Rise Above with Kevin Lanning
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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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
Contributed by Lukas
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A Heroin Addict’s Brutal Double Life | 18 Arrests, Federal Prison & a Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Ring
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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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
Contributed by Lukas
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My Son’s Opioid Addiction Nearly Destroyed Our Family | A Mother’s Journey to Recovery
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Cocaine Ruined My Life | Dr. Jason Rudolph’s Rise from Addiction to Renowned Psychologist
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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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...
Fentanyl Nearly Killed Me | Gangster Disciple’s Descent Into Addiction, Drive-Bys & Sobriety
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen’s story is one of the most shocking transformations ever shared on Rise Above. Born into chaos, raised in violence, and surviving a childhood ...
From ‘Fun Drunk’ to Full-Blown Alcoholic | My Terrifying Descent Into Addiction
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Hoff’s story is one of the most powerful transformations ever shared on Rise Above. Growing up in a small Minnesota town with an alcoholic f...
I Lost Everything to Crack | My Descent Into Hell and the Fight Back
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex’s story is the definition of Rise Above. Raised just outside of D.C., Alex had a solid upbringing—until a life-shattering trauma at age 9 ch...
How Trauma Shapes Your Life: Dr. Monica Vermani Breaks Down Stress, Anxiety & Healing
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Dr. Monica Vermani — clinical psychologist, trauma expert, TED speaker, and author — breaks down the true ...
I Overdosed on Fentanyl Mid-Flight | My Descent Into Fentanyl Hell & How I Finally Got Sober
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Rise Above, Michael Chosewood shares one of the wildest fentanyl addiction stories ever told on this channel. F...
Relapse After 13 Years Sober: The Dark Side of Addiction
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gia seemed to have it all together—13 years clean, a child, a spiritual awakening. But one drink changed everything. In this powerful and vulnerable...
From Olympic Ice to Shooting Meth in a NYC Bathroom | How I Overcame Addiction and Found Sobriety
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic figure skater Nicole Bobek was once America’s golden girl — a national champion with worldwide fame, endorsement deals, red-carpet tours, ...
I Shot Heroin for the First Time in Prison | My Shocking Story of Recovery
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He swore he’d never touch a needle. But inside a California prison, surrounded by chaos, violence, and addiction—he did. This raw, unfiltered sto...
Everyone In Her Family Was Addicted to Drugs | How to Break Generational Trauma
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amber grew up in a world surrounded by addiction. Her mom used meth. Her grandparents were addicts. Her father dated women who battled addiction. Chao...
$25K Gamble to Build an Empire | How I Became One of America’s Most Powerful Female Attorneys
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Goff started her law firm from a kitchen table with $25,000 — and turned it into a legal empire in Connecticut. In this episode, Brooke share...
Fentanyl Nightmare in Kensington | I Witnessed Hell on the Streets of Philly
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cassidy’s story is one of the darkest I’ve ever heard. She grew up in a good home, loving parents, big family… and still addiction found a way ...
She Lost Everything to Heroin—But Found Recovery & Purpose | Powerful Addiction Transformation Story
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan’s story is one of the most emotional, raw, and impactful episodes we’ve ever filmed on Rise Above. After years of opioid addiction, relaps...
He Broke His Neck…Then Came Back to Win 5 World Titles | The INSANE Life of Vinny Paz
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boxing legend Vinny Paz sits down in the flesh on RISE ABOVE. The Tasmanian Devil himself. One of the wildest true comeback stories in all of sports. ...
OxyContin Turned My Life Into a Nightmare | A Survivor’s Shocking Story
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 17, Jerry thought he’d found a party drug that made him feel unstoppable. OxyContin. The blue 160s. The Florida pill mill days. He had no idea wh...
I Was a Reality TV Star—and a Raging Alcoholic | How Addiction Took Over My Life
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Rosburg spent his 20s chasing ego, fame, and the next high — from starring in a Budweiser commercial to being cast in a reality TV show. But b...
"I Was Stripping, Dealing, and Shooting Heroin" | Raw Addiction & Recovery Story
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arayelle’s story is one of the most raw and inspiring transformations ever shared on Rise Above. A Boston native, she opens up about growing up in ...
Addiction Lawyer Helps Families Lost in Addiction | Finding Hope & Taking Action
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, attorney Mark Astor joins host Kevin Lanning to discuss how families can legally intervene to save loved ones ...
A Fentanyl Addict's Raw Story of Addiction & How He Found Sobriety
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Baird’s story is one of survival, truth, and transformation. Put on Adderall at age 5, Jeff spent his entire youth medicated — never learning...
Addicted to Roxy: Wall Street Drug Dealer Busted at Ground Zero | $12K/Month Oxy Habit & Sobriety
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian grew up in a strict Brooklyn home, surrounded by addiction, secrets, and death — living next door to a funeral home and watching grief daily. ...
Hooked on the Needle | The Dark Reality of IV Heroin Addiction
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Mac up in chaos — born to two addicted parents, moving from town to town, finding identity through graffiti, and battling fear and dysfunction f...
I Lost Everything to Alcohol | Homeless, Addicted & My Journey to Recovery
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and honest interview, Riley Whelan opens up about her battle with addiction, multiple relapses, and how she’s found a new life in sobrie...
A Mother’s Fight to Save Her Addicted Daughter | Healing, Letting Go, and How She Finally Got Sober
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandi Mac is a nurse practitioner, a mother, and a survivor of trauma. Her daughter battled addiction for years—cycling in and out of treatment, re...
How Sobriety Transformed My Life After Addiction | Therapist Shares Recovery & Trauma Healing Tools
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Soave joins me on Rise Above to share his powerful story of 17 years in sobriety and the lessons he’s learned as a therapist helping others hea...
Inside a Heroin Addict’s Dark Journey in Kensington | Robbing Family, Jail & Getting Sober
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Zallie’s story is one of unimaginable pain, loss, and redemption. Growing up in Philadelphia, Michael faced tragedy when his sister took her...
From Surf Prodigy to Crack Houses & Prison | Insane Addiction Story
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Wilson’s story is one of extreme highs and devastating lows. A Cocoa Beach surfing prodigy competing alongside legends like Kelly Slater, Josh’...
Hooked on Heroin & Homeless in Detroit | From Opioid Addiction & Jail to 10 Years Sober
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick’s story is one of the most raw and inspiring transformations you’ll ever hear. Once homeless on the streets of Detroit, sleeping in dumpsters...
I Was Shooting Heroin With My Mom Living in a Tent | Jail, Homelessness & How I Got Clean & Sober
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Gandee’s story is one of the rawest journeys you’ll ever hear. Growing up in small-town Ohio, Joey had what looked like a “normal” childh...
I Was Living in Hotels Snorting Meth & Drinking Vodka All Day | Bubba Sparxxx Opens Up on Addiction & Recovery
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bubba Sparxxx (Warren Mathis) opens up like never before about his rise to fame, the dark years of addiction, and his path to recovery.From topping th...