Podcast Episodes

Inside A Kingpin's Multi-Million Dollar Health Clinic Scam | From Federal Prison to Media Mogul

Nelson was once at the top of a multi-million dollar health insurance fraud scheme—until the feds came knocking. In this episode of Rise Above, he takes us inside the world of healthcare fraud, how h…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Surviving Iraq: The Psychological Impact of War on an Air Force Sergeant

Nick, an Air Force Sergeant, shares his harrowing experiences from multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan—dodging bullets, surviving bombings, and losing friends to war and suicide. In this pow…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

An IV Heroin User's DARK Reality in Kensington | Surviving a Self-Inflicted Headshot Su*cide Attempt

In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Kevin Lanning sits down with John Valerio, a man whose journey from suburban normalcy to addiction, crime, and near-death survival is nothing short of jaw-drop…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside a Google Executive's SHOCKING Opioid Addiction

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In this special episode of Rise Above, the roles are reversed as Annabella Rockwell inte…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside The Fatal Night at University of South Florida That Changed My Life Forever

Episode 75

At just 16, Mo Nelson was involved in a robbery on the USF campus in Florida that turned tragic when his codefendant shot and killed a 57-year-old man. Charged with first-degree murder and attempted …

Published on 10 months ago

Inside Florida’s Most Notorious Pill Mill: Exposing the OxyContin Empire Backed by Big Pharma

Episode 74

Jason Votrobek, once at the center of one of the most notorious pill mill operations in the country, joins me for an exclusive interview to reveal the shocking truth behind the prescription drug epid…

Published on 10 months ago

ADDICTION, FRAUD & POWER | Inside a $140M Wall Street Empire

Episode 73

Ross Mandell, a former Wall Street broker and the founder of Sky Capital, once dominated the financial markets before being convicted of a $140 million fraud scheme and serving over nine years in pri…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

The Truth About Reality TV Fame: Big Brother Star Zach Rance’s Story of Struggle & Success

Episode 72

Zach Rance, known from Big Brother, reveals the harsh reality of life after the show, describing how his world came crashing down. In this powerful conversation, he shares how he hit rock bottom and …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Inside Dpeezy's Brutal Addiction to Xanax, Methadone and Lean | Daniel Phaithaisong

Episode 71

Daniel Phaithaisong, better known as internet personality Dpeezy2099, opens up about his addiction to Xanax, lean, and methadone, as well as his struggles with the law that led to multiple stints in …

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside The SHOCKING Double Life of an Alcoholic

Episode 70

Adam Jablin lived a double life—on the surface, he was a devoted husband and father, but behind closed doors, he was battling a relentless addiction to alcohol. Now sober since 2006, he shares the br…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago