Inside an Alcoholic’s Chaotic Life | Sexually Abused, Abandoned & Addicted
Marci was just six years old when she had to choose between safety and her own mother. Raised in a home filled with alcoholism, abuse, and betrayal, her childhood was a nightmare. She was groomed, sexually abused, abandoned emotionally by both parents — and began drinking at age 12. By her 20s, she was spiraling through toxic relationships, addiction, and the pain of unhealed trauma.
But everything changed after one final breaking point: a DUI that forced her to confront her past, her drinking, and the woman she was becoming.
In this raw, emotional conversation, Marci shares how she broke the cycle, found sobriety, wrote a book (Chaos to Clarity), and is now helping others reclaim their lives. Her story is a powerful reminder: you are not your trauma — and healing is possible.
📘 Marci’s Book: Chaos to Clarity
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Inside the SHOCKING Fall of an Aspiring NHL Star | How Addiction Destroyed Everything
Kevin Corbin grew up in the chaos of 1980s Boston—gunshots, addiction, and dysfunction were the norm. A star athlete who played junior hockey under a former NHL player, Kevin's life spiraled after one arrest derailed his college dreams. He fell into addiction, worked security at biker bars, and ended up in prison after a toxic relationship led to felony charges. But today, he’s nearly six years sober and helping others rise from rock bottom.
In this gripping interview, Kevin opens up about:
His brutal time behind bars and fighting to survive
How addiction stole his identity as an athlete
The near-death motorcycle crash that should’ve killed him
Running from police with helicopters and dogs chasing him
How volunteering, faith, and mentorship through Chucky’s Fight saved his life
Why he believes misery, not connection, is the real antidote to addiction
This is one of the rawest, most redemptive stories you’ll hear. From street fights to soul work—Kevin’s comeback proves anyone can rise above.
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My Husband’s Hidden Opiate Addiction | Surviving a Spouses Addiction & a Federal Raid
Shauna thought she’d met the perfect man—until one day, he showed up at her door high and told her the feds had just raided his office. What followed was over a decade of addiction, legal chaos, a $12 million fraud case, and prison time.In this raw and powerful interview, Shauna opens up for the first time about surviving an abusive past, building a multi-million dollar lash business from nothing, and holding her family together while her husband battles addiction and incarceration.This is a story of loyalty, grit, and what it really means to rise above.#HiddenAddiction #AddictionRecovery #WifeOfAnAddict #ResilienceStory #FraudCase #FederalPrison #WomenInBusiness #LashBoss #SurvivorStory #RiseAbovePodcast #AddictionAwareness #MarriageAndAddiction #OxycontinCrisis #OvercomingAdversity #FaithAndRecovery
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"I Tried Heroin in a Laundry Room" | David Koechner Exposes His Darkest Addiction Struggles
You know him from Anchorman, The Office, and Saturday Night Live—but you’ve never heard David Koechner like this. In this raw, emotional interview, David opens up about his decades-long struggle with alcohol, the death of his best friend from fentanyl, a DUI that made TMZ, and the journey that led him to nearly two years of sobriety. He shares how Antabuse, accountability, and spiritual growth have helped him stay on track. From Hollywood fame to devastating relapse, this is a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and real recovery.
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I Started Shooting Heroin at 15 | Human Trafficked, Prison, and How I Finally Got Clean & Sober
At just 15, Alyx was shooting heroin. By 18, she had survived jail, r*pe, and being trafficked in a drug-fueled underworld. In this brutally honest interview, she opens up about the trauma, addiction, and darkness that nearly took her life — and the moment she finally broke free. Now a sober mom and recovery professional, Alyx shares how she found healing, purpose, and peace. This is one of the rawest and most inspiring stories ever told on Rise Above.
Watch until the end — her comeback will leave you speechless.
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Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. Join Kevin, a former Google executive in sobriety, as he shares inspiring stories of resilience. Each episode features individuals who have faced life’s toughest challenges—addiction, trauma, anxiety, and more—and emerged stronger. These conversations aren’t just about survival; they’re about thriving and finding practical solutions to rise above adversity. Kevin’s own journey through addiction and childhood trauma fuels his passion for sharing stories that uplift, educate, and inspire. Tune in and discover the strength within you.
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