"I Was Stripping, Dealing, and Shooting Heroin" | Raw Addiction & Recovery Story

Arayelle’s story is one of the most raw and inspiring transformations ever shared on Rise Above. A Boston native, she opens up about growing up in chaos, battling addiction, stripping to survive, and finding herself trapped in toxic relationships. After years of substance abuse, self-harm, and pain, she found healing through faith, therapy, and fitness — and is now nearly five years sober. In this episode, Arayelle and host Kevin Lanning have a deeply honest conversation about recovery, mental health, and learning to fill your own cup again.She now helps women in sobriety through fitness, mentorship, and her “Fellowship & Fitness” program — proving that no matter how far you fall, you can rise again. Connect with Kevin: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🌐 RiseAbovePod.com 💬 Join our weekly Rise Above Recovery Meeting every Monday night — all are welcome. #RiseAbovePodcast #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryStory #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenInRecovery #HealingTrauma #AddictionToRecovery #FitnessForRecovery #SoberLife #FaithAndHealing #RiseAbove #WorkoutWarrior #FromStruggleToStrength #BostonRecovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices