"I Woke Up in Jail for Trying to Decapitate My Mom" | Alcohol & Opiate Addiction Spiral

Ryan Penley was deep in a spiral of addiction — partying in Las Vegas, hooked on alcohol and 14 Roxy pills a day. But nothing could’ve prepared him for what happened next: he blacked out during a multi-day bender… and woke up in jail for trying to decapitate his own mother.In this gripping and brutally honest interview, Ryan shares:His chaotic upbringing with addicted parentsHow a broken leg led to full-blown opiate addictionLife as a bartender in Vegas while using and selling drugsWaking up in jail with no memory of a near-fatal incidentGoing into a diabetic coma and losing everythingThe long road to recovery — starting with just 3 minutes of jumping jacksHow he rebuilt his life into a story of faith, family, and redemptionThis is one of the darkest — and most inspiring — comeback stories ever shared on Rise Above. #AddictionRecovery #AlcoholAddiction #OpiateAddiction #RoxyAddiction #AttemptedMurder #DrugAddiction #BlackoutStory #RockBottom #SobrietyTransformation #RiseAbovePodcast #RedemptionStory #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaSurvivor #FromAddictToAdvocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.