“I Died for 10 Minutes” | Fentanyl Overdose, Crack Addiction & How I Got Sober

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning · Jan 23, 2026 · 1h 39m

Crystal Ambroselli’s story is raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately life-saving.

Raised in a home shaped by alcoholism, chaos, and secