My journey from the United States to Australia in 2013 unexpectedly revealed a disturbing global pattern—China's methodical influence extending far beyond what most people realize. Standing beneath unfamiliar southern hemisphere stars, I began noticing concerning signs that have only grown more relevant in today's geopolitical landscape.

During my time in Perth, I witnessed firsthand how China had strategically positioned itself within Australian society. From the government-controlled media landscape to the normalized surveillance in homes that nobody questioned, I observed a population unaware of their gradually eroding sovereignty. China's systematic purchase of Australian resources through million-dollar citizenship programs created dependencies so severe that when COVID disrupted supply chains, Australians couldn't even access basic necessities without Chinese imports.

The most alarming aspects of China's global strategy became evident when I observed their actions in the South China Sea—constructing artificial islands to expand territorial claims, then simply laughing off international court rulings against them. This blatant disregard for global norms continues today, alongside other concerning activities: purchasing farmland near US military installations, flooding countries with fentanyl, and developing surveillance technologies that extend their reach worldwide. These aren't random events but calculated moves in a long-term strategy that doesn't require traditional warfare to achieve dominance.

As we navigate increasingly complex global tensions, understanding China's playbook becomes essential. Their alternative approach to global influence—buying rather than invading, monitoring rather than confronting—creates vulnerabilities that most citizens never see until it's too late. Subscribe to the Surviving Changes podcast for more insights on these critical issues, and download the Backyard Gardener app to take one small step toward greater self-sufficiency in an uncertain world.

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A pivotal moment has arrived for the Surviving Changes podcast as we transition into a new chapter. After circling the globe with faith as my compass, I've finally landed in Puerto Rico – but not without one last thrilling escape from Mexico that involved an epic cross-country Uber ride and some dangerously close encounters with cartel leadership.

Upon touchdown in San Juan, reality hit hard when my expired passport triggered alerts about outstanding warrants. Picture this: surrounded by customs officials, a service dog at my side, and my heart pounding as I contemplated whether I'd be detained or released. The strategic conversation that followed – gently reminding officials they might not want to get entangled in an upcoming RICO lawsuit – proved crucial to my freedom. Sometimes knowing when to stand your ground makes all the difference between captivity and liberty.

The emotional weight of Puerto Rico has been both healing and haunting. The beaches where friends lost their lives during hurricanes serve as constant reminders of nature's power. Finding the perfect home – close enough to enjoy the sunset views but safely elevated from tsunami threats – marks another milestone in this journey of survival and resilience. Meanwhile, legal battles have been fought and won from afar, demonstrating that sometimes the art of war means choosing your battlefield carefully rather than charging headlong into every fight.

As the podcast evolves, you'll find more structured content across platforms like Rumble, YouTube and TikTok under "I am Heidi Hunt." While some journey-related episodes will require a modest subscription (half the price of a coffee!), my commitment to sharing these stories remains unwavering. Join me as we transform these global adventures into meaningful conversations about survival, faith, and the courage to embrace change when everything around you demands it.

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The line between safety and danger can dissolve in an instant. What began as a flourishing tour boat business in beautiful Cabo San Lucas rapidly descended into a desperate fight for survival against a network of Mason-affiliated grifters with dangerous cartel connections.

When a seemingly friendly couple wearing Zag shirts appeared in my life, I immediately recognized the setup. These weren't random expatriates looking for friendship – they were scouts for a sophisticated operation that targeted tourists and long-term visitors. Their system was brilliant in its simplicity: rent properties equipped with hidden cameras, capture compromising behavior, then blackmail or rob their victims before forcing them out.

Playing along while secretly gathering evidence became my daily reality. While Stan, a 33rd-degree Mason, regularly invaded my apartment stealing alcohol and manipulating my food, he had no idea my old phones were recording his every move. When Jill and Brian offered me "security cameras" connected to their account, they never suspected I had installed my own independent system.

The dangerous game escalated when I confronted Stan with video evidence. Rather than backing down, the group enlisted my trusted business associate Nacho – a man I'd helped for years. His offer to connect me with cartel contacts at the police station seemed like salvation until he mysteriously "lost" the critical evidence after filing reports. The betrayal became undeniable when he arrived at my door with unseen accomplices waiting in the parking lot.

My escape required abandoning nearly everything, paying $6,000 for an Uber to take my dog and me across Mexico, from Cabo to La Paz, by ferry to Mazatlan, and eventually to Cancun where we caught a flight to Puerto Rico. Those days of silent travel, unable to communicate with my driver due to language barriers, represented the thin line between freedom and becoming another disappeared expatriate.

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Have you ever felt watched, targeted, or silenced by forces more powerful than yourself? This raw, unfiltered account reveals how I turned the tables on what I call the "Deep State" using nothing but strategic thinking, careful planning, and $12 a month.

From a thriving tour business in Cabo bringing in $10,000-$12,000 weekly to discovering mysterious tax liens following me across continents, my journey exposes the lengths to which coordinated groups will go to silence those who challenge them. When I discovered hearings about my finances were being scheduled without my knowledge and documentation conveniently arriving only after these hearings concluded, I knew I needed an unconventional approach to regain control.

My solution? Creating dozens of what I call "ghetto dead man switches" – evidence buried in various locations as insurance against those who might wish to silence me. This evidence included what I refer to as the "naughty police officer database" and documentation of other incidents that proved powerful enough to make shadowy forces reconsider their approach. The turning point came when I launched this very podcast, triggering an immediate IRS audit claiming I owed $360,000, which ultimately gave me the opportunity to confront those I believe were orchestrating my troubles.

The strategic confrontation worked. By making it clear I had evidence that could implicate many people and threatening a RICO lawsuit that would draw unwanted attention, I managed to get the fabricated liens removed and my passport issues resolved. While I believe I remain on watchlists, the harassment has drastically reduced – no more break-ins, no direct intimidation, just distant observation. My experience offers valuable lessons for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable opposition: sometimes creating multiple failsafes and strategically revealing information is more effective than direct confrontation. Want to learn more about navigating complex power dynamics? Subscribe now and join me on this journey of survival and strategic resistance.

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The tables are turning on powerful institutions that have kept me silent for over six years. Drawing inspiration from a poker player who taught me the value of patience and perseverance, I've been carefully biding my time against what some might call the "Deep State" and Masonic organizations.

Throughout this episode, I reveal the surprising connections between Masonic symbols and law enforcement agencies, particularly sheriff's departments. Visit any bar in Cabo where officers leave their patches, and you'll notice a pattern hiding in plain sight. This recognition helped me understand why I became a target years ago, leading to my current situation - essentially serving a 10-year sentence of silence due to NDAs and potential legal threats.

My 50th birthday in May 2020 marked a particularly difficult moment. I had foolishly hoped that someone from my past might show basic human decency and reach out. Instead, the world erupted with COVID lockdowns and George Floyd protests while I remained isolated. Despite these challenges, I established Bascabo Tours LLC with my partner Mark, strategically structuring the business to provide some protection. During my time in Cabo, I helped numerous street vendors establish legitimate businesses online, building goodwill throughout the community.

Looking ahead, I'm preparing to file a lawsuit that will expose many of these experiences in detail. Future episodes of Surviving Changes will walk you through this legal process and explore the emotional and practical strategies I've developed to survive major life transitions. From living in a van to navigating complex psychological challenges, this podcast will serve as both documentation of my journey and a resource for anyone confronting powerful systems. Subscribe now to follow this unfolding story of resilience against institutional opposition.

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We've all been deceived by people we trusted, but few have experienced it with potentially life-threatening consequences. This episode peels back the layers of seemingly innocent relationships to reveal a disturbing pattern of calculated manipulation and possible conspiracy.

After losing everything back home, I found myself in Cabo San Lucas, vulnerable and rebuilding from scratch. When an older American couple, Larry and Anita, appeared offering friendship and support, they seemed like guardian angels sent at exactly the right moment. Their generosity—opening their home, helping me find housing, introducing me to local connections—painted a picture of compassionate expats helping a fellow American through tough times.

The Fourth of July celebration started innocently enough. Drinks at local bars with plans to watch fireworks from Larry and Anita's condo overlooking the Arch. But strange decisions began accumulating: their unusual insistence I shouldn't drive despite similar previous situations, Larry providing Xanax despite knowing it causes blackouts with alcohol, and most tellingly, their failure to make even a single call when we never arrived at their home after supposedly following them there.

Waking up in a Mexican hospital with facial stitches and no memory of how I got there was terrifying enough. But the realization that followed was worse—people I thought were friends had likely orchestrated the entire "accident." As a former attorney who had made powerful enemies, I recognized the pattern too late. The truth becomes clear when you ask what genuine friends would do if you mysteriously disappeared on your way to their home. They would call. They would worry. They would create exactly the digital trail of concern that Larry and Anita carefully avoided.

Have you ever realized someone in your life wasn't who they claimed to be? How did you recognize the signs? Share your experiences or thoughts about navigating betrayal in the comments or reach out directly through our website.

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What happens when you're stuck in limbo, waiting out an NDA and unable to earn money? For me, the answer was living in a van behind a Cabo San Lucas bar, bartering social skills for meals and shelter. This fascinating chapter of my journey reveals how necessity and chance encounters shaped my survival strategies in paradise.

Behind the touristic façade of Cabo lies a complex social ecosystem I gradually uncovered. My arrangement with Charlie at Cabo Jack's might seem peculiar—living in my van, using his facilities, entertaining customers for free food and drinks—but it provided exactly what I needed: a place to wait. Despite appearances, my mobile home offered surprising comfort with an air mattress, entertainment, and even aromatherapy diffusers for those rare quiet moments between the constant parties.

