Episodes

  • Bold Moves Only with Dr. Apollo Emeka

    Bold Moves Only with Dr. Apollo Emeka
    Oct 9 2025
    “So many people are waiting for permission. A decision is the permission.” In this episode, Dr. Apollo Emeka joins the conversation from Panama City, Panama, where he and his family relocated after wildfires forced them from their home in California. What began as an evacuation turned into a bold life decision—one that exemplifies the very work Apollo now does with leaders and entrepreneurs: helping them make decisions so bold that the path forward becomes obvious. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode Apollo shares his framework for understanding choices, distinguishing between inherited, default, and big decisions. From leaving school in fourth grade to joining the U.S. military at seventeen, his life has been shaped by pivotal moments where courage, clarity, and conviction mattered more than circumstance. His story winds through service as a Green Beret, intelligence analyst in the FBI, entrepreneur, and now decision strategist and coach. He reflects on how his parents’ defiant love—marrying across racial lines when it was still illegal in many states—set the stage for his own willingness to challenge norms. Losing his mother as a teenager forced him into independence, while deployments in Iraq revealed the cost of poor decisions and deepened his commitment to developing better frameworks for making them. The conversation explores how bold decisions create clarity, why “waiting to see how it plays out” is rarely the answer, and how courage transforms fear into thoughtful action. Alongside stories of family life in Panama, skateparks with his kids, and date nights with his wife, Apollo underscores the importance of deciding with heart, not just with feasibility. Whether moving across continents, leaving stable careers, or reframing personal values, Apollo shows that life-changing clarity comes not from more information, but from the courage to choose. Quoteable Quotes “When you decide with heart, it lights you up even if you fail.” — Apollo Emeka “So many people are waiting for permission. A decision is the permission.” — Apollo Emeka “Sometimes you just have to let shit go and make space for what’s next.” — Michael Dargie “Critical thinking is thinking about your thinking while you’re thinking.” — Apollo Emeka Episode Highlights Born into Boldness | Apollo’s parents’ interracial marriage set the tone for defying convention. Fourth Grade Dropout | How being allowed to choose school sparked his decision-making journey. Military Intelligence | Training taught him to structure decisions in high-stakes contexts. Big Life Shifts | From physiotherapist to soldier, Green Beret, FBI analyst, and entrepreneur. Fires and Panama | Wildfires in California led his family to relocate across continents in 30 days. Decide With Heart | Why “can, could, should” aren’t strong enough drivers. Raising Rebels | Skateparks, BMX, and resourcing kids in Panama’s expat community. Courage Over Fear | How fear can be a catalyst for action. Lessons from the FBI | Understanding biases and critical thinking as tools for better choices. Rebel Advice | Define success in your own terms and crave it like air. LINKS FROM EPISODE Website (https://www.apollostrategy.com/about-us) Apollo on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/apolloemeka) Apollo on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/apolloemeka) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com
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    50 mins
  • From Sea Kings to Stout with Rob Truscott

    From Sea Kings to Stout with Rob Truscott
    Oct 9 2025
    “You don’t know what you don’t know—until you travel.”

    Today’s guest is Rob Truscott—retired Canadian Forces navigator, brewer, and motorcycle enthusiast. From flying in Sea Kings and responding to Swissair 111 to surviving cancer and brewing in Nova Scotia, he’s living proof that memento mori is less about dying—and more about living.

    This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

    In This Episode

    In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes Rob Truscott—retired military navigator, brewer at Great Roads Brewing, motorcycle tour lead, and veterans’ advocate. Rob shares how growing up off-grid in BC set him on a path to the Canadian Armed Forces, where he logged nearly 3,000 hours on Sea Kings, taught mission planning, and supported major operations—including the response to Swissair Flight 111 off Peggy’s Cove.

    Rob speaks openly about his bladder cancer diagnosis, the whirlwind of surgeries and treatments, and how memento mori (“remember you will die”)—and its counterpart, memento vivere (“remember to live”)—reshaped everything. Today he brews beer, rides long distances, and helps fellow veterans with marketing and awareness.

    From navigating by starlight to crafting a double-chocolate oatmeal stout, Rob’s story is a masterclass in resilience, planning under pressure, and choosing joy—now, not later.

    Quoteable Quotes

    “Build the plan, execute the plan, expect the plan to go off the rails, make a new plan.”

    “Motorcycling is about the journey, not the destination.”

    “Your time is limited—so go for it.”

    “You don’t know what you don’t know—until you travel.”

    “What can you control? Start there.”

    Episode Highlights

    Off-Grid Beginnings | Growing up in BC with hippie parents, trading horses for bikes, and planning an exit strategy.

    Too Tall to Fly | Turned away from being a pilot, Rob became a navigator—learning celestial navigation by starlight.

    Sea King Life | Nearly 3,000 hours in the air, operations around the world, and teaching future mission commanders.

    Swissair 111 | A night seared into memory, flying search patterns off Peggy’s Cove with a handheld spotlight.

    Cancer Shock | A diagnosis that flipped everything upside down—five surgeries, treatments, and a medical release.

    Memento Mori | Living with mortality in view, and embracing memento vivere—to live your best life now.

    Brewing Beginnings | From buckets in the barracks to becoming head brewer at Great Roads Brewing.

    Drinkability First | Reds, ambers, stouts, and a double-chocolate oatmeal stout—beer designed to enjoy more than one.

    Motorcycle Therapy | Why riding clears the cobwebs, and why branch plans matter on the Cabot Trail.

    Travel Perspective | Rome, Korea, Japan—why you don’t know what you don’t know until you’ve been there.

    Simple Rebel Advice | “Start now. Define your own path. Your time is limited—so go for it.”

    LINKS FROM EPISODE

    Rob on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dead_nought)

    Rob on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Noughtdead)

    Rob on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-truscott-99510818/)

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    55 mins
  • Ignite Your Neurons with Utkarsh Narang

    Ignite Your Neurons with Utkarsh Narang
    Oct 9 2025
    “I’m someone who’s building life one day at a time—and loving it.” In this episode, coach, facilitator, TEDx speaker, and podcast host Utkarsh Narang checks in from Melbourne—“in the future,” as he jokes—and lays out a life stitched together by courage, curiosity, and conscious impact. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode Raised in a family of doctors, he followed a straight path into physiotherapy, running three clinics in Delhi. But a restless question kept tugging: what’s my larger impact? That question pulled him into a start-up tied to Columbia Business School, where “I’ll figure it out” turned a three-month experiment into eight years of filmmaking, production, and later sales and operations. Then came another leap. In the middle of the 2020 pandemic, Utkarsh quit a stable corporate role to become a coach—despite understandable pushback from family. Those pivots, he says, weren’t acts of recklessness; they were experiments run in partnership with fear. Understand the fear, test it with small actions, then move. Utkarsh shares the values that anchor his days—freedom, growth, love, discipline—and why he recently replaced excellence with presence after a powerful retreat. He talks parenting two boys, starting the Ignite Neurons podcast to spark deeper conversations, and committing to an 800-plus-day meditation streak as a practice of simply “being.” Travel, too, shapes his worldview: Melbourne’s four seasons in a day, the energy of New York, and a romantic fascination with Paris. There’s lighter fare—kangaroos, garage spiders named Spidey, and table tennis battles in the backyard—but the thread is consistent: define success on your terms, keep learning, and cultivate the courage to choose your own road—even when you can’t see it to the end. His long-game ambition? Support a billion lives to create more clarity, courage, and conscious impact—one day at a time. Quoteable Quotes “I’m someone who’s building life one day at a time—and loving it.” — Utkarsh Narang “If you can see your path till the end, you’re walking someone else’s path.” — Utkarsh Narang “Courage to express love, to leave what’s not serving you, to try—courage is the point.” — Utkarsh Narang “Sometimes you just have to let shit go to make space for what’s next.” — Michael Dargie “Fear can be a guide if you run small experiments instead of freezing.” — Utkarsh Narang “What’s the most rebellious thing you’ve done?” — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights Melbourne Check-In | “I’m in the future” and yes, the lotto joke. Many Hats, One Line | Coach, facilitator, speaker, author—“building life one day at a time.” Doctor’s Son → Physio | Three clinics in Delhi and a fitness centre. Bigger Impact Itch | From local care to wondering about global reach. The Three-Month Bet | A start-up gig linked to Columbia Business School turns into eight years. Filmmaking to Ops & Sales | Stacking skills across creative and commercial lanes. Pandemic Pivot | Quitting a stable job in 2020 to coach—family shock included. Values Upgrade | Swapping excellence for presence after deep inner work. Coaching Focus | Clients across Australia, the US, and India—especially in tech. Define “Rebel” | Freedom to choose your days; a path you can’t fully see. Face Fear Thoughtfully | Identify the real trigger, then test with small actions. Meditation Streak | 800+ consecutive days; “not about success—just being.” Travel & Empathy | Melbourne’s weather, NYC’s energy, and a Paris daydream. Backyard Life | Kangaroos in the Grampians, a respectful détente with “Spidey.” Sport & Play | Table tennis with his kids; tennis fandom lives on. Rebels-in-Waiting | Know your why, keep learning, define success for yourself. The Big Goal | Touch a billion lives with clarity, courage, and conscious impact. LINKS FROM EPISODE Utkarsh Narang Website (http://www.utkarshnarang.com/) Utkarsh on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/utkarsh-narang/) Utkarsh Narang TedTalk (https://youtu.be/5aj0btxnBLo) Utkarsh on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ignitedneurons?igsh=MTB4aGJyMTdsdmMwdw==) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com
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    33 mins
  • Never Ask A Cat For Financial Advice with Alex Joonto

