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RCVR Stories
RCVR Stories â Real People. Real Recovery. Real Hope.
RCVR Stories is the evolution of what began as The Begin Again Podcast.
Same mission. Same heart. Bigger purpose.
Hosted by Gary Menkes â sober since 2006, founder of the recovery lifestyle brand RCVR, and believer that every comeback story deserves to be heard â this podcast shares unfiltered conversations with people who have rebuilt their lives through recovery.
Each week, we explore stories of addiction, transformation, resilience, mental health, and the powerful truth that you are not alone.
From athletes and artists to entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday heroes, RCVR Stories shines a light on the voices that prove recovery is not just possible â itâs extraordinary.
This is more than a podcast.
This is a movement.
A tribe of a million comebacks.
Welcome to RCVR Stories.
RCVR Stories
đ Ep 97: Rewiring Addiction Recovery w/ George Haymaker
In Episode 97 of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with George Haymaker, a neuroeducator, coach, and recovered addict, for a deeply insightful conversation about addiction, healing, and the power of rewiring the brain. George opens up about his own struggle with alcoholism and addictionâwhat began as casual drinking in college spiraled into a destructive lifestyle fueled by unresolved trauma and genetic predisposition. After years of battling his dependency, George embarked on a life-changing journey to understand the brain's role in addiction and recovery.
Through neuroscience and habit transformation, George not only found his path to sobriety but built a new life centered on service, coaching, and corporate consulting. In this episode, he and Gary explore how early childhood experiences shape our neural patterns, the science behind relapse, and why understanding your brain is key to long-term recovery. George shares practical toolsâlike meditation, positive visualization, and dopamine regulationâthat helped him and now help others reclaim their lives.
Whether youâre in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode is packed with transformative insights. Tune in for an inspiring story of redemption, science, and self-discovery that proves recovery is not only possibleâit can be your greatest strength.
About George Haymaker:
âGeorge Haymaker is a Certified Neuroscience Coach and Consultant who transformed his life by overcoming addiction and mastering his mind. Through his coaching programs, he empowers individuals and organizations to rewire their brains, break unhelpful patterns, and achieve peak performance. George's approach is rooted in the science of neuroplasticity, helping clients harness their brain's potential for lasting change. He offers one-on-one coaching, executive sober companionship, and workplace consulting to support clients in optimizing their mental well-being and achieving their goals.
To learn more about George's work and connect with him,
visit his đ Website: georgehaymaker.com
follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgehaymaker/
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