.png)
The Begin Again Podcast
At the Begin Again Podcast, our mission is to inspire and to showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome addiction and achieved massive success in their fields and who have found redemption and purpose in sobriety. Through authentic, inspirational, and often spiritual conversations with our guests, we aim to break the stigma around addiction and show that recovery is possible, and that sobriety can be a source of strength and resilience. We believe that by sharing these stories of sobriety, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world.
The Begin Again Podcast
šÆEp89: Success, Addiction & Redemption: Dan Bergerās Story
In this episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with Dan Berger, an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Social Tables and Assemble Hospitality. Dan opens up about his deeply personal battle with addiction, the struggles he faced with self-worth and belonging, and how recovery transformed his life. From growing up with feelings of disconnection to seeking validation through success and substance use, Dan shares the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety and self-discovery.
Danās journey took him from building a thriving tech company to embarking on an introspective road trip after its sale, ultimately leading to his latest book, The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging. In this candid conversation, he and Gary discuss the impact of childhood trauma, addiction recovery, and the power of vulnerability in healing. They also dive into the challenges of male loneliness, the sober curious movement, and how embracing discomfort can lead to transformation.
If youāve ever struggled with addiction or questioned where you truly belong, this episode is for you. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on recovery, reinvention, and the lifelong pursuit of connection. šļøāØ
About Dan Berger:
Dan Berger is an entrepreneur, author, and thought leader on belonging and connection. As the founder of Social Tables, a groundbreaking event-planning SaaS company, he revolutionized how people gather. Following the sale of his company, Dan embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery, leading him to write The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging, where he explores the science and strategies behind building meaningful connections. Now, through Assemble Hospitality, he continues to create spaces that foster authentic human interactions.
Follow Danās journey and insights on:
š² Instagram: instagram.com/danberger
š Website: assemblehospitality.com and belongingquest.com.
āŗ Visit our website here: TheBeginAgainPodcast.com
ā
Let's connect:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeginAgainPdcst
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebeginagainpodcast/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@user8619235129226
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBeginAgainPodcast/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/thebeginagainpodcast/