    Never Ask A Cat For Financial Advice with Alex Joonto
    Sep 30 2025
    “You have a moral duty to yourself to go after the thing—even if you have to go alone at first.” In this episode, writer and blogger Alex Joonto joins from the border of Spain and Portugal, where he’s about to move into a new countryside home. He shares how writing has always been both his calling and his rebellion—leaving university against the advice of his family, diving into technical writing, and now pursuing life as a full-time author. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this episode Alex talks about experimenting with AI by creating a parody of Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life. He asked ChatGPT to generate its own rules, resulting in surprising gems like, “Never ask a cat for financial advice.” The process showed him that while AI is a useful tool, what gives writing its true value is the human effort, vulnerability, and even suffering poured into it. He also discusses his debut book, Thank You President Corona, written in the heart of the pandemic. Instead of despair, Alex found growth—embracing fitness, therapy, and journalling while reframing adversity as opportunity. He shares his belief that even in the darkest times, silver linings can be found. This conversation weaves through his love of journalling as daily practice, thoughts on Medium vs. Substack, his favourite typeface (Verdana), and the family lasagna secret of adding nutmeg to the sauce. His advice for rebels-in-waiting is bold and simple: expect resistance, especially from those closest to you, but pursue your dream anyway. You have a moral duty to yourself to walk the difficult path. Quoteable Quotes “Never ask a cat for financial advice.” — Alex Joonto “A piece of art is as valuable as the suffering the artist puts in it.” — Alex Joonto “You have a moral duty to yourself to go after the thing—even if you have to go alone at first.” — Alex Joonto “It just made the vein on my head pulse a little… a wasted opportunity to actually say something that matters.” — Michael Dargie “Life can be a big joke—you don’t need to take yourself so seriously all the time.” — Alex Joonto Episode Highlights Portugal vs. Spain | Why Alex calls Portugal home but keeps returning to Spain. Becoming a Writer | From technical manuals to novels. AI Experiment | Creating “12 Rules for Life” through ChatGPT. Rule #1 | “Never ask a cat for financial advice.” Going Against the Grain | Dropping out of university to pursue work and writing. Technical Writing | Manuals nobody reads and why it mattered. Spain’s Inspiration | Its cultures, history, and lifestyles. Thank You President Corona | A rebellious pandemic book. From Push-Ups to Therapy | How pandemic habits reshaped his life. Medium vs. Substack | Pros, cons, and plans for publishing. AI and Art | Why suffering and vulnerability matter. Filling the Bucket | Journalling as mental training. Favourite Typeface | Verdana for clarity. Life Philosophy | Don’t take yourself too seriously. Food Corner | Salads, olive oil, and lasagna with nutmeg. Books to Recommend | Atomic Habits and Jurassic Park. Advice for Rebels | Go despite resistance; a moral duty to yourself. Links from Episode Alex Joonto Website (https://www.alexjoonto.com/12-rules-for-life-according-to-chatgpt) Alex on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-giuntini-85014a5a/) Alex on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alexjoonto/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | BrandJitsu.com
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    33 mins
  • Healthy, Rich, and Happy with Jacopo Iasiello

    Healthy, Rich, and Happy with Jacopo Iasiello
    Sep 30 2025
    “Without research you don’t start the engine of your mind, your body, your action.” In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes Jacopo Iasiello, an international real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author of Healthy, Rich, and Happy. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Born in Naples, Jacopo began life with a dream of becoming a professional soccer player. When injury cut that career short, he pivoted into entrepreneurship—launching jewellery shops, scaling multimillion-dollar companies, and eventually becoming a real estate investor across Italy, Dubai, and Miami . Jacopo shares how he built his success without experience, money, or connections, and how those challenges shaped his philosophy of growth. By 28, he had already achieved financial wealth, but he realised material success wasn’t enough. That’s when he developed his “Four Pillars”—research, growth, action, and contribution—as guiding principles for living with purpose. He opens up about journaling daily, the importance of gratitude, and why travel is essential for expanding one’s perspective. His reflections on abundance, both internal and external, bring depth to his outlook on business and life. For Jacopo, wealth is not about accumulation, but about creating value for others—whether that’s through real estate that nourishes the senses, or by supporting charitable initiatives like Hermano de la Calle in Miami . This conversation explores the balance between ambition and mindfulness, success and contribution, and how to build a life that is not only profitable but also meaningful. Whether you’re just starting out or already on your entrepreneurial path, Jacopo’s story is proof that clarity and consistent action can transform any beginning into something remarkable. Quoteable Quotes “Without research you don’t start the engine of your mind, your body, your action.” — Jacopo Iasiello “If you don’t have time to journal, you don’t have time to improve your life.” — Jacopo Iasiello “When your bank account becomes bigger, you don’t think about only yourself. You spread it out to your community.” — Jacopo Iasiello “I think when people plug in and hear a story like yours, they’re going to have an aha moment.” — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights Starting From Zero | Jacopo explains how he launched his first business without money or experience. Dreaming of Soccer | His journey toward becoming a professional athlete before injury changed his path. Building Businesses | From jewellery shops to multimillion-dollar companies in Italy. Pivot to Real Estate | How he moved to Florida and rebuilt his career in property investment. The Four Pillars | Research, growth, action, and contribution as his framework for success. Daily Gratitude | Why journaling and gratitude practices ground him. Iceland’s Beauty | How nature recharges him and why travel is vital. Healthy, Rich, and Happy | The philosophy behind his book and what it means to him. Purpose and Abundance | Why wealth with purpose fuels unstoppable growth. Journaling as a Must | How daily writing shapes focus and resilience. Italian Food Traditions | Favourite meals and Sunday pizza rituals. Diving Adventures | Exploring underwater worlds from Naples to the Bahamas. Advice for Rebels | Clarity and action as the essentials for moving forward. LINKS FROM EPISODE Website (http://www.luxuryandwealthgroup.com/) Jacopo on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacopo-iasiello-50936244/) Jacopo on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jacopoiasiellorealestate) Jacopo on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jacopoiasielloinvestorbroker/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | BrandJitsu.com
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    32 mins
  • From Lyme to Leading AI with Rachael Garnett

    From Lyme to Leading AI with Rachael Garnett
    Sep 30 2025
    “We’re only limited by what we can imagine.” In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with Rachael Leventhal Garnett, an AI consultant, trainer, and all-around creative force based in Fort Worth, Texas. Her story weaves together resilience, reinvention, and curiosity—qualities that shine through every chapter of her life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Rachael opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, from running a successful estate sales business to being sidelined by Lyme disease, only to reinvent herself multiple times through upholstery, nonprofit work, and eventually finding her place in the AI space. What started with experimenting in MidJourney in 2022 quickly grew into a full-blown career helping nonprofits, municipalities, and foundations harness AI for real-world impact . Her projects range from developing AI-driven literacy data tools for unhoused populations, to building educational systems for dementia care organizations, to creating Spanish-language resources that empower caregivers . She also shares her role in shaping curriculum for city-wide AI training programs—no small feat considering she’s writing and delivering more than 21 hours of material . The conversation isn’t all business, though. Rachael shares stories about her love of cats (including a daring kitten rescue that left a hole in her living room wall), her travel dreams, her favourite guilty-pleasure snacks, and her belief that “everything just turns out OK.” She also speaks candidly about what excites her most in AI, how she advises “rebels in waiting” to start small and shut out the hype, and why ancient history and cosmic energy continue to inspire her outlook on life . It’s a lively, layered conversation that touches on technology, creativity, compassion, and the quirky joys that make us human. Quoteable Quotes “We’re only limited by what we can imagine.” — Rachael Leventhal Garnett “Everything just turns out OK. We’re all just people doing our best.” — Rachael Leventhal Garnett “I’ve really got into vibe coding lately… it’s such a great way to build tech these days.” — Michael Dargie “Close out the hype. Pick one platform and start simple.” — Rachael Leventhal Garnett Episode Highlights Snapshot of Rachael’s Work | AI consulting, nonprofit projects, and government contracts DFW Women’s Club | Board member and Elevate 2025 conference workshop From Estate Sales to AI | Lyme disease forced a career pivot First Foray into AI | Discovering MidJourney and AI art Using AI in Nonprofits | ChatGPT for grants, newsletters, and events Meeting Her Mentor | Inspired by Jeff Hunter’s talk in Las Vegas What She Wishes the World Knew | “Everything turns out OK—we’re all just people doing our best” Travel Bucket List | From Morocco to Göbekli Tepe Snacks of Choice | Pretzels, cheese sticks, and popcorn AI for Social Good | Literacy studies for the unhoused in Fort Worth Dementia Care Education | Building learning systems with AI Advice for Beginners | Ignore the hype, start small with one tool Cat Rescue Story | Accidentally sealed in her attic, saved with a camera and some DIY demolition LINKS FROM EPISODE Website (https://www.eaaservice.com/) Rachael on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-garnett-eaas/) Rachael on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/leventhalgarnett?) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | BrandJitsu.com
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    35 mins
  • Rewiring the Brain with George Haymaker

