Podcast Episodes

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 follows one man’s journey from trying meth at 9 yea…

Published on 1 month, 1 week 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. Chaos was normal.

But somehow… she never fell into it…

Published on 1 month, 1 week 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 how she beat the odds, bet on herself, built a do…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Fentanyl Nightmare in Kensington | I Witnessed Hell on the Streets of Philly

Cassidy’s story is one of the darkest I’ve ever heard.

She grew up in a good home, loving parents, big family… and still addiction found a way in. One pill turned into daily use… then heroin… then fe…

Published on 1 month, 2 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 cycles, losing her teeth, stealing to survive, and e…

Published on 1 month, 2 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.

Vinny broke his neck in a horrific car accident —…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks 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 what was coming next.

Within years, addiction took ov…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks 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 beneath the spotlight was an addiction that nearly k…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks 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 chaos, battling addiction, stripping to survive, and…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Addiction Lawyer Helps Families Lost in Addiction | Finding Hope & Taking Action

In this powerful episode of Rise Above, attorney Mark Astor joins host Kevin Lanning to discuss how families can legally intervene to save loved ones battling addiction and mental health struggles.

M…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago