Best Josh Mead Podcasts (2025)

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#695 Dream Play Build - Hands On Community Engagement in Clackamas County, OR 1:03:00

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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about play based engagement and how it can be a meaningful way to create change. Leah Fisher is a Built and Natural Environment Analyst for Clackamas County, Oregon. John Kamp is Urban and Landscape Designer for Prairieform and the co-author of the book Dream Play Build. They discussed when to use this form of …

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Interview with Rusty Gibson | Part 1 35:57

2d ago35:57

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In this two-part interview, Rusty shares his testimony and call to missions.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Ephesians 4: 1-16 "The New Society Pt 2- How Oneness Work" 44:32

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#694 Democracy and City Management with Valerie Lemmie, Charles F. Kettering Foundation 1:07:26

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Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor for State and Local Government for the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, joined the podcast to talk about her career in city management and the state of democracy. She shared how she navigated difficult situations during her city management career, including as City Manager of Cincinnati, Ohio when there were protests …

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Dealing with Stress on the Mission Field 46:55

8d ago46:55

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Erik and Josh share personal experiences on how they handle stress.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Ephesians 1:10 "The New Society" 47:07

11d ago47:07

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#693 Form of Government Change and Elected to City Manager with Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca, NY 59:44

12d ago59:44

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Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York, joined the podcast to talk about her role transitioning from an elected official to a City Manager and changing the City's form of government. She shared why the city decided to transition forms of government, her role in the transition, and challenges faced during the transition. She a…

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Reconnecting 43:14

15d ago43:14

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Erik and Josh reconnect after a busy summer. Please excuse Josh's audio. There were some technical difficulties on his end.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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#692 Sustainable Libraries Initiative with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System 48:20

19d ago48:20

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Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director for the Mid-Hudson Library System joined the podcast to discuss the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. She shared how the initiative was created, how libraries can earn the certification, and the importance of adapting sustainability language. Host: Lauren Palmer…

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#691 The Scenic Route to City Hall with Peggy Flynn, Petaluma, CA 50:37

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Peggy Flynn, City Manager for the City of Petaluma, California, joined the podcast to talk about fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and engagement. She also discussed delivering effective and efficient public services. She shared how the City of Petaluma has evolved, projects her team is working on, and similarities between cattle ran…

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🦋EP 111 - Breaking the Stigma: Ali Yule’s Journey Through Sobriety 1:05:40

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In this powerful episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary sits down with Ali Yule, who will be celebrating three years of sobriety in August. Ali shares her deeply personal journey from growing up with anxiety and substance abuse in her family to falling in love with sobriety. Despite experimenting with alcohol in high school, it was a traumat…

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#690 Finance, Innovation, and Emerging Trends with Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA 57:13

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Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss finance and innovation. Chris Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) discussed their work. They talked about GFOA's research initiatives and how they are helping organizations deal with recent changes in federal fu…

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🔄EP 110 - Facing the Abyss: Josh Datant's Redemption Story 49:25

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In this compelling episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with Josh Datant, a talented musician and powerful advocate for recovery. Josh shares his harrowing journey through addiction, which began at the tender age of 15 when he first tried heroin. From heavy alcohol use to engaging in identity theft and fraudulent checks, J…

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#689 Communications in a Growing Town with Angela Wilson, Frederick, CO 58:54

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Angela Wilson, the Deputy Public Information Officer for the Town of Frederick, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about communications in a fast-growing community. She shared strategies the Town uses to stay engaged with residents and how to provide honest and transparent communications to residents. She also discussed the importance of setting …

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💡EP 109 - Life Overhaul: Gabe Cohen's Path to Redemption 50:42

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In this heart-wrenching and inspiring episode of The Begin Again Podcast, 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 for recovery. Gabe shares his raw and personal experiences, from getting arrested at 15 for a shooting incident and grappl…

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#688 Navigating a Career Path and Capital Projects with Ariana Adame, West Sacramento, CA 50:41

2M ago50:41

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Ariana Adame, Assistant City Manager for the City of West Sacramento, California, joined the podcast talk about her career path and capital projects. She discussed the pros and cons of career paths working for one or many jurisdictions. She talked about her time leading the City's capital program and how they incorporate equity into the work. She a…

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🪖EP 108 - Thomas LaGrave: From Navy Seal to Youth Mentor 47:20

2M ago47:20

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In this powerful episode of The Begin Again Podcast, Gary Menkes interviews Thomas LaGrave, a former Navy Seal whose career ended tragically due to drug use. Thomas shares his compelling story of addiction, starting his drug use at age 14, and how it ultimately led to his discharge from the military. Despite this dark period, Thomas found recovery …

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John 4 "Divine Appointments" with Missionary Josh Mead 23:12

2M ago23:12

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Best of: Employee Onboarding Best Practices with Benjamin Mead-Harvey 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

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This week we're sharing one of our favorite interviews from the GovLove archive. This episode originally aired in August 2021 and is all about successful employee onboarding. Benjamin Mead-Harvey, Instructional Designer for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, came back to the podcast to discuss onboarding. He shared tips on how to improve …

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❤️‍🔥EP 107 - Rebirth: The Journey of Alexandra Talbot 54:23

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PODCAST DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Mankey welcomes Alexandra Talbot, a health and lifestyle coach and founder of Sober Active Canada. Alexandra shares her harrowing journey of battling addiction starting from the tender age of 10 to her triumphant path to recovery and transformation. She delves into …

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The Evangelical Movement :Part 3 52:17

2M ago52:17

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#687 Starting as a New County Manager and Building Culture with Josh Edwards, York County, SC 57:07

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Josh Edwards, County Manager for York County, South Carolina, rejoined the podcast to discuss starting as a new County Manager. He shared why he chose York County and the challenges of a fast growing community. He discussed the process to develop the County's first strategic plan and the employee-driven core values for the organization. He also ref…

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☄️EP 106 - Sobriety and Swagger: Chris Rosburg's Story of Redemption 36:20

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In this riveting episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Mankey sits down with Chris Rosburg to discuss his harrowing journey through addiction and his inspiring path to sobriety. Chris opens up about his early experiences with alcohol and drugs, the dangers he faced, and how his life spiraled out of control. He shares poignant moments from h…

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The Evangelical Movement: Part 2 51:27

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Matthew 7: 13-14 "Circle "Yes!"' 50:03

2M ago50:03

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#686 From the Fire House to the City Manager's Office with Bryan Dehner and Donna Lake 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the their transition from the Fire Department to the City Manager's Office. Bryan Dehner is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Overland Park, Kansas and Donna Lake is the Assistant City Manager at City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. They shared how they facilitated the transition, how the departments o…

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🏥EP 105 - From Party Girl to Sober Coach: Kate Vitela's Incredible Journey 39:29

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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 encaps…

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Matthew 7: 13-14 "Circle "Yes" or "No"' 35:31

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The Evangelical Movement: Part 1 48:02

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#685 10 Years of Local Government Stories with GovLove 58:01

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Join the GovLove co-hosts as they celebrate GovLove turning 10 years old! It has somehow been 10 years of sharing local government stories from across the country. The co-hosts reflected on those years and the growth of the podcast and then shared their hot takes for what local government will be like when GovLove turns 20 years old. We want to hea…

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🔥 EP 104 - The Crime That Changed Everything: Joshua Bennett-Johnson's Last Rock Bottom 1:04:07

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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. Joshuaua shares his harrowing experiences with addiction, including a traumatic childhood marked by fear and anxiety. He also recounts his descent into substance abuse, starting with smoking…

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Ezra 7:1-10 "The Hands of the Lord will be on You" 37:59

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🌟EP 103 - Discovering Joy: Elan Hardy's Path to Sobriety and Self-Discovery 53:40

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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. With 12 years of sobriety under her belt, Elan shares her tumultuous journey through addiction starting from a young age in a wild and boundary-free childhood…

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Matthew 7:12 "The Golden Rule" 33:24

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#684 Fellowships and Lead for North Carolina with Dylan Russell, UNC School of Government 59:15

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Dylan Russell, the Executive Director of Lead for North Carolina and Faculty Lead for Public Service Matters at the UNC School of Government, joined the podcast to talk about connecting young leaders to local government service. He shared his experience starting Lead for America and placing recent graduates in fellowships. He also discussed how loc…

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🚀EP 102 - If I Fail, I Fail: Melissa McGovern on Embracing Fear and Recovery 47:13

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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…

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Matthew 7: 7-11 "Ask" 45:25

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#683 Performance Excellence and Building a Premier Community with Polly Walker, Henderson, NV 57:44

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Polly Walker, Director of Organizational Performance and Innovation for the City of Henderson, Nevada joined the podcast to discuss the City's achievement of earning the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. She talked about why the City chose to go after the award, building buy-in to the journey, and the organizational changes the process led t…

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🌟EP 101 - From Trauma to Triumph: Jay Barnard’s Story 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

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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 empowerment. Jay details his struggle with addiction, stemming from deep-seated trauma, and his multiple battles with suicidal thoughts—even years into…

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Matthew 7:1-6 "Living and Believing in the Words of Jesus" 46:20

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#682 Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence with Rochelle Haynes and Carrie Bishop 53:36

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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification program. Rochelle Haynes is the Managing Director for What Works Cities Certification at Results for America and Carrie Bishop serves as Data Initiative Lead for the Government Innovation Program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. They shared examples…

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EP 100: Breaking the Cycle 💥 Meghan Melin’s Recovery Story 58:12

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In this Episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with Meghan Melin—recovery advocate, mother, and creator of the Sober Strong YouTube channel—for a deeply honest and uplifting conversation about addiction, healing, and breaking generational patterns. Meghan opens up about her struggles with alcohol and the emotional unraveling…

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Colossians 3: 20-21 "The Christian Home" Part 2 39:03

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#681 Public Service and Responsive Government with Brooks Williams, Ferris, TX 53:32

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Brooks Williams, City Manager for the City of Ferris, Texas joined the podcast to discuss his passion for public service and building a responsive government. He shared how he transformed the City of Ferris into a results-driven local government and how they measure operating efficiency. He discussed his thought provoking LinkedIn posts on local go…

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🚫Ep99: Austin Karr on Ditching Alcohol to Find Joy 56:11

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In Episode 89 of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes welcomes sobriety and happiness coach Austin Karr, whose journey from high-functioning social drinker to powerful recovery advocate is nothing short of transformational. Austin opens up about how a decade of heavy drinking—disguised as “normal” in social and professional circles—gradually u…

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#680 Coaching Those Who Lead Our Communities with Kellye Mazzoli, City Boss Coaching 54:07

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Kellye Mazzoli, Founder & City Executive Coach at City Boss Coaching joined the podcast to discuss coaching those who lead our communities. She shared her transition from local government to coaching, what her coaching sessions entail, and how she stays up to date with the local government industry and how she keeps her edge to provide services to …

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🙏EP 98: Jim McKinley’s Surrender to Sobriety 51:17

4M ago51:17

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In Episode 98 of The Begin Again Podcast, 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 opens up about his deeply personal journey through alcoholism—how a life filled with external success masked internal turmoil, and how surrender became th…

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Matthew 7: 1-6 "Don't Judge Me?!" 40:29

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#679 Land Use Planning and Residential Segregation with Scott Markley, National Zoning Atlas 26:58

4M ago26:58

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Scott Markley, Research Director for the National Zoning Atlas joined the podcast to discuss land use planning and residential segregation. He shared the Connecticut origins of the National Zoning Atlas, what the data is telling us, and how communities can utilize the atlas. This episode was recorded at the Missouri City-County Management Associati…

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🔁 Ep 97: Rewiring Addiction Recovery w/ George Haymaker 52:46

4M ago52:46

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In Episode 97 of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with George Haymaker, a neuroeducator, coach, and recovered addict, for a deeply insightful conversation about addiction, healing, and the power of rewiring the brain. George opens up about his own struggle with alcoholism and addiction—what began as casual drinking in college spi…