Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

• I Smoked Myself Into a Crack Psychosis | 33 Felonies, 3 Raids, 40 Year Prison Sentence, Sobriety

  Richard's story is one of the most gripping tales of addiction, crime, and redemption ever told on this channel. By the age of 18, he had already served prison time for burglary. Over the next two decades, he racked up 33 felony convictions, became known as one half of the “Dynamic Duo” of cr@ck-addicted brothers in Palm Beach County, and lived in trap houses, behind shopping centers, and eventually a foreclosed home taken over by drug dealers and pr0stitutes.His downward spiral included multiple prison bids, including time in one of Florida’s most violent correctional facilities, a 40-year sentence served in pieces, and heartbreaking moments like watching his mother and siblings cycle through incarceration and addiction as well.But in 2016—after a final psychosis-fueled standoff in a motel—Richard made a decision to change his life. Almost ten years later, he’s clean, sober, employed, helping others, and back in touch with every family member who once cut him off. His story proves that even after decades of darkness, it’s never too late to rise above. 🔗 Join our Monday night Rise Above Recovery MeetingsEmail: [email protected] 🎙️ Support the podcast and go deeperJoin our Patreon for exclusive content & live guest chats. #AddictionRecovery #PrisonToPurpose #CrackAddiction #FelonToFreedom #SobrietyJourney #DrugAddiction #RecoveryIsPossible #RedemptionStory #FloridaPrison #RiseAbovePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Coming Off Adderall Was the Worst Experience of My Life | My Brutal 15 Year Addiction to Stimulants

  Izzy opens up about her 15-year battle with Adderall and how quitting cold turkey changed her life forever. From being put on ADHD medication at just 12 years old to building a fast-paced career as a hairstylist powered by stimulants, she shares how the drug shaped her identity, destroyed relationships, and disconnected her from her true self.After a divorce, years of emotional chaos, and a nationwide Adderall shortage, Izzy made the life-altering decision to walk away from the pills—and every crutch that came with them. In this raw and honest interview, she describes the silent hell of detox, how she found peace through meditation, why she got rid of her TV, and what it really means to reclaim your power.Whether you're struggling with Adderall, ADHD, burnout, or just looking for hope—you need to hear this. 🎧 Subscribe for more raw and real stories of resilience every week. 🔗 Follow Izzy on TikTok: @izzzywho 🧠 Hosted by Kevin Lanning | Rise Above Podcast #AdderallRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RiseAbovePodcast #AddictionRecovery #QuittingAdderall #SobrietyJourney #ADHDAwareness #HealingJourney #Meditation #ColdTurkey #MentalHealthMatters #WomenInRecovery #SelfGrowth #StimulantAddiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• I Caught My Wife Cheating, Blacked Out & Landed in Prison | Domestic Violence, Prison & Sobriety

  Carl Stone spent over 30 years in law enforcement—respected, decorated, and seen as a protector. But behind closed doors, he was quietly unraveling. Haunted by childhood trauma, daily exposure to horrific crimes, and suppressed mental health struggles, Carl turned to alcohol to cope. Then one day, everything came crashing down.In this raw and unfiltered interview, Carl shares his story for the first time: witnessing brutal domestic abuse as a child, becoming a police officer to escape that cycle, and ultimately repeating it himself. After a violent domestic incident with his wife, Carl was arrested, charged, and sentenced to prison.Now sober and free, Carl is using his story to spark real change. He opens up about PTSD, toxic masculinity, the stigma around men’s mental health, and the lifelong shame he carries. This isn’t just a redemption story—it’s a wake-up call.⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode discusses domestic violence, addiction, suicide ideation, and childhood trauma.📧 To join our weekly Rise Above Recovery Meeting or connect with Kevin: [email protected]💬 For exclusive behind-the-scenes content and live guest chats, join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/RiseAbovewithKevinLanning?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #PolicePTSD #RedemptionStory #MentalHealthAwareness #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #AddictionRecovery #MensMentalHealth #RiseAbovePodcast #CarlStoneInterview #FromCopToConvict #PrisonReform #TraumaHealing #RealStoriesRealPeople #RiseAboveWithKevinLanning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Inside a Police Officers Brutal Addiction to Painkillers | Addiction, PTSD, Brain Trauma & Recovery

  Hal Hughes had the perfect life: a loving wife, four kids, a successful career in law enforcement, and a reputation as a local hero. But everything changed the day he was violently attacked on the job—an incident that left him with a traumatic brain injury and a slow-burning descent into darkness.In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Hal opens up about the devastating impact of PTSD, chronic pain, and addiction. He shares how opiates hijacked his life, how he almost lost everything, and what finally pulled him back from the edge. Now 9 years sober, Hal has transformed from a wounded officer into a licensed psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and mental health advocate—teaching others how to turn pain into purpose.This episode is a must-watch for anyone struggling with trauma, addiction, or identity after a life-altering event. 👥 If this conversation helps you—share it. You could save someone’s life. 📩 Join our Monday Night Rise Above Recovery Meetings:Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. #AddictionRecovery #PoliceStory #OpiateAddiction #MentalHealthAwareness #PTSDRecovery #TraumaSurvivor #RiseAbovePodcast #SobrietyJourney #FirstResponderStories #BrainInjuryRecovery #CopsAndAddiction #RecoveryIsPossible #InspirationalPodcast #RedemptionStory #RealLifeStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• My Mugshot Was Everywhere: The Brutal Consequences of a DUI

  Leticia grew up in a tight-knit Brazilian-American community in Danbury, CT. One night out with friends—“just two drinks”—became a life-changing DUI at 0.08. In this raw conversation, she breaks down what actually happens after the arrest: getting pulled over twice in minutes, the breath test, court, fines and fees, a year-long program, and installing an interlock on her Tesla. She also shares the emotional fallout of seeing her mugshot blasted online, navigating family and community judgment, and the simple choice that could have avoided it all: a $100 Uber vs. a $15,000 mistake.We talk practical takeaways for anyone tempted to “risk it” on a short drive, what to expect legally and financially, and how to support someone going through it—without shaming them. This isn’t about excuses. It’s a reality check that may save a life.—Want community support? I host the Rise Above Recovery Meeting every Monday at 8:30pm ET on Zoom (open to anyone: alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, and more).Email [email protected] and I’ll send the link + weekly reminder. #DUI #DUIAwareness #Sobriety #RecoveryCommunity #DanburyCT #BrazilianAmerican #RiseAbovePodcast #AlcoholAwareness #LegalConsequences #MentalHealth #YoungAdults #DoNotDrinkAndDrive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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