Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

• I Overdosed on Fentanyl Mid-Flight | My Descent Into Fentanyl Hell & How I Finally Got Sober

  In this raw and unfiltered episode of Rise Above, Michael Chosewood shares one of the wildest fentanyl addiction stories ever told on this channel. From smoking weed as a freshman athlete… to crushing Xanax bars before school… to flipping houses, running a CBD company, and secretly trafficking fentanyl pills between the U.S. and Nicaragua—Michael was a high-functioning addict whose entire life unraveled behind the scenes. His addiction spiraled so far out of control that he overdosed in an airplane bathroom mid-flight, forcing an emergency medical response the moment the plane landed. Yet even that wasn’t enough to stop him—at least, not yet. Michael opens up about: Growing up as a star athlete in Georgia Getting hooked on Xanax at 14 The first overdose that should’ve killed him Running from warrants, debt, and guilt Living in Nicaragua while importing fentanyl pills The overdose on the airplane that changed everything Detoxing from fentanyl and Xanax for 31 brutal days The spiritual experience that finally broke the cycle Finding real sobriety in Charleston Making amends, rebuilding his life, and choosing God His journey is a powerful reminder that it truly gets worse—until you decide it doesn’t have to. If Michael’s story inspired you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us spread hope. #Fentanyl #AddictionRecovery #SoberLiving #RiseAbove #DrugAddiction #FentanylCrisis #RecoveryJourney #Sobriety #AddictToAthlete #OverdoseSurvivor #XanaxAddiction #DrugRehab #RecoveryCommunity #FaithAndRecovery #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp #YouAreNotAlone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Relapse After 13 Years Sober: The Dark Side of Addiction

  Gia seemed to have it all together—13 years clean, a child, a spiritual awakening. But one drink changed everything. In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Rise Above, Gia shares her journey from childhood in New Jersey to addiction in Florida, her battle with mental health, and the crushing weight of postpartum depression. She opens up about her two marriages, spiritual growth, and how community and self-honesty brought her back from the brink. Her story is a beacon for anyone struggling with relapse, loneliness, or the pressure to be “okay.” #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #SobrietyJourney #PostpartumDepression #RiseAbovePodcast #GiaStory #AARecovery #WomenInRecovery #RelapseToRecovery #SpiritualAwakening #TraumaHealing #MotherhoodUnfiltered #RecoveryPodcast #AlcoholismAwareness #AddictionSupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• From Olympic Ice to Shooting Meth in a NYC Bathroom | How I Overcame Addiction and Found Sobriety

  Olympic figure skater Nicole Bobek was once America’s golden girl — a national champion with worldwide fame, endorsement deals, red-carpet tours, and the spotlight of the 1998 Winter Olympics. But behind the sequins and standing ovations, Nicole was spiraling into addiction, identity struggles, trauma, and eventually a meth addiction that led to a high-profile arrest splashed across national headlines. Nicole’s story is a journey through fame, pain, accountability, and ultimate redemption — proof that no matter how far someone falls, they can rise again. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone.Rise Above. #NicoleBobek #RiseAbovePodcast #Olympics #FigureSkating #AddictionRecovery #MethAddiction #RedemptionStory #TraumaSurvivor #RiseAbove #KevinLanning #SoberLiving #RecoveryCommunity #InspiringStories #SobrietyJourney #ComebackStory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 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 years old to shooting heroin behind bars, losing everything, and ultimately finding redemption. He survived prison riots, overdoses, and years of chaos before rebuilding his life through sobriety, faith, and service. Today, he helps others break free from the same darkness that once consumed him. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic stories of addiction and incarceration. 💬 If this story moved you, please like, comment, and share — it helps us reach more people who need to know recovery is possible. 📩 Join the weekly Rise Above Recovery meeting — email [email protected] 🌐 Learn more: https://riseabovepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 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. Instead, Amber became the one who breaks the cycle. Today she’s a counselor who has spent over 20 years helping families navigate addiction, denial, enabling, and communication breakdowns. She teaches families how to get through to an addict—without losing themselves. This conversation is going to help millions of people who are trying to save someone they love. Join us as we dive into generational addiction, family systems, resilience, boundaries, and the psychology behind denial and early stage addiction. #RiseAbovePodcast #AddictionRecovery #BreakTheCycle #AddictionEducation #GenerationalTrauma #FamilyRecovery #OvercomingAddiction #SobrietyJourney #HopeDealer #RecoveryCommunity #AddictionAwareness #MentalHealthMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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