This episode was originally published by Adriana Sánchez Uebelhoer on 11 July 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KplPL8oksxU

Today I’m speaking with Susie Violet Ward, journalist, writer, and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK.
With a background in finance and IT, Susie brings a unique voice to conversations about Bitcoin, energy, AI, and public policy, but also about creativity, gender, intuition, and the deeper questions around how we build, work, and live.
We explore where the financial system is breaking down, what CBDCs could mean for privacy and control, and how Bitcoin mining might unlock new possibilities for energy use.
But we also go deeper into trust, education, identity, and how we make space for new stories to emerge.
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Chapters
00:00 Embracing Intuition and the Flow of Life
03:07 The Journey to Bitcoin and Personal Growth
06:06 The Shift from Traditional Education to Self-Discovery
09:07 The Role of Bitcoin in Empowerment and Accountability
11:49 Transitioning to a Purpose-Driven Career
14:55 The Dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies
18:08 The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining
21:14 Mainstream Media Narratives and Misinformation
24:13 The Future of Energy and Bitcoin Mining
36:51 The Future of Energy: Abundance vs. Scarcity
39:21 The Role of Free Markets in Society
41:45 AI and Its Impact on the Economy
45:03 Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Understanding the Differences
49:14 Taxation and Regulation Challenges for Bitcoin
52:25 Innovative Projects in Bitcoin Mining
57:07 The Need for Community and Local Solutions
01:00:01 Education and the Future of Learning
01:08:17 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool
01:10:22 The Dangers of Data Collection and Surveillance
01:13:08 The Importance of Privacy and Awareness
01:15:34 Empowerment Through Bitcoin
01:17:06 Gender Disparities in Finance and Technology
01:19:52 The Male-Dominated Bitcoin Space
01:22:03 Balancing Work and Family Life
01:25:21 Social Constraints and Gender Roles
01:28:20 Unconscious Bias and Respect
01:31:51 The Complexity of Narratives
01:39:50 Envisioning a New World with Bitcoin

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