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
🏥EP 105 - From Party Girl to Sober Coach: Kate Vitela's Incredible Journey
In this heartfelt narrative, Kate Vitela shares her raw and unfiltered experience with addiction and her initial struggles with sobriety.
She describes a poignant moment of clarity at a support meeting, where she felt a deep sense of belonging for the first time. Acknowledging the importance of personal responsibility in recovery, this story encapsulates a critical point in Vitela's journey that led her to find the strength and self-worth needed to overcome her addiction.
This insightful reflection offers a glimpse into the emotional and transformative experiences that define the path to sobriety.
🎧 Listen to her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HnmL34YoaJq2kUpMNmigD
📲 Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewiredsober/
🔗 Learn more: https://linktr.ee/KateVitela
► Visit our website here: WeAreRCVR.com
🔥 Check Out RCVR Brand! 🔥
Beyond the podcast, Gary is also the founder of We Are RCVR, a movement dedicated to celebrating recovery and resilience through empowering apparel. RCVR is all about breaking the stigma, building community, and wearing your sobriety with pride. Explore the collection and join the movement!
🔗 Shop Now: https://WeAreRCVR.com
🌟 Become a Voice for Recovery – Earn While Inspiring Others
Join the RCVR Affiliate Program and share the message of hope, healing, and living your best life.
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