Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Relapse After 13 Years Sober: The Dark Side of Addiction
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 …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
From Olympic Ice to Shooting Meth in a NYC Bathroom | How I Overcame Addiction and Found Sobriety
Olympic figure skater Nicole Bobek was once America’s golden girl — a national champion with worldwide fame, endorsement deals, red-carpet tours, and…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
I Shot Heroin for the First Time in Prison | My Shocking Story of Recovery
He swore he’d never touch a needle.
But inside a California prison, surrounded by chaos, violence, and addiction—he did.
This raw, unfiltered story f…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Everyone In Her Family Was Addicted to Drugs | How to Break Generational Trauma
Amber grew up in a world surrounded by addiction. Her mom used meth. Her grandparents were addicts. Her father dated women who battled addiction. Cha…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
$25K Gamble to Build an Empire | How I Became One of America’s Most Powerful Female Attorneys
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 shares…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
She Lost Everything to Heroin—But Found Recovery & Purpose | Powerful Addiction Transformation Story
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, relapse cy…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
He Broke His Neck…Then Came Back to Win 5 World Titles | The INSANE Life of Vinny Paz
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.…
10 months ago
OxyContin Turned My Life Into a Nightmare | A Survivor’s Shocking Story
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 wha…
10 months ago
I Was a Reality TV Star—and a Raging Alcoholic | How Addiction Took Over My Life
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 be…
10 months ago
"I Was Stripping, Dealing, and Shooting Heroin" | Raw Addiction & Recovery Story
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 ch…
10 months, 1 week ago