By the time he was 19, Aaron Knipp weighed over 300 pounds and felt trapped in a cycle he thought he could never break. But a defining moment in college became the catalyst for an incredible transformation. Determined to rewrite his story, Aaron pushed himself to discover a method that allowed him to shed 140 pounds and redefine his life.In this episode, Aar ... Show More
Aug 2024
The hungry boy who devoted his life to muscle
Gilbert Alaskadi grew up in the African country of Chad. His family was poor, and he spent much of his childhood hungry, with people frequently making fun of his small stature. Then, when he was a teenager, he encountered a bodybuilding pamphlet, promising quick muscle growth in ... Show More
32m 10s
Sep 2022
199 - How to Stop Self-Destructive Behavior with Actor Ethan Suplee
Ethan Suplee is an actor who is known for his roles on TV shows like Boy Meets World and My Name Is Earl as well as movies like American History X, Blow, The Wolf of Wallstreet, John Q, and Remember the Titans. In many of his acting roles, Ethan was morbidly obese. But food wasn’ ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2025
Josh Peck | Happy People are Annoying
<p>Josh Peck rose to near-instant fame when he starred on Nickelodeon's hit show, Drake and Josh. But while he tried to maintain his role as the funniest, happiest kid in every room, Josh struggled alone with the kind of rising anger and plummeting confidence that quietly took ov ... Show More
56m 29s
Sep 2023
What vision loss helped Andrew Leland gain
<p>When he was a teenager, Andrew Leland was diagnosed with a condition that causes a gradual loss of vision. Over the years, Andrew’s literal view of the world has narrowed – but the ways in which he can explore and embrace life have widened. In this episode, Andrew talks about ... Show More
33m 30s
Jan 2025
Spencer Matthews: From Reality Star to Record Breaker: Sobriety, Loss & Redefining Purpose
Spencer Matthews has redefined resilience, transforming his life from reality TV star to record-breaking endurance athlete. In this episode of RISE with Roxie, Spencer opens up about his incredible journey—running 30 marathons in 30 days across the desert to set a world record, a ... Show More
56m 44s
Jan 2025
From Rock Bottom to $115 Million Dollar Exit: Eric Spofford's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success 💰 105
In this episode of The Money Mondays, Dan Fleyshman sits down with Eric Spofford, a trailblazing entrepreneur and recovery advocate, to discuss his journey from overcoming addiction to building multi-million-dollar businesses. Eric shares his raw, unfiltered story of resilience, ... Show More
42m 15s