Podcast Episodes

Bipolar Depression Pushed Me to Suicide | Opiate Addiction & Painkillers Almost Took My Life

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 pain, opiate prescriptions, crippling anxiety, and un…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

I Drank 20 Drinks a Day | Surviving a 0.40 BAC, Losing My Sister & Crawling Back From ROCK BOTTOM

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 growing up depressed and anxious in Seattle… to binge drin…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Homeless Fentanyl Addict’s SHOCKING Survival Story Living Under a Bridge

Allen Lund’s story is one of the wildest and most heartbreaking transformation journeys ever shared on Rise Above.

Born into chaos in Broward County, Allen grew up around addiction, violence, poverty…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fentanyl Nearly Killed Me | Gangster Disciple’s Descent Into Addiction, Drive-Bys & Sobriety

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 surrounded by abuse, Allen was forced to grow up fa…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

From ‘Fun Drunk’ to Full-Blown Alcoholic | My Terrifying Descent Into Addiction

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 father, Jessica swore she’d never become him. But on…

Published on 4 weeks ago

I Lost Everything to Crack | My Descent Into Hell and the Fight Back

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 changed everything. Losing his father to addiction left …

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

How Trauma Shapes Your Life: Dr. Monica Vermani Breaks Down Stress, Anxiety & Healing

In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Dr. Monica Vermani — clinical psychologist, trauma expert, TED speaker, and author — breaks down the true roots of stress, anxiety, trauma, maladaptive coping,…

Published on 1 month ago

I Overdosed on Fentanyl Mid-Flight | My Descent Into Fentanyl Hell & How I Finally Got Sober

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Rise Above, Michael Chosewood shares one of the wildest fentanyl addiction stories ever told on this channel.

From smoking weed as a freshman athlete… to crushin…

Published on 1 month ago

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 episode of Rise Above, Gia shares her journey from…

Published on 1 month 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 the spotlight of the 1998 Winter Olympics. But be…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago