GOING ROGUE Podcast with Angie Manson
Entrepreneur in Addiction Treatment, CrossFitter, Podcast Host, and Power Mom! Going Rogue is how I’ve made it this far in life and has been my mantra. Sometimes you’ve got to break some rules or ruffle some feathers to get anything truly meaningful done. It has served me well in my career and in helping me overcome challenges. Passion Turned Into Profession…CEO of Elevate Addiction Services I’ve worked in alcohol and drug rehabilitation full-time for over 28 years. I came into this industry after my own life had taken a turn and I was facing 10 years in prison, only to have been given a chance at rehab first. I saw what addiction could do to my life and that I was one of so many struggling with the same issue. I also saw how effective rehab could completely turn someone’s life around. After I got clean, I started helping others and have never looked back!The Elevate model is a unique and copyrighted method that aims to empower the individual to not only stay sober, but reach their true potential by addressing their core issues and reviving their purpose and place in the world. Elevate operates several facilities in California including both inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as delivering group sessions online via Telehealth. Lear More About Me: www.angiemanson.com Learn More About Elevate Rehab: www.elevaterehab.org
GOING ROGUE Podcast with Angie Manson
Angie Manson with George Haymaker - The Science of Change, Identity, and Recovery (Part 2)
In this powerful continuation of their conversation, host Angie Manson sits down again with George Haymaker—Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach and recovery advocate—to dig even deeper into the neuroscience behind addiction, change, and identity.
They explore how repetition, movement, visualization, and emotional reinforcement all play a role in rewiring the brain for lasting transformation. George breaks down how the brain resists change, why discomfort is a crucial part of growth, and how we can consciously "water the sapling" of new habits to build a completely new identity—one that supports lasting recovery, self-love, and purpose.
Together, Angie and George connect the dots between CrossFit, addiction, emotional habits, shame, and the life-altering power of neuroplasticity. If you've ever wondered how lasting change actually happens—or why relapse, shame, and self-forgiveness are such critical pieces of the recovery process—this episode is for you.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Why the brain resists change and how to overcome it through repetition and reward
- How emotional attachment acts like Miracle-Gro for habit formation
- Why relapse can be both dangerous and deeply revealing
- The critical difference between guilt and shame—and why shame is harder to overcome
- How recovery is about becoming someone new, not just quitting substances
- The importance of continual learning, mental stimulation, and physical movement as we age
- How we can reinvent our identity again and again in the pursuit of a better life
🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward reclaiming your mind, your health, and your future.
📲 Connect with George at georgehaymaker.com or find him on LinkedIn.