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.
The Begin Again Podcast
🚀EP 102 - If I Fail, I Fail: Melissa McGovern on Embracing Fear and Recovery
In this episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Mankey speaks with Melissa McGovern, a certified sobriety coach and the host of the Sober New Yorker podcast.
Melissa opens up about her lifelong battle with alcohol, beginning with her early drinking experiences in Wisconsin, through her struggles during the pandemic, and the series of personal losses that heightened her dependence on alcohol. She describes hitting rock bottom, receiving alarming health statistics during a doctor's visit, and making the life-changing decision to remove alcohol from her life.
Through a combination of walking, embracing support systems in New York City, and leveraging online sobriety resources, Melissa successfully turned her life around. Her story is one of resilience and transformation, proving that it’s never too late to reclaim one’s life and purpose.
Today, she channels her journey into helping others as a sobriety coach, emphasizing the importance of facing fear, getting out of one's comfort zone, and pursuing authenticity and fulfillment in sobriety.
Follow Melissa’s journey and connect with her work at TheSobernNewYorker.com, on Instagram @thesobernewyorker, and on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-new-yorker/id1751183180.
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