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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 20251h 18min
Inside Florida’s Most Notorious Pill Mill: Exposing the OxyContin Empire Backed by Big Pharma
Jason Votrobek, once at the center of one of the most notorious pill mill operations in the country, joins me for an exclusive interview to reveal the shocking truth behind the prescription drug epide...
16 Feb 20251h 38min