    Rewiring the Brain with George Haymaker
    Sep 23 2025
    “Your brain is not fixed. It’s as trainable as your body.” In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes George Haymaker, a neuroscience educator and brain performance coach, who helps people understand and train their brains for lasting change. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. George’s path to neuroscience wasn’t straightforward—he began in food and beverage, running restaurants and eventually becoming a serial entrepreneur. But at the age of 52, addiction nearly ended his life. Fifty pain pills and two bottles of vodka a day left him in rehab, questioning if change was even possible . That turning point became the start of a new chapter. George dove into psychology, spirituality, and ultimately neuroscience, where he discovered how deeply malleable the brain truly is. He now works to share that knowledge, making brain science accessible so people can rewire unhelpful patterns, shape mental activity, and reclaim their lives . George explains that brain change doesn’t happen through hacks or shortcuts—it takes repetition, emotional salience, and meaningful practice. He shares insights on prediction, survival instincts, and why the brain resists change, even when our current patterns are destructive. He also talks about how diet, daily structure, and simple practices can radically transform brain health . The conversation spans cooking, the lessons dogs can teach us, and George’s newest venture, Brain Club—a “gym membership for your brain” where people can learn, connect, and train their mental fitness in a community setting . For rebels in waiting—those standing on the edge of change—George offers both empathy and a challenge: ask yourself if you’d be proud of the life you’ve lived if it ended tomorrow. If not, maybe that’s enough to begin your own transformation today. Quoteable Quotes “The brain doesn’t change with hacks. It changes through repetition, reward, and meaning.” — George Haymaker “Money is oxygen.” — Michael Dargie “Your brain is not fixed. It’s as trainable as your body.” — George Haymaker “Even if life feels destructive, your brain resists change because it knows the past.” — George Haymaker “Would you be proud of the life you’ve lived if it ended tomorrow?” — George Haymaker Episode Highlights From Hotels to Entrepreneurship | George’s early career in food and beverage. Hitting Bottom | Addiction, rehab, and the start of change. Discovering Neuroscience | How studying the brain became a calling. Why Change Is Hard | The brain’s resistance and survival instincts. Hacks Don’t Work | Why repetition and meaning drive transformation. Eating for the Brain | How George rebuilt his diet around whole foods. Finding Joy | Structure, gym time, and life with two puppies. Introducing Brain Club | A community approach to brain training. Mentorship and Empathy | Why lived experience matters in coaching. Lessons from Dogs | Forgiveness, presence, and unconditional love. Advice for Rebels in Waiting | Facing resistance and choosing change. LINKS FROM EPISODE George Haymaker Website (http://georgehaymaker.com/) George on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgehaymaker/) George on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574817093251) George on Instagram (https://www.youtube.com/@georgehaymakerneuroeducator) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com
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    32 mins
  • Nature's Blueprint for Gardens with Matthieu Mehuys

    Nature's Blueprint for Gardens with Matthieu Mehuys
    Sep 15 2025
    “Biodiversity is the key to making you a lazy gardener.”

    In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with landscape architect, permaculture expert, and entrepreneur Matthieu Mehuys. From a childhood on a Belgian farm to a home base in the Azores, Matthieu’s story is rooted in a lifelong fascination with how tiny seeds become thriving ecosystems. His journey weaves through entrepreneurial experiments with chickens and the stock market, an Amazon rainforest adventure cut short by dengue fever, and ultimately, the creation of a global business teaching people how to garden in harmony with nature .

    This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

    Matthieu shares how gardening is more than just growing food—it’s a form of sovereignty, health, and rebellion against industrialized food systems. He explains why biodiversity makes you a “lazy gardener,” how soil microbiomes mirror the human gut, and why working with nature is always more profitable than fighting against it .

    The conversation turns practical too: growing radishes and potatoes as first steps, tapping into community gardens, and even indoor tower farms. Matthieu also challenges common misconceptions around GMOs, gluten, and bread, contrasting modern food production with traditional practices that honour the balance of nature .

    Alongside gardening wisdom, Matthieu opens up about surfing, gratitude practices, and the thrill of seeing clients transform their gardens and their lives. For anyone who’s ever dreamed of pulling fresh food from their backyard—or rebelling against the system by growing a potato—this episode is a reminder that small steps can lead to profound change.

    Quotables
    • “Every small change you can make in your diet is going to have a big impact.” — Matthieu Mehuys
    • “Money is oxygen.” — Michael Dargie
    • “Biodiversity is the key to making you a lazy gardener.” — Matthieu Mehuys
    • “Growing something of your own feels like reconnecting with the universe.” — Michael Dargie
    • “The only people who have ever changed the world are entrepreneurs.” — Matthieu Mehuys
    Links From This Episode
    • Matthieu’s Garden Training: gardenofyourdreams.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthieumehuys/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulownia_la/
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valley.of.eden3
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthieu.mehuys
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieu-mehuys-64b0b5111/
    • Free Training: gardenofyourdreams.com/free-training
    • Real Estate & Landscaping Projects: paulownia-la.com
    • BrandJitsu Book by Michael Dargie: brandjitsu.com
    • The Biggest Little Farm (film): IMDb link

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    44 mins