Overview
My Living Xperiment is a daily live video series created and hosted by Carla Gericke (@CarlaGericke), a prominent libertarian activist, author, artist, and attorney deeply involved in New Hampshire’s Free State Project (FSP). Launched as a personal challenge to document and share unfiltered daily life in the FSP community—a movement aimed at building a consent-based society emphasizing self-ownership and liberty—the series blends practical lifestyle content with philosophical and activist reflections. Gericke describes it as “Martha Stewart meets Katniss Everdeen,” combining homemaking experiments, community updates, and revolutionary insights into freedom.
The series promotes transparency about the joys, challenges, and innovations of libertarian living in New Hampshire, positioning the state as a “haven for liberty-minded individuals.” It has become a staple for FSP supporters, offering real-time engagement and fostering discussions on topics like nuclear energy, Bitcoin adoption, state secession, and personal growth.
Launch and Structure
- Start Date: January 1, 2025, as a 365-day commitment to daily live streams.
- Format: Each episode is a spontaneous live broadcast on X (formerly Twitter), typically lasting 20–90 minutes. Gericke goes live from her kitchen, community events, or on the road, often incorporating viewer questions, rambles, or demonstrations. Episodes are archived as video clips on X and fuller recaps on her personal website (carlagericke.com), where individual pages detail topics and embeds.
- Frequency: Daily, with no missed days reported—rain or shine, from home experiments to event coverage.
- Accessibility: Free to watch live via X Spaces or broadcasts; past episodes available via links on her profile or site.
Key Themes and Content
The series covers a wide range of topics, reflecting Gericke’s multifaceted life. It serves as both a personal journal and a promotional tool for FSP ideals, mixing humor, vulnerability, and calls to action. Common themes include:
| Theme | Description | Example Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Experiments & Lifestyle | Hands-on demos like cooking (#Freedomnomnom recipes), fasting (e.g., 72-hour challenges), anti-procrastination tips, and home organization (e.g., tackling “piles” in the living room). | Day 25: “#Freedomnomnom” cooking experiment; Day 29: 72-hour fast reflections; Day 297: Decluttering a living room pile. |
| Free State Project Updates | Weekly recaps of FSP events, board retreats, new mover parties, markets, and policy wins (e.g., Bitcoin in real estate). | Day 235: FSP Weekly Update; Day 230: Community retreat wrap-up; Day 228: Market Day at the Q (a local liberty hub). |
| Libertarian Activism & Critiques | Discussions on government overreach, economic issues (e.g., COVID compliance costs), events like Porcupine Day, and advocacy for figures like Ross Ulbricht. | Day 28: Why care about Porcupine Day (annual FSP festival); Day 311: COVID policy reflections; Day 21: Celebrating Ross Ulbricht’s potential release. |
| Philosophical & Personal Reflections | “420 Rambles” (cannabis-infused musings), willpower, ego, inner voice, and strategic detachment; often emotional or inspirational. | Day 234: 420 Ramble on thinking and egos; Day 232: “Manch Talk” (personal growth); Day 226: “Government in a nutshell.” |
| Event Coverage & Travel | Live from FSP summits, Liberty Forum, Ron Paul events, or road trips (e.g., to Texas). | Day 240: NHLA Summit; Day 221: Ron Paul’s 90th birthday bash; Day 219: Know Where NH tour. |
Current Status (as of November 12, 2025)
- Episode Count: 316 (based on Day 315 aired on November 11, 2025, focusing on honoring one’s word while cooking broth).
- Milestones: Surpassed 300 episodes in early November 2025, with Gericke expressing surprise at the streak’s longevity.
- Engagement: Episodes garner 50–1,000+ views, with strong interaction from the liberty community. Recent ones include “no juice” editions (e.g., Day 313) and art-inspired reflections (Day 311).
- Future: Aimed to conclude on December 31, 2025, but Gericke has hinted at potential extensions given its impact.
To catch live episodes, follow @CarlaGericke on X and enable notifications. For archives, visit carlagericke.com and search for “My Living Xperiment.” If you’re interested in the FSP, episodes often end with calls to join the movement in New Hampshire.
The pledge:
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