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Inside a Doctor’s $10M Insurance Fraud Scheme That Takes a Shocking Turn
Episode 69
Dr. Linda Varisco was indicted in a massive FBI healthcare fraud case—but that’s not where her story ends. In this episode of Rise Above, she shares her side of the scandal, the lessons she learned, …
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
An Alcoholic's Testimony | The Dark Side of Alcohol Addiction
Episode 68
Debi Borger, founder of DB Wellbeing and creator of the transformative E3 Method, shares her powerful story of recovery and reinvention. After a devastating car wreck and hitting rock bottom, Debi go…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside the SHOCKING Life of a Fentanyl Addict | What Fentanyl Actually Does To The Brain
Episode 67
In this episode of Rise Above, Parker, a recovering fentanyl and heroin addict, shares her powerful journey of relapse and redemption. She opens up about how not working a strong recovery program led…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Violent Night That Cost An NBA Prospect Everything
Episode 66
Brett Hollins Jr. was on top of the world as the #1 high school recruit in the country, destined for greatness—until one fateful night changed everything. Sentenced to four years in prison for stabbi…
Published on 11 months ago
Inside An IV Fentanyl Addict's BRUTAL Lifestyle
Episode 65
Dan, 13 years sober from fentanyl and heroin, shares his raw and unfiltered journey of addiction and redemption. From running the dangerous streets of Kensington, robbing dealers, and spending time i…
Published on 11 months ago
Florida's Drug Kingpin | From Serving 23 Years in Prison to Becoming a Real Estate Mogul
Episode 64
Robert shares his powerful story of transformation after being sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for cocaine conspiracy and a firearm charge. A major drug dealer in Tampa, he served nearly 18 y…
Published on 11 months ago
Inside A Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor’s Brutal Upbringing
Episode 63
Teresa's journey is one of resilience and transformation. Abused by her stepfather, a teen mom at 16, and enduring a painful divorce, she overcame immense challenges to rewrite her story and reshape …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
How Stress Discolored My Skin
Episode 62
Emmanuel Lewis, a former prison correctional guard, endured grueling 16-hour workdays, understaffed facilities, and the daily pressures of managing inmates. The relentless stress not only took a toll…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Inside a Stripper's Brutal Addiction to Fentanyl
Episode 61
Savannah shares her raw and unfiltered journey from the depths of addiction to a life of recovery and hope. Once caught in the grip of heroin and fentanyl, she turned to stripping and selling drugs i…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside Joe "Tiger King" Exotic's Chaotic Lifestyle | Exclusive Prison Interview
Episode 19
Welcome to a riveting episode of the Rise Above Podcast! In this exclusive interview, we speak with the notorious Joe Exotic, star of Netflix's "Tiger King," straight from prison. Joe opens up about …
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago