Cross-Addicted to Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Women & Nicotine | A SHOCKING Story of Recovery

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In this episode of Rise Above, Ronnie A opens up about his unbelievable transformation — from being a professional soccer star drafted #1 in the country, battling alcohol addiction, Valium dependence, cocaine, compulsive gambling, and lying, to becoming a man with 35 years sober and 31 years free from gambling.

Ronnie shares:

How a Valium prescription at 14 years old led to 20 years of addiction

What it was like gambling while playing professional soccer

Losing everything — including trust, money, family, and self-respect

The $25,000 he stole from his own brother

The brutal reality of detox, rehab, and psych wards

How the 12 Steps, God, and service saved his life

Making amends to the man who raised his children after addiction

Building a successful business after recovery

Teaching young people how to truly work the steps

What it really takes to stay sober one day at a time

This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, gambling, anxiety, lies, ego, shame, or relapse — and for anyone who needs proof that it’s never too late to change your life.

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00:00 Intro, Meet Ronnie & Life in Florida
02:30 Ronnie's Marriage & Balancing Recovery
05:00 Ronnie's Background: Growing Up, Family & Moving
08:40 Reflections: 35 Years Ago vs. Today
11:00 Intervention & The Beginning of Recovery
14:30 Therapy, Ongoing Anxiety & Medications
17:00 The Value of Honesty in Recovery
21:10 Lying, People Pleasing, and Low Self-Esteem
24:00 Soccer Career & Substance Abuse
28:00 Ego, Character Defects & Changing Mindsets
33:00 Family Impact & Making Amends
37:00 Gratitude, Giving Back & Program Principles
42:00 The Importance of Meetings & Consistency
45:50 Gambling Addiction: The Dark Side & Recovery
49:10 Switching Addictions & Life Lessons
52:30 Sponsorship, Relapse, and Recovery Community
59:00 Biggest Challenges Faced in Sobriety
01:04:00 Honesty, Amends & The Man in the Glass
01:09:00 Daily Practices & The Role of God
01:13:00 Consistency, Legacy, and Living the Program
01:16:30 Self-Love, Helping Others & Final Thoughts
01:18:10 Thank Yous & Closing Remarks

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Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning


Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious.

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