Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

I Blacked Out Every Night While Running The San Francisco Bureau of HuffPost | Highrise Suicide Attempt and How I Got Sober

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Schwartz had a career most journalists only dream about. Running the San Francisco Bureau of HuffPost at 26. On the leadership team of one of th...

I Drank A Bottle Of Scotch Every Night | From Alcoholic Depression to 39 Years Sober | Suebelle Robbins

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Suebelle Robbins had a life that looked like a movie. Playboy Bunny by night, first grade teacher by day. Travel escort taking groups to Hawaii and Sw...

Inside A Chicago Street Junkie's 20-Year Spiral | 3 DUIs, Heroin, Cook County Jail & Finding God

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Supak was a Division 1 track athlete. He never touched a drop of alcohol in four years of high school. He was structured, dedicated, trustworthy ...

I Was Taking 10 Xanax Bars A Night At 17, Stabbed A Woman At 37 Weeks Pregnant & Sat On A Sidewalk Ready To Die | 11 Years Sober

30 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Meliea grew up alone on 183 acres of North Carolina mountain property with a narcissist mother who left her unsupervised with music industry m...

I Made My First Million On Wall Street At 28 & Was Broke & Addicted To Opiates By 30

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TJ DelVecchio was a Division 1 baseball player at Providence College who walked onto Wall Street during the dot-com boom and made his first million do...

Inside A Functioning Mom's Secret Alcoholism | My 30-Year Battle With Alcoholism

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Garges had everything — a loving husband, a beautiful daughter, a career in advertising sales, and a life that looked perfectly put together fr...

7-OH Pills Destroyed My Life | The SHOCKING Truth About 7-Hydroxymitragynine Addiction

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can buy it at a gas station. It's sold next to energy drinks and lottery tickets. And it almost destroyed Matt Dean's life. Matt Dean had already...

Held Hostage By The Cartel In Mexico | Inside A College Addict's Spiral

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Luedke had it all on paper — a scholarship to Michigan State, a successful father, a big house, and every material thing a kid could want. But ...

I Was A Teacher With Two DUIs | 30 Years of Alcoholism & Finding Sobriety

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elisa Nicole Saunders was a Palm Beach County schoolteacher, standing in front of classrooms every day — and quietly drinking and drugging her way t...

I Was Ordering Fentanyl Off The Dark Web In College | Gambling, Xanax & How I Finally Got Sober

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Freeman had everything going for him — loving parents, a spot at one of the top business schools in the country, varsity baseball, and a brig...

I Did Neurofeedback for Anxiety, Stress & PTSD — Here's What Happened | Compassion Behavioral Health

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I went inside Compassion Behavioral Health (CBH) headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to experience neurofeedback firsthand — and I vlogged the ...

I Overdosed, Lost My Leg & Died 3 Times | From Homeless Addict to 14 Years Sober

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Parker had everything stripped from him — his health, his freedom, his leg, and nearly his life. After a night that started with a family inte...

From Eating Disorder to 30 Years in Recovery: Trauma, EMDR & Healing

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Rachel Pappert Docekal, a recovery advocate and executive at the Hanley Center in West Palm Beach. Rachel op...

She Married a Drug Dealer in Vegas While Running From Cops | Cocaine Addiction, a Federal Raid & How She Got Sober

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Janssen grew up in a farm town outside Chicago watching domestic abuse and drinking become "normal." By 12 she had her first drink. By her tw...

Throwing Up Blood & Still Drinking | Stage 4 Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant & 19 Months Sober

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Garber was diagnosed with Stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver — and kept drinking for nine more months. After losing her son, battling drug ad...

I Survived Iraq…Then Crystal Meth Nearly Destroyed My Life | 5 Felonies, Combat Trauma & Finding Sobriety

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marine Corps veteran Spencer Jones opens up about surviving combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, battling trauma after leaving the military, an...

Inside a Heroin Addict’s BRUTAL Lifestyle | Joining a Gang, Attempted Murder, Prison & Sobriety

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Cruz shares his unbelievable story of addiction, gang violence, prison, armed robbery, and ultimately redemption. After losing his brother at 1...

I Was Drinking a Bottle of Vodka a Day at 20 | Inside a Young Alcoholic’s DOUBLE Life

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alkhuzama Zaini shares her powerful story of alcoholism, blackouts, college addiction, mental health struggles, and finding sobriety at a young age. F...

I Was an IV Fentanyl Addict | Heroin, Felonies & How I Finally Got Clean

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Caughman grew up in a small town with a great family, played sports, and had no trauma… but one decision changed everything. What started with...

I Was Binge Drinking & Doing Coke… But Was High Functioning | Getting Sober Without a Rock Bottom

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Hechtman opens up about her journey from binge drinking, cocaine use, and crippling anxiety to nearly 5 years of sobriety. Unlike many addictio...

Addiction Q&A: Rock Bottom, Relapse, Triggers & Sobriety Truths

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Karina Miesner for a raw Q&A covering the most asked questions around addiction, relapse, and sobriety. We break dow...

Shooting Heroin in Kensington | I Took a Bus 5 Hours a Day to Get High… From a Normal Childhood

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Gaffney shares her raw, unfiltered story of addiction, trauma, and recovery. From a “normal” childhood in the suburbs to taking 5-hour bus ...

Addicted at 11: Crack Took Everything From Me | Robbing Dealers, Prison & Finding Sobriety

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Stroud started using drugs at just 11 years old… and by 17, he was hooked on crack cocaine. What followed was decades of chaos — robbing dr...

A Hollywood Producer’s SHOCKING Addiction to Xanax & Oxycodone

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Ramsey had it all… working on Baywatch, MTV, Survivor, and building a career in Hollywood. But behind the scenes, he was spiraling. What sta...

I Stole an Entire Pharmacy for Drugs | How Heroin Took Over My Life

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Moyer had a key to a pharmacy… and one night, he used it to steal the entire narcotics closet. What started with prescription pills turned int...

I Thought Prison Was My Only Way Out | How Addiction Led Me to 15 Years in Prison

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Brewer’s story is one of the darkest we’ve ever shared. After experiencing severe trauma as a child, Jason spiraled into addiction, violenc...

Navy SEAL to Fentanyl Addict | K9 Attack, Tased, Lost Everything… Then Got Sober

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Cavanough was living the dream. A Navy SEAL. Deployed overseas. High performer. But behind the discipline… was chaos. After a violent arre...

I Couldn't Stop Using… Even When I Knew It Would Kill Me | Fentanyl Addiction

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Graham Reid was living a double life. What started with pills and partying quickly turned into a full-blown opiate addiction — smoking 30s, chasing...

I Hid a 10-Year Drug Addiction From My Wife | Blackout, Lies & How I Finally Got Sober

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Robinson lived a double life for over a decade. Behind the scenes, he was battling a severe drug addiction… while his wife had no idea. It st...

I Was Drinking Vodka All Day | Car Crash, Hidden Addiction & How I Finally Got Sober

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Megan’s addiction didn’t look obvious at first. She had a job, a family, and a life that seemed “normal” on the outside… but behind the sce...

My Son Was Doing Fentanyl at 16… I Had to Let Him Go to Save His Life

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda Zane was a successful advertising executive living what looked like a normal life—until her son’s addiction turned everything upside down. ...

Heroin Was Killing Me | I Smuggled Drugs into Rikers Island & Nearly Died

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Rokee’s story is a terrifying look at the lengths an addict will go to maintain a "perfect" life. By day, he was a high-earning union steamfitt...

Inside A 14-Year-Old Stripper’s Brutal Addiction | Meth, Overcoming Cancer & Sobriety

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kim House’s life story sounds like a movie script, but the trauma was all too real. After fleeing an abusive home at just 14 years old, Kim found h...

I Blacked Out at 16… Then Tried to End It All | How I Rebuilt My Life in Sobriety

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Haneke opens up about her journey from early self-harm and blackout drinking at just 16, to hitting a breaking point that landed her in a mental...

From Combat Hero to Homeless Addict: An Unbelievable True Story

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Young survived three deployments to Afghanistan, saw his brothers-in-arms blown up in front of him, and lived through a childhood that sounds lik...

"I Didn’t Want to Exist Anymore" | She was the #1 European Tennis Pro But Her Mental Health was Secretly Unraveling

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ema Burgic was the #1 ranked junior in Europe, a standout star at Baylor, and a professional tennis powerhouse. On the outside, her life looked perfec...

Inside a Rockstar's BRUTAL Addiction to Fentanyl | The Miracle Call That Saved My Life

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Clancy was a rising star in the music industry, but behind the scenes, he was battling a soul-crushing addiction to opiates. In this episode of...

I Was Held Hostage by a Biker Gang | Shooting Heroin at 15 Nearly Killed Me

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"I knew the moment I did it, this will ruin my life—and I’m going to keep doing it." In this raw and unfiltered episode of Rise Above, Kevin Lann...

"I Wanted The Batch That Killed 5 People" | Inside A Brutal Fentanyl Addiction

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rise Above, I sit down with Anthony Wilson, a top 1% real estate agent whose journey to the top started at the absolute bottom. Bor...

I Made $1.2 Million Selling Sneakers While High on Lean & Percocet

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur Favors joins the podcast for an unfiltered look at the cost of success. From selling peanut brittle in the 8th grade to generating $1.2 million...

Inside a Heroin Addict's SHOCKING Addiction | How I Lost Everything and Now 12 Years Sober

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Boyer had the "Hallmark" childhood: two loving parents, a stable home, and a dream career as a sports broadcaster. But behind the scenes, a secre...

Overcoming a 300mg/Day Adderall Habit | 8 Years Sober

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Getting through the day without a substance was enough to make you feel decent, but it wasn't enough to live a life." Today, Anthony Scamardella joi...

The "Perfect" Mom's Secret: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Paula to discuss the hidden reality of "mummy wine culture" and the terrifying moment she realized h...

Addicted to Heroin: Inside an Escort's Life of Chaos and Survival

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rise Above, we sit down with Glynis Franz, whose story sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie—except she lived it. From g...

Inside a Xanax & Alcohol Addict's Brutal Blackouts | I Was "The Devil"

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this raw and unfiltered interview, Rachel Sereni pulls back the curtain on a seven-year descent into Xanax and alcohol-fueled blackouts. Rachel doe...

I Overdosed 9 Times in One Month on Fentanyl | Oxy, Meth Psychosis, Jail & How I Finally Got Sober

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rise Above, Ali Zansberg shares one of the most intense addiction stories we’ve ever featured on the podcast. After surviving st...

I Started Drugs at 6 & Became a Heroin Addict | Armed Robberies, Overdose & Recovery

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Yonkers grew up in a seemingly normal household outside Chicago. But behind the scenes, childhood trauma, addiction, and a chaotic home life push...

Inside a Ketamine Addict’s Brutal Lifestyle | The Crash That Left Me Blind in One Eye

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, mental health, or both, Compassion Behavioral Health offers individualized treatment designed...

I Couldn’t Stop Drinking Once I Started… I Blacked Out Every Time

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Compassion Behavioral Health. Compassion Behavioral Health is a boutique mental health treatment center that focuses on ...

Trafficked by My Mom’s Boyfriend, Shooting Heroin While Pregnant | From Addiction to Sobriety

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, Compassion Behavioral Health offers personalized treatment and a full contin...

I Was Drinking at 12 and Doing LSD by 15 | Drugs, Modeling Party Culture & 11 Years Sober

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ava Fox opens up about the dark reality behind the modeling industry and the pressure to drink, party, and use drugs just to survive in the entertainm...

“I Shot Heroin Until I Flatlined” | Rikers Island to 10 Years Sober

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nicky Santora grew up in Staten Island surrounded by addiction, chaos, and loss. When he was just 15 years old, he found his mother dead after an over...

I Tried Heroin at 16… and Everything Went Downhill From There

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kira looked like the “good kid.” 3.8 GPA. Band. Job. Involved in everything. Behind the scenes, she was self-harming at 12, drinking at 12, snort...

I Was Drinking Every Day at 16… Flipped My Jeep Drunk at 17 | Then Gambled $3.7 MILLION in Sobriety

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Houle looked like he had it all. Triple-A hockey. A long-term girlfriend. Good grades. No major trauma. A “normal” life. But behind closed...

I Was Having Cocaine-Induced Seizures 5x a Day | Gang Life, Trauma & Redemption

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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I Had No Veins Left… Fentanyl Was Eating My Body | Dr. Phil, Grand Theft Auto & Sobriety

25 Feb 2026

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Alcohol Was Killing Me | Hallucinations, Severe Esophagitis and How I Found Sobriety

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer Forester had the dream résumé. CPA. 4.0 student. Six-figure career. Big firm promotions. But behind closed doors? He was drinking at 6:30 A...

I Fought in the UFC on LSD | Cartel Arrest, Ayahuasca in Peru & Getting Sober

20 Feb 2026

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A Heroin Addict’s Brutal Double Life | 18 Arrests, Federal Prison & a Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Ring

17 Feb 2026

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Addiction Sent Me to Federal Prison | Drug Trafficking, Sobriety & Managing Surf Legend Andy Irons

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Clark was living two lives. From delivering cocaine between California and Hawaii and serving over five years in federal prison… to managing...

Kidney Failure at 21 from Alcohol & Drugs | I Was Hours From Death

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Landon Finn had everything going for him. Good grades. Fraternity president. Bright future. But behind closed doors he was drinking at 7AM, tripping ...

From A Bronx Tale to Prison & Redemption | Lillo Brancato on Heroin, Rikers Island & 20 Years Sober

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Hollywood stardom to rock bottom—and everything in between. In this raw and emotional conversation, Lillo Brancato opens up like never before ...

I Married A Junkie | Trauma, Detox, Narcissism & Real Recovery

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cali Estes returns for a raw continuation of her first appearance on Rise Above — this time diving even deeper into the realities of addiction, ...

“I Lost My Business, My Identity, and Myself to Addiction” | An Executive’s Fall & Recovery

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

She was a high-powered executive, running multimillion-dollar businesses, praised for her hustle and feared in boardrooms — until addiction took ove...

Abandoned as a Child, Foster Care, Strip Clubs & Addiction Nearly Killed Me

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this raw and powerful episode, Lindsey Schaefer shares her story of growing up in a broken home, being abandoned by her mother, and entering foster...

Fentanyl Addiction Nearly Killed Me | Overdose, Relapse & How I Got Sober

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply honest episode of Rise Above, Brianna Sirlin shares her unfiltered journey through addiction, relapse, and recovery during the height o...

Addiction Recovery: How to Get Sober, Avoid Relapse, Handle Cravings & Stay Sober Long-Term

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Q&A episode, Kevin Lanning from Rise Above with Kevin Lanning sits down with Louis Ruggiero from Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis ...

After Hours with Kevin & LJ | What You Don’t See on the Podcast, Addiction Recovery Uncut

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time, Kevin Lanning and Louis Ruggiero pull the curtain back. After Hours with Kevin & LJ is a new mini-series created because you aske...

From Executive Bodyguard to Homeless Alcoholic | Jail, Alcoholism, Oxy Addiction & Getting Sober

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Shooty had it all on the outside — a successful career in high-level security, executive protection, and international risk mitigation. On the ...

A Heroin Addict’s Brutal Life in Kensington | Jail Withdrawals, My Mom Taught Me to Shoot, Sobriety

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Marquess grew up in chaos—raised by addict parents, hustling for survival as a child, and spiraling into drugs by his early teens. By his twent...

“I Died for 10 Minutes” | Fentanyl Overdose, Crack Addiction & How I Got Sober

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Ambroselli’s story is raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately life-saving. Raised in a home shaped by alcoholism, chaos, and secrecy, Crystal wa...

Bath Salt Overdose, Crack Addiction & Kratom Relapse After 7 Years Sober | I Lost Everything

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Austin’s story is one of the most intense, raw, and honest recovery journeys ever shared on Rise Above. After 7 years sober, Austin relapsed—trig...

The Dark Side of Alcoholism | I Was Slowly Dying From Alcohol

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Simmonds had everything from the outside — a thriving real estate career, a family, success — but inside she was slowly being destroyed by alc...

My Son Was Murdered… and the Man Who Killed Him Walked Free | A Father’s Unthinkable Nightmare

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Romaine Campbell is a police officer, husband, father, and a man of unshakable faith — but in 2019, his life was shattered forever. Romaine’s two...

Addiction Destroys Families | The Truth About Loving Someone With Mental Illness & Addiction

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When someone you love is struggling with mental illness or addiction, the pain doesn’t stop with them — the family feels it too. In this powerful...

I Was a Drink Away From Dying | Cancer, Prison & How Alcohol Took Everything

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Becky’s story is one of survival at every level. She was sexually abused as a child, adopted into a strict household, and later diagnosed with aggr...

I Thought I Could Drink Again After Nearly a Decade Sober | Kratom, Relapse, and Finding Sobriety

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Warner shares her raw, unfiltered journey through addiction, relapse, recovery, and redemption. From a lonely childhood and early substance use...

I Swore I Was Quitting Every Morning… and Used Again by Noon | The Reality of Alcohol Addiction

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DJ ActRight sits down with Kevin Lanning to share his powerful journey from active addiction to over 2.5 years sober — all while living a true doubl...

No One Knew How Bad It Was | Living With an Eating Disorder

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Falco opens up about the hidden battle she fought for years — an eating disorder rooted in anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, and a deep fear of...

I Drank a Liter of Vodka a Day While Raising My Kids

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy spent decades battling addiction in different forms—anorexia, obsession, control, and ultimately alcohol. From hiding vodka in her bedroom while...

Alcohol Nearly Killed Me at 27 | 13 Rehabs, Psych Wards & Near Death Experience

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew’s story is a raw, unfiltered look at what severe alcoholism actually looks like behind the scenes. From growing up with crippling anxiety an...

I Was Either Going to Die by Accident or on Purpose...and I Still Drank | A Young Woman’s Sobriety Story

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Neva Coleman shares her raw and deeply honest journey through high-functioning alcoholism, trauma, perfectionism, and getting sober at a young age —...

She Hid Alcoholism Until Liver Failure Nearly Killed Her | Cirrhosis, Withdrawals & Survival

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this raw and deeply emotional episode of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, Caylene shares the full truth of her battle with alcoholism — a battle th...

Adderall Destroyed My Life | Gambling Addiction, Psychosis & Sobriety

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony had everything on the outside — money, sales success, status, and opportunity — but inside he was spiraling fast. In this episode of Rise Ab...

Alcohol Broke Me | I Was Suicidal in Active Addiction

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millicent Huser is a conscious leadership practitioner, trauma-informed mentor, and recovery professional with over 22 years of sobriety and more than...

I Started Shooting Heroin as a Teen | Overdosed & Flatlined at 18, Homeless to Sober at 19

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning is one of the most intense, raw, and powerful stories we’ve ever shared. Jana began using painkillers...

OxyContin Destroyed My Life | Trapped on Suboxone, Near-Death Trauma & Sobriety

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Larkin’s story is one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll hear. In this episode of Rise Above, Adam opens up about his journey from...

I Stuck a NeedIe in My Arm 2 Hours After Prison Release | IV Drug Use, Prison Riots & Getting Sober

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Garet McLendon spent years trapped in a cycle of addiction, violence, and incarceration — selling meth, surviving prison riots, and losing everythin...

A Marine’s Toughest Battle Wasn’t War — It Was Starting Over as a Single Mom

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lex Jacoby’s story is one of strength, resilience, and quiet courage. In this episode of Rise Above, Lex shares her journey from serving eight year...

New Year, New Me: From 2 Bottles of Wine a Night to Sobriety — Now I’m Living Beyond My Wildest Dreams

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Avery Schlereth never planned on getting sober — until alcohol stopped numbing her anxiety and started running her life. In this New Year, New Me e...

I Was a Blackout Alcoholic at 16 — Near Liver Failure | How I Recovered From Alcoholism

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen had what looked like a perfect childhood — loving parents, athletics, stability. But at 16, alcohol flipped a switch she didn’t know exist...

I Went from Snorting Pills to Snorting Heroin...10 Months Later I Was in Prison

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Cross-Addicted to Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Women & Nicotine | A SHOCKING Story of Recovery

10 Dec 2025

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My Son’s Opioid Addiction Nearly Destroyed Our Family | A Mother’s Journey to Recovery

09 Dec 2025

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Cocaine Ruined My Life | Dr. Jason Rudolph’s Rise from Addiction to Renowned Psychologist

08 Dec 2025

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Underoath’s Frontman Exposes SHOCKING Drug Spiral: Snorting Xanax, Dirty Cops & a Double Life

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Rise Above, Kevin sits down with Spencer Chamberlain, the legendary frontman of Underoath, for one of the rawest and most vulnerable intervie...

I Lost My Daughter to Fentanyl… Then I Spiraled Into Alcoholism

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply emotional episode, Heidi shares the story she’s never fully told—growing up in an ultra-strict宗 Lutheran community comparable to ...

Bipolar Depression Pushed Me to Suicide | Opiate Addiction & Painkillers Almost Took My Life

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russell’s story is one of the darkest descents ever shared on Rise Above — and one of the most inspiring comebacks.After years trapped in chronic ...

I Drank 20 Drinks a Day | Surviving a 0.40 BAC, Losing My Sister & Crawling Back From ROCK BOTTOM

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Ryan shares one of the most shocking alcoholism survival stories we’ve ever heard on this show. From growin...

Homeless Fentanyl Addict’s SHOCKING Survival Story Living Under a Bridge

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Allen Lund’s story is one of the wildest and most heartbreaking transformation journeys ever shared on Rise Above. Born into chaos in Broward Count...