Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest the awesome Gary Menkes. Gary the host of the Begin Again Podcast, with long-term sobriety, has recently decided to recover out loud sharing his journey and that of others to share their path to recovery. Intro 00:00 3 Things I'm Grateful For Are 02:30 I came from a home of addiction 12:00 My Identity Was The Partier 19:10 We Filled The Void With Poison 35:40 I'm a Sober Dad & Husband 50:30 Gary's mission is to inspire and showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome alcoholism and addiction to achieve massive success in entrepreneurship, business, athletics, and all fields and who have gained a newfound 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 redemption, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world, creating a powerful legacy that will live on and impact countless lives and communities for years to come We conclude our conversation with fun random questions and finish with final thoughts. This is Gary Menkes Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Gary Menkes and The Begin Again Podcast: https://thebeginagainpodcast.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #sober #addiction #wedorecover #mentalhealth #sobriety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices