
The Begin Again Podcast
The Begin Again Podcast is a space for redemption, resilience, and raw truth. Hosted by Gary Menkes, each episode dives deep into the powerful, unfiltered stories of people who have faced addiction — and chosen to rise. These aren’t just stories of sobriety. They’re stories of spiritual awakenings, shattered stigmas, and second chances that turned into extraordinary lives.
Through heartfelt, often spiritual conversations, we explore what it truly means to begin again — not just once, but every day. Whether you’re in recovery, sober-curious, or walking alongside someone on their journey, this podcast is here to remind you:
You are not alone.
You are not broken.
And your most meaningful chapter might still be ahead.
This is more than a podcast. It’s a movement of hope, healing, and the belief that no matter your past, you can begin again.
Episodes
🚀EP 102 - If I Fail, I Fail: Melissa McGovern on Embracing Fear and Recovery

🌟EP 101 - From Trauma to Triumph: Jay Barnard’s Story

EP 100: Breaking the Cycle 💥 Meghan Melin’s Recovery Story
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🚫Ep99: Austin Karr on Ditching Alcohol to Find Joy
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🙏EP 98: Jim McKinley’s Surrender to Sobriety
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🔁 Ep 97: Rewiring Addiction Recovery w/ George Haymaker
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💪Ep 96: Sober & Empowered: Keelie Allen’s Bold Journey

💬 Ep95: Mike Savidant’s Honest Story of Recovery and Hope
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❄️Ep94: Cold Plunges & Clarity: Aaron Mead’s Sobriety Path
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🧠Ep93: Lauren White: Breaking Cycles, Finding Purpose
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🚨Ep92: First Responder to Soberpreneur: Zach Loescher’s Story
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🔥Ep91: How Chris Janssen Broke Free from Addiction & Found Purpose
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⚡Ep90: Brenton Sconce on Identity, Recovery & The Power of Surrender
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🎯Ep89: Success, Addiction & Redemption: Dan Berger’s Story
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🎯Ep 88 - From Addiction to Innovation: Matt von Boecklin’s Story

🚀Ep87: Aaron Mead: From Rock Bottom to Recovery

💪🏼Ep86: Breaking the Cycle: Samantha Lander’s Sobriety Journey

🎼Ep85: Gail Taylor on Recovery, Music, & Reinventing Herself

💪Ep84: Michael Conklin on Sobriety, Relapse & Second Chances

⚓️Ep83: Ian Fee’s Wild Ride: From Addiction to Sobriety
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💪EP82: Overcoming Trauma and Addiction with Danielle Mallad
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📚Ep81- Books Over Booze": Carol Ann’s Inspiring Sobriety Story
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🏆Ep80- Women of Sobriety: Triumph Over Addiction
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🏃♀️Ep79: Addiction to Empowerment: Megan Larsen’s Triumph
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👨👨👦👦Ep78- 2024 Recovery Stories: Part 2 Compilation
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