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Don Durrett is making one of his strongest warnings yet about the next financial crisis. He explains why he believes the bond market is the key, how the U.S. debt bubble could move toward a financial reset, and why he thinks the next recession could be worse than 2008. Don has also raised his long-term gold target to $15,000 and sees $200–$500 silver as possible. He explains why he believes precious-metals mining stocks could offer extraordinary asymmetric upside, why he sees opportunities for 5–20X returns, and how investors and families can prepare for what he believes is coming. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Your brain doesn't think. Your mind does. At least, that's what Dr. Caroline Leaf has spent 40 years researching. And if she's right, we've been approaching personal change from the wrong direction. Dr. Caroline Leaf believes your mind controls your brain, not the other way around. That distinction could change how you think about your thoughts, your habits, your trauma, and your ability to change. Why do we keep repeating patterns we desperately want to break? Why does willpower fail? Why can't we simply "pull out" a negative thought?  Dr. Leaf believes meaningful rewiring takes at least 63 days. She explains why trauma can become deeply rooted, why simply "thinking positive" may not be enough, and how her five-step NeuroCycle can help identify and reconstruct the patterns keeping you stuck. We go deep on self-sabotage, identity, negative thoughts, subconscious patterns, reacting vs. responding, and the three levels of the mind. But the biggest takeaway may be the simplest: you are not your thoughts. You are not your past. And you are not broken. If you've ever felt trapped by your own thoughts, stuck repeating the same mistakes, or powerless to change a pattern you've carried for years, this conversation could fundamentally change the way you see yourself and what you believe is possible. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Michael Oliver called Silver's violent move before it happened. After surging to $121, silver collapsed almost entirely in a day and a half of trading. But the selloff didn't break his long-term bullish thesis. He says the real move has not begun. Oliver explains why his momentum signals turned bullish again weeks ago and why the miners could be the biggest tell. The XAU miners-to-gold ratio, which he calls a "time bomb indicator," spent 13 years trapped between 4% and 8.5% before breaking out at 9.2%. Before 2008, it traded near 25%. Oliver believes the miners could potentially double against gold just to return to their old floor. He also explains why silver is "going to beat the pants off gold," why he has stopped giving price targets, and why the government bond market could be the crisis that changes everything. After roughly 50 years in the markets, Oliver says he has never been this convinced. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Rick Rule warns that the U.S. and Canadian dollars could lose 75% of their buying power over the next 10 years. That means $1,000 today could need to become roughly $4,000 by 2036 to buy the same things. Rule says the biggest danger is not losing money. It is keeping your money while it quietly buys less and less. After more than 40 years in the markets, Rule explains why he believes real inflation could be closer to 8% than the official 3%, why he has kept most of his savings in gold since 2000, and why cash can become extremely valuable when markets crash. Rick Rule also breaks down the growing debt problem, more than $100 trillion in unfunded U.S. obligations- why 65% of people live paycheck to paycheck, and why spending less than you earn and knowing what you own could matter more than chasing big returns. If Rule is right, the next 10 years could change how people think about saving, investing, and protecting their wealth. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Michael Gentile of Bastion Asset Management explains why people earning $150,000 to $250,000 a year can still end up with unpaid credit cards and debt collectors calling, and why he believes the problem is rarely how much they earn. Gentile breaks down what $20,000 of credit card debt at 20% interest actually costs, why paying it off can take years rather than months, why he challenges the conventional wisdom around real estate, and the simple rule he uses with his 13-year-old daughter to make saving automatic. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Bob Thompson believes the biggest investment opportunities often appear when investors have abandoned an entire sector, and he says a major market rotation could create opportunities in areas most people aren't watching. Bob explains how he made money in uranium and precious metals when sentiment was deeply negative, why capitulation can create extraordinary opportunities, and what he looks for when searching for the next "hollowed out" sector. He also warns about extreme concentration in U.S. stocks and explains why gold, energy and other overlooked areas could benefit when market leadership changes. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Bob Thompson Twitter Website LinkedIn

Alasdair Macleod believes decades of easy credit have created the biggest debt bubble in history, and as governments sink deeper into debt and bond yields continue rising, he thinks that bubble is beginning to crack. As confidence in fiat currencies weakens, Macleod argues that physical gold could once again prove why it has served as money for thousands of years. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Alasdair Macleod LinkedIn  Twitter Substack

Lobo Tiggre remains firmly bullish on gold over the long term, but he warns that most investors will still get this bull market wrong by confusing the inevitable with the imminent. While patiently holding cash and waiting for better entry points, Lobo explains why patience may be the biggest edge in today's market, breaks down the Federal Reserve, inflation, the U.S. dollar, silver, gold stocks, and why disciplined speculation consistently outperforms emotion. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Lobo Tiggre LinkedIn Twitter Website

Willem Middelkoop believes the financial endgame has already begun, as record sovereign debt, relentless central bank gold buying, and rising geopolitical tensions all point toward the breakdown of the dollar-based monetary system. Willem argues these aren't isolated events, but the early stages of a historic monetary reset that could reshape the global economy for decades to come. Willem explains why every reserve currency eventually loses its dominance, why gold is quietly returning to the center of the financial system, what a declining U.S. dollar could mean for investors, and how the next financial order may emerge. He also discusses the future of central banks, the shifting balance of global power, the risks facing financial markets, and much more. _ _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Willem Middlekoop Twitter Substack Commodity Discovery Fund Download the book "The Big Reset" here. 

Michael Gentile explains why one profound spiritual experience forced him to rethink everything he believed about success and why he now sees money as a dangerous measure of self-worth. Together with Daniela Cambone, they discuss the hidden cost of ambition, why money alone is never enough, and what it really means to build a wealthy life. This never-before-released conversation comes from the audience Q&A following the live podcast, Building Generational Wealth. Watch the full episode here. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Michael Gentile Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Daniela Cambone YouTube LinkedIn

Millions of people spend years in therapy, reading self-help books, meditating, and searching for answers. Yet when life applies pressure, they fall back into the same emotional patterns. Dylan Moscovitch and Mariana Mae believe the problem isn't a lack of awareness. It's that real transformation isn't measured by what you know. It's revealed by how you respond when everything feels uncertain. For Dylan, that truth arrived when a 200-pound mirror shattered across his face and body just weeks before Olympic qualification. In an instant, the identity he had spent a lifetime building was gone. This conversation is about why healing doesn't always lead to change, how the nervous system quietly shapes the life you create, and why the biggest breakthroughs rarely happen when you're searching for answers. They happen when you're forced to become someone new. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ WHERE TO FIND DYLAN MOSCOVITCH

We have never been more connected, yet millions of people feel more disconnected than ever from themselves, the people they love, and the lives they're trying to build. Dylan Moscovitch and Mariana Mae explore why we keep repeating the same relationship patterns, why achievement can never replace belonging, and why the relationship we have with ourselves shapes every relationship we have with life. Recorded live at La Maison Ralia in Montreal, this conversation explores identity, self-love, belonging, conscious partnership, indigenous wisdom, sacred reciprocity (ayni), healing generational patterns, and what it truly means to live in right relationship with yourself, with others, with time, and with the world around you. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ WHERE TO FIND DYLAN MOSCOVITCH

Peter Grandich says the financial collapse has already begun, and the pressures building beneath the surface are accelerating faster than most people realize. Drawing from 42 years in finance, Peter breaks down why rising debt, fragile retirement systems, widening wealth inequality, and AI-driven job displacement are setting the stage for a far more unstable future. Peter also explains why debt is quietly destroying families, why younger generations may inherit one of the hardest financial environments in modern history, why preserving capital matters more than chasing returns, how faith rebuilt him after making and losing millions, and the billionaire story that proved money can't buy what matters most, and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Peter Grandich Website Twitter YouTube

Grant Williams believes gold doesn't lead markets; it shows up when trust breaks, and when it does, it moves fast. After years of rising debt, constant intervention, and repeated crises, the system has become fragile. Grant explains why he doesn't view gold in terms of price but in terms of purchasing power, and why its real role only becomes clear under pressure. By the time most people turn to gold, the move is already underway. This is about how risk builds quietly, how narratives keep people comfortable, and why the biggest shifts don't feel obvious until they've already started. The question isn't if trust breaks. It's what you're holding when it does. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Don Durrett believes gold could surge to $7,000, and he says the move may come a lot faster than people expect as US debt and interest payments spiral out of control and pressure builds across the financial system. He breaks down why confidence in the bond market could be starting to crack and how that could lead to a major shift into gold and silver. Don also explains why he thinks traditional assets may struggle in this environment, why the system itself may not be fixable in its current form, how political dysfunction could impact markets, and what all of this means for investors going forward, and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Chris Vermeulen believes markets could be heading for a sharp decline within the next 3–6 months, driven by a rising U.S. dollar, weakening participation, and shifting sentiment across equities, commodities, and global assets. He explains why this type of setup often leads to panic selling, frozen real estate markets, and why most investors are not prepared for that kind of move. On the other side of the decline, Chris sees the potential for a generational buying opportunity, where disciplined investors can step in as assets reprice and new trends begin to form. He also discusses why he's currently sitting in cash, why he "loves the dollar," how capital is rotating into defensive positions, and why chasing short-term moves driven by algos and headlines continues to be one of the fastest ways to lose money, and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Dylan Moscovitch says the accident that ended his Olympic path didn't just injure him; it shattered the identity he spent his entire life building. Just weeks before qualification, a 200-pound mirror fell on his face, knocking him unconscious and forcing him to confront the cost of years spent chasing perfection, validation, and approval. Dylan argues that elite sport didn't just shape him, it conditioned him to suppress emotion, build armour, and disconnect from himself. He warns that when identity is built on performance, collapse isn't a possibility; it's inevitable. What followed wasn't a comeback but a reckoning. Years of buried pain, shame, and inner conflict surfaced, pulling him into a long and painful unravelling that ultimately became his awakening. Dylan shares how losing everything forced him to rebuild from within, and why real growth requires facing what most people avoid. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Rob Bruggeman says $10,000 gold is now "possible" as debt and deficits spiral out of control, trust in the dollar continues to erode, and rising geopolitical tensions push the global system closer to a breaking point. He warns that a potential oil shock could reignite inflation and force markets to rapidly reprice risk across equities, bonds, and monetary metals. Rob breaks down why this shift may already be underway, why gold and silver could outperform in the next phase of the cycle, why many mining stocks still look deeply undervalued, where the next wave of disciplined M&A could emerge, and what investors may be missing as the macro environment begins to change, and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Gwen Preston believes the dollar is not going back to what it once was and says "those days are done." She argues that gold's rise is not a speculative mania but a direct financial reaction to weakening trust in the dollar, fading demand for U.S. treasuries, and a world searching for a new reserve anchor as the old system starts to fracture. Gwen also explains why central banks have been leading this move into gold, how Tether may now be emerging as a major force in the market, why the bond market is the real behemoth no one wants to confront, and why silver could become the more explosive story as supply falls further behind demand. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Mark Skousen believes the global economy has crossed a monetary threshold and entered what he calls an era of "permanent inflation." With gold surging past $5,000 and silver pushing toward triple digits, the repricing of hard assets may only be beginning as governments confront exploding debt, geopolitical conflict, and relentless money creation. Skousen explains why the gold price breakout and the rising silver price could signal a major shift in the global monetary system. War, tariffs, and central bank liquidity are creating a powerful inflationary backdrop that could drive precious metals and mining stocks much higher. The conversation also explores the gold-silver ratio myth, the weakening dominance of the dollar, and why policymakers may have little choice but to keep printing money to prevent financial collapse, and what that could mean for gold, silver, and investors. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Michael Oliver believes silver is entering a phase the market has not seen in decades. After a violent correction that shook out investors, he believes silver has quietly reset and may now be preparing for a structural breakout similar to copper's historic move in 2005. Using his Momentum Structural Analysis, Oliver explains that the silver gold spread has begun to shift, often the earliest signal that a powerful new trend is forming. In past cycles, when this structure flipped, silver did not move slowly. It repriced dramatically. Oliver's outlook is striking. If this breakout unfolds as his models suggest, silver could surge to $300 to $500 per ounce as soon as this summer, while the current gold bull market could ultimately extend to $8,000 or higher. But the metals may only be part of the story. Oliver warns that financial stocks are quietly breaking down beneath the surface of the market, a divergence he compares to the early signals that appeared before the 2008 financial crisis. At the same time, mining stocks have just broken out of a massive 12-year base, creating what he calls "zero resistance overhead." If history rhymes, the next phase of this cycle may not unfold gradually. It could be violent. Watch Michael Oliver's last interview on Living Your Greantess. Full episode here. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Gold isn't getting richer. Currencies are getting weaker. Ben Mumme explains why he owns gold and why many serious investors see it as one of the few assets capable of protecting purchasing power in a world drowning in sovereign debt and relentless money printing. Since the early 2000s, gold has surged dramatically, but the deeper story is monetary. As governments expand the money supply and debt levels spiral higher, the value of paper currencies quietly erodes. Ben also explores why central banks continue accumulating gold, why many investors still view it as real money, and why it remains one of the few assets with no counterparty risk. Influential investors like Ray Dalio, Frank Giustra, Rick Rule, Ross Beaty, and Eric Sprott continue to emphasize gold's role as financial insurance in an uncertain monetary system. If the current trajectory of debt and monetary expansion continues, today's gold price may eventually look shockingly cheap in hindsight. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Andy Schectman believes physical silver is quietly being drained from COMEX vaults in what he sees as the early stages of a historic shift in the global monetary system. After decades of paper-driven price control, Schectman argues that sovereign entities and institutional capital are now demanding delivery of real metal and pulling supply out of the Western pricing mechanism, a move that could fundamentally reshape how silver is priced. He explains why central banks have accumulated and repatriated gold at record levels, why gold appears to be moving back toward the foundation of money, and how silver's critical role in advanced technology, defense systems, and global infrastructure has created a supply imbalance that may no longer be containable. Schectman also discusses mounting sovereign debt, the erosion of dollar dominance, the rise of alternative settlement systems outside traditional financial rails, and why these forces could mark a turning point for gold, silver, and the global monetary landscape as the system enters a new phase and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Christopher Aaron believes silver has just completed a 45-year consolidation and that the breakout above its 1980 highs marks the beginning of a major structural bull phase. After lagging behind other commodities for decades, Aaron argues silver is now entering its most explosive period, outlining a reasoned and calculated path toward $250 to $350 within the next several years. He explains why recent pullbacks may be the healthiest part of a bull cycle, how a gold-to-silver ratio compression toward 38 could imply roughly $9,000 gold, and why his experience during the 2008 collapse forced him to abandon selective fundamentals and focus strictly on price action. Aaron also discusses potential retests of breakout levels, signals emerging from miners and the bond market, and what this shift could mean for investors positioning for the next leg higher, and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Professor Steve Hanke argues the only way to restore stability is to abolish central banks and end discretionary monetary policy. Drawing on decades of crisis intervention, Hanke explains how currency boards stopped hyperinflation that reached 242% per month in Bulgaria, why Argentina collapsed after failing to eliminate central bank discretion, and why politicians will never impose fiscal discipline as long as they can finance deficits through money creation. He says interventionism is now bipartisan across the West, sanctions have become economic weapons of war, and unstable currencies are eroding productivity and long-term prosperity. Hanke also outlines why more countries could move toward dollarization in the next crisis and why gold remains in a secular bull market with potential toward $7,000 per ounce, and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Austrian economist Dr. Mark Thornton delivers a blunt assessment of the recent volatility in silver, arguing the violent snapback following a 165% year-over-year surge is not a correction, but evidence of rising stress inside the financial system. Thornton frames the move as a structural shift driven by distorted futures markets, high-frequency trading, and persistent policy intervention. He explains why silver no longer trades like a traditional commodity, why fiat currencies now require constant support, and why periods of confidence loss produce sudden, disorderly price discovery. Rejecting conventional market explanations, Dr. Mark Thornton argues that gold and silver are reasserting their role as money, not trades, and that old assumptions about stability and control are rapidly becoming obsolete. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Silver to $400… or a 60% crash first? Chris Vermeulen says both are possible, and the next move could be violent enough to shock even experienced investors.  Vermuelen breaks down why silver is acting like a mania, what the chart is warning right now, and how fast this market can flip from euphoria to panic. We also get into gold, Bitcoin, and how to survive the reset without losing your mind or your capital. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Matthew Piepenburg warns that silver above $100 is where markets stop behaving normally. The next move won't be orderly. As debt and deficits compound beyond control and fiat currency melts in real time, Piepenburg argues we're watching the end of a credit cycle collide with the end of a currency cycle. He breaks down why "paper money is a beautiful ice cube that slowly melts," why inflation is the quiet weapon destroying the middle class, why central banks are hoarding gold at record levels while the public is told "nothing to worry about," and why silver's next move may be anything but orderly, and much more. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter: https://benmumme.substack.com/subscribe? _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Michael Gentile warns that the global financial system quietly crossed a point of no return years ago and that COVID was simply the excuse to push it over the edge. Governments never stopped spending, central banks never stopped printing, and the result is now unavoidable as purchasing power collapses in plain sight. Gentile argues the middle class is being systematically squeezed while markets are held together by debt, denial, and distortion. Gentile explains why gold surging from $1,100 to over $4,600 and silver pushing toward $90 is not a bubble but a warning signal most investors are ignoring. He draws unsettling parallels between today's AI mania and the dot-com collapse, warning that an entire generation has never lived through what happens when confidence breaks and liquidity disappears. This is not fear. This is math. And the system is running out of room to hide. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter: https://benmumme.substack.com/subscribe? _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Rick Rule says the U.S. dollar and global fiat system are in their final phase. This isn't a normal correction. It's a quiet collapse where trust dies long before the headlines notice. Most investors are waiting for currencies to "stabilize." That's the fastest way to get trapped. Capital is moving fast. Gold and silver are breaking out. They are no longer just protection; they are opportunity as real value replaces paper promises. Rule highlights deeply mispriced U.S. community banks and beaten-down Canadian oil equities. He also shares lessons from legendary investors like Eric Sprott and Peter Cundill on how wealth survives and multiplies when the system starts coming apart. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Michael Oliver warns that silver is entering a phase he describes as "not normal," where price discovery accelerates rapidly and unpredictably. After surging from $50 to $78, Oliver says the market is no longer behaving like a traditional commodity and that investors should stop expecting calm, orderly moves. Using his proprietary Momentum Structural Analysis, Oliver explains why silver's dual role as money and industrial necessity has created a structural imbalance that can no longer be contained. With demand overwhelming supply for years, he outlines why silver could establish a $200 base far faster than expected, why prices approaching $500 would not shock him, and why silver miners could go berserk as reality snaps back. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Kim Barthel doesn't sugarcoat it: the obsession with comfort is quietly sabotaging your healing. Decades working with trauma, resilience, and the nervous system have shown her one brutal truth: real growth rarely feels safe. Kim exposes why your nervous system remembers trauma long after your mind "forgets," why avoidance masquerades as self-care, and why chasing comfort keeps you trapped in the same destructive patterns. She tears apart the myth that healing should feel calm, controlled, or easy because if it feels safe, you're probably doing it wrong. You'll learn:  Why trauma and resilience are inseparable, and why most people never realize it How relationships, not techniques or affirmations, actually rewire the nervous system How technology and your environment quietly hijack emotional regulation Why protecting yourself from fear weakens your capacity to grow Why the self-help, therapy, and spiritual industry keep people stuck in false safety If you've done the work, meditated, journaled, or gone to therapy, and you're still stuck. This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about healing. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Kim Barthel YouTube Instagram Website  

Clem Chambers delivers a blunt warning most investors aren't ready to hear: gold is no longer about safety. It's about war, power, and survival. As governments and central banks quietly stockpile metal and global tensions accelerate, Clem explains why gold is becoming strategic money again and why silver, the "fast horse," could deliver explosive upside as capital scrambles for hard assets. Clem also breaks down why emotional investors get wiped out, why FOMO destroys returns, and why AI, energy demand, and tightening supply are setting up a historic repricing across commodities. He shares his outlook on copper, real estate, and equities, and explains why discipline, patience, and positioning will separate winners from casualties in the next financial regime. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Clem Chambers YouTube Twitter  

Don Durrett warns the world is on the brink of a historic financial and societal collapse. Gold could easily hit $5,000, $8,000 is probable, and extreme scenarios point to $10,000–$15,000 as fiat collapses, stocks fail, and central banks quietly hoard gold at record speed.  Don reveals why buying monetary metals on the dips now could secure generational wealth, why gold and silver are about to explode, and how a coming spiritual awakening could completely upend humanity, consciousness, and the way we live by 2027. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Don Durrett Website YouTube Twitter

Peter Krauth reveals why silver's recent surge past $69 and gold over $4,400 is just the beginning. LBMA, COMEX, and Shanghai inventories are at historic lows while industrial demand from EVs, solar panels, and AI skyrockets. With shorts covering and investors awakening, silver could soar to $300 faster than anyone expects. Krauth lays out the roadmap for the next leg of the silver bull market and explains why gold and silver remain the ultimate protection in today's financial storm. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Peter Krauth LinkedIn Twitter

Dr. Nomi Prins warns that the global financial system is quietly cracking and most investors aren't prepared. With central banks hoarding gold, debt levels soaring, and geopolitical tensions escalating. She explains why gold, silver, copper, and uranium are poised for a historic commodities surge that could reshape markets for years to come. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Nomi Prins Website Twitter YouTube  

David Morgan warns that silver's climb from $28 to $60 was only the beginning. The metal is now ready to detonate to $100, $200, or even $300 faster than anyone expects. Collapsing commercial-bar inventories, a paper market on the verge of breaking, and gold's quiet surge are creating a perfect storm that could leave the world unprepared. David also reveals the forces behind this detonation: years of fiat manipulation, record central-bank gold buying, a looming silver default, and the rise of a blockchain-based monetary system that could rewrite the global financial order. If he's right, this could be the most dramatic monetary event of our lifetime. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: David Morgan Website Twitter YouTube

"America's financial illusion is collapsing right before our eyes," warns Peter Grandich in one of his most urgent interviews yet. With $38 trillion in debt, exploding deficits, and markets hanging on the last fumes of a dying system, millions of Americans are on the brink of financial devastation. Seniors have doubled their stock exposure, half the population owns nothing, and the top 10% controls 86% of the wealth. "This is a house of cards built on debt and denial—and the fall will be brutal." Grandich exposes a looming generational fracture—a coming "war among the ages" as younger Americans refuse to pay for the soaring costs of an aging nation. Fiat currencies are teetering on collapse, while gold and silver are positioned for historic revaluation. But the danger isn't just financial: America is facing a spiritual reckoning, with political chaos, moral decline, and collapsing trust shaking the nation to its core. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Peter Grandich Website Twitter YouTube

Chris Vermeulen delivers one of his most urgent warnings yet, stating that a "big and bad" financial reset is now dangerously close, with the stock market hanging by a thread and potentially collapsing within the next 1 to 3 months. Vermeulen explains how rising global fear is igniting record-breaking demand for gold and silver, setting the stage for a powerful move higher. Vermeulen sees gold primed for a 30% surge and silver ready to rocket higher as investors rush to protect their wealth before the reset hits. Vermeulen's most alarming insight targets the AI-fueled stock market, which he calls a ticking time bomb, inflated far beyond fundamentals and vulnerable to a violent unwind. Vermeulen warns that once this bubble bursts, the ripple effects could trigger a decade-long financial crisis, wiping out unprepared investors and exposing millions who assumed the boom would never end. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Michael Oliver delivers his most explosive warning yet: silver is coiling for a monster breakout that could easily push past $100, and almost no one is prepared for it. His momentum signals, the same tools that have predicted major market shifts for decades, now point to a move so powerful that most investors won't believe it until it's already underway.  Oliver explains how years of manipulation have pushed silver far below its real value and why that pressure is finally reaching a breaking point. He also lays out why gold could surge into the mid-$8,000s, why crypto and the broader financial system are flashing early danger signs, and how a massive monetary shift is already taking shape behind the scenes. _ Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ WHERE TO FIND BEN MUMME

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _  Welcome to Building Generational Wealth—a podcast series for the everyday person. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or rewriting your money story, this space is for you. Women and men. Millennials and Boomers. Gen X and Gen Z. Every race, background, and identity. Because financial literacy should be inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all. We're facing one of the most financially unstable times in modern history. Debt is soaring, inflation is biting, and wages aren't keeping pace. Millennials hold just 4.6% of U.S. wealth. Gen Z is stepping into adulthood burdened by debt and locked out of homeownership. Meanwhile, $84 trillion is set to change hands in the largest wealth transfer ever. The question is: Will you be ready to receive, grow, and protect it—or be left behind? This is your moment to rise. Through honest conversations with leading financial minds, we'll show you how to build wealth patiently, intentionally, and wisely. It's not about chasing trends—it's about creating lasting security. Because if you don't take care of your money, your money won't take care of you. _ Our sixth episode with Daniela Cambone and Michael Gentile, redefine what it truly means to build generational wealth. Neither born into privilege nor handed easy paths, their journeys are built on grit, relentless learning, and a clear sense of purpose. Daniela Cambone, Global Media Director at ITM Trading, rose from zero financial experience to become one of the most trusted and influential voices in precious metals. Her sharp insights and candid interviews with top financial leaders bring clarity to complex markets. Michael Gentile, a Montreal-based investor and father of five, discovered his passion for investing at just ten years old. Today, as co-founder of Bastion Asset Management, he manages over $550 million in assets, focusing on junior mining and small- to mid-cap equities across North America. Together, they share powerful lessons: start before you're ready—waiting for perfect conditions only delays your success. Invest in yourself fiercely—absorb knowledge, learn by doing, and let experience be your best teacher. Keep it simple, master the basics, and build habits that stand strong through market noise. But their message goes beyond money. True wealth is multidimensional—rooted in health, family, values, and lasting impact. They challenge entitlement and stress passing down not just wealth, but work ethic, passion, and purpose. Daniela and Michael also reveal the secret to confident investing: know your circle of competence, stay humble, and never stop asking questions. Above all, give back. Inspired by mentors who gave generously and quietly, they remind us that real greatness comes from lifting others as you rise. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Michael Gentile Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Daniela Cambone YouTube LinkedIn

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _  Welcome to Building Generational Wealth—a podcast series for the everyday person. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or rewriting your money story, this space is for you. Women and men. Millennials and Boomers. Gen X and Gen Z. Every race, background, and identity. Because financial literacy should be inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all. We're facing one of the most financially unstable times in modern history. Debt is soaring, inflation is biting, and wages aren't keeping pace. Millennials hold just 4.6% of U.S. wealth. Gen Z is stepping into adulthood burdened by debt and locked out of homeownership. Meanwhile, $84 trillion is set to change hands in the largest wealth transfer ever. The question is: Will you be ready to receive, grow, and protect it—or be left behind? This is your moment to rise. Through honest conversations with leading financial minds, we'll show you how to build wealth patiently, intentionally, and wisely. It's not about chasing trends—it's about creating lasting security. Because if you don't take care of your money, your money won't take care of you. _ In this episode, I sit down with seasoned investor and educator Peter Krauth to cut through the noise around money, investing, and financial literacy. We break down the barriers that make finance feel intimidating, showing how anyone (regardless of background or experience) can build lasting wealth with the right mindset, habits, and support. Peter draws on decades of experience to offer clear, practical guidance on: Developing a patient, research-driven wealth mindset free from hype and shortcuts Mastering foundational financial habits, including why “pay yourself first” is essential Starting small, building confidence, and growing your financial knowledge step-by-step Grasping budgeting, risk, and asset classes without confusing jargon Avoiding common traps like impatience, speculation, and emotional decision-making Recognizing true fiduciaries versus sales-driven advisors - Leveraging the power of your social network to accelerate growth Staying adaptable and curious, because successful investors keep learning Beyond numbers and strategies, Peter explores the deeper psychological and ethical dimensions of wealth—how integrity, generosity, and emotional intelligence shape not only your finances but your purpose and legacy. If finance has ever felt overwhelming or confusing, this episode offers a grounded, straightforward roadmap to understanding and taking control. It's about making financial education practical and accessible so you can build wealth aligned with your values—and leave a lasting impact. Tune in to discover how discipline, patience, and community can transform your money mindset and set you on a clear path toward generational wealth. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Peter Krauth LinkedIn

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _  Welcome to Building Generational Wealth—a podcast series for the everyday person. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or rewriting your money story, this space is for you. Women and men. Millennials and Boomers. Gen X and Gen Z. Every race, background, and identity. Because financial literacy should be inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all. We're facing one of the most financially unstable times in modern history. Debt is soaring, inflation is biting, and wages aren't keeping pace. Millennials hold just 4.6% of U.S. wealth. Gen Z is stepping into adulthood burdened by debt and locked out of homeownership. Meanwhile, $84 trillion is set to change hands in the largest wealth transfer ever. The question is: Will you be ready to receive, grow, and protect it—or be left behind? This is your moment to rise. Through honest conversations with leading financial minds, we'll show you how to build wealth patiently, intentionally, and wisely. It's not about chasing trends—it's about creating lasting security. Because if you don't take care of your money, your money won't take care of you. _ Our fourth guest, Rick Rule, perfectly captures the spirit of this series on building generational wealth. Without inherited wealth or a formal financial background, Rick's journey is a testament to grit, discipline, and relentless learning. Early in life, he faced adversity head-on, believing firmly that “how you overcome adversity is what matters.” This mindset shaped not only his approach to boxing but also his decades-long career in investing. Rick's success didn't come from chasing flashy lifestyles or short-term gains. As he puts it, “I wasn't interested in living rich. But I was interested in being rich.” By playing to his unique strengths and embracing a philosophy of honest optimism—summed up in his mentor Robert Friedland's words, “The outlook is hopeless, but it's not serious”—Rick forged a path defined by steady effort and resilience. He emphasizes that true wealth begins with investing in yourself: your education, skills, and the community you build. “The sum of the community that you keep will determine your outcome,” Rick reminds us. His approach is rooted in timeless principles—saving, disciplined reinvestment, and living below your means—combined with an adaptive mindset that recognizes how tools like technology and social media create new opportunities. Rick also delves into the critical role of trust and transparency in finance, distinguishing between fiduciaries and salespeople, and highlighting the power of mentorship and giving back. His warning about looming financial challenges, like the $100 trillion in unfunded U.S. social liabilities, underscores why it's vital to focus on what you can control. From humble beginnings to becoming a respected investor and mentor, Rick's story shows that wealth is not just measured in dollars but in legacy, community, and purpose. His journey is a powerful reminder that true success comes from perseverance, continuous learning, and a mindset grounded in values—not just numbers. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Rick Rule Website YouTube

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _  Welcome to Building Generational Wealth—a podcast series for the everyday person. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or rewriting your money story, this space is for you. Women and men. Millennials and Boomers. Gen X and Gen Z. Every race, background, and identity. Because financial literacy should be inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all. We're facing one of the most financially unstable times in modern history. Debt is soaring, inflation is biting, and wages aren't keeping pace. Millennials hold just 4.6% of U.S. wealth. Gen Z is stepping into adulthood burdened by debt and locked out of homeownership. Meanwhile, $84 trillion is set to change hands in the largest wealth transfer ever. The question is: Will you be ready to receive, grow, and protect it—or be left behind? This is your moment to rise. Through honest conversations with leading financial minds, we'll show you how to build wealth patiently, intentionally, and wisely. It's not about chasing trends—it's about creating lasting security. Because if you don't take care of your money, your money won't take care of you. _ In the third episode, we sit down with Daniela Cambone. She shares a hard truth many people are never taught: your salary alone will not make you rich.  Daniela, one of the most respected voices in financial journalism and the Global Media Director at ITM Trading, explains why relying on a paycheck—and saving money in the bank—is not enough to build lasting wealth. With inflation eroding the value of your money and most people unaware of how currencies are devalued, the traditional approach to saving is broken. “We're not taught about currency devaluation or that there's a world beyond paper money. But there is—and that's where wealth is built,” Daniela says. This episode explores how anyone, regardless of background or financial experience, can begin to build wealth by making simple, intentional choices—like cutting unnecessary spending, asking better questions, and putting money to work in assets such as precious metals, stocks, or other long-term vehicles.  Daniela reminds us that building wealth is not about luck or hype—it's about clarity, discipline, and curiosity. It starts with small steps, asking questions without fear, and surrounding yourself with people and information that challenge the status quo. “Just start asking the questions. There are no stupid questions,” she encourages. We also talk about the deeper meaning of wealth: not just numbers in a bank account, but the values you live by, the legacy you leave, and the mindset you cultivate. Daniela's story—and her call for better financial education—is both practical and empowering. If you're ready to stop relying only on your paycheck and start building wealth that lasts, this episode will give you the perspective and tools to take real control of your financial future—with confidence and purpose. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Daniela Cambone YouTube LinkedIn

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _  Welcome to Building Generational Wealth—a podcast series for the everyday person. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or rewriting your money story, this space is for you. Women and men. Millennials and Boomers. Gen X and Gen Z. Every race, background, and identity. Because financial literacy should be inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all. We're facing one of the most financially unstable times in modern history. Debt is soaring, inflation is biting, and wages aren't keeping pace. Millennials hold just 4.6% of U.S. wealth. Gen Z is stepping into adulthood burdened by debt and locked out of homeownership. Meanwhile, $84 trillion is set to change hands in the largest wealth transfer ever. The question is: Will you be ready to receive, grow, and protect it—or be left behind? This is your moment to rise. Through honest conversations with leading financial minds, we'll show you how to build wealth patiently, intentionally, and wisely. It's not about chasing trends—it's about creating lasting security. Because if you don't take care of your money, your money won't take care of you. _ In the second episode, we sit down with Michael Gentile, a seasoned investor and passionate advocate for financial literacy. Together, we explore the fundamentals of building generational wealth—and the mindset required to sustain it. Michael's journey began with a spark: a grade school teacher who introduced him to the world of investing. That early influence, combined with timeless wisdom from icons like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, ignited a lifelong commitment to financial education and independence. We dive into why financial literacy is so often missing from traditional education, and how self-education becomes a vital bridge for anyone seeking control over their financial future. Michael reminds us that true wealth isn't built on hype or shortcuts. Instead, it comes from disciplined, consistent habits—like saving regularly, investing patiently, and allowing compound growth to quietly work over time. “It's not about getting rich quick — it's about building habits that last a lifetime.” This conversation goes beyond personal finance. Michael challenges us to think bigger—about how financial literacy shapes not only individual lives, but also society and public policy. In an increasingly uncertain world, understanding money is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, this episode offers practical, empowering insights to help you invest in yourself, take control of your future, and build lasting wealth with purpose and intention. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Michael Gentile Website LinkedIn

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _  Welcome to Building Generational Wealth—a podcast series for the everyday person. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or rewriting your money story, this space is for you. Women and men. Millennials and Boomers. Gen X and Gen Z. Every race, background, and identity. Because financial literacy should be inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all. We're facing one of the most financially unstable times in modern history. Debt is soaring, inflation is biting, and wages aren't keeping pace. Millennials hold just 4.6% of U.S. wealth. Gen Z is stepping into adulthood burdened by debt and locked out of homeownership. Meanwhile, $84 trillion is set to change hands in the largest wealth transfer ever. The question is: Will you be ready to receive, grow, and protect it—or be left behind? This is your moment to rise. Through honest conversations with leading financial minds, we'll show you how to build wealth patiently, intentionally, and wisely. It's not about chasing trends—it's about creating lasting security. Because if you don't take care of your money, your money won't take care of you. _ Our first guest, Peter Grandich, embodies the spirit of this series. His unlikely journey began with no formal education and managing a warehouse, but a small investment sparked a passion for the markets. After losing everything to the notorious penny stock brokers of the 1980s, Peter didn't give up. He started an investment club that caught the eye of a brokerage owner. Despite doubts from loved ones, Peter became a stockbroker in an era when the business was little more than a desk, pad, and pen. His story is proof that grit, perseverance, and a hunger to learn can turn setbacks into lasting success. Peter also opens up about the often-overlooked struggles behind the financial world's glamour, revealing the toll it took on his mental health: “In 2022… I actually lost a will to live. And it's hard to imagine why, but that's what it came to.” He reminds us that wealth isn't just about money but about values and mindset: “Money is not the root of all evil — the love of money is.” From founding one of the first national investor relations firms to becoming known as the “Wall Street Whiz Kid,” Peter ultimately left Wall Street at his peak to pursue a life grounded in faith, humility, and purpose. His story shows that true wealth is about more than dollars—it's about legacy, resilience, and meaning. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Peter Grandich Website Twitter YouTube

We created Creative Entrepreneurs to connect you with people who have transformed their creative passion into thriving businesses. Hosted by Ben Mumme this live panel took place at Connections Ralia and brought together Mitch Martin, Ash Phillips and David Rabanera to share their honest stories and valuable insights. The theme for the second speaking series is "Branding Is Authenticity". You will learn how to lead with honesty and heart in every part of your business, build deeper trust by being open about both wins and challenges, use your values as the true foundation of a brand that resonates and create lasting impact through purpose-driven work.

Creative Entrepreneurs has been designed to help you meet those who have already turned—or are about to turn—their creative talent into thriving businesses.  The theme for speaking series 001 is "Getting Started & Playing The Long Game". You will learn how to get started, discover your creative talent, overcome fear and self-doubt, navigate the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and play the long game to build a business. Hosted by Ben Mumme, this live panel discussion is with three successful creative entrepreneurs—Charo Ciampini, Dalia Jaad and Heidi Rubin. _ Charo Ciampini is a coach, trainer, and breathwork facilitator dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and unlock their full potential. With a holistic approach to mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, Charo blends movement, breathwork, and transformative coaching to inspire growth and confidence. As an entrepreneur, they create powerful experiences that foster authentic connections and lasting change. Dalia Jaad is a former tech sales professional who transitioned into the world of movement, building a career in Pilates. Now the owner of a boutique studio in Montreal, she helps professional athletes and everyday movers enhance strength, mobility, and confidence. A lululemon ambassador, Dalia combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, guiding clients toward long-term performance, recovery, and transformation. Heidi Rubin is the owner and founder of The Infinity Movement Studio, where inclusivity and movement intersect. With a background in athletics and a lifelong passion for fitness, Heidi empowers individuals to connect with their bodies through movement. They believe in the power of community, the healing nature of physical activity, and breaking down barriers in traditional fitness spaces to create welcoming environments for all.

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ In this episode, we chat with the inspirational Garrain Jones, a bestselling author who transformed his life from homelessness to running seven-figure companies. Garrain shares his remarkable story of overcoming adversity, including juvenile detention and a prison sentence in France, by changing his mindset following advice from a homeless person.  Garrain stresses the importance of reconnecting with our inner child and passions, highlighting how societal pressures often divert us from true happiness. He illustrates this with inspiring stories, such as a young boy finding success through his natural talent for running. We explore the power of decision-making, emotional expression, and the heart-mind connection.  Garrain discusses role modelling for children and balancing discipline with joy. The episode concludes with a focus on choosing love over fear and Garrain's dedication to family and authenticity as his ultimate legacy. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Garrain Jones Instagram Website Book 

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ In this episode of Living Your Greatness, we chat with Alison Armstrong, an expert in human behaviour and author of The Queen's Code. Alison's journey into understanding human behaviour began in 1991, when she set out to understand men: "To find out how I was bringing out the worst in them. And hopefully, how to bring out the best." Alison's success in understanding men led her to study women's behaviour, discovering key connections between the two. She explains the difference between loving feelings and being "in love," while emphasizing the crucial role of self-love in building healthy relationships. She also discusses the challenges of resentment, the anger spectrum, and offers practical tips for fostering respect and playfulness in relationships. Alison provides actionable insights to help listeners strengthen their connections and create extraordinary relationships.  _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Alison Armstrong Website YouTube Facebook Instagram

Sign up for my free weekly newsletter. _ I am joined by Dr. Robert Glover, a seasoned therapist, coach, and the acclaimed author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy." Dr. Glover recounts his transition from aspiring minister to a leading relationship expert, driven by his personal experiences and professional observations. We discuss the pervasive issue of "nice guy syndrome," examining its roots in early childhood and its impact on adult relationships and personal fulfillment. Dr. Glover offers a critical perspective on modern attachment styles, challenging commonly accepted statistics and underscoring the importance of vulnerability and self-exploration. The conversation delves into the value of male support groups in fostering accountability and growth, as well as the detrimental effects of technology on relational dynamics. We further explore the complexities of modern masculinity, the shifting societal norms, and the crucial balance of masculine and feminine energies within individuals. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, Dr. Glover provides a compelling narrative on overcoming fears, achieving personal growth, and nurturing healthy, conscious relationships. This episode serves as a profound resource for those seeking to understand and navigate the intricate dynamics of modern relationships and self-improvement. _ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram Website LinkedIn _ Guest: Dr. Robert Glover Twitter Website