Inside an Alcoholic's Battle with Severe Depression | How I Got Sober & Found Mental Clarity
At 25, Michael Barschi was crippled by anxiety, drowning in addiction, and secretly planning to end it all. Today, he's 22 years sober, a father of three, and one of the most respected therapists in the recovery space.In this powerful episode, I sit down with the man who helped me through my first year of sobriety—my former social worker, Michael Barschi. We talk about his darkest moments: the shame of dropping out of law school, suicidal depression, and the painful journey through early recovery.He opens up about the moment that changed everything, how therapy saved his life, and why relapse doesn’t always mean failure. Michael also shares the truth about maintaining sobriety, building a life after addiction, and why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery.Whether you're newly sober, struggling with mental health, or just searching for hope—this episode will leave you inspired.🔗 Michael’s Website: https://michaelbarschi.com📲 Sponsored by OpenRecovery – Download the app for 24/7 support in your sobriety journey.
#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #RelapseRecovery #TherapyWorks #AA #Anxiety #SoberLife #AddictionHelp #SoberCommunity #OpenRecovery #RecoveryPodcast #FromRockBottom #HealingJourney #RiseAbovePodcast
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I Was Living a Double Life | Addicted to Coke & Alcohol, Cheating & Wanting to Die
Kat Sorensen (@socalkattt) drank for the first time at age 7, blacked out by 13, and was married and cheating by her early 20s — all while hiding her addiction behind a successful career. But when her double life nearly cost her everything, she surrendered to recovery and found purpose in helping others.Now, 9.5 years sober, Kat shares how she went from suicidal thoughts and secret drug use to launching a global sober community, building multiple businesses, and living a life rooted in faith and service.This is one of the most unfiltered and powerful stories we’ve ever told.🚨 Listen to the full episode and hear:Her first blackout at 13The secret she kept from her husbandHow she married a stranger in AA after 21 daysGetting clean without rehabStarting a FREE global sobriety platformAnd how cold plunges, structure, and service keep her grounded todayConnect with Kat:Instagram: @socalkatttHer free sobriety platform: https://changetochange.circle.soSponsored by OpenRecovery – the anonymous addiction help app with 24/7 support.
#Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #AlcoholicsAnonymous #SoberLife #RecoveryStory #SoberCommunity #KatSorensen #RiseAbove #DrugAddiction #WomenInRecovery #TraumaToTriumph #ColdPlunge #SoberLiving #ChangeToChange #FaithBasedRecovery #MentalHealth #aa
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The Dark Side of Alcoholism: I Lost Everything to Alcohol | Relapse in Sobriety
Robert was born into chaos—raised by a controlling mother, traumatized by his father’s suicide at 8, and conditioned to seek validation in everything but himself. After achieving 10 years sober, he relapsed and spiraled, losing his business, wife, and—most painfully—custody of his daughter. But in the ashes of devastation, Robert found God, healing, and a new identity.In this raw, unfiltered interview, Robert opens up about childhood trauma, toxic love, addiction, codependency, relapse, and redemption. His journey reminds us that it’s never too late to rebuild—and that recovery isn’t just about sobriety, it’s about coming home to yourself.👉 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews🎧 Available on all podcast platforms📲 Sponsored by OpenRecovery: Get 24/7 addiction help from your phone.#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #ChildhoodTrauma #AARecovery #Alcoholism #RiseAbovePodcast #RobertStory #MentalHealthAwareness #RelapseRecovery #FatherWound #CodependencyRecovery #FaithAndSobriety #HealingFromTrauma #InnerChildHealing #OpenRecovery #SobrietySuccess #OvercomingAddiction #SoberLife #TraumaHealing
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Inside the Dark Reality of Drug Psychosis: Murder Trial, Public Shame & the Road to Sobriety
Louis grew up in privilege—but addiction doesn’t discriminate. In this raw and emotional interview, he opens up about getting arrested, battling drug and gambling addictions, and testifying in a high-profile murder trial involving his former best friend. From being publicly shamed in the press to rebuilding his life through sobriety, Louis shares how he broke a generational curse and stepped into fatherhood, service, and peace.This story is about hitting rock bottom—and then going deeper. It’s about trauma, loss, family healing, and rising above it all.#AddictionRecovery #MurderTrial #DrugAddict #SobrietyJourney #RedemptionStory #GamblersAnonymous #MentalHealthMatters #RiseAbovePodcast #Testify #OvercomingAddiction #PublicShaming #SecondChances #OpenRecovery #FromChaosToClarity #NYCStories #SoberLife
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She Risked Everything to Follow Her Own Path | Nigerian Immigrant Story of Adversity & Purpose
Krystal’s story is nothing short of incredible. Her father immigrated to America from Nigeria with just $20 in his pocket and walked miles to enroll in college—on the last possible day. Years later, Krystal faced a defining moment of her own: she walked away from medical school against her family’s wishes, lied about it for months, and hustled her way from sleeping on a friend’s couch to landing a job at Spotify.In this episode of Rise Above, we unpack:Her Nigerian-American upbringing and her parents’ sacrificesThe immense pressure to become a doctor—and the moment she said “no”How cold emailing and pure hustle got her into Uber, HBO, and eventually SpotifyThe power of acts of kindness, paying it forward, and building communityWhy Gen Z has no excuses—but also faces new, real-world challengesKrystal’s journey is about faith, grit, sacrifice, and trusting your gut even when the world says no.
#ImmigrantSuccess #NigerianAmerican #SpotifyJourney #RiseAbovePodcast #WomenInTech #ImmigrantStory #AgainstAllOdds #AfricanParents #LifeChoices #ColdEmailHustle #HBO #UberToSpotify #FromNothingToSomething #PayItForward #Gratitude #SuccessMindset #GenZHustle #LinkedInHacks #ImmigrantStrong #BreakingGenerationalCycles #SpotifyLife #MentalHealthMatters
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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.
Listen to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
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