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Inside An Oxycontin Addict's Brutal Life of Crime
Episode 60
Frank Parisi, whose family founded the iconic Parisi Bakery in Little Italy, shares his extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation. Battling the shadow of his father’s organized crime tie…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Alcoholic's Struggle: How Sobriety Changed My Life and Saved My Mental Health
Episode 59
Rachel shares her journey through alcoholism, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and the profound impact it had on her mental health. With honesty and courage, Rachel discusses the struggles…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside A Lifelong Battle With Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Episode 58
In this episode of Rise Above, singer-songwriter Gabrielle Cacciola opens up about her journey of resilience and creativity. Hailing from the Bronx, Gabrielle shares her experiences with anxiety and …
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside A Heroin Addicts Brutal Lifestyle
Episode 57
From rock bottom to redemption, Louis Essig shares his incredible journey of transformation. After experiencing the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Louis turned his life around i…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Private Investigator EXPOSES Shocking Truth in Karen Read & Turtleboy Scandal
Episode 56
Step into the world of Mark Chauppetta, a seasoned private detective, as he shares gripping stories from his career, including the Karen Read case, shocking inmate scandals, and the dark truths of th…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside A Nurse's Addiction To Fentanyl
Episode 55
Katie, a former nurse, became addicted to opiates after being prescribed Percocet following surgery. Her addiction led to stealing liquid Fentanyl from work and using it intravenously. In 2022, she f…
Published on 1 year ago
Inside A Violent 1% Outlaw's Brutal Lifestyle
Episode 54
In this gripping episode of Rise Above, Manny, a 1% biker in the infamous Outlaws Motorcycle Club, shares his extraordinary journey of survival and transformation. From being shot in the face and sta…
Published on 1 year ago
Ex-CFO Exposes $5M Tax Fraud Scandal: Shocking Truth Behind NYC’s Taxi King Empire
Episode 53
Andreea, shares her story of being arrested for assisting immigrants in entering the country and committing tax fraud tied to Gene Friedman’s yellow cab taxi company. After serving prison time, Andre…
Published on 1 year ago
Inside An Alcoholic's Brutal Lifestyle | The Dark Side of Alcohol Addiction
Episode 52
In this eye-opening episode, Karissa shares her harrowing journey through addiction, multiple DWIs, and the dark realities of an alcoholic's lifestyle. We dive into the psychological factors that lea…
Published on 1 year ago
Inside A Detective’s Chilling School Shooter Takedown
Episode 51
Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith, host of the Gold Shields podcast, shares a gripping account of one of the most intense moments in his career—stopping a school shooter on the day of the planned atta…
Published on 1 year ago