I've been thinking about this for weeks now.

There's a conversation happening that most people aren't paying attention to.

While everyone's obsessing over the latest productivity hack or morning routine, millions of people are discovering something profound:

What they thought was broken about them is actually their superpower.

This week's Healthcare Liberty Lab episode features Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently- a platform serving women with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. But this isn't just another "mental health awareness" conversation.

This is about the future of work, creativity and human optimization.

The MacBook Trying to Run Windows

I shared a story during our conversation that stopped me cold the first time I heard it:

I told Kendra about a woman who described getting her ADHD diagnosis like this:

"I was a MacBook trying to run Windows programs my whole life and the diagnosis made me realize I wasn’t screwed up, I just operated differently. "

Think about that metaphor.

Your entire life, you've been trying to force your operating system to run software it wasn't designed for. No wonder you felt exhausted. No wonder you burned out.

The problem wasn't you. The problem was the mismatch.

The 35-Year Awakening

Kendra shared the average age of ADHD diagnosis for women.

I was shocked.

Mid 30s?!

For autistic women? She pointed out that it takes an average of 10 years from seeking a diagnosis to getting the right one.

These aren't children we're talking about.

These are accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, mothers- people who've spent decades masking, grinding and pushing through systems that weren't built for how their brains work.

And when they finally get answers?

Everything changes.

The Discipline Deficit

Children with ADHD receive tens of thousands more disciplinary actions than their neurotypical peers by the time they reach adulthood.

Tens of thousands.

Imagine carrying that weight- that constant message that something is fundamentally wrong with you- into your adult life, your relationships, your career.

Now imagine discovering it was never true.

The Hyperfocus Advantage

Here's where this gets interesting for creators and entrepreneurs.

ADHDers and autistic individuals often possess:

* Hyperfocus

* High levels of creativity

* Unique pattern recognition

* Advanced problem-solving capabilities

* A perspective that approaches life from ‘out-of-the-box’

These aren't consolation prizes. These are competitive advantages.

The issue isn't that neurodivergent people can't succeed. It's that traditional environments suffocate their natural strengths.

The Great Reframe

Kendra's approach at Divergently isn't about "fixing" anything.

It's about support and optimization.

It’s about asking: "What environment allows this person to thrive?"

Instead of forcing square pegs into round holes, what if we designed systems that leverage our natural abilities and support each other through the process?

This hit close to home because I see it constantly in the entrepreneurship space.

Some of the most successful creators and business owners I know are neurodivergent. They succeed not despite their ADHD or autism, but because of it.

The hyperfocus that allows someone to disappear into a project for 12 hours straight? That's not a bug - it's a feature.

The pattern recognition that spots opportunities others miss? That's not overthinking - it's strategic advantage.

The inability to tolerate boring, soul-crushing work? That's not a flaw- it's quality control for your life.

The Community Solution

What struck me most about Kendra's work is the emphasis on community over clinical treatment.

People don't just need medication or therapy.

They need:

* Understanding

* Practical systems

* Permission to work differently

* Connection with others who get it

The most valuable thing her platform provides isn't a diagnosis or a prescription. It's the realization that you're not alone and you're not broken.

The Timing Revolution

We're living through the perfect storm for neurodivergent success:

* Remote work has normalized flexible environments

* Technology enables solo entrepreneurs to build without massive teams

* AI tools are democratizing skills that previously required years of training

* The creator economy rewards authentic, obsessive expertise over corporate conformity

This is neurodivergent people's moment.

Traditional employment often fails neurodivergent individuals not because they can't do the work, but because the environment isn’t optimized for how their brains function.

The 9-5 office grind. The pointless meetings. The arbitrary rules and bureaucracy. The focus on time spent rather than results achieved.

These systems weren't designed for optimization- they were designed for control.

And they're crumbling.

The New Framework

What if instead of asking "How do I fix myself to fit in?" we asked:

* What environment brings out my best work?

* What problems am I uniquely positioned to solve?

* How can I structure my life around my natural rhythms?

* Who are my people, and how do I find them?

This isn't about making excuses or avoiding responsibility. It's about strategic self-awareness and intentional design.

The Bigger Picture

This conversation represents something larger happening in society.

We're moving from:

* Standardization → Personalization

* Conformity → Authenticity

* Fixing defects → Optimizing strengths

* Individual struggle → Community support

The people leading this shift? Often the ones who never fit the old mold in the first place.

What This Means for You

Whether you're neurodivergent or not, this conversation matters because:

The future belongs to people who can think differently.

The problems we're facing won't be solved by more of the same thinking that created them.

We need hyperfocused obsessives.

We need pattern-recognition masters.

We need people who see solutions others miss.

We need the ones who were told they were too much, too intense, too different.

If this resonates with you, here's what I want you to do:

Stop trying to fix yourself to fit broken systems.

Start designing your environment to support how you actually work best.

And find your people- the ones who not only accept your weird, but celebrate it.

Because your "broken" brain might be exactly what the world needs right now.

Until next week,

Tiffany

Listen to my full conversation with Kendra Koch on The Healthcare Liberty Lab. Her platform Divergently is at joindivergently.com, and if you're questioning whether you might be neurodivergent, this episode is essential listening.Huge thank you to our sponsor CrowdHealth! Visit their platform at joincrowdhealth.com & Use code ‘liberty lab’ for $99/month for the first 3 months!

What systems have you had to break free from to do your best work? Reply and let me know - I read every response.

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The modern healthcare system is a carefully constructed illusion.

You're led to believe that insurance equals safety. That without it, you're one accident away from financial ruin.

But what if the very system designed to "protect you" is actually the thing threatening your financial sovereignty?

This isn't a theoretical debate. It's mathematics.

Medical debt is the #1 cause of bankruptcy in America.

But here's the punch to the gut: 78% of those bankrupted had health insurance when they incurred those bills.

Let that sink in.

The product you're sacrificing salary increases for- the one you're told is non-negotiable so that you can protect your financial health - is failing at its fundamental purpose.

Meanwhile, insurance companies' profits climb predictably. Up and up and up. It’s the kind of graph Harvard MBAs dream about.

I don’t believe it’s accidental; it's by design.

There are two healthcare systems in America:

* The legacy system: Expensive, inefficient, inaccessible

* The emerging system: Direct, transparent, personal

Most remain trapped in the first, unaware the second even exists.

Let’s break down the numbers:

Let’s say you are paying a very average $400/month for your insurance premium with a very average $3,000 deductible. (Here’s a breakdown of the 2025 costs by Forbes)

So even if you *never* walk into a doctor’s office or take a pill, you’ve committed $4,800 annually. But what if you DO need care?

Let’s consider a simple problem like a UTI:

* Traditional path: No same-day appointment → ER visit → CT scan/visit/testing→ outrageous bill (from overtesting & overcharging), no help with bill negotiation.

* The result can easily leave someone to pay thousands out of pocket.

Unfortunately, this isn't an outlier. It's the norm.

* Alternative path: Direct Primary Care → immediate care → Rx

* $10-20 for antibiotics.

My Escape Route

My journey away from traditional insurance wasn't driven by ideology. It was driven by necessity.

As a returning student with limited time and limited funds, I discovered direct primary care (DPC) - a subscription model giving me unlimited access to a physician without copays or surprise bills.

Instead of 7 minute appointments after 2 hour waits, I got same-day access, no waits and unlimited 30-60 minute consultations for $75/month.

But I still faced a dilemma: I was essentially double-paying for healthcare—DPC for actual care and expensive insurance for "what if" scenarios I hoped never to use.

There had to be a better way.

Enter CrowdHealth: The Third Option

CrowdHealth is fundamentally different from traditional insurance. It's not insurance at all, but a peer-to-peer funding model that eliminates the middlemen.

Here's my 30-second summary:

* I pay $55/month in advocacy fees

* I agree to contribute to other members' healthcare needs up to a set amount (as of today’s publication the max = $140)

* For major medical events, I pay $500—the rest, submitted for funding, with no cap

Unlike insurance:

* 98% of bills are funded (avg. 54% in network with insurers)

* Personal care advocates help you navigate the system

* Transparent pricing and help with bill negotiation

* No arbitrary caps on what’s submitted for funding

* There are no networks—I see any doctor I want

My total monthly costs are actually WAY lower that I estimated in the video.

Here’s what I pay:

CrowdHealth: $55 advocacy fee + $140 max contribution & DPC membership: $75

Total = $270/month

Significantly less than I was paying for my traditional insurance premiums alone.

Here’s a screenshot directly from the FAQ section of CrowdHealth’s website:

For me, it isn't just about saving money. It's about reclaiming agency.

The traditional system traps you in dependency and takes advantage of clinicians and patients.

It's why so many people stay in jobs they hate and avoid entrepreneurship- they're handcuffed to employer-provided insurance.

Alternative health models like CrowdHealth are portable. They follow you. They empower you.

They create direct relationships between you and your providers, eliminating the administrative waste that's bleeding the system dry.

Not everyone is a good fit for this model

For example:

* If you have extremely complex, ongoing medical needs, traditional insurance might still make sense

* If you are a tobacco user (defined as daily use for a period of 3 or more months, past or present) or if you weigh over 220/260 pounds (female/male) you won’t be eligible.

But for many people, this approach offers better care at lower cost with greater freedom.

This isn't a hypothetical.

This is working right now for thousands of families, clinicians, and entrepreneurs.

The Real Question

The real question is NOT:

"What if something bad happens and I don't have Blue Cross Blue Shield?"

But I think it might be:

"Why am I paying these insurance companies more than I can afford for a system that consistently fails people when they need it most?"

Healthcare freedom is possible. You just need to know how to navigate it.

Next Steps to Better Care

* Explore Direct Primary Care options at dpcfrontier.com or search for DPC in your area.

* Check out joincrowdhealth.com and see if it might be a good fit for your situation. And if you decide to try it, do it with limited risk -

Use code "Liberty Lab" for $99/month for the first 3 months with no contract.

The system doesn't want you to believe you have options. But you do.

These alternatives aren't coming "someday." They're here now, saving people money and providing better care today.

The choice is yours: remain in a system designed to extract maximum profit while delivering minimum care, or step into a model built on transparency, community, and human connection.

I know which game I'm playing.

Until next week,

Tiffany

*Like always this is NEVER medical, financial, tax or legal advice 😉

*Although CrowdHealth is an exclusive sponsor of The Healthcare Liberty Lab, this account is my personal testimonial as a member. I wasn’t paid to provide it and none of the info was provided to me by them for publication (except what I grabbed from their public website)! Check out their FAQs yourself!

Please leave questions and comments below, excited to chat more about this!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehealthcarelibertylab.substack.com

Your mental health isn't broken—it's just stuck in an outdated system designed to mask symptoms, not cure them.

Traditional treatments are failing 60% of people with mental health conditions. Yet most continue popping pills that don't work, talking to therapists who aren’t helping them break through and wondering why they never feel whole.

I sat down with two pioneers disrupting this broken model: Dr. Jeffrey Gold of Gold Direct Care and Sherry Rais, CEO of Enthea.

What they revealed will transform how you think about mental health treatment forever.

The Mental Health Crisis Nobody's Talking About

The statistics hit hard:

* Mental health is now the leading cause of disability worldwide.

* 76% of employees have at least one mental health symptom

* This costs employers $3.7 trillion annually

* Every 40 seconds, someone takes their own life globally

But here's what we don’t say: the system isn't designed to fix the problem.

We've made it more normal to talk about our mental health, which is great. Not so normal to find solutions.

Reality check: When was the last time you heard someone say "I had depression but I cured it completely with my SSRI"?

Never happens.

Why Your Antidepressants Are Keeping You Sick

The pharmaceutical industry doesn't want you to notice, but their products are failing spectacularly:

* SSRIs only work well for about 15-20% of people

* 57% experience moderate to severe side effects

* Up to 60% of people with mental health conditions find traditional treatments ineffective

As we observed in our conversation: You never hear someone come in and say, 'I used to take Zoloft. But then my depression was cured and now I don't have this issue anymore.' This is not the story."

The truth? These treatments were never intended to cure you. They are prescribed to manage symptoms as long as you need them - indefinitely.

The Psychedelic Renaissance: Mind-Blowing Research

While you've been struggling with treatments that don't work, researchers have been quietly exploring and documenting their results with psychedelic therapies:

* Over 100 clinical trials involving psychedelics registered with the FDA

* Over 30,000 published articles in peer-reviewed journals

* Several states (Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico) legalizing psilocybin therapy

The reports are nothing short of revolutionary:

* MDMA-assisted therapy: 65% of PTSD patients no longer meet the criteria for PTSD

* Ketamine-assisted therapy: 86% of heavy drinkers abstinent at one-year follow-up

* Psilocybin therapy: 80% of heavy smokers abstinent at one-year follow-up

How can we not be exploring options like this for alcoholism if we're getting an 86% success rate?

The answer? It would requires open-mindedness and a complete shift of the narrative. A 180 degree turn away from the status quo. And just maybe, the industry has incentive to resist, since there's really no profit in curing people.

What Are Psychedelics Really Doing To Your Brain?

The short answer is: we don’t everything, but here’s what we do know.

Psychedelics (from "psyche" meaning mind and "delic" from "delōs" meaning manifesting) are substances that allow access to altered states of consciousness.

As Rais explained: "The word literally means mind manifesting... bringing our mind in front of us. So there's a lot of stuff happening in our mind, in our brain that we can't see... And so psychedelics, they say sort of lift the veil and allow us to tap into these other states of consciousness."

What makes psychedelics different from other treatments is their ability to increase neuroplasticity in the brain- creating new neural connections and breaking negative thought patterns that have kept you stuck for years.

Dr. Gold points out that, it isn't about getting high, it's about healing at the deepest level of your consciousness.

How Ketamine Therapy Actually Works

Ketamine is currently the only legal psychedelic that can be prescribed by physicians.

Here's the process Sherry and Dr. Gold discussed:

* Assessment: Medical screening to ensure you're a good candidate

* Preparation: Sessions with a therapist to establish rapport and set intentions

* Medicine Sessions: Ketamine administered via IV, injection, or lozenge in a comfortable setting

* Integration: Post-experience sessions to process insights and cement positive changes

Most patients undergo about six ketamine sessions, though individual needs vary.

The experience itself? "It's a dissociative. So you will be in an altered state. It's kind of like an out-of-body experience," explains Rais.

The Critical Distinction You Need to Understand

This isn't about recreational drug use. It's about therapeutic application under professional guidance.

"This isn't going to a Grateful Dead show and dropping LSD or mushrooms," Dr. Gold emphasized. "We're talking about using it in a way that is monitored with a professional guide, sitter, therapist, physician."

Both experts acknowledged that psychedelic treatments aren't without risks. While ketamine has been used safely in medical settings for decades, proper screening and monitoring are essential.

For patients interested in learning more about these options:

* Talk to your Primary Care provider: If you have a direct primary care physician, discuss whether ketamine therapy might be appropriate

* Research providers: Look for clinics that offer the full protocol (preparation, medicine sessions, and integration)

* Advocate at work: If you're in a position to influence your company's benefits, consider sharing information about Enthea's services

* Stay informed: Follow developments in your state regarding the legal status of various psychedelic therapies

The Future Is Already Here

Dr. Gold envisions a healthcare ecosystem where direct primary care and psychedelic therapy work together to provide comprehensive, affordable mental health solutions.

"If we can make direct primary care, ketamine-assisted therapy, all these things part of that process and get them available to the most number of people possible at the most affordable rate possible, then that's where the magic happens."

For Rais, the key is accessibility. Access to therapies that actually work while reducing healthcare costs and improving productivity would change everything.

What This Means For You

The mental health crisis demands a range of solutions, and you deserve to know all your options.

Of course you have to work closely with qualified healthcare providers to determine which approaches might be appropriate for your specific needs.

But know this: the future of mental health treatment isn't about managing symptoms forever—it's about healing the root causes of suffering.

That future is already here for those willing to explore it.

The Healthcare Liberty Lab is brought to you by CrowdHealth. If you are ready to take control of your health and experience freedom from health insurance go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code “Liberty Lab” for $99/month for the first 3 months. It’s the best.

See you next week!

Tiffany

*Never medical or financial advice

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Fear, anxiety, and subtle manipulation can override your rational decision-making leading you down paths that may not be in your best interest.

But what if you could see through the fog and reclaim control of your health journey?

This week on The Healthcare Liberty Lab Podcast, I spoke with Susan Palmer-Ansorg, a seasoned psychologist specializing in treating anxiety issues in adolescents and adults.

Susan pulled back the curtain on the neurobiology of healthcare manipulation and shared actionable strategies to regain your power in medical settings.

"It's hard for most people to imagine and relate to people intentionally trying to use neurobiology against us and manipulate us for power and control."

Susan's words highlight the core issue: It's not necessarily malicious, but there are other pressures on the doctor.

Clinicians can be manipulated without realizing it. Our healthcare system has integrated systems that bypass rational thinking and activate primal fear responses.

The average person walks into a medical facility already primed for compliance.

White coats, medical terminology, and clinical environments aren't accidental – they're psychological triggers that establish authority.

But what if this authority becomes a barrier to your optimal care?

The Anxiety Contagion

Susan has witnessed firsthand how anxiety contaminates medical decision-making from both sides:

* Provider Fear: Doctors operating from a place of liability concerns rather than individualized patient outcomes. They have fear buttons pushed, and are in sympathetic nervous system dominance

* Systemic Fear: Clinicians are given canned information steered to medicine over lifestyle.

* Pharmaceutical Influence: Professional organizations are captured. Follow the money..

* Patient Fear: The stress response that prevents clear thinking and question-asking.

This creates a dangerous dynamic where medical professionals become unwitting participants in a system that many times doesn't serve your highest interests.

Thinking about it from the patient point of view, it it is important to remember the emotions that inform how healthcare providers deliver care.

Susan also shared her experience of dealing with her own health struggles, and the fear that she saw in the providers when she didn’t follow their recommendation.

The Autonomy Algorithm

What separates the healthcare-empowered from the healthcare-dependent isn't solely medical knowledge – it's psychological sovereignty.

Susan's framework for reclaiming your healthcare autonomy consists of three critical components:

1. Recognize the Manipulation Triggers

When you feel rushed, confused, or pressured in a healthcare setting, it's likely not coincidental. These are environmental conditions designed to compromise your decision-making capacity.

The solution? Slow down. Request time. Create space between recommendation and decision.

2. Rewire Your Nervous System Response

Susan shared a powerful breaths to short-circuit the anxiety that hijacks rational thought:

* 4-6-8 Breathing: Breathe in fully and inflate your lungs through the nose for a count of four, hold it for a count of six, and breathe out through your mouth completely for a count of eight.

* Practice: It's important to practice these breaths and familiarize yourself in order to make it automated.

* Relaxation Response: Feeling your body start to relax is a sign you got it. These aren't merely wellness tips—they're tactical interventions you can use in real-time during medical decisions.

3. Demand More, listen, Think

As the patient, it's your job to do what feels most comfortable but remember to get the calm brain

You must remember,

You don't have to do the first thing you are anxious to do.

Pause, Note, Ask yourself… What is that about?

The Hidden Cost of Compliance

Susan shared her personal health journey, where following her instincts rather than her doctor's recommendations led to better outcomes.

The pushback she received revealed something critical: healthcare providers often respond with fear when their authority is questioned.

She reminds us to consider that the "expert" might not even know.

And that is okay.

Their fear doesn't stem from malice – it comes from training systems that reward conformity and punish deviation. Understanding this psychology gives you leverage in healthcare interactions.

Regardless of if it feels challenging, our healthcare is not a service to outsource.

YOU are the one best positioned to make decisions about how to navigate YOUR health and YOUR healthcare.

It is a skill that can be learned!

The Strategic Patient Mindset

The healthcare system isn't inherently designed for your autonomy. It's optimized for efficiency, risk management and profit.

Crafting your own healthcare strategy requires:

* Preparation: Research before appointments, not after.

* Documentation: Track your symptoms, responses, and outcomes systematically.

* Boundaries: Clearly communicate your decision-making process and needs.

* Network: Build relationships with providers who respect informed choice. (As a patient, you don't even have to rely on your own judgment. You can literally get help from whoever else you're working with)

This isn't about antagonism toward medical professionals, but rather about fostering partnerships based on mutual respect instead of authority compliance.

Here’s an example of how simple these questions can be:

Final Thoughts

The healthcare system will continue operating as designed.

But the real question is: Will YOU continue operating as expected?

Connect with our Sponsor:

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Connect with our Guest:

Susan’s substack is Rogue Psychologist. It’s absolutely amazing. Check it out here.

Thanks for hanging out with us.

Until next time,

Tiffany

* Never medical advice

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehealthcarelibertylab.substack.com

Every day, you hand over your money to faceless institutions.

You pay insurance premiums. You pay medical bills. You save for retirement.

But what most people don't realize is that the system controlling our money- and by extension, our healthcare- is designed to extract value from you at every turn.

I recently spoke with Dr. Noah Kaufman, emergency physician, author, public speaker and Bitcoin enthusiast on The Healthcare Liberty Lab podcast.

What he revealed left me questioning everything I thought I knew about healthcare, finances and freedom.

Shocking Truth #1: Your Money Is Being Systematically Devalued (And It's By Design)

Dr. Kaufman didn't always believe in Bitcoin. Like many of us, he initially dismissed it as "internet magic money" and a "scam."

But then he discovered something that changed his perspective completely.

"The value of the dollar keeps going down. And the dollar is inflationary. Every year there's 2% inflation or some years there's 8% inflation," he explained.

What's more shocking? "80% of all the dollars that ever existed have been printed in the last five years."

Let that sink in.

Dr. Kaufman used a brilliant analogy to explain how inflation actually works:

"When you think about inflation, you could think about, well, like if it's 8% one year, if it goes down to 2% the next year, it's not like the prices have gone down. It's like somebody who weighed 200 pounds, added eight pounds, you know, and then added an extra two pounds the next year. They weigh 210. They don't weigh 208 minus six or something."

That's why when your house doubles in price, it's not because your house is worth more- it's because your money is worth less.

The retirement number you're aiming for? Dr. Kaufman points out that what used to be $2 million is now $5 million, and soon will be $10 million.

We're all running on a treadmill that keeps speeding up.

Shocking Truth #2: The Healthcare System Is Built On Theft (And We're All Complicit)

"We are part of a system that is the number one cause of financial ruin for our patients," Dr. Kaufman shared solemnly.

As healthcare providers, we're kept in the dark about costs. Our patients ask about copays instead of actual prices. And the entire system lacks transparency.

The most disturbing part? Only 7% of total healthcare costs go to physician and provider fees. The rest? Siphoned away by a bloated system designed to extract profit.

Young doctors graduate with crushing debt- Dr. Kaufman mentioned a couple with $900,000 in student loans at 8% interest. They're broke at 30 years old, despite their earning potential.

No wonder physicians are desperately seeking side gigs, investing aggressively, and experiencing burnout at unprecedented rates.

"Physician suicide is twice the normal population numbers," he noted.

Shocking Truth #3: There's a Fixed-Supply Alternative (And It Changes Everything)

Bitcoin fundamentally differs from dollars in one critical way: scarcity.

"There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin. Ever. Period," Dr. Kaufman emphasized.

Unlike dollars, which can be printed infinitely, Bitcoin's supply is mathematically limited. This creates a deflationary currency—one that appreciates in value over time rather than losing value.

"94% of all the Bitcoin have been made. You can never make more Bitcoin," he said.

This is why Bitcoin offers what Dr. Kaufman calls an "unequal calculation"—a Pascal's wager of sorts. The downside of allocating a small percentage of your portfolio to Bitcoin is limited, while the upside potential is enormous.

"Even if you think Bitcoin is a total joke, you still should own some because of its Sharpe ratio," he noted, referencing the risk-adjusted return metric that shows Bitcoin has delivered the highest compound annual growth of any asset class for 15 years.

Shocking Truth #4: Decentralization Gives Power Back To Patients And Clinicians

The current healthcare payment system is riddled with middlemen—insurance companies, payment processors, banks—all taking their cut.

Blockchain doesn’t work this way.

"Bitcoin is a totally decentralized monetary network that takes control over the money system away from government and makes it very democratic and gives it to the people," Dr. Kaufman explained.

This matters because centralized structures (like healthcare and finance industries) inevitably become corrupt. The people controlling those systems benefit themselves first.

In contrast, Bitcoin puts everyone on "a completely equal playing field." No one can deny you access. No one can freeze your account.

Shocking Truth #5: A Better Money System Creates A Better Healthcare System

Here's what struck me most about my conversation with Dr. Kaufman: Healthcare problems are fundamentally money problems.

When we fix the money for clinicians AND patients, we can fix healthcare.

"If physicians were to adopt the Bitcoin network, the Bitcoin standard, in five years when Bitcoin's worth a million dollars, people will feel much more secure," Dr. Kaufman suggested.

* Imagine if doctors could practice medicine without constantly chasing dwindling reimbursements and rising costs.

* Imagine if patients could access care without fear of financial ruin.

* Imagine if the system valued transparency and trust over extraction and control.

That's the promise of a better money.

The Pascal's Wager Of Our Time

Is Bitcoin a bet with limited downside and potentially unlimited upside?

"Even if you think it's a scam, it's still worth owning one to five percent," he advised.

The asymmetric bet is simple: If Bitcoin fails, you lose a small percentage of your portfolio. If it succeeds as Dr. Kaufman and many others believe it will, that small allocation could transform your financial future—and by extension, your ability to focus on what truly matters.

Where Traditional And New Healthcare Models Meet

While Bitcoin may be the long-term solution, Dr. Kaufman also praised innovative healthcare models like CrowdHealth (our sponsor) that are building bridges between paradigms today.

"CrowdHealth is incredible because instead of typical insurance, it's like a crowd-sharing approach to medical costs," he explained.

Members pay their own costs up to a certain amount, then the community chips in for catastrophic expenses—making it far more cost-effective than traditional insurance.

Bitcoin and innovative healthcare models share a common theme: removing unnecessary middlemen and creating transparent systems that align incentives properly.

99% of people will read this and do nothing.

They'll continue paying rising insurance premiums, fighting with insurance companies, and watching their purchasing power erode year after year.

But a small group - especially my readers - the ones who recognize that they have the power to take control of their own future - will take the first step toward true healthcare sovereignty.

Which group will you be in?

As Dr. Kaufman put it: "We're all looking for a way to take back some of that control in an intelligent manner and vote with our dollars to make the world a better place in ethical ways."

Bitcoin might just be that way forward. Let me know what you think.

Sponsor note: Not a member yet? Join at joincrowdhealth.com with code ‘Liberty Lab’ for $99/month for your first 3 months.

Connect with Dr. Kaufman: Dr. Noah Kaufman is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of front-line experience. He’s also an entrepreneur, Bitcoin advocate, and public speaker focused on health, freedom, and technology. Based in Colorado, Noah blends deep medical expertise with a passion for innovation, having launched startups in concierge medicine, digital asset trading, and health savings. He’s a musician, climber, and proud father.

His new book “Self Bitcoinization” is coming soon to Amazon.

Until next time,

Tiffany

Never Medical (or financial) Advice. :-)

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehealthcarelibertylab.substack.com

In many ways, your mind is the only thing you truly own.

Yet most people outsource control of their most valuable asset to external circumstances. They drift through life reacting rather than creating and don’t notice it’s happening until something drastic (like a cancer diagnosis) comes along.

This week on The Healthcare Liberty Lab, I spoke with Madhavi Parikh from I-SPIE Health—a Cancer Coach and Integrative Oncology PA who transformed her trauma into a tool for healing.

The Liberation of Mindfulness

Madhavi didn't discover meditation - it discovered her when her life hit rock bottom.

Depression. Self-doubt. The relentless pursuit of perfection that never arrives.

Sound familiar?

Her journey from surviving to thriving wasn't through escaping reality but by diving deeper into it. One conscious breath at a time.

In a profession surrounded by patients who find themselves with a diagnosis dominated by uncertainty, loss and overwhelm, could mindfulness offer benefits even at end-of-life?

Madhavi thinks so. And she’s seen its impact hundreds, if not thousands, of times.

The Practical Power of Presence

But what separates talking about meditation from actually experiencing its benefits?

Implementation.

In our conversation, Madhavi revealed:

* How simple breath control exercises reset your nervous system in under 60 seconds

* Why confronting your darkness is the only path to lasting light

* The counterintuitive approach to pain management that healthcare is finally embracing

* Her best advice based on decades of interactions with patients navigating end of life care.

* What we can do now to increase our peace and lessen the likelihood of experiencing regret decades before we may have to face a difficult diagnosis.

"The decisions I make today will impact my tomorrow. But tomorrow, I cannot change the decision I'm making today." - Madhavi Parikh

This was such a powerful, thought-provoking episode and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have brought it to you.

Timestamps for the Intentional Listener

* (00:00:00) Introduction to Madhavi Parikh

* (00:01:22) How Madhavi Found Meditation

* (00:06:07) Breath Exercises That Lead To Mindfulness

* (00:16:12) Finding Peace Through Introspection

* (00:19:59) Meditation's Role In Pain Management

* (00:33:50) Integrating Meditation Into Healthcare

* (00:39:37) Self-Improvement Through Guided Meditation

Optimize your potential.

While your mind creates your reality, your body houses your potential. Staying mentally and physically fit matters.

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Design your life or someone else will.

Until next time,

-Tiffany

Never medical advice

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In a healthcare landscape dominated by corporate interests and government regulations, finding alternative paths to wellness often requires stepping outside established frameworks.

This week on The Healthcare Liberty Lab, I had the privilege of speaking with Laura Sciepko, who opened my eyes to the complex world of CBD treatment.

Our discussion highlighted something critical that extends beyond just CBD therapy – the need for patients to have frameworks that allow them to evaluate health options independent of the narratives crafted by government agencies and pharmaceutical corporations.

"This really needs to happen so people understand so they can make an educated choice."

Laura's journey is particularly enlightening. Coming from a background in pharmaceuticals, she initially approached CBD with professional skepticism. This perspective shifted dramatically as she witnessed firsthand the genuine impact these treatments had on patients.

Her evolution mirrors what many of us experience when we begin to question established healthcare dogma.

Dismantling Confusion Through Education

One of the most significant barriers to patient autonomy in healthcare is confusion – often confusion that benefits the status quo.

Our conversation tackled several fundamental misunderstandings surrounding CBD:

* The crucial distinction between hemp and marijuana

* The differences between CBD and THC and their respective effects on the body

* Concerns about drug testing and employment implications

* The absence of meaningful regulation in the industry

These points of confusion aren't accidental. They exist in a regulatory gray area that both hampers legitimate treatments and allows dubious products to flourish.

The Need for Independent Frameworks

What struck me most about our conversation was how desperately we need new frameworks for evaluating healthcare options.

The current system places tremendous power in the hands of regulatory bodies and pharmaceutical companies that may have interests misaligned with optimal patient outcomes.

When Laura discussed certified pure CBD products, she wasn't just advocating for quality control – she was highlighting how patients must create their own systems for vetting treatments when official channels fail them. This DIY approach to healthcare evaluation has become increasingly necessary across many domains of health and healthcare.

Real Solutions Beyond Regulatory Control

Our discussion about CBD as a treatment for sleep, anxiety, and pain revealed another crucial aspect of healthcare autonomy – the importance of individual experimentation and personalized approaches. What works for one patient may not work for another, something the standardized approaches favored by large healthcare systems often fail to address.

The question of whether CBD industry regulation would benefit consumers introduces a fascinating paradox. While regulation might protect against false claims and dangerous products, it could simultaneously limit access and innovation while potentially favoring corporate interests over patient needs.

Creating Space for Informed Choice

Laura's powerful statement about helping people understand so they can make educated choices gets to the heart of healthcare liberty. The current healthcare paradigm often discourages or even penalizes informed choice by:

* Limiting access to information

* Creating bureaucratic barriers to alternative treatments

* Discrediting non-pharmaceutical approaches

* Constructing financial incentives that favor established treatments

Breaking free from these constraints requires both individual courage and collective action to establish new frameworks for evaluating health options.

Episode Breakdown:

(00:00:00) Introduction to Laura Sciepko

(00:00:54) The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana

(00:03:08) THC and CBD, and Why They Matter

(00:12:06) Certified Pure CBD Products

(00:17:28) CBD As A Treatment for Sleep, Anxiety, and Pain

(00:24:04) Would CBD Industry Regulation Be A Good Idea?

As we continue exploring topics like alternative treatments on the Healthcare Liberty Lab, we're committed to providing you with the information needed to step outside conventional frameworks and make truly informed decisions about your health.

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Until next time,

-Tiffany

*Never medical advice

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This week on The Healthcare Liberty Lab, I spoke with LinkedIn personality Sims Tillirson about professional authenticity, the systemic problems in how medications are prescribed in America and the lack of real informed consent.

Key points from our conversation:

In an environment where many are scared to go against social norms, Sims has built his businesses and a large, loyal following by refusing to conform to corporate expectations. His approach has cost him professionally at times, but he argues the alternative—being inauthentic—has a higher personal cost.

More importantly, we discussed his firsthand experience with America's problematic approach to prescription medications. At 22, Sims was prescribed opioids without adequate warning about addiction potential. This led to a years-long struggle that significantly altered his life trajectory. He later experienced similar issues with SSRIs.

These personal experiences highlight a critical failure in our healthcare system: doctors routinely prescribe potentially life-altering medications without proper discussion or informed consent. Patients are rarely told about deprescription strategies or the full range of risks before starting these medications.

The broader implications deserve consideration:

* How many patients are starting medications without understanding the long-term consequences?

* What responsibility do prescribers have to ensure genuinely informed consent?

* Why aren't deprescription plans standard practice when initiating treatments with known dependency issues?

* How do you protect yourself?

Our discussion expanded to examine how the healthcare system's focus on symptom management rather than root causes perpetuates these problems.

Episode breakdown:

* (00:00:00) Introduction To Sims Tillirson

* (00:02:14) Sharing Your True Self Online

* (00:09:18) Authenticity Over Employer Approval

* (00:21:20) Risks of Uninformed Opioid Prescriptions

* (00:24:11) Informed Consent in Healthcare

* (00:39:07) The Power Of Personalized Care

* (00:47:26) Healthcare That Focuses On Root Causes

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Until next time,

-Tiffany

*Never medical advice

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehealthcarelibertylab.substack.com

In this week's episode of The Healthcare Liberty Lab, we’re bringing you a conversation between Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth and Robert W Malone MD, MS, a physician and researcher who played a pivotal role in the development of mRNA technology.

Over the past few years, Dr. Malone has emerged as one of the most prominent voices challenging established narratives around public health policy and media censorship.

The Price of Dissent

Dr. Malone's journey as a prominent public health expert took a dramatic turn when he was ‘cancelled’ and deplatformed from major social media platforms after sharing concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic response that contradicted mainstream messaging.

The impact was immediate and far-reaching, affecting not just his ability to communicate with the public but also triggering waves of negative publicity.

What struck me most about this conversation was Dr. Malone's candid account of how his decision to speak out affected every area of his life, and yet despite facing what he describes as coordinated efforts to suppress dissenting views, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to scientific integrity and transparency.

Advice for Truth-Seekers

For those challenging mainstream narratives, Dr. Malone offered this advice: ground yourself in a solid ethical framework.

The resilience needed to withstand public criticism and institutional pressure can only come from internal clarity about your values and purpose.

It begins with ourselves and our own soul, our own ethical framework.

We are all confronted with the decision of whether or not to self-censor on a daily basis and learning from the experiences of others is one way to help us decide the best approach for us for our own personal and professional lives.

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Listening to the full interview?

Check out these timestamps to navigate the episode:

* (00:00:00) Introduction To Robert Malone

* (00:03:11) How Deplatforming Has Affected Robert's Personal Life

* (00:13:20) Where Does The Vitriol Come From?

* (00:15:32) Robert's 20% Theory

* (00:22:59) Robert's Advice For Those On A Mission

* (00:34:05) Why Robert Has Embraced Community

Until next time!

Tiffany

*Never medical advice

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehealthcarelibertylab.substack.com

The uncomfortable truth? 88% of Americans are metabolically broken, setting themselves up for dementia, heart disease, and cancer. The medical establishment's solution? More pills, more procedures, more profits.

Today on The Healthcare Liberty Lab, I'm bringing you a conversation that challenges everything you've been told about nutrition and health.

CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover sits down with Chris Irvin, known as The Ketologist, to expose how the fundamental fuel your body runs on might be the real culprit - and the real solution - to your health struggles.

Why This Conversation Matters Now

‘Food as Medicine’ isn't another diet fad. It's about the biochemistry that mainstream medicine consistently ignores while pushing treatments that manage symptoms instead of addressing causes.

When metabolic dysfunction drives our most feared diseases—from Alzheimer's to heart disease to cancer—why aren't we talking more about how to fix our metabolism instead of just managing the downstream effects?

What You'll Learn

* The shocking connection between insulin resistance and cognitive decline

* Why "heart-healthy" dietary guidelines might be accelerating heart disease

* How ketones offer an alternative fuel source that can transform brain function

* Practical strategies to improve metabolic flexibility without extreme dieting

* The overlooked link between mental health issues and metabolism

The root cause of so many diseases we fear isn't genetic bad luck—it's decades of metabolic dysfunction that we could have prevented or reversed.

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Go Deeper

Connect with Chris Irvin on Instagram @TheKetologist.

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Timestamps for the Full Episode

00:00 - Introduction02:30 - What are ketones and how do they impact us?08:00 - Understanding the role of insulin in metabolism13:50 - What is a keto diet, and why does it work?22:27 - Understanding metabolic health28:25 - The connection between mental health and metabolic function36:50 - Addressing common keto criticisms44:45 - Bioavailability of animal protein and keto-adapted performance58:45 - Measuring ketones with the BioCoach meter1:05:24 - The truth about keto-branded food products

Share this post with someone who might benefit from understanding their metabolic health better.

Until next time!

Tiffany

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