Finding Freedom
Finding Freedom is a long-form podcast focused on entrepreneurship, health, and politics, featuring in-depth conversations with independent thinkers, business owners, researchers, and cultural critics. Hosted by John Odermatt, the show explores how centralized institutions, corporate power, and political narratives impact personal freedom, health, and economic opportunity. Episodes cover entrepreneurship and financial independence, health and wellness, medical freedom, government overreach, media bias, culture, and faith. Guests range from entrepreneurs and medical professionals to academics and journalists. Finding Freedom is designed for listeners who value long-form discussion, intellectual honesty, and practical insights into building a healthier, freer, and more resilient life.
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Profits Over Patients: Revealing the Flaws in O...
Today’s guest is David E. Saucedo II, of El Paso, Texas. On today’s show David shares a tragic experience where he lost his young daughter. David alleges that profit motives played a role in his daughter not get the care she required from the El Paso Children’s Hospital.
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The Latin America Red Pill with Fergus Hodgson
Fergus Hodgson is the publisher of the Impunity Observer, a geopolitical intelligence service focused on Anglo-Latin American affairs, and founder of Econ Americas LLC, specializing in alternative investments and jurisdictional arbitrage. Fergus is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst with an MBA from Rice University, he also holds degrees in economics and political science.
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Biden Covers his Tracks
On today's episodes John discusses President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden, and how it covers up for the Biden crime family syndicate.
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From Lenses to Lattes with Steven Fox
Steven Fox is an entrepreneur and passionate photographer with over 30 years of experience. He owns a photography business and specializes in family portraits, senior sessions, and food photography. Recently, his passion for shooting film has been reignited and he has expanded his expertise to include commercial work. Steven also owns Fox N’ Sons Coffee, which he started in part to pass on the spirit of entrepreneurship to his sons.
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Radical Life Transformation with Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy is an author, entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for medical freedom. After losing his beloved wife to a 9-year battle against breast cancer in 2012, he realized our modern medical system is design to keep us sick and founded Mountains of Hope, a transformational retreat center and healing oasis in the Andes Mountains, Columbia.
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Welcome to the Golden Age with Brian Engleman
Today we welcome Brian Engelman back to the show. Brian is the found of The New American Media and the host of the Agree to Disagree Podcast. You might remember him from his last appearance on Finding Freedom, which was immediately following the first assassination attempt against President Trump.
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5 Reasons Why Libertarians Should Vote for Trump
Today’s show is all about the Presidential election as John gives his prediction on the outcome and provides 5 reasons for libertarians to vote for Trump.
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Growing an Online Store and Custom Design Busin...
On today's show Jason from Horrible Designs joins John. Jason shares his journey of launching and growing an online store from the ground up.
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Marketing Your Music with Harkos
On today’s show Harkos joins the show. Harkos is a talented HipHop artist and experienced marketing manager. He shares his valuable insights on brand development, social media presence, marketing, and content creation. Discover the secrets to growing as a musician and gaining recognition in the competitive music industry!
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The Art of the Side Hustle with Ken Madden
Ken Madden is an artist, car guy and entrepreneur. He's the owner of MaddK Studio and host of the Madd K Studio Podcast. Ken also cohosts a podcast called the Weather'd Report that digs into the cultural, entrepreneurial and political landscape.
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Marc Clair Weighs In: Is It Time to Get a Secon...
The shining beacon of liberty himself, Marc Clair, return to his former Lions of Liberty home to discuss the Expat Money Summit, practical reasons for everyone to get a second passport and the upcoming Presidential election.
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Larry Levine Breaks Down What Jail is Like for ...
We welcome Larry Levine back to the show. This is Larry’s 4th appearance on the show. Larry Levine Larry knows a thing or two about federal prison. He is a Former federal inmate. He actually spent time in 11 different federal prisons.
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Medical Ethics with Ryan Crim
Dr. Ryan Crim returns to Finding Freedom. Dr. Crim is a family physician. He graduated from Georgetown Medical School in 1997 and completed his residency at Wake Forest in 2000. On today’s show Ryan and John discuss the four principles of medical ethics: Autonomy, Non-malfeasance, Beneficence and Justice.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 10: Do the Damn Thing
Today on Pursuit of Freedom John's shares how he's finally realized and experienced all the negative results that come with delaying action. Just do it!
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Breaking Down Trump's 2nd Assassination Attempt...
John is joined by friend of the show, Bruce Magree aka The Weather’d Soul. Bruce and John discuss the insanity surrounding the 2nd assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, before getting into discussing homesteading, Bitcoin and music.
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Incentives Drive the Bus - Breaking Down Kamala...
It’s a solo show today! John’s provides a quick update on his entrepreneurial journey, then dives into some of Kamala’s policies.
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Building a Foundation of Freedom with Sheriff R...
Sheriff Richard Mack is an Author, speaker and former Sheriff. He has served in a wide variety of roles over the course of his nearly twenty year career in law enforcement, which began in Provo, Utah.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 09 - The Slog Mentality
Sharing my journey for a 9 - 5 job to full time entrepreneur. Today we're talking about the "slog mentality" of entrepreneurship. It's not easy, but you have to make consistent progress.
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Breaking Down Barriers in Health Care with Alen...
Alenka Kyslik is the founder the SAHA Collective, SAHA is a platform that will match vetted professionals to individuals based on shared values.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 08: Walk the Walk
John shares his journey becoming at full time entrepreneur at 41. In this episode John shares a recent interaction with an old guy on a walking trail and how that impacted his daily work.
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Regulation and Political Manipulation Caused th...
Jim Burling. VP of Legal Affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, has been litigating property rights, environmental, and land-use cases for over 40 years - and just wrote a brand new book: Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America’s Housing Crisis.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 7: Ice, Ice Baby
A podcast series focused on the journey to become a full time entrepreneur. In this episode John share what has enticed him about the ice vending machine business.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 06: Hope Deferred Makes ...
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12
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Above Phone: Get Big Tech Out of Your Pocket an...
Hakeem Anwar is the CEO of Above Phone. Above Phone is a secure phone that uses open-source software to create a suite of apps.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 05: Marketing Can Set Yo...
John documents his journey from corporate to full time entrepreneurship. Come along for the highs and lows, wins and loss.
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