RCVR Stories
RCVR Stories ā 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 ā sober since 2006, founder of the recovery lifestyle brand RCVR, and believer that every comeback story deserves to be heard ā 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 ā itās extraordinary.
This is more than a podcast.
This is a movement.
A tribe of a million comebacks.
Welcome to RCVR Stories.
RCVR Stories
šEP65- From Addiction to Spiritual Freedom: Paulette Kenggās Path
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Description:
In this heartfelt episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with Paulette Kengg, author of Spirit Led Sobriety, to explore her incredible journey from the depths of alcohol addiction to spiritual freedom. Paulette opens up about her battle with alcohol, which began as a way to cope with insomnia and personal trauma but quickly spiraled into a destructive dependence. She shares the emotional toll it took on her life, including failed recovery attempts, morning drinks of Jack Daniels, and a near-death experience involving alcohol and Ambien.
Pauletteās story is one of transformation and resilience, finding her path to sobriety through faith, neuroplasticity, and a deep commitment to spiritual growth. In this episode, she discusses the importance of spirituality in her recovery and the role of daily practices like prayer and gratitude journaling. Gary and Paulette reflect on the challenges of addiction and the incredible freedom that sobriety brings. Pauletteās powerful story offers hope to those battling addiction and inspires others to find their own path to recovery.
Donāt miss this inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, faith, and the undeniable strength of the human spirit.
About Paulette Kengg:
Paulette Kengg is the author of Spirit Led Sobriety and a dedicated advocate for addiction recovery through spiritual healing. After overcoming her own battle with alcohol addiction, Paulette now shares her story to inspire others on their journey to sobriety. Through her book and her recovery community, she offers guidance and support for those seeking a faith-based path to freedom from addiction. Her mission is to show that through spirituality, personal growth, and resilience, true recovery is possible.
Follow Paulette on Instagram: @spiritledsobriety22 and join her recovery community on Facebook: Spirit Led Sobriety.
Check out her book Spirit Led Sobriety on Amazon: Spirit Led Sobriety by Paulette Kengg.
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