The Mark Moss Show The American Dream Is Dying... But There's One Last Hope | Natalie Brunell
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Jan 15, 2026 
Natalie Brunell, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and host of the Coin Stories podcast, dives into her journey from Polish immigrant to Bitcoin advocate. She highlights how Bitcoin can revive the American Dream amidst economic struggles. Natalie discusses the weakening of sound money, inflation's impact on opportunity, and her family’s struggles during the 2008 crisis. She argues for urgent Bitcoin education as a means to restore hope and integrity in capitalism, and explores how a shift to Bitcoin could reshape perceptions of value and affordability.
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Family Loss That Sparked A Bitcoin Quest
- Natalie Brunell recounts her immigrant upbringing and her parents losing everything in the 2008 crisis, which seeded her interest in monetary systems.
- That personal history motivated her shift from mainstream journalism to dedicating her career to Bitcoin education.
'Poor Kid' In An Affluent Neighborhood
- Natalie describes feeling like the poor kid in an upper-middle-class community, which motivated her to strive upward.
- Observing neighbors' lifestyles created a belief in possibility that later clashed with her family's 2008 bankruptcy.
Money System Explains Post-Crisis Pain
- Natalie realized monetary policy and money creation explain many post-crisis problems she reported on as a journalist.
- Understanding fractional reserve banking and inflation reframed systemic issues she had previously misattributed.
