Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

• "Once I Shot Heroin, It Was GAME OVER" | My Dark Descent Into Addiction

  Carla grew up in a loving home in Boston with a supportive family and big dreams of becoming a teacher. But one party after high school changed everything. She took her first Percocet—and what followed was a devastating spiral into opiate addiction, heroin, and eventually shooting up. In this gripping episode, Carla opens up about stealing $100,000 from her hardworking father, losing custody of her kids, and surviving a near-fatal seizure during detox.But Carla’s story doesn’t end in tragedy—it’s one of powerful redemption. After getting sober while pregnant, she stayed clean for six years before relapsing in a moment of heartbreak and rage. She fought her way back once again, regained custody of her children, and is now four years sober, living with purpose and using her TikTok platform to help others rise above addiction. 🔗 Join our Recovery Meeting every Monday at 8:30PM EST:Email [email protected] to get the Zoom link. #RiseAbove #AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddict #Suboxone #RecoveryJourney #SoberLiving #AddictionAwareness #RelapseAndRecovery #TikTokRecovery #OpiateAddiction #TraumaHealing #OvercomingAddiction #Benzodiazepines #FamilyHealing #RecoveryPodcast #RockBottomToRedemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Chevy Chase RAW & UNCUT | Hollywood Stories, Wild Years & Untold Moments

  Chevy Chase, the legendary star of Saturday Night Live and the National Lampoon’s Vacation films, sits down for a rare and unfiltered conversation about his life, career, and sobriety. From growing up in New York and Woodstock, to breaking into comedy with Lorne Michaels, to navigating sudden fame and unforgettable fan encounters, Chevy opens up like never before. He also reflects on his battle with alcohol, his time at the Betty Ford Center, and how he’s maintained 47 years of sobriety. Honest, funny, and raw, this is Chevy Chase as you’ve never seen him. #ChevyChase #SNL #SaturdayNightLive #ChristmasVacation #NationalLampoonsVacation #HollywoodStories #ComedyLegend #RecoveryJourney #RiseAbovePodcast #KevinLanning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• A Heroin Addict's SHOCKING Descent | D1 Football Full Scholarship, Prison Time, Homelessness & His Road to Recovery

  Jordan was a promising D1 football recruit with full-ride offers—until a torn ACL and a bottle of painkillers changed everything.What started as surgery recovery turned into full-blown addiction: Oxy, Perc 30s, heroin, Subutex, and eventually shooting drugs with horse syringes stolen from Tractor Supply.From robbing his grandma’s wedding ring… to almost holding up a Subway sandwich shop with a butter knife… to surviving two years in state prison where he watched people overdose and even saw someone die by suicide—this is one of the rawest and most jaw-dropping stories we’ve ever heard on Rise Above.But Jordan’s story didn’t end in tragedy. After a wreck on his motorcycle, his now-wife held him accountable in ways he’d never experienced before—and he’s been clean since 2018.⚠️ Viewer discretion advised — this episode contains graphic stories of addiction, survival, prison violence, and near-death experiences.If this story moves you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us spread the message of hope.🎙 Hosted by Kevin Lanning Get access to our weekly Rise Above Recovery meetings: [email protected] Join our Patreon for exclusive content: https://patreon.com/RiseAbovewithKevinLanning?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddict #FromAddictToAdvocate #PrisonStories #DrugAddiction #OxyContin #FentanylCrisis #RiseAbovePodcast #RedemptionStory #SoberLife #Subutex #DrugRehab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• I Started Smoking Crack at 17 | Drug Addiction Story, Family Tragedy & Sobriety Recovery Journey

  Chris Lavin's life is almost too extreme to believe.Abused as a child. Locked in a box for days. Smoking crack and running a car scam at 17. He made millions, lost it all, then lost the only thing he truly loved—his son. He held a gun to someone’s head, and almost pulled the trigger. Twice. But something stopped him.This is not just a story of survival. It’s a story of redemption, purpose, and undeniable spiritual transformation.In this raw and emotional interview, Chris shares the darkest parts of his journey—sexual abuse, addiction, homelessness, criminal empires, and unspeakable loss. But also how faith, community, and a willingness to change helped him rise from the ashes.If you're struggling, you're not alone.Watch this and let Chris's story give you hope. 🧠 Need help? Join our free Rise Above Recovery Meeting every Monday night.Email [email protected] to get added to the list. ❤️ Support the mission:Patreon.com/riseabovepod – Watch live interviews, access behind-the-scenes content & more. 📲 Follow for daily clips and recovery content:TikTok • Instagram • YouTube Shorts • Spotify • Apple Podcasts #ChrisLavin #AddictionRecovery #FaithAfterLoss #CrackAddictToEntrepreneur #RiseAbove #ChildhoodTrauma #SobrietyStory #SurvivorTestimony #FromPainToPurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Needle Became My Addiction | From OxyContin to Shooting Heroin & Facing 8 Years in Prison

  He went from a small-town baseball player with a bright future… to shOOting heroin in New Jersey, smuggling bricks of dope through airports, and facing eight years in prison.In this raw and unfiltered interview, Flip shares how his life spiraled from painkillers and partying in the restaurant industry to becoming a full-blown IV drug user. This is one of the wildest redemption stories ever shared on Rise Above.👉 If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, know that recovery is possible. Please share this story with someone who needs to hear it. #RiseAbovePodcast #HeroinAddiction #DrugSmuggling #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #FromPrisonToPurpose #IVDrugUser #RedemptionStory #RecoveryJourney #AddictToAdvocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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