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The Soft and Savage podcast illuminates the great minds, great movements and great works across demographics that are actively shaping our futures. Hosted by Louise Levin, the Queen, a “woman of a certain age and raging dilettante,” this podcast is for those interested in the gray matter of global conversation, the space where challenges are defined and solutions devised. Soft and Savage seeks to both decode the modern moment and inspire listeners to action through dynamic conversations with leading visionaries, whose solution-oriented approach to the modern challenges we all face walks the razor’s edge–between Soft and Savage.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Louise Levin info@softandsavage.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ugpodsmuypojlbrpdknx3s7v4y4s?.jpg Soft + Savage Podcast The Planet Earth Guide to Investing in Cryptocurrency with Sir John Hargave The Planet Earth Guide to Investing in Cryptocurrency with Sir John Hargave In this episode of Soft and Savage, John Hargrave—CEO of Media Shower and author of The Intelligent Crypto Investor—cuts through the confusion of crypto by reframing it in familiar terms: blockchains as shared spreadsheets, cryptos as companies, and tokens as stocks. Drawing on his own journey from early Bitcoin gains to devastating losses and recovery, Hargrave emphasizes disciplined, long-term investing over hype, advocating for diversification, dollar-cost averaging, and a maximum 10% allocation to crypto. He challenges conventional thinking by arguing that crypto is not just an asset class but a foundational technology poised to replace the global financial system, while also making a provocative case for a future global digital currency. Throughout, the conversation balances skepticism and clarity, transforming crypto from an intimidating abstraction into a practical, investable framework. 


Show Notes

Guest

  • Sir John Hargrave – CEO, Media Shower

Books & Publications

Company & Platforms

Social Profiles

  • LinkedIn: John Hargrave
  • X (Twitter): @sirjohnhargrave

Key Concepts Covered

  • Crypto as companies; tokens as stocks
  • Blockchain explained as a “shared spreadsheet”
  • Bitcoin as a volatile tech asset—not currency or gold
  • Stablecoins as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto
  • Long-term investing strategy (≤10% allocation, steady investing)
  • The case for a future global digital currency

Notable Mentions


This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. We are not financial advisors. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

]]> In this episode of Soft and Savage, John Hargrave—CEO of Media Shower and author of The Intelligent Crypto Investor—cuts through the confusion of crypto by reframing it in familiar terms: blockchains as shared spreadsheets, cryptos as companies, and tokens as stocks. Drawing on his own journey from early Bitcoin gains to devastating losses and recovery, Hargrave emphasizes disciplined, long-term investing over hype, advocating for diversification, dollar-cost averaging, and a maximum 10% allocation to crypto. He challenges conventional thinking by arguing that crypto is not just an asset class but a foundational technology poised to replace the global financial system, while also making a provocative case for a future global digital currency. Throughout, the conversation balances skepticism and clarity, transforming crypto from an intimidating abstraction into a practical, investable framework. 


Show Notes

Guest

  • Sir John Hargrave – CEO, Media Shower

Books & Publications

Company & Platforms

Social Profiles

  • LinkedIn: John Hargrave
  • X (Twitter): @sirjohnhargrave

Key Concepts Covered

  • Crypto as companies; tokens as stocks
  • Blockchain explained as a “shared spreadsheet”
  • Bitcoin as a volatile tech asset—not currency or gold
  • Stablecoins as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto
  • Long-term investing strategy (≤10% allocation, steady investing)
  • The case for a future global digital currency

Notable Mentions


This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. We are not financial advisors. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

]]> Louise Levin Buzzsprout-18912269 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2196 full false Narcissism: The Soup We’re Swimming In Sam Vaknin Narcissism: The Soup We’re Swimming In Sam Vaknin Episode Summary: Dr. Samuel Vaknin unveils narcissism's dual nature: wounded children wearing masks of grandiosity. From love-bombing to discarding, they create psychological mazes for victims while their emptiness drives constant validation-seeking. Different types—overt, covert, somatic, cerebral—share childhood trauma origins, but their destructive patterns can captivate individuals and societies alike.

Sam Vaknin 

Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revealed: https://www.amazon.com/Malignant-Self-Love-Narcissism-Sam-Vaknin/dp/8023833847

Youtube page:https://www.youtube.com/@samvaknin

Instagram: @narcissismwithvaknin

]]> Episode Summary: Dr. Samuel Vaknin unveils narcissism's dual nature: wounded children wearing masks of grandiosity. From love-bombing to discarding, they create psychological mazes for victims while their emptiness drives constant validation-seeking. Different types—overt, covert, somatic, cerebral—share childhood trauma origins, but their destructive patterns can captivate individuals and societies alike.

Sam Vaknin 

Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revealed: https://www.amazon.com/Malignant-Self-Love-Narcissism-Sam-Vaknin/dp/8023833847

Youtube page:https://www.youtube.com/@samvaknin

Instagram: @narcissismwithvaknin

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