I Was Shot 5 Times: An Undefeated Boxer’s Incredible Comeback Story
Mason Stevens was shot five times in a violent altercation outside a nightclub — and lived to tell the story. Instead of letting it define him, he turned the trauma into fuel. Now an undefeated professional boxer, Mason shares the gritty, unbelievable journey from near-death to the top of the ring.
In this episode of Rise Above, Mason opens up about the shooting, his recovery, the mindset it took to survive, and how fighting in the ring gave his life new purpose.
#Boxing #Undefeated #BoxingTraining #Motivation #Inspiration #Mindset #Comeback #Survivor #OvercomeObstacles #YouTubeShorts #ViralVideo
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Surviving Trauma, PTSD, and a Household Shattered by Addiction: My Journey to Healing and Saving My Mental Health
This week, we sit down with Ana Isabel Hume, aka Anabel — lifestyle and sports host, fitness competitor, and mental health advocate — for one of our most raw and powerful conversations yet. Anabel opens up about losing her father to suicide, being diagnosed with a brain tumor at 11, living with a shunt, growing up around addiction, and surviving a marriage marked by PTSD and emotional trauma. Despite the odds, she rebuilt her life through faith, healing, and discipline — and now she's helping others do the same. For anyone who’s walked through pain and still found the courage to rise — this episode will leave you inspired.
#trauma #ptsdrecovery #addictionrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #healingjourney #faithoverfear #resilience #overcomingtrauma #survivorstories #mentalhealthmatters #riseabove #healingfromtrauma #addictionawareness #emotionalhealing #inspiration #motivationalstories #mentalhealthsupport #growthmindset #traumasurvivor #recoveryjourney
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I Was a Death Row Guard — What I Saw Still Haunts Me
David was a corrections officer assigned to death row—what he witnessed during those two years broke him. From chilling confessions to disturbing inmate behavior, this interview uncovers the dark side of the prison system that most people never see. The trauma ultimately led David to walk away from the job for good. This is his story.
#DeathRow #CorrectionsOfficer #PrisonStories #MentalHealthAwareness #TrueCrime #BehindBars #PrisonSystem #DarkSideOfPrison #RiseAbovePodcast #CriminalJustice #PrisonReform #GuardStories #PsychologicalTrauma #InmateConfessions #LifeOnDeathRow #PrisonDocumentary #RealStories #PrisonTruths #TrueCrimeCommunity
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The Fatal Accident That Shattered Everything | How I Escaped Opiates After 45 Surgeries
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, host Kevin Lanning sits down with John Ulsh, a motivational speaker and coach who has turned personal tragedy into a mission to inspire others.
Seventeen years ago, John survived a devastating car accident that led to over 45 surgeries and numerous setbacks. Through unwavering determination, he transformed his pain into purpose, developing a roadmap for resilience that has empowered countless individuals to overcome their own challenges.
Join us as John shares his journey of recovery, the mindset shifts that fueled his transformation, and actionable strategies to help you build an unbreakable spirit.
#AddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #SoberLife #OneDayAtATime #CleanAndSober #TraumaHealing #SelfImprovement #MindsetMatters #Motivation #Inspiration #Transformation #LifeAfterAddiction #HealingJourney #RiseAbovePodcast
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Inside an Alcoholic's Chaotic Lifestyle | The Dark Side of Alcohol Addiction & How I Found Sobriety
Kelsey grew up fast in a home filled with alcoholism and chaos — with both parents struggling and her father disappearing from her life for 14 years. By age 10, she was caring for her younger sister and operating far beyond her years. On the outside, she was a high achiever: great college, rising corporate career — but on the inside, addiction and depression were taking over. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Kelsey shares what it was like living inside an alcoholic’s chaotic lifestyle, the dark spiral she fell into, and how she finally hit rock bottom. With nowhere left to turn, she followed the same path as her parents — a 12-step program — and slowly rebuilt her life. Now seven years sober and a successful entrepreneur, Kelsey opens up about the reality of addiction, the pain behind the mask, and what it truly takes to find freedom.
#addictionrecovery #AlcoholismAwareness #SoberLife #12StepProgram #MentalHealthMatters #RiseAbove #RockBottomToRedemption
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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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