The Neuroscience of Habit Change: How to Beat Resistance - with George Haymaker l UMP 45

What if the key to changing your life lies in teaching your brain a new story? In this episode, neuroscientist and transformation coach George Haymaker joins Idongesit to explore the science of change, how identity is wired into our neural pathways, and how anyone—even at rock bottom—can retrain their brain. George shares his own journey from addiction to coaching, and offers powerful metaphors and strategies for rewiring habits at any stage of life. They dive deep into why we resist change, the role of environmental triggers, and how support systems (and a lot of repetition) are crucial to lasting transformation. Whether you're overcoming addiction, navigating anxiety, or just trying to become the version of yourself you've always dreamed of—this conversation will shift your perspective on the brain's incredible potential. #Neuroplasticity #MentalHealthMatters #BrainTraining #AddictionRecovery #PersonalGrowth ➤ EPISODE LINKS:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgehaymaker/ https://www.georgehaymaker.com/   ➤ CHAPTERS: 00:01 The neuroscience of change and self-discovery 00:51 Addiction as the entry point to brain transformation 03:31 Why the brain resists change 07:16 The brain’s reward system and delayed gratification 10:00 Triggers, relapse, and the tree root metaphor 13:03 Rewiring identity through repetition 17:03 The myth of “hard work” in brain change 20:00 Why community and support systems matter 25:21 The root cause of stuck mental patterns 30:20 Coaching through relapses and setbacks 33:45 The importance of your environment 36:29 The silent trap of functional addiction ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@admeliorahealth episodes.fm/1743323898   ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@admeliorahealth /?sub_confirmation=1   ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/show/50PRIWOcq2hJt7IWJy0pwh https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshelling-medicine/id1743323898   ➤ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7194746867107143680/     ➤ WEBSITE: https://altruisticscribeco.comwww.admeliorahealth.com     ➤ FOLLOW US ON: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistic-scribe https://www.tiktok.com/@altruisticscribeco_https://www.tiktok.com/@admeliorahealthhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unshellingmedicine   https://www.facebook.com/unshellingmedicinepodcast