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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRCVR 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.
RCVR Stories is hosted by Gary Menkes. The show has published 112 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "🦋EP 111 - Breaking the Stigma: Ali Yule’s Journey Through Sobriety" (26 August 2025, 66 minutes), "🔄EP 110 - Facing the Abyss: Josh Datant's Redemption Story" (19 August 2025, 49 minutes), and "💡EP 109 - Life Overhaul: Gabe Cohen's Path to Redemption" (12 August 2025, 51 minutes).
RCVR Stories publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 112 episodes.
Booking probability for RCVR Stories is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. RCVR Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. RCVR Stories's contact route on record: verified email.
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Gary Menkes hosts RCVR Stories, a health show with 112 episodes published.
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Episode #111
<p>In this powerful episode of RCVR Stories host Gary sits down with Ali Yule, who will be celebrating three years of sobriety in August. </p><p>Ali shares her deeply personal journey from growing up with anxiety and...
Episode #110
<p>In this compelling episode of RCVR Stories, host Gary Menkes sits down with Josh Datant, a talented musician and powerful advocate for recovery. </p><p>Josh shares his harrowing journey through addiction, which began...
Episode #109
<p>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...
Episode #108
<p>In this powerful episode of RCVR Stories, Gary Menkes interviews Thomas LaGrave, a former Navy Seal whose career ended tragically due to drug use. </p><p>Thomas shares his compelling story of addiction, starting his...
Episode #107
<p><b>PODCAST DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>In this powerful episode of RCVR Stories, host Gary Mankey welcomes Alexandra Talbot, a health and lifestyle coach and founder of Sober Active Canada. </p><p>Alexandra shares her...
Episode #106
<p>In this riveting episode of RCVR Stories, host Gary Mankey sits down with Chris Rosburg to discuss his harrowing journey through addiction and his inspiring path to sobriety. </p><p>Chris opens up about his early...
Episode #105
<p>In this heartfelt narrative, Kate Vitela shares her raw and unfiltered experience with addiction and her initial struggles with sobriety. </p><p>She describes a poignant moment of clarity at a support meeting, where...
Episode #104
<p>In this episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes interviews Joshua Bennett-Johnson, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor from Waltham, Boston, MA. </p><p>Joshuaua shares his harrowing experiences with...
Episode #103
<p>In this powerful episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes, dives deep into the raw and transformative story of Elan Hardy, a trauma-informed somatic coach and sobriety specialist. </p><p>With 12 years of...
Episode #102
<p>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. </p><p>Melissa opens up about her lifelong battle...
Episode #101
<p>In this compelling episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Mankey invites motivational speaker and CEO Jay Barnard to share his transformative journey from addiction and trauma to recovery and...
Episode #100
<p> <b>In this Episode of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes sits down with Meghan Melin—recovery advocate, mother, and creator of the </b><b>Sober Strong</b><b> YouTube channel—for a deeply honest...
Episode #99
<p><b>In Episode 89 of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes welcomes sobriety and happiness coach Austin Karr, whose journey from high-functioning social drinker to powerful recovery advocate is...
Episode #98
<p> <b>In Episode 98 of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes sits down with Jim McKinley, a former Army officer, high-level corporate executive, and now a passionate writer and spiritual guide. Jim...
Episode #97
<p> <b>In Episode 97 of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes sits down with George Haymaker, a neuroeducator, coach, and recovered addict, for a deeply insightful conversation about addiction...
Episode #96
<p> <b>In this inspiring episode of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes sits down with Keelie Allen, a sobriety and mindset coach whose powerful story of transformation is rooted in her personal...
Episode #95
<p> <b>In Episode 95 of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes welcomes Mike Savidant, creator of </b><b>Sober Savvy</b><b>, for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about addiction, healing...
Episode #94
<p> <b>In this powerful episode of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes welcomes back Aaron Mead for an unfiltered conversation on the reality of addiction, relapse, and the relentless pursuit of...
Episode #93
<p> <b>In this powerful episode of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes sits down with Lauren White, a motivational speaker, addiction counselor, and fierce mental health advocate, to explore her...
Episode #92
<p><b>In this episode of </b><b>The Begin Again Podcast</b><b>, host Gary Menkes sits down with Zach Loescher, a former EMT whose journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and recovery has led him to a new...
Recent guests on RCVR Stories. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
prison ministry leader, Discovery Cafe
Speaker & Sober Coach, The Sober New Yorker
Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach, George Haymaker Coaching and Consulting
motivational speaker, life coach, addictions counsellor, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
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