“I previously had a drinking problem and told myself I had things under control. I could stop drinking anytime, but I knew down deep I couldn’t. I tried everything to quit, but nothing stuck. Working with George Haymaker helped me see that my addiction was a stress response, my brain had learned to rely on alcohol for relief, and that I had wired my brain to respond to any discomfort in my life by drinking. He helped me understand that I needed to reset my reward network in my brain to find enjoyment and fulfillment out of natural life pleasures, and deal with the underlying causes of why I wanted to drink in the first place. 

Now, I handle uncomfortable thoughts and emotions without reaching for a drink and am continuously working on reconstructing those thoughts and emotions into better versions, so they don’t make me uncomfortable anymore. I feel clear-headed, in control, and honestly, free for the first time in years. This wasn’t just about quitting alcohol, it’s about becoming the person I always knew I could, and wanted, to be. George Haymaker was incredibly instrumental in helping me look at my addiction and my brain in a whole new light.”

Emily M., San Francisco Bay Area

“For years, I thought drinking was my way to handle stress, it was my escape from the constant pressure at work and the emotions I kept pushing aside. I grew up in a home where addiction was normal, and I told myself I was different. But deep down, I knew I was stuck. Through George Haymaker’s neuroscience coaching and education, I finally understood why my brain turned to alcohol for relief and how my past was shaping my choices. I rewired those patterns, replaced them with healthier coping mechanisms, and now, for the first time, I feel in control of my life. Thanks for your guidance, George!”

— James R., Finance Executive, New York, NY