Step into the aromatic world of frankincense with this enlightening episode of Surviving Changes. We're exploring the golden tears of the Boswellia tree that have been cherished across cultures for thousands of years – and for good reason.

Frankincense isn't just another pretty scent. These unassuming golden nuggets pack surprising power for both physical wellness and spiritual practice. When burned, frankincense releases compounds that can help reduce stress, support respiratory health, and even offer anti-inflammatory benefits. It's essentially nature's own diffuser, no technology required.

But the magic goes deeper than physical benefits. There's something profound about the way frankincense transforms a space – creating what I call that "why does my house suddenly feel wise" effect. Used in sacred practices from ancient Egypt to modern meditation studios, this resin clears negative energy and enhances spiritual connection. As I share in this episode, burning frankincense before journaling or prayer creates "a deeper groove" for your thoughts, "like turning your mind into vinyl" to capture deeper impressions and insights.

Whether you're looking to upgrade your self-care routine, enhance your meditation practice, or simply want your home to smell like "the back room of a mystical bookstore," frankincense might be the spiritual bestie you never knew you needed. Listen now to discover how to incorporate this ancient wellness practice into your thoroughly modern life, and check out my TikTok shop for all the supplies to get started on your frankincense journey. Stay fragrant and stay curious!

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Discover a powerful secret that's been hidden from the public until now—the Living Body Visualization Meditation from the CIA's declassified Gateway Project. This remarkable technique harnesses your mind's natural abilities to identify and heal physical imbalances through conscious energy manipulation.

The meditation begins with centering breath work before guiding you to visualize a pure white light at your heart center. This foundational energy becomes your healing tool as you transform it into a light bar that can scan your entire body. By shifting this bar through a spectrum of colors—blue for calm, green for vitality, amber for mental clarity, and red for grounding life force—you'll learn to identify areas in your body that need attention.

What sets this visualization apart is its practical application. As you move the colored light bar from head to toe, you'll observe where the energy dims or flickers, revealing hidden tensions and potential health issues. These areas become the focus for targeted healing using purple light infused with regenerative qualities. The technique offers a profound way to take control of your wellbeing without relying on external interventions.

This meditation represents the intersection of cutting-edge consciousness research and ancient healing wisdom. I'm sharing these steps openly because everyone deserves access to this knowledge. While I'll be creating a guided version for subscribers soon, you can begin practicing immediately with the instructions provided. Take this opportunity to develop your innate healing abilities and experience firsthand what government research has confirmed—the extraordinary power of your own consciousness to transform your physical reality.

Try this visualization in a quiet space where you won't be disturbed. Notice what changes occur in your body and energy after consistent practice. Your healing journey is in your hands—literally and figuratively!

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Remember when growing your own food wasn't a revolutionary act? The Surviving Changes podcast takes you on a journey through America's shifting relationship with food production, from Jefferson's vision of independent farmers to today's restrictive regulations that can make planting tomatoes in your front yard an act of defiance.

Food sovereignty—the right to control our own food systems—was once fundamental to American identity. But something changed. Regulations crept in, HOAs began enforcing "aesthetics over agriculture," and in some states, you can be fined for collecting rainwater on your own property. Meanwhile, millions face food insecurity not because there isn't enough food, but because the systems delivering it are broken, expensive, or inaccessible.

Meet Alex from Florida, who transformed a small apartment patio into a thriving mini-garden during the pandemic. What began as a hobby evolved into community support and eventually a $2,500 monthly income from selling homegrown produce to neighbors. When Alex's HOA sent warning letters about "unauthorized planter boxes," they pushed back and won—because feeding yourself and your community shouldn't be controversial.

Alex's story reminds us that gardening isn't just about plants; it's about power, community, and resilience. Whether you have acres of land or just a window box, you can reclaim some independence one seed at a time. Ready to start? Download our Backyard Gardener app for free heirloom tomato seeds (just pay shipping) and join the growing movement of Americans taking food production back into their own hands. Share this episode, leave a review, or better yet—go plant something!

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What happens when government surveillance targets ordinary Americans? The shadowy world of fusion centers represents one of the most concerning yet least understood aspects of our national security apparatus.

Built in the aftermath of 9/11 to improve intelligence sharing between agencies, these data hubs have morphed into something far more sinister. With minimal oversight and alarming financial incentives, fusion centers now collect vast amounts of information on millions of Americans – many with no connection to terrorism or criminal activity.

My own experience with fusion center targeting began after I declined a White House invitation and made political decisions that apparently landed me on their radar. What followed was textbook psychological warfare: subtle technology interference escalated to home break-ins where nothing was stolen but personal items were disturbed. Police surveillance became constant. Most devastatingly, people I trusted – even family members – were apparently recruited and compensated to participate in my monitoring and harassment.

This isn't conspiracy theory – it's documented reality. Government reports, lawsuits, and whistleblower testimony confirm that fusion centers have systematically expanded beyond their original mission. They've monitored environmental activists, journalists, and those who simply express dissenting political views. Their tactics, sometimes called "gang stalking," employ sophisticated psychological pressure designed to isolate, discredit, and destabilize targets.

The implications for democracy are profound. When government agencies can secretly target citizens without accountability, the impact extends beyond individual victims to threaten our collective freedom. Join me as we expose this hidden system and demand the transparency that true national security requires. Subscribe to Surviving Changes Podcast as we continue investigating the institutions operating behind the curtain of American power.

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Have you ever realized your harshest critic is staring back at you in the mirror? This raw, unfiltered episode explores my unexpected journey to self-love after facing betrayal, false accusations, and twelve years of wandering the world with nothing but a backpack and faith.

The turning point came from the most unlikely source - the very person trying to destroy me. While working on Roster Runner, a project I poured myself into, I apologized profusely to Chris (my brother's friend who later filed false charges against me) for not accomplishing enough. His response changed everything: "Don't worry, no one can beat you up more than you beat yourself." This brutal truth forced me to confront my self-destructive patterns. Why was I continuing to harm myself when others had already caused enough damage?

My transformation didn't come from expensive skincare or filters (though my iPhone settings help!). The real change happened during eighteen months away from social media, dedicated entirely to healing. Now when people comment that I look better than I did twelve years ago despite everything I've endured, I know it's because I've broken the cycle of self-criticism. I wake up loving myself each morning, acknowledging my journey, and refusing to be my own enemy anymore. I recognize past mistakes but focus on fixing what I can in the present.

If you take one thing from this episode, let it be this: love yourself today and every day. You've been with yourself through everything - you deserve your own kindness more than anyone else's. What might change if you decided to become your own strongest ally instead of your worst critic?

PS this was actually a TikTok post that I thought fit here too.

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My journey from the United States to Australia in 2013 unexpectedly revealed a disturbing global pattern—China's methodical influence extending far beyond what most people realize. Standing beneath unfamiliar southern hemisphere stars, I began noticing concerning signs that have only grown more relevant in today's geopolitical landscape.

During my time in Perth, I witnessed firsthand how China had strategically positioned itself within Australian society. From the government-controlled media landscape to the normalized surveillance in homes that nobody questioned, I observed a population unaware of their gradually eroding sovereignty. China's systematic purchase of Australian resources through million-dollar citizenship programs created dependencies so severe that when COVID disrupted supply chains, Australians couldn't even access basic necessities without Chinese imports.

The most alarming aspects of China's global strategy became evident when I observed their actions in the South China Sea—constructing artificial islands to expand territorial claims, then simply laughing off international court rulings against them. This blatant disregard for global norms continues today, alongside other concerning activities: purchasing farmland near US military installations, flooding countries with fentanyl, and developing surveillance technologies that extend their reach worldwide. These aren't random events but calculated moves in a long-term strategy that doesn't require traditional warfare to achieve dominance.

As we navigate increasingly complex global tensions, understanding China's playbook becomes essential. Their alternative approach to global influence—buying rather than invading, monitoring rather than confronting—creates vulnerabilities that most citizens never see until it's too late. Subscribe to the Surviving Changes podcast for more insights on these critical issues, and download the Backyard Gardener app to take one small step toward greater self-sufficiency in an uncertain world.

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A pivotal moment has arrived for the Surviving Changes podcast as we transition into a new chapter. After circling the globe with faith as my compass, I've finally landed in Puerto Rico – but not without one last thrilling escape from Mexico that involved an epic cross-country Uber ride and some dangerously close encounters with cartel leadership.

Upon touchdown in San Juan, reality hit hard when my expired passport triggered alerts about outstanding warrants. Picture this: surrounded by customs officials, a service dog at my side, and my heart pounding as I contemplated whether I'd be detained or released. The strategic conversation that followed – gently reminding officials they might not want to get entangled in an upcoming RICO lawsuit – proved crucial to my freedom. Sometimes knowing when to stand your ground makes all the difference between captivity and liberty.

The emotional weight of Puerto Rico has been both healing and haunting. The beaches where friends lost their lives during hurricanes serve as constant reminders of nature's power. Finding the perfect home – close enough to enjoy the sunset views but safely elevated from tsunami threats – marks another milestone in this journey of survival and resilience. Meanwhile, legal battles have been fought and won from afar, demonstrating that sometimes the art of war means choosing your battlefield carefully rather than charging headlong into every fight.

As the podcast evolves, you'll find more structured content across platforms like Rumble, YouTube and TikTok under "I am Heidi Hunt." While some journey-related episodes will require a modest subscription (half the price of a coffee!), my commitment to sharing these stories remains unwavering. Join me as we transform these global adventures into meaningful conversations about survival, faith, and the courage to embrace change when everything around you demands it.

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The line between safety and danger can dissolve in an instant. What began as a flourishing tour boat business in beautiful Cabo San Lucas rapidly descended into a desperate fight for survival against a network of Mason-affiliated grifters with dangerous cartel connections.

When a seemingly friendly couple wearing Zag shirts appeared in my life, I immediately recognized the setup. These weren't random expatriates looking for friendship – they were scouts for a sophisticated operation that targeted tourists and long-term visitors. Their system was brilliant in its simplicity: rent properties equipped with hidden cameras, capture compromising behavior, then blackmail or rob their victims before forcing them out.

Playing along while secretly gathering evidence became my daily reality. While Stan, a 33rd-degree Mason, regularly invaded my apartment stealing alcohol and manipulating my food, he had no idea my old phones were recording his every move. When Jill and Brian offered me "security cameras" connected to their account, they never suspected I had installed my own independent system.

The dangerous game escalated when I confronted Stan with video evidence. Rather than backing down, the group enlisted my trusted business associate Nacho – a man I'd helped for years. His offer to connect me with cartel contacts at the police station seemed like salvation until he mysteriously "lost" the critical evidence after filing reports. The betrayal became undeniable when he arrived at my door with unseen accomplices waiting in the parking lot.

My escape required abandoning nearly everything, paying $6,000 for an Uber to take my dog and me across Mexico, from Cabo to La Paz, by ferry to Mazatlan, and eventually to Cancun where we caught a flight to Puerto Rico. Those days of silent travel, unable to communicate with my driver due to language barriers, represented the thin line between freedom and becoming another disappeared expatriate.

Want to support my ongoing legal battle against these forces? Visit AbstractArtByHeidiHunt.com or check out my caps on Amazon. Together, we can expose the networks that prey on visitors to paradise.

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