"I Tried Heroin in a Laundry Room" | David Koechner Exposes His Darkest Addiction Struggles
You know him from Anchorman, The Office, and Saturday Night Live—but you’ve never heard David Koechner like this. In this raw, emotional interview, David opens up about his decades-long struggle with alcohol, the death of his best friend from fentanyl, a DUI that made TMZ, and the journey that led him to nearly two years of sobriety. He shares how Antabuse, accountability, and spiritual growth have helped him stay on track. From Hollywood fame to devastating relapse, this is a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and real recovery.
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I Started Shooting Heroin at 15 | Human Trafficked, Prison, and How I Finally Got Clean & Sober
At just 15, Alyx was shooting heroin. By 18, she had survived jail, r*pe, and being trafficked in a drug-fueled underworld. In this brutally honest interview, she opens up about the trauma, addiction, and darkness that nearly took her life — and the moment she finally broke free. Now a sober mom and recovery professional, Alyx shares how she found healing, purpose, and peace. This is one of the rawest and most inspiring stories ever told on Rise Above.
Watch until the end — her comeback will leave you speechless.
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“I Married a Junkie” | Dr. Cali Estes Exposes the Dark Reality of Fentanyl and Heroin Addiction, Detox & Recovery
Celebrity addiction expert Dr. Cali Estes opens up about her late husband’s million-dollar heroin and fentanyl addiction, surviving five overdoses, and detoxing in first class at 33,000 feet. In this gripping episode, Dr. Cali reveals what it's like to detox a loved one in your own home, how she built the world’s largest addiction recovery school, and the truth behind Suboxone, SSRIs, and the broken rehab industry. From private detoxes at the Four Seasons to sex addiction, sugar withdrawals, and social media dependency — nothing is off the table.
#AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddiction #SuboxoneDetox #CaliEstes #CelebrityRehab #MentalHealthAwareness #DetoxJourney #SoberLiving #SSRIWithdrawal #FentanylCrisis #AddictionHelp #TraumaHealing #AddictionPodcast #SoberIsSexy #SugarDetox #SexAddiction #SocialMediaAddiction #RiseAbovePodcast
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Inside a PCP Addicts Brutal Lifestyle | Molested at 10, Pregnant by 16, and Selling Crack by 20
Alexis was molested at 10, pregnant by 16, and selling crack and smoking PCP by 20. After surviving brutal domestic violence, jail time, and near-death drug experiences, she found herself homeless, hopeless — and then, a pastor stepped in. What happened next changed her life forever. Today, Alexis is 8 years sober, a mother of five, and married to a man she met in rehab. This is one of the most raw, emotional, and transformative interviews ever shared on Rise Above.
#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyStory #DrugAddiction #CrackCocaine #TraumaHealing #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #PCPAddiction #RiseAbovePodcast #SoberMom #RecoveryJourney #FromPrisonToPurpose #OnlyChildStruggles #EmotionalHealing #FaithAndRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RealStoriesRealPeople
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Inside the Brutality of Drug Psychosis | D1 Baseball Star at 16 Spirals into Addiction
Jack seemed to have it all — a loving family, standout athletic talent, and a Division 1 baseball scholarship by the age of 16. But behind the scenes, he was battling deep emotional pain, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. In this raw and honest interview, Jack opens up about being expelled in 6th grade, spiraling into drug use by high school, and hitting rock bottom just weeks before leaving for college.
After a life-saving decision to enter rehab, Jack has now found purpose helping other young men fight the same demons he once faced. This is a story about ego, pain, identity, family pressure, and the long road to self-awareness and healing.
🎙 If you’re struggling or know someone who is — this episode is for you.
#addictionrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #sobrietyjourney #recoveryispossible #riseabovepodcast #inspirationalstories #d1athlete #drugaddiction #rehabstory #faithoverfear #selfgrowth #suicideprevention #youngandclean #overcomingaddiction #cleanandsober
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Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. Join Kevin, a former Google executive in sobriety, as he shares inspiring stories of resilience. Each episode features individuals who have faced life’s toughest challenges—addiction, trauma, anxiety, and more—and emerged stronger. These conversations aren’t just about survival; they’re about thriving and finding practical solutions to rise above adversity. Kevin’s own journey through addiction and childhood trauma fuels his passion for sharing stories that uplift, educate, and inspire. Tune in and discover the strength within you.
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