I Was Childhood Friends With the 20th 9/11 Hijacker – The FBI Came for Me, Then I Became a Spy
What happens when the FBI believes you’re involved in one of the worst attacks in history? After 9/11, Khalid’s life took a shocking turn when he was interrogated and followed by federal agents—all be...
14 Maalis 20251h 14min
Overcoming Alcoholism | Inside An Addicts Brutal Lifestyle
Michael Chernow’s powerful story of overcoming alcoholism and transforming his life is nothing short of inspiring. From battling addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Michael shares his raw...
12 Maalis 20251h 14min
Former Rikers Island Chief Reveals the Mental Health Crisis Behind Bars & Its Deadly Consequences
Norman Seabrook, the once-powerful president of the Corrections Officers’ Union at Rikers Island, built a reputation as one of the most influential figures in the prison system—until it all came crash...
10 Maalis 202557min
Inside A Kingpin's Multi-Million Dollar Health Clinic Scam | From Federal Prison to Media Mogul
Nelson was once at the top of a multi-million dollar health insurance fraud scheme—until the feds came knocking. In this episode of Rise Above, he takes us inside the world of healthcare fraud, how he...
6 Maalis 20251h 4min
Surviving Iraq: The Psychological Impact of War on an Air Force Sergeant
Nick, an Air Force Sergeant, shares his harrowing experiences from multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan—dodging bullets, surviving bombings, and losing friends to war and suicide. In this powe...
4 Maalis 20251h 31min
An IV Heroin User's DARK Reality in Kensington | Surviving a Self-Inflicted Headshot Su*cide Attempt
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Kevin Lanning sits down with John Valerio, a man whose journey from suburban normalcy to addiction, crime, and near-death survival is nothing short of jaw-dropp...
26 Helmi 20251h 2min
Inside a Google Executive's SHOCKING Opioid Addiction
Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at: betterhelp.com/riseabove In this special episode of Rise Above, the roles are reversed as Annabella Rockwell int...
26 Helmi 20251h 57min
Inside The Fatal Night at University of South Florida That Changed My Life Forever
At just 16, Mo Nelson was involved in a robbery on the USF campus in Florida that turned tragic when his codefendant shot and killed a 57-year-old man. Charged with first-degree murder and attempted r...
19 Helmi 20251h 18min
