Inside a War Hero’s Brutal Return Home: Addiction, Jail, Redemption (Security for Da Baby & Lil Baby)

Dr. JayR McIntyre went from battling poverty, addiction, and jail time in Los Angeles to serving 14 years in the U.S. Army, earning the Bronze Star, and becoming one of LinkedIn’s Top 100 Speakers to Watch. In this raw and inspiring interview, he opens up about losing his mother to AIDS, surviving street life, and finding purpose through service, entrepreneurship, and transformation. This is the story of how pain can become power—and how anyone can rise above their circumstances. #VeteranStory #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #VeteranSupport #IncarcerationToInspiration #CombatVeteran #PTSDRecovery #FromPainToPurpose #RiseAbove #SecondChances #RedemptionStory #MotivationalInterview #MilitaryToCivilian #OvercomingAdversity #TransformYourLife #RecoveryJourney #RealStories #YouTubeInterview #RiseAbovePodcast #JayRMcIntyre 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.