Episode Details

Hi everybody, I'm super happy to introduce my friend Efrat.

We had this conversation back on September 11th, which was a very meaningful day for me. It marked a year since my mom's passing. For those who may not know, I had a studio at the World Trade Center back in 2001 and was saved that day—because of a pack of cigarettes. On that anniversary, Efrat and I connected and had this incredible conversation, which I’ve been listening to and preparing to share with you today.

Before diving into the conversation, I want to touch on Evolutionary Astrology. Mars went retrograde on the sixth, and Neptune stationed direct on the seventh. Neptune, now at the final degrees of Pisces, where it has been since 2011, represents illusion, fantasy, and the unveiling of true reality as it concludes its cycle in this sign. With Saturn also approaching, Neptune going direct is particularly significant. By spring 2025, Neptune will enter Aries, marking a rare and transformative shift that only happens every 323 years. This event signifies a greater clarity in perception, deeply tied to our instincts, intuition, and emotional body. (I’ll explore this further in future drops.)

In my conversation with Efrat, we delved into her journey—growing up in Israel, serving in the army, and sharing her powerful message. She’s a fellow Bitcoiner and has become a close friend. I deeply admire her perspective on freedom and her efforts to educate others about Bitcoin adoption, showing how it can help humanity move toward a new beginning. While we may not know exactly where we’re heading, there’s a sense of renewal, and Evolutionary Astrology supports this vision. Neptune and Saturn will briefly enter Aries next year before going retrograde, fully transitioning in February 2026, marking the dawn of a new cycle.

Efrat has so much to share, and I hope you enjoy our conversation. I’ve made it available to all my subscribers. Wishing you a great week and, for those celebrating, happy holidays! While I don’t personally celebrate, I wholeheartedly wish you all the best. Take care, and see you next week!

Timeline:

1. Life-Changing Moments

00:00:40 - 00:18:59: Efrat reflects on pivotal life events, like Monika’s narrow escape from the World Trade Center and her own transformative experiences. Monika shares, "It could have been the end of my life, but it was the beginning of something entirely new."

2. Growing Up in Israel

00:19:00 - 00:24:27: Efrat discusses her upbringing in Israel, noting cultural resilience amidst conflict. "Israelis grow up believing they are always under existential threat." Monika relates this to her childhood in Colombia: "You can’t thrive creatively in a state of fear—it’s something I had to learn to regulate while growing up in violent environments."

3. The Complexities of Service

00:36:45 - 00:47:03: Efrat recounts her mandatory military service and its emotional toll. "I knew if there was a threat of an attack, and I didn’t want to know anymore." Monika adds, "The state’s design to recruit at 18 ensures you’re molded to serve before you fully understand your choices."

4. Unpacking Fear-Based Narratives

00:33:15 - 00:39:11: Efrat highlights how fear and victimhood are perpetuated in Israeli society. "This constant state of fear keeps the collective in a cycle of crisis and reaction." Monika responds, "When you strip away the veil of fear, you find a soul that hasn’t learned to connect differently because it’s been taught to retaliate and distrust."

5. Language & Deconditioning

00:43:12 - 00:45:02: Monika explores the role of language in programming societal beliefs. "Language is at the root of our conditioning. Once I started uncovering its role, it was like pulling a thread unraveling centuries of progra