes and overregulation?

In this episode, Patrick Hiebert sits down with Peter Young, Managing Director of the Free Cities Foundation, to explore why more people are leaving high-tax, high-control countries and how Free Private Cities and Special Economic Zones are creating new opportunities around the world.

Patrick and Peter discuss the ideas behind the Free Cities movement, the Zones of Progress documentary, and what the future may hold for those seeking greater freedom, sovereignty, and economic opportunity.

Watch the Zones of Progress documentary:
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Free Cities Conference
October 31 – November 2, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic

Learn more:
https://freecitiesconference.com

Learn more about Veritas Villages:
https://veritasvillages.com