Orange Pilling Sessions: Inflation: The Silent Thief

We’re officially entering the deep dive phase of the series, and our first focus is a big one: Inflation. Guest Drew Pendleton—aka The Bitcoin Trainer—joins Frieda and Talitha to unpack what inflation really is, why it affects some people more than others, and how Bitcoin offers an alternative path. With simple metaphors (pineapples and seashells!) and real-world examples, this episode delivers a major aha moment for Tal: inflation isn’t just “how life works”—it’s a tool that silently redistributes wealth upward.

💡 Topics Covered:
1. What inflation actually is and why the Fed wants it
2. Purchasing power: what it means and why it’s disappearing
3. The wealth gap: why the rich get richer and savers lose
4. The Cantillon Effect: how money printing benefits the elite
5. Real-life comparison: Bob with assets vs. Charlie the saver
6. Why inflation hits renters and savers hardest
7. How Bitcoin levels the playing field with scarcity
8. Frieda’s personal story of buying her first home
9. How Bitcoin compares to real estate and stocks
10. Why Bitcoin is more than an investment—it’s resistance

📄 Resources & References:
1. 📙 Broken Money by Lyn Alden
2. 📘 Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper
3. 🧑‍🏫 Scott Galloway – NYU Professor, TED speaker (cited on wealth inequality)
4. 🧠 Michael Saylor – CEO of MicroStrategy, known for Bitcoin advocacy
5. 💡 The Cantillon Effect – A term describing how those closest to the money printer benefit the most

🪙 Bitcoin Concepts Introduced:
1. Bitcoin as digital real estate
2. Bitcoin's finite supply (21 million max)
3. Why Bitcoin can't be inflated like fiat currency
4. Transparency of Bitcoin’s public ledger
5. How Bitcoin resists manipulation by governments and elites
6. Bitcoin vs. cash vs. real estate as stores of value

❤️ Quote Highlights:
“Inflation is like a melting ice cube—if you’re holding cash, you’re losing.” – Drew

“The system rewards those who already own the assets. Bitcoin is one of the only scarce assets anyone can access.” – Frieda

“I’m having an aha moment right now. You’ve just connected value and inflation in a way I never have.” – Talitha

🧠 Big Aha Moment:
Talitha finally connects the dots: inflation isn’t just rising prices—it’s the loss of what your money can buy, and it silently hurts those least able to defend themselves. For the first time, she sees how Bitcoin might offer a fairer alternative.

🔗Connect with Drew Pendleton:
Drews podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EQZvfA0zzQ7lad2q1sXEg?si=VxWC_ESySaOEydhTB3_TUg
X: https://x.com/doctor_ew