Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

• A Heroin Addict's SHOCKING Descent | D1 Football Full Scholarship, Prison Time, Homelessness & His Road to Recovery

  Jordan was a promising D1 football recruit with full-ride offers—until a torn ACL and a bottle of painkillers changed everything.What started as surgery recovery turned into full-blown addiction: Oxy, Perc 30s, heroin, Subutex, and eventually shooting drugs with horse syringes stolen from Tractor Supply.From robbing his grandma’s wedding ring… to almost holding up a Subway sandwich shop with a butter knife… to surviving two years in state prison where he watched people overdose and even saw someone die by suicide—this is one of the rawest and most jaw-dropping stories we’ve ever heard on Rise Above.But Jordan’s story didn’t end in tragedy. After a wreck on his motorcycle, his now-wife held him accountable in ways he’d never experienced before—and he’s been clean since 2018.⚠️ Viewer discretion advised — this episode contains graphic stories of addiction, survival, prison violence, and near-death experiences.If this story moves you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us spread the message of hope.🎙 Hosted by Kevin Lanning Get access to our weekly Rise Above Recovery meetings: [email protected] Join our Patreon for exclusive content: https://patreon.com/RiseAbovewithKevinLanning?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddict #FromAddictToAdvocate #PrisonStories #DrugAddiction #OxyContin #FentanylCrisis #RiseAbovePodcast #RedemptionStory #SoberLife #Subutex #DrugRehab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• I Started Smoking Crack at 17 | Drug Addiction Story, Family Tragedy & Sobriety Recovery Journey

  Chris Lavin's life is almost too extreme to believe.Abused as a child. Locked in a box for days. Smoking crack and running a car scam at 17. He made millions, lost it all, then lost the only thing he truly loved—his son. He held a gun to someone’s head, and almost pulled the trigger. Twice. But something stopped him.This is not just a story of survival. It’s a story of redemption, purpose, and undeniable spiritual transformation.In this raw and emotional interview, Chris shares the darkest parts of his journey—sexual abuse, addiction, homelessness, criminal empires, and unspeakable loss. But also how faith, community, and a willingness to change helped him rise from the ashes.If you're struggling, you're not alone.Watch this and let Chris's story give you hope. 🧠 Need help? Join our free Rise Above Recovery Meeting every Monday night.Email [email protected] to get added to the list. ❤️ Support the mission:Patreon.com/riseabovepod – Watch live interviews, access behind-the-scenes content & more. 📲 Follow for daily clips and recovery content:TikTok • Instagram • YouTube Shorts • Spotify • Apple Podcasts #ChrisLavin #AddictionRecovery #FaithAfterLoss #CrackAddictToEntrepreneur #RiseAbove #ChildhoodTrauma #SobrietyStory #SurvivorTestimony #FromPainToPurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Needle Became My Addiction | From OxyContin to Shooting Heroin & Facing 8 Years in Prison

  He went from a small-town baseball player with a bright future… to shOOting heroin in New Jersey, smuggling bricks of dope through airports, and facing eight years in prison.In this raw and unfiltered interview, Flip shares how his life spiraled from painkillers and partying in the restaurant industry to becoming a full-blown IV drug user. This is one of the wildest redemption stories ever shared on Rise Above.👉 If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, know that recovery is possible. Please share this story with someone who needs to hear it. #RiseAbovePodcast #HeroinAddiction #DrugSmuggling #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #FromPrisonToPurpose #IVDrugUser #RedemptionStory #RecoveryJourney #AddictToAdvocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• I Was a Head Football Coach and a Raging Alcoholic | The Day I Lost Everything

  Chris Hirschfield was a high school football coach on top of the world—winning state championships, raising two kids, and leading one of Georgia’s most promising teams. But behind the success was a man silently battling addiction. After a devastating DUI, Chris lost everything—his job, his reputation, and his sense of self.In this raw and emotional interview, Chris opens up about childhood trauma, pressure to prove himself, spiraling into daily drinking, and the powerful moment of surrender that saved his life. Now sober and rebuilding, he’s using his pain to help others—including coaches, athletes, and anyone silently struggling. Chris's website: Www.movethechains.squarespace.com #AddictionRecovery #CoachingLife #SobrietyJourney #RockBottom #FootballCoach #DUIRecovery #StateChampion #MentalHealthAwareness #HighSchoolFootball #AlcoholAddiction #RedemptionStory #RiseAbovePodcast #MoveTheChain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Addicted to Heroin at 17 | Trap Houses, Overdose, Jail & How She Got Clean and Sober

  Jaclyn Buntic opens up about her harrowing journey through addiction, starting with pain pills and Xanax at 16, leading to heroin and meth by 18. She shares how growing up in a dysfunctional household, bouncing between homes, and dating someone in a trap house sent her spiraling into drug use. Her first IV heroin injection was administered by her girlfriend — a moment that led to full-blown addiction.From overdoses and jail time to the shocking murder of her best friend’s parents, Jaclyn’s story is one of heartbreak, survival, and ultimately, redemption. Now nearly 5 years clean, she’s a Pokémon YouTuber, musician, and beacon of hope for others in recovery. This is one of the rawest, most emotional stories ever told on Rise Above. Watch until the end to hear Jaclyn’s powerful message for anyone struggling right now. #AddictionRecovery #HeroinSurvivor #OverdoseAwareness #AddictToAdvocate #SobrietyJourney #TrapHouseSurvivor #NarcanSavedMyLife #DrugAddictionHelp #RecoveryCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #RiseAbovePodcast #XanaxAddiction #IVHeroinRecovery #SurvivorStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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