When locals Larry and Anita entered my life, everything shifted. Their Christian charity routine led to them financing my first apartment, but their true motivations remained murky. Meanwhile, connections with cartel-affiliated businessmen David and Nacho accidentally opened my eyes to untapped tour business opportunities on platforms like Viator and TripAdvisor. Despite being deceived about payment, this knowledge eventually allowed me to build a lucrative business with my stateside friend Mark—generating up to $12,000 weekly before circumstances forced us to scale back operations. 

What started as killing time evolved into a crash course in survival, entrepreneurship, and recognizing the thin veneer separating paradise from its darker undercurrents. Listen now to hear how these experiences shaped my understanding of trust and opportunity in unexpected places, and subscribe to catch next week's revelation about what really happened with Larry and Anita.

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What does true survival look like when you're fleeing with a felony warrant, a dog named Pellucci, and barely enough money for gas? Heidi's raw account of her escape to Mexico reveals the unexpected gifts found in rock bottom moments.

The journey begins in Arizona, where strategic decisions—applying for government assistance and giving away her tracked phone to "meth heads"—lay the groundwork for her border crossing plan. With auto theft charges hanging over her head and limited options, Heidi finds herself in Yuma, where the women's shelter becomes an unlikely sanctuary. The paradox of her situation is striking: while legally and financially desperate, she discovers a peculiar freedom in having so little to lose.

"Strangers are good," Heidi reflects after experiencing remarkable kindness from shelter staff who provided meals, showers, and even clothing vouchers. When occasionally lacking gas money for DoorDash runs, she reluctantly tries panhandling, discovering people's willingness to help someone trying to help themselves. These moments of human connection amid isolation become the unexpected bright spots in her narrative.

The border crossing itself unfolds like a fever dream—complete with corrupt officials demanding purchases of taco sauce and honey, a brief partnership with a train-hopping drifter named Red who transports drugs via railway, and the persistent fear of cartel encounters. Throughout these high-stakes moments, Heidi's pragmatic approach to survival shines through: "I'm not arguing with the border guy... I have pissed off the Deep State, the Freemasons. I'm just out here trying to survive."

The story culminates at Cabo Jack's, where karaoke and unexpected connections with people from her past create a surreal bookend to her escape journey. Listen now to discover how sometimes what appears to be your lowest moment can become the launchpad for something entirely new.

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What happens when crystals emerge from the earth, energy vortexes twist trees, and mysterious fiber-like structures begin moving on their own? Welcome to the strange reality of the Wild West RV Park in Maricopa, Arizona.

The land beneath this unassuming RV park holds ancient secrets. Dating back hundreds of millions of years to when continents were unified, this area marks where primordial waters met land - a perfect birthplace for life. After heavy rains, the ground literally opens up, revealing crystals (some with crystalline gold) and fossils connected to the nearby Petrified Forest. But the true power lies in the invisible - energy vortexes and ley lines that can be physically observed in the twisted growth patterns of trees and felt by those sensitive enough to perceive them.

During my time there, something truly bizarre began happening - hair-like fibers that seemed to move independently and bury themselves into wooden surfaces. These "walking hairs," later identified as Morgellons, appeared just before COVID emerged globally. My personal scientific experimentation with these fibers suggests possible connections to biological weapons development occurring simultaneously in multiple locations worldwide. The timing wasn't coincidental, and neither were the people who suddenly appeared in my life after discovering these phenomena.

From Maricopa to Cabo, a pattern emerged of individuals planted to monitor those who notice these anomalies. Organizations presenting themselves as community service groups may serve as covers for more clandestine operations. The distinction between being "ahead of the curve" versus "below the curve" in awareness creates a natural filter, separating those ready for expanded consciousness from those who dismiss uncomfortable truths.

Ready to explore the hidden connections between ancient energies and modern conspiracies? Subscribe now to hear more revelations and evidence from my journey through these mysterious landscapes.

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Have you ever wondered how life's hardest challenges can lead to healing and strength? Join me as I explore my journey of faith amidst chaos, sharing my experiences of living in a van, the struggles of daily life, and the profound connections I found along the way. This episode dives into the unexpected lessons learned while cleaning toilets, navigating relationships filled with jealousy, and ultimately leaning on my faith in God. 

From facing the decision to file a RICO lawsuit after years of challenges to exploring the depths of my personal belief system, this episode presents an engaging narrative about transformation and resilience. Discover how my experiences led me to a deeper relationship with God while grappling with earthly struggles. You'll gain insights into how adversity can lead to profound self-discovery and personal growth.

Let my story inspire you to trust in your journey, recognizing that every setback can lead to a stronger foundation. I invite you to engage with the content, subscribe to the podcast, and share your own stories of triumph over adversity!