Best Utkarsh Narang Podcasts (2025)

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#49 The Inner Narcissist Controlling Your Life | The Psychology of Shame and How to Break Free 42:25

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with trauma informed healer Emma Lyons to explore one of the most misunderstood forces shaping human behavior: shame. Emma reveals how shame becomes the invisible cage we grow up inside, a weapon of control, a generational inheritance, and the very subs…

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#48 The Truth Behind Today’s Geopolitical Chaos 38:24

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🎙️ In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Irina Tsukerman — a New York–based human rights and national security attorney, President of Scarab Rising, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider. Together, they explore Irina’s remarkable journey from a curious child fascinated by glob…

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The Call Center Rebel with Richard Blank 34:10

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""You shouldn't use words to burn. They should be for light and for warmth." Richard has spent the last 19 years running a near-shore bilingual contact center that thrives on empathy, communication, and human connection in an era dominated by automation. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your st…

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From Teeth to Tech with Brandon Sherwood 32:58

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"Entrepreneurship is the craziest, scariest roller coaster ever." What happens when selling RVs leads to buying dental scrap, melting it down for precious metals, and then launching a startup with a mission to bless lives? In this episode, I talk with Brandon Sherwood about entrepreneurship, family, and why it's just not that serious. This episode …

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The Sound of Success with Jodi Krangle 45:28

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In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Jodi Krangle, a professional voice actor, singer, and host of the Audio Branding podcast. Based just north of Toronto, Jodi has been a full-time voice actor for nearly two decades, lending her voice to clients around the world while exploring the psychology and power of sound . Jodi shares how her jour…

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#47 The Future Belongs to the Wise, Not the Smart 50:59

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Barbara Wittmann, an IT professional turned philosopher, to explore digital wisdom, human freedom, and the integration of AI and consciousness. Barbara opens up about her journey from a small Bavarian village to global leadership roles in IT — and …

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#46 What 50 Rejections Taught Her About Resilience and Faith 43:40

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Roni Robbins to explore the evolution of journalism, the courage to tell the truth, and the art of staying the course through life’s changing seasons. With nearly four decades in journalism, Roni reflects on her journey from print newspapers to the…

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Speed Learning for Rebels with Howard Berg 38:56

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"Speed reading doesn't work. Speed learning works." What happens when a kid from Brooklyn grows up to become the world's fastest reader and teaches others to learn 100% faster in just four hours? In this episode, I talk with Howard Berg about speed learning, knowledge, and why smarter decisions could change the world. This episode is sponsored by m…

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RebelRebel Takeover Episode: BrandJitsu Uncovered 38:10

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"Your value proposition is the reason people choose you." What happens when Michael Dargie hands over the mic to branding legend JP Lacroix? In this takeover episode, they unpack the lessons behind BrandJitsu and why truth and clarity are the foundation of every brand story. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, sha…

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Lead It Like Lasso with Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio 35:38

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"Question everything and see it from every perspective." What happens when a high school math teacher and a computer programmer leave the corporate grind, write books inspired by Ted Lasso, and create a personal leadership app? In this episode, I talk with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio about building businesses, books, and better leaders. This …

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Rebels, Rogues, and Role Playing with Jim Zub 1:14:55

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"Sometimes you just have to create your own creative circle." What happens when a kid from Oshawa who loved Dungeons & Dragons grows up to write the Avengers, Conan the Barbarian, and create new canon for D&D itself? In this episode, I catch up with my longtime friend Jim Zub, a comic writer, teacher, and storyteller who proves that staying in the …

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Anjali Rao - Yoga as Embodied Resistance 58:06

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This fascinating conversation with Anjali Rao reveals yoga's complex and often untold stories, challenging us to think beyond the simplified narratives we usually hear. Rather than viewing yoga as a static, ancient practice, Anjali shows us how it has always been shaped by social, political, and cultural forces. Her book "Yoga as Embodied Resistanc…

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#45 Chief Heart Officer Claude says Be Yourself at Work 56:26

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia, to explore what it truly means to put humans first in the workplace. Together, they dive into the heart of emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, and human connection in an age driven by tech…

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Harvard Couldn’t Teach Her Happiness | The 5 Levels of Pleasure That Nourish the Soul 52:01

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Bracha Goetz to explore the essence of life, spirituality, and the transformative power of gratitude. Bracha, a Harvard graduate and author of 45 books, opens up about her search for meaning — from the emptiness she felt at the “top of the mountain…

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#43 How to Rebuild Your Life When Everything Falls Apart 37:00

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Risa August, an Ironman athlete, award-winning author, and inspirational speaker, to explore the power of resilience, identity, and rediscovering your spark after life-altering change. After being diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, Risa’s life was t…

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#42 The Real Reason You Keep Choosing The Wrong Partner 49:57

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Zoey Charif to explore one of humanity’s most timeless questions: can love, in fact, be calculated? Together, they dive into the science, spirituality, and psychology of love, breaking down how self-love, values, and emotional alignment determine t…

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Bold Moves Only with Dr. Apollo Emeka 50:08

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"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 Apo…

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From Sea Kings to Stout with Rob Truscott 55:21

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"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…

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Ignite Your Neurons with Utkarsh Narang 33:01

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"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 yo…

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Nada Todorovich - Creating Space for Community 54:47

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Nada Todorovich's journey from feeling like the "weird and different" kid in central Victoria to becoming a passionate community builder is both heartwarming and inspiring. Growing up as the child of Bosnian immigrants, she experienced the challenge of straddling two cultures - from her mother's homemade crepes that she was initially embarrassed ab…

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#41 The Surprising Secret to Building a Memorable Life (and Brand) 39:42

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Michael Dargie to explore the journey from a ‘meh’ life to a memorable one. Michael opens up about his childhood dreams of becoming a marine mammal biologist, the adventures that shaped him, and the weird experiences that still fuel his creativity …

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Never Ask A Cat For Financial Advice with Alex Joonto 32:34

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"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 ad…

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Healthy, Rich, and Happy with Jacopo Iasiello 32:29

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"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. …

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From Lyme to Leading AI with Rachael Garnett 35:19

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"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 …

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#40 The Trick to Building Confidence (From Runways to Real Life) 44:16

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Clarissa Burt to explore the foundations of self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and the journey of reparenting ourselves in a fragmented world. From her childhood experiences and the struggles of rejection to her career as a supermodel and media p…

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Rewiring the Brain with George Haymaker 31:34

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"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 w…

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#39 The Psychology of Choices | 5x5 Framework Behind Your Every Decision 29:34

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Prathamesh Gosavi to explore the art and science of decision-making and how our choices define who we become. From the smallest daily choices to the decisions made at a global level, this conversation unpacks the 5x5 framework of decision-making: f…

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Nature's Blueprint for Gardens with Matthieu Mehuys 43:53

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"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 …

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#38 Is Your Job Safe in 2030? It's time to reinvent yourself 49:23

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Abhijit Bhaduri to explore the evolving landscape of careers in the age of AI, and what it means to bring your whole self to work. Together, they dive into the future of work, the balance between human skills and technology, and the importance of r…

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From Toxic to Transformed with Mike Radoor 39:48

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"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 discipli…

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Ep #37 Mastering Life Through Choices, Questions, and Joy | The Power of Small Choices and Reinvention 51:45

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Hussein Hallak to explore the concept of life mastery, personal growth, and the art of reinventing yourself. Hussein shares his journey from Syria to Canada and the lessons he has drawn about the importance of making choices in the moment, finding …

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Bali Retreat Reflections 39:49

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This episode of the Flow Artist Podcast is a casual, conversational catch-up between Jo and Rane, primarily focused on Jo's recent yoga retreat in Bali. They discuss the retreat in great detail, sharing insights into its planning, challenges, highlights, and lessons learned. Beyond the retreat, the conversation touches on several other topics, incl…

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#36 Why Asking Questions is the Most Underrated Life Skill | Chad Littlefield 51:26

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In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Chad Littlefield to explore the transformative power of questions and human connection. Together, they reflect on how curiosity can open doors, why connection matters more than efficiency, and what it means to redesign our world for contribution in…

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Human Potential for Everyone with Adam LaSalle 43:27

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"I'm hoping to use my life as an experiment and model what it means to take a risk." From high school teacher to actor, musician, and risk-taking coach, Adam LaSalle shares how courage, belief, and creativity can change your life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In T…