Back to School with Crystal Bergfield

Happy 4th of July! We celebrate this day as Independence Day, but we didn't actually win our independence on this day. If you didn't know this tidbit you should listen to this podcast and learn more. If you did know this, you should still listen and be inspired by the revolutionary action taken by the authors and signers.As you go about your 4th, take a listen and decide for yourself if it's time we develop an updated battle cry, a new declaration for our citizens. It's time to unite and rise up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This interview was done out of studio with Kim Bryan, Executive Director of Rattle the Stars. She started this organization after losing her son to suicide to bring awareness and education to families and prevent other families from experiencing the trauma her family has faced. Using her education in Sociology, Kim has dedicated her time and energy to uplifting the community in central Illinois. During our talk Kim shares that suicide is the second leading cause of death in children, just behind accidental deaths. With suicide taking more lives than cancer and homicide in children, why do those issues get more awareness and funding than suicide education? We talk about the issues and we talk about compassion and care. Kim will teach you how to support children and adults who may be thinking about suicide. I also open up about my bout with suicidal thoughts while dealing with PTSD. As a survivor, I know that current suicide support isn't working, and I can tell you that what Kim is doing is exactly what our country needs. For the next two weeks, I am running a dual fundraiser to benefit Rattle the Stars and my campaign. Give double the money and we will split it down the middle. Thanks for listening and check out Kim's work at www.rattlethestars.orgDonate now to Kim and Crystal here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I recently sat down with author and hanged man, A.M. Pfeffer. In his new book, "Of, By and For the Hanged Man", he dives deep and shares the secret to truth. We must hang ourselves upside down and face our own contradictions to see our personal truth. He talks about our future as a human race and how our current systems are contributing to where we currently find ourselves. During the interview, we expand on his book, he asks me to share a few of my own contradictions, he asks me to share my vision for our country and then we wrap up with potential solutions for our country. Please enjoy this bonus interview.To find A.M.'s new book, "Of, By and For the Hanged Man" check out his website. You absolutely need to purchase his book today. It's an easy read and an investment in yourself. Truth Seekers Align and Ignite!To catch more learning already live, join me on Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back. I had a great conversation with author and Hanged Man, A.M. Pfeffer. We had a frank discussion about the Federal Reserve and other cogs in our wheel that make our lives go round. Like many hanged men, A.M. Pfeffer has a diverse background, including Mortgage Broker and Lender during our housing crisis and national recession. A.M. took the time to study his own contradictions as well as those in our American financial systems, a long with a few others he talks about in his new book, "Of, By and For the Hanged Man". Together, A.M. and I bring our critical eyes to the Federal Reserve. More questions than answers, it's always great to have truth seekers join me in the Treehouse. Find A.M. Pfeffer and his new book hereFind more learning with Crystal here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I always love week four of the month. This week I take a walk through blame, talk about Tax Solutions and somehow end up painting dicks on houses. It seems Americans get off on blaming or demonizing one another. We literally can't agree to disagree in this social media culture. Yikes! And where does it get us? Not anywhere near the truth or stewardship of our tax system, or democracy to be blunt about it. Solutions in this episode are less policy related and more focused on how responsible stewards of our country should be tackling the issues of a complex tax system, misuse of our tax dollars, and blame to be had on both sides of any one issue. If it were the military, We'd cite them for dereliction of duty. This one is a bit preachy because sometimes, mama's gotta spit truth. Engage, think about it and talk about it. These episodes are here to spark thought and questioning the world around us. We are taught a few things in life, but mostly, we are taught to accept things as they are. Every week, I will ask you to question why things are the way they are. Enjoy and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to week 2 of taxes. This week I'm talking about the money trail, and of course when we talk about money, we have to talk about who is spending the money. Our national budget is over $4,000,000,000,000! Yeah, they don't show you the zeros so you don't freak out, but you can totally freak out. We need good stewards of money when they are dealing with so much bank. Enjoy the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey friends. Welcome to another episode. In this episode, I interview Lorra Brown, the CEO of LBE Consulting, LLC. We discussed her personal passion to educate financial literacy. She covered filing statuses, tax credits, deductions, and debunked myths about taxes. No, your dogs are not dependents. I cracked up, but apparently people try this. Lorra also invites us to do our homework! Listen in and share your questions or thoughts. Lorra is a multi-faceted business strategist that works with a plethora of clients around the country. She provides accounting services and business consulting to a diverse bed of self-employed professionals. Lorra is a Certified Public Accountant that has been honored by several organizations for her hard work in the community. Recently, Lorra has been ranked by ECA Accounting as one of the Top 100 Accountants to follow. She obtained her start in financial services working at JP Morgan Chase and she also served as CFO for Dr. Tony Evans and has several years of experience working with nonprofits and churches. She has worked with SCORE, YWMCA Financial Empowerment, United Way the Vita Tax Program, as a Beta-Tester and product developer for Intuit. Her life's mission is to help women and young girls gain empowerment and change their mindset about their finances. Check her out. And of course, head over to Patreon for more learning, already live. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello friends. This week we dive into the history of our tax system. Did you know our independence started with a people's tax audit?? American colonists were being taxed by the British government without representation and they decided it was too much. Not only that, but they were enduring violence and suppression and were DONE! A lot of what the colonists experienced is what we are experiencing today. Do we have the power and organization to demand our rights as ONE Nation, ONE People? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Week 4 is all about solutions. In this podcast I address what we are doing well. While many of us feel like the whole country is failing, there are some areas that we excel in. As we've all heard, don't throw the baby out with the bath water. In this podcast I highlight entrepreneurs and how their passions have driven forward as a nation. If you want to hear about my solutions, head over to my Patreon page and sign up to support what I am doing. I created a video to address our shortcomings.Enjoy and shine on! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our final week on jobs, I wanted to highlight a local small business owner who has made it her mission to empower others through healing and offering an affordable space for other healers to do their work. Armed with her education, knowledge, and experience, Leanne Holitza is making an impact in her community. Please enjoy our conversation about the struggles and the joys of owning a small business. And then, take a moment to understand the value of community businesses and how you contribute to their success or failure. Shine on friends. Leanne Holitza's contact information: https://www.insightfulinspirations.com/healing-studio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tori Rerick for this episode. We were out of studio for this episode and I can assure you that the child in the background was being supervised by another adult. ;-)For this week's story-telling, I wanted to highlight the need for paid maternity leave. Did you know that over 50 countries, ones doing quite well financially, have over 6 months of paid maternity leave? So many reasons why this is a good idea. But, every good idea must be supported by the people to gain any foothold in politics. What do you think? Do we need it?Also, check out my Patreon page. This podcast is part of the curriculum, so check in there to get the rest of it!Links to find Tori Rerick and join her on her journey. She is an empowered woman, empowering others around her. If you need empowerment, check her out!Website: tidytor.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/tidytorBirth Hour Podcast: https://thebirthhour.com/birth-center-hypobabies-birth-story/Tori's Cannabis Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/249339 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 3rd week of March I dive into how we stack up with the rest of the world concerning our jobs. In this episode I discuss what work we do most here in the U.S., how much we are working and what the rest of the world is doing and valuing when it comes to work. As Ricky would say, (America) "You have some splainin to do!"Make sure you comment on the episodes if they make you feel some sort of way! I want to hear about it. (Except bullying, nobody wants to hear about that.)Also, check out my Patreon page. This podcast is part of the curriculum, so check in there to get the rest of it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can we all afford the American dream any more? Is there still an American dream? And who is responsible to ensure that we as Americans are being paid what we are worth? There seems to be a shift happening in what we value. How do we move forward?You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I hosted a panel discussion with some intelligent folks. We gathered around the table and talked about our value. Our country values our ability to produce for the economy; but in a discussion about jobs and wages, we found ourselves avoiding our monetary worth. The question is: what is our worth?You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi friends. Part of this podcast is story-telling. Stories allow us all to see how similar we really are. This episode I sit down with a young and passionate animal rights activist who was taught to use her passions to drive her contributions in society. But, as you will hear, she doesn't feel so supported in our country right now to be the passionate, service-driven woman she really is. Can anyone else relate?You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode discusses the evolution of work in our country. I discuss how our mistreatment of former slaves is relevant to our need to move toward clean energy today. Will we learn from our lessons past or will we continue the cycles of abuse and ignorance? We need intelligence to move forward in our country and ensure that all Americans are able to survive and thrive in these difficult times.You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi friends. This is a personal video I'm sharing so people can get to know me and why I'm doing what I do. I am living a purpose-driven life to serve and lead. I want to do my part to elevate our humanity, and I'd love for you to join me.You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is my first podcast and I talk about what's going on with the truth in this country. Nobody is discussing how our history and current actions affect us all. I'm discussing a few of them here. Let's start a conversation and talk about changing what doesn't work for us. Common sense, not political debating is the way to solve our problems. You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.