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The RebelRebel Podcast

The RebelRebel Podcast

By: Michael Dean Dargie
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 The RebelRebel Podcast is a regular dive into the hearts and minds of creative rebels and entrepreneurs who are making the world a better and more interesting place—it's a love letter to everyone who thinks audaciously and acts courageously in service to their passion and purpose—ikigai. 2023 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2021 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2020 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2019 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATIONS Best Host | Outstanding Business Podcast | Outstanding Title Theme | Outstanding Original Music Hosted by Michael Dean Dargie | MichaelDargie.com Produced by Make More Creative | MakeMoreCreative.comAll rights reserved, MD and A Inc. 'Make More Creative' Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • 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

    Get Your Copy of Michael's Book:
    "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable"
    Indigo | Barnes & Noble | BrandJitsu.com
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    44 mins
  • From Toxic to Transformed with Mike Radoor

    From Toxic to Transformed with Mike Radoor
    Sep 9 2025
    “Don’t come and say ‘I’m good’ if what you really mean is you’re settling” Today on the RebelRebel you get to meet Mike Radoor — an Entrepreneur and coach who shares his story about building a $400 million dollar company and losing himself to excess. But this show isn’t that. Its how Mike found purpose as a father and helping men live with discipline, honesty and self-respect. 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 connects with entrepreneur and coach Mike Radoor, who has made it his mission to help men become both good at being men and good men. From Marbella, Spain, Mike opens up about his personal journey of transformation—one that began with wealth, excess, and self-destruction, and shifted dramatically the moment his daughter was born. Mike shares candidly about the lifestyle he once lived: building and selling multi-million-dollar companies, chasing validation, and indulging in the darker sides of success. But with fatherhood came a reckoning. He realized he wouldn’t want his daughter to marry a man like he was, and that stark moment of clarity forced him to change. That shift has become the foundation of his work—coaching men worldwide through masterminds, training systems, and now his forthcoming book that lays bare his mistakes and lessons learned . The conversation explores what it means to live with discipline, honour, and self-respect in today’s world. Mike explains the difference between external validation and inner growth, why physical fitness is an act of self-respect, and how resisting temptation—whether it’s food, anger, or comfort—is a cornerstone of character. He also speaks about the necessity of brutal honesty, taking accountability for past actions, and finding freedom in vulnerability. From Danish comfort food to the crab-bucket mentality of his homeland, from bucket-list travel dreams to the importance of calling people he wronged, Mike’s raw honesty sets this episode apart. He doesn’t pretend change is easy—he argues it requires pain, sacrifice, and confronting uncomfortable truths. But as he reminds listeners, that pain is the path to power. For anyone questioning their own path, or rebels in waiting ready to make a change, Mike’s advice is simple: look at who you are, decide who you want to be, and kill everything that doesn’t serve that vision Quotable Quotes “I became a father and knew instantly—I wouldn’t want my daughter to marry a man like me.” — Mike Radoor “Don’t come and say ‘I’m good’ if what you really mean is you’re settling.” — Mike Radoor “Bring it to light and kill it. That’s how you change.” — Mike Radoor “One of the things I love to ask is: when did you zig when everyone else zagged?” — Michael Dargie “I would love to be that brave. I’ve never been that brave.” — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights Mission for Men | Mike explains the difference between being good at being a man and being a good man. Fatherhood Changed Everything | Becoming a dad triggered Mike’s transformation. Rebel Roots | How low self-worth and the need for validation fuelled his rebellious drive. Qualities of a Good Man | Strength, courage, mastery, honour, respect, and fitness. Resisting Temptation | Why true strength lies in discipline. Redefining Happiness | Mike connects happiness with growth, not comfort. Self-Deception | The danger of wanting more but not acting accordingly. Danish Comfort Food | Mike describes his favourite dish, svensk pølseret. Leaving Denmark Behind | Why he no longer wants to live in his home country. Writing the Book | Exposing his darkest decade of excess and mistakes. Freedom in Vulnerability | Why telling the truth made him fearless. Advice for Rebels in Waiting | Brutal honesty is the first step toward change. Making Amends | Calling people from his past to apologize. LINKS FROM EPISODE Mike on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mikeradoor) Mike on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeradoor/) Mike on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mikeradoorprivate) Above Average Method (https://www.aboveaveragemethod.com/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com
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    40 mins
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