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Bitcoin and Me

Bitcoin and Me

By: Gary Smith
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A podcast exploring the personal stories behind discoveries of Bitcoin; money mindset, emotional and psychological impact of volatility and considerations for the ‘end game’.Gary Smith Social Sciences
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  • Episode 22 : Robin Thatcher - Bitcoin Accountant
    Jun 18 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Robin Thatcher to explore his unique journey into the world of finance, accountancy, and...dare I say it... cryptocurrency.

    We start by looking back at Robin’s early memories and attitudes toward money, and how key influences and role models helped shape his financial mindset.

    Robin shares how he made the transition 'crypto' accountancy - with a particular focus on Bitcoin - and offers insights into how the landscape of accountancy is shifting to accommodate this new asset class. He also shares his views on current and future HMRC treatment.

    The conversation turns toward the potential role of Bitcoin in addressing economic crises, concerns about the future of state pensions, and the risks posed by government intervention. We explore the barriers to wider Bitcoin adoption, the uncertain future of SIPPs and taxation, and finish by evaluating Bitcoin treasuries and discussing the future of the UK Bitcoin community.


    Find me:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SmithyG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    NOSTR : npub1s3983eg8xthewgl0mzyvz5muxhgux0lkf253hanwggx8l4u8nz4sy3900l


    Find Robin:

    https://x.com/Thesecretinves2

    https://bythebookaccountancy.co.uk/

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 21 : James from the Smarter Web Company community
    Jun 12 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with James for an honest and insightful conversation that spans career shifts, money mindset, and Bitcoin. We kick things off with his journey from working in IT to becoming a mental health counsellor.

    We dive into his childhood experiences around money, how they shaped his spending habits, and how the current cost of living crisis is impacting people’s mental and financial well-being. James opens up about his early experiences with Bitcoin.

    James also shares why he chose to invest in the Smarter Web Company, what that journey has been like, and how Bitcoin treasuries are emerging as a serious investment strategy. We wrap up by exploring how building a community around Bitcoin investment can offer more than just financial returns, and how our relationship with money can profoundly shape our careers, mental health, and life decisions.

    Find me:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SmithyG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    NOSTR : npub1s3983eg8xthewgl0mzyvz5muxhgux0lkf253hanwggx8l4u8nz4sy3900l


    Find James:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ourgoodlifeuk


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    52 mins
  • Episode 20 : GG 'Your Bitcoin Story'
    Jun 7 2025

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with GG, a fellow podcast host and a deep thinker in the Bitcoin space.

    GG shared some powerful personal stories — from experiencing the Cyprus financial crisis to the spiritual transformation that came with embracing Bitcoin. We explored the psychological shifts that come with self-custody, the risks and rewards of Bitcoin loans, and why he believes Bitcoin isn’t just a financial tool, but a path to greater freedom and personal responsibility.

    We also dove into practical strategies for securing your Bitcoin, preparing loved ones to take the reins, and why introducing Bitcoin to friends and family is both a challenge and an opportunity.


    Find me:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SmithyG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    NOSTR : npub1s3983eg8xthewgl0mzyvz5muxhgux0lkf253hanwggx8l4u8nz4sy3900l


    Find GG:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/YourBTCStory - if you are interested in his 'Become Unruggable' mentorship you can contact him here.

    His Podcast is called 'Your BTC Story'.


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    1 hr and 14 mins
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