In this heartfelt and lively conversation, I sit down with Uncle Rockstar Dev—OG cypherpunk, BTC Pay Server co-creator, and beloved “Bitcoin uncle”—to explore Bitcoin as a vehicle for peace, community, and authentic living. We reflect on joyful in‑person moments (yes, including his surprise stint as a Las Vegas wedding officiant), why love and playfulness matter in a hyper‑technical world, and how financial freedom can radicalize peace by freeing us from control systems. We talk sovereignty across money, information, food, and energy; how to navigate information overload and AI anxiety with kindness and boundaries; and the role of service, ego as a healthy shield, and surrounding yourself with people who celebrate your growth.

We also dive into current social-layer tensions in Bitcoin: what “Bitcoin is money” means in practice, why many support keeping the protocol focused on sound money over zero‑sum speculation, and how to avoid being “forked off” socially by conflict. Rockstar shares his path from building to advising, the importance of local community and daily contact, and a simple compass for chaotic times: are you having fun, and are you being kind? If not, recalibrate. This one’s a warm reminder to cultivate real relationships, protect your peace, and keep building a more loving, decentralized future.

About Uncle Rockstar Dev
Uncle Rockstar Dev is a cypherpunk, the massive contributor of BTCPay Server (one of the most important open-source payment tools in the Bitcoin ecosystem), and former Head of Bitcoin at Strike. Known for his pseudonymous identity and iconic face mask, Uncle Rockstar is now mostly retired, advising Bitcoin companies, officiating Bitcoin weddings (five and counting - if I ever get a boyfriend and married again he is going be our officiant!), and championing unity, kindness, and sovereignty at conferences worldwide. He grew up experiencing hyperinflation firsthand, which led him to cypherpunk philosophy and ultimately to building tools that empower people through Bitcoin.

Connect With Uncle Rockstar Dev:
Nostr (Primal): primal.net/rockstar
X/Twitter: x.com/r0ckstardev
BTCPay Server: btcpayserver.org
A Cypherpunk's Manifesto - by Eric Hughes: https://cdn.nakamotoinstitute.org/docs/cypherpunk-manifesto.txt

Full episode with transcript and show notes: https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/healing-cancer-art-motherhood-nerissa

In this heart-to-heart, I sit down with Nerissa Balland—two-time cancer survivor, mom of two boys, artist, author, and NLP practitioner—to explore the intersection of creativity, healing, and transformation. Nerissa shares how she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma while five months pregnant—and how picking up a paintbrush became her medicine. Eight years later, she's cancer-free and on a mission to help young moms facing cancer feel less alone.

We dive deep into her book Canvas of Courage, interviewing over 100 young mothers with cancer, and why she chose the word "facing" instead of "battling." Nerissa unpacks the difference between art therapy and therapeutic arts, empath practices for protecting your energy, and why identity transformation is part of the healing journey—"You will never be the same person you were before. And that's okay." She also shares powerful insights on motherhood as a mirror, reframing failure as feedback, and how grief and gratitude can live together.

https://nerissaballand.com
https://instagram.com/nerissaballandart

Grab a Copy of Nerissa's Book
"Canvas of Courage: The Art of Healing, Hope, and Gratitude for Young Mothers Facing Cancer"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJF5DLGW

Support patient access to the book via GoFundMe:
https://gofund.me/9e8632b1c

Full Post: https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/i-forgive-you-dad

In this intimate reflection recorded on what would have been my Dad, Fast Eddie’s 99th birthday, I share the complicated truth of loving a tough father shaped by war, hardship, addiction, and old-school beliefs. From Detroit streets and Coney Island hot dogs to long days at the racetrack and whispered mob connections, I revisit the chaotic, colorful backdrop of my childhood—and the ways it forged my resilience, boundaries, and hustle.

As I recount a rare conversation we captured on a camcorder about his World War II and Korea memories, I explore the compassion that grew when I finally heard his pain. This episode is a love letter and a letting go: a practice in forgiveness and gratitude for a man who never found peace but taught me grit, commitment, and how to make a killer Sunday sauce. I imagine him riding beside me in the mountains, meeting his grandkids, and seeing the world I love—technology, music, and awe—through softer eyes. Here’s to healing old stories, honoring our complicated people, and choosing to keep our hearts open.

Full episode with transcript and show notes: https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/rejection-is-gods-protection-redirection

In this solo episode, I open up about a recent dark night of the soul triggered by massive rejection—and how I’m working with it in real time. I share the spiritual reframe that’s been saving me: rejection as God’s protection and redirection.

I explore practical ways to self-coach your inner child, become the DJ of your mind, and assign new, empowering meaning to the past while standing in faith during the in‑between. I also offer a peek into the evolving 11x LOVE Code and the bite‑size practices I’m creating to help you stay grounded through messy times, reminding you that you are chosen and loved—always—by the Divine.

I touch on navigating triggers, the quiz‑test‑final cycle of growth, and how to stay gentle with yourself when old patterns resurface. If you’re moving through breakups, career pivots, or life’s unexpected shake‑ups, this episode is a hug, a hype track, and a holy reminder that something magical often follows a big fat no. Stay connected for updates on the 11x LOVE Code workshop, book, and upcoming practices designed to help you rewrite your code and design your future with faith and courage.

Full episode with transcript and show notes: https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/bitcoin-financial-planning-families-morgen-rochard

In this heart-to-heart, I sit down with Morgen Rochard—mom of three, founder of Origin Wealth Advisors, Bitcoiner, author, and podcast host—to explore the intersection of motherhood, money, and Bitcoin. Morgen shares how becoming a parent reshaped her business, inspired a family-first practice culture, and strengthened her approach to delegation and client service. We trace her path from Wall Street to independent wealth management and into Bitcoin—why her conviction grew gradually, how she began advising clients in 2016, and why she believes Bitcoin’s store-of-value phase naturally precedes broader medium-of-exchange adoption.

We dive into practical personal finance: saving, behavioral money scripts, family meetings, age-appropriate responsibility, and teaching kids with hands-on money experiences. Morgen unpacks planning trade-offs (homes, cars, travel) and how to design resilient retirement strategies amid volatility—planning to age 100, managing sequence-of-returns risk, and aligning decisions with values. She also previews her next book on Bitcoin personal finance and offers compassionate encouragement to overwhelmed parents: start small, keep learning, and focus on progress over perfection.

https://x.com/MorgenRochard
https://www.originwa.com/

Grab a Copy of Morgen's Book
"Personal Finance QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner’s Guide to Eliminating Financial Stress, Building Wealth, and Achieving Financial Freedom (Personal Finance - QuickStart Guides)"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LBQGWSP/

In this candid, empowering conversation, I sit down with menopause strategist Marjie Martini to bring light, language, and laughter to a phase too many women are told to just endure. Marjie unpacks her decade-long journey—misdiagnoses, brain fog, bleeding crises, a lifesaving hysterectomy, and ultimately thriving with tailored bioidentical hormones and lifestyle shifts. We walk through her Five Pillars—hormones, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress (plus the bonus: community)—and how to approach change without overwhelm by focusing on one lever at a time. From sleep rituals and protein-forward meal prep to cortisol-calming tactics, partner support, and navigating care options and costs, this episode is a practical roadmap to reclaiming wellbeing across a 10–15 year transition that’s different for every woman.

We also discuss why “maintenance is cheaper than repair,” the cognitive and bone-health implications of declining estrogen, the nuances of lab testing and finding the right hormone doctor, and why tools must evolve as you do. Marjie shares resources, real client wins, and concrete strategies for women—and their partners—to reduce stigma, advocate at work, and make menopause not just bearable, but a season to play, lift heavy, love big, and lead with fewer f*cks given about the noise and more care for ourselves and each other.

Full episode with transcript and show notes: https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/my-strange-tribute-charlie-kirk

In this heartfelt solo episode, I open up about navigating fear, faith, and free speech in a turbulent moment. From an independent, nonpartisan lens, I reflect on why I felt called to speak, honoring the courage of using one’s voice in public—especially across differences—and paying tribute to Charlie Kirk’s campus dialogues and commitment to debate, even when I didn’t agree with him. I explore why the First Amendment matters, the responsibility that comes with speech, and the importance of listening to young people, context, and full arguments rather than headlines.

I also share candidly about self-censorship, the pressure to conform, and my personal commitment to speak more boldly with compassion. I encourage you to anchor in your faith or higher power, do deeper research before forming judgments, and add your voice to conversations that move us toward truth, common sense, and unity. More love, more peace, and more courageous dialogue—there’s no “us vs. them,” only us.