RCVR Stories
RCVR Stories — 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 — sober since 2006, founder of the recovery lifestyle brand RCVR, and believer that every comeback story deserves to be heard — 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 — it’s extraordinary.
This is more than a podcast.
This is a movement.
A tribe of a million comebacks.
Welcome to RCVR Stories.
RCVR Stories
Latest Episodes
🦋EP 111 - Breaking the Stigma: Ali Yule’s Journey Through Sobriety
In this powerful episode of RCVR Stories host Gary sits down with Ali Yule, who will be celebrating three years of sobriety in August. Ali shares her deeply personal journey from growing up with anxiety and substance abuse in her fa...
🔄EP 110 - Facing the Abyss: Josh Datant's Redemption Story
In this compelling episode of RCVR Stories, host Gary Menkes sits down with Josh Datant, a talented musician and powerful advocate for recovery. Josh shares his harrowing journey through addiction, which began at the tender age of 1...
💡EP 109 - Life Overhaul: Gabe Cohen's Path to Redemption
In this heart-wrenching and inspiring episode of RCVR Stories, host Gary Menkes sits down with Gabe Cohen, a man whose journey through addiction and multiple incarcerations has led him to become a passionate advocate for recovery. G...
🪖EP 108 - Thomas LaGrave: From Navy Seal to Youth Mentor
In this powerful episode of RCVR Stories, Gary Menkes interviews Thomas LaGrave, a former Navy Seal whose career ended tragically due to drug use. Thomas shares his compelling story of addiction, starting his drug use at age 14, and...
❤️🔥EP 107 - Rebirth: The Journey of Alexandra Talbot
PODCAST DESCRIPTION:In this powerful episode of RCVR Stories, host Gary Menkes welcomes Alexandra Talbot, a health and lifestyle coach and founder of Sober Active Canada. Alexandra shares her harrowing journey of battl...
