Neomania

10. Capital Bending and Gray Market Futures w/ Chairman Birb

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Sep 25, 2025
Chairman Birb Bernanke, a pseudonymous crypto enthusiast and founder of The Secret Soup Company, dives into the speculative nature of finance and biohacking. They discuss fascinating topics like 'capital bending,' where attention turns into monetary momentum. Birb shares experiences with DIY biotech and personal health journeys, questioning the line between treatment and enhancement. The conversation also touches on meme culture, social dynamics in crypto, and innovative ways to transform online communities into real-life interactions.
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ANECDOTE

Cat Cancer, Radiation, And 'Death Boogers'

  • Chairman Birb Bernanke recounts treating her cat Pancake's stage 3 adenocarcinoma with targeted radiation that removed ~70% of the tumor.
  • The tumor fragments were expelled through sneezing, teaching her hands-on caregiving and optimism about medical tech.
ANECDOTE

From Organ Failure To DIY Biotech Recovery

  • Birb shares her personal health crisis: undiagnosed issues, organ dysfunction, and eventual discovery of severe milk sensitivity.
  • She used direct-to-consumer testing, diet change, and gray-market terzepatide to lose 57 pounds and regain function.
ADVICE

Use Direct Labs To Find Hidden Causes

  • Do consider direct-to-consumer lab testing when clinicians overlook food sensitivities or chronic issues.
  • Use objective results to advocate for targeted changes when conventional medicine misses root causes.
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