Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

"I knew the moment I did it, this will ruin my life—and I’m going to keep doing it."

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Rise Above, Kevin Lanning sits down with Alyx Gold for a follow-up to her viral interview. Alyx takes us deeper into the "underworld" of her addiction—a journey that started with shooting heroin and meth at just 15 years old.

Alyx reveals the terrifying details of being held hostage for over a week by a biker gang president, the moment she was stabbed and nearly killed in an abandoned alleyway, and the miraculous stranger who saved her life.

But this isn't just a story of darkness. Today, Alyx is over 8 years sober, a dedicated single mother, and is in the process of opening the Gold Center for Recovery to help others escape the same trenches she once lived in.

In this episode, we discuss:


The reality of being a 15-year-old IV drug user.


The harrowing escape from a biker gang "trap house."


Surviving a brutal assault and the "angel" who intervened.


How Alyx changed her entire belief system to stay sober for 8 years.


The launch of the Gold Center for Recovery.

Connect with Alyx Gold: Instagram: @_alyxgold TikTok: @in_my_everything_era

If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out to Compassion Behavioral Health: 844-443-5669 or visit https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/?utm_source=rise%20above%20with%20kevin%20lanning&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=march

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In this episode of Rise Above, I sit down with Anthony Wilson, a top 1% real estate agent whose journey to the top started at the absolute bottom. Born addicted to methadone and raised in the chaos of a "trap house" family environment, Anthony’s life was a cycle of high-stakes sales and low-bottom addiction.

Anthony gets brutally honest about:


The "Eddie Haskell" Charm: How he used his innate personality to manipulate dealers out of thousands of dollars.


The Breaking Point: Finding out his father was smoking crack in the next room while Anthony was trying to build a career.


The Real Estate Secret: Why being "hand-delivered" by God to a broker who understood his struggle changed everything.


The 1% Mindset: How sobriety gave him the "ice in his veins" to close million-dollar deals without breaking a sweat.

This isn’t just a story about real estate; it’s a masterclass in internal change, spiritual surrender, and what happens when you stop chasing and start attracting.

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If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you don’t have to do it alone. I’ve partnered with Compassion Behavioral Health because they offer true individualized care, from detox to virtual support. They are in-network with major providers and available 24/7.

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Arthur Favors joins the podcast for an unfiltered look at the cost of success. From selling peanut brittle in the 8th grade to generating $1.2 million in sneaker sales, Arthur has always had the "hustler" spirit. But behind the scenes of his successful Atlanta storefront, a deadly addiction to Lean, Percocet, and Xanax was spiraling out of control.In this episode, Arthur opens up about:The "backdoor" sneaker world and how he flipped his way to the top.Living a double life: Managing a retail empire while fueled by opioids.The terrifying moment he was robbed at gunpoint with his daughter in the car.Why he chose to close his successful store to save his mental health and his family.His journey to 2 years of sobriety and finding peace through yoga and fatherhood.Recovery isn't just about stopping the substance; it’s about healing what’s underneath. If you or a loved one is struggling, reach out to Compassion Behavioral Health. They offer individualized care, from detox to virtual support, and are in-network with major insurance providers.

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Mike Boyer had the "Hallmark" childhood: two loving parents, a stable home, and a dream career as a sports broadcaster. But behind the scenes, a secret OxyContin habit spiraled into a daily heroin addiction that turned him into a "slave" to the substance while he was traveling with sports teams and working for the State Capitol.

In this raw and revealing interview, Mike discusses:


The "Twin Intuition": How his addiction fractured the bond with his twin sister.


The Broadcaster's Secret: Balancing an on-air career while battling the constant fear of withdrawal.


The Breaking Point: The day he stole from his boss at the State Capitol and the police intervention that saved his life.


12 Years of Sobriety: How he moved from "chaos and crisis" to building a beautiful life as a father and husband.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, there is a way out. Our sponsor, Compassion Behavioral Health, focuses on the "why" behind the addiction, offering individualized care and innovative treatments like TMS and EMDR.

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"Getting through the day without a substance was enough to make you feel decent, but it wasn't enough to live a life."

Today, Anthony Scamardella joins the show to share his incredible story of overcoming a massive Adderall addiction. From his roots as a perfectionist student in New Jersey to managing high-stakes healthcare audits while secretly maintaining multiple prescriptions, Anthony reveals the moment his "secret" began eating him alive. He discusses the reality of the 4-year "flat" period after quitting, how he re-sensitized his dopamine receptors, and why he’s more optimistic now than ever before.

Key Topics:


The 9/11 trauma that shifted his childhood.


Taking 200mg of Adderall daily and the physical toll.


The letter from the "Substance Abuse Division" that changed everything.


How skating and structure replaced the "jolt" of pills.

If you’re struggling with addiction or mental health, contact our sponsor Compassion Behavioral Health at 844-443-5669 or visit https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/?utm_source=rise%20above%20with%20kevin%20lanning&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=march

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