{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Rewiring the Brain with George Haymaker","description":"\u201cYour brain is not fixed. It\u2019s as trainable as your body.\u201d 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\u2019s path to neuroscience wasn\u2019t straightforward\u2014he 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\u2019t happen through hacks or shortcuts\u2014it 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\u2019s newest venture, Brain Club\u2014a \u201cgym membership for your brain\u201d where people can learn, connect, and train their mental fitness in a community setting . For rebels in waiting\u2014those standing on the edge of change\u2014George offers both empathy and a challenge: ask yourself if you\u2019d be proud of the life you\u2019ve lived if it ended tomorrow. If not, maybe that\u2019s enough to begin your own transformation today. Quoteable Quotes \u201cThe brain doesn\u2019t change with hacks. It changes through repetition, reward, and meaning.\u201d \u2014 George Haymaker \u201cMoney is oxygen.\u201d \u2014 Michael Dargie \u201cYour brain is not fixed. It\u2019s as trainable as your body.\u201d \u2014 George Haymaker \u201cEven if life feels destructive, your brain resists change because it knows the past.\u201d \u2014 George Haymaker \u201cWould you be proud of the life you\u2019ve lived if it ended tomorrow?\u201d \u2014 George Haymaker Episode Highlights From Hotels to Entrepreneurship | George\u2019s 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\u2019s resistance and survival instincts. Hacks Don\u2019t 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\u2122: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com ","author_name":"The RebelRebel Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.therebelrebelpodcast.com","html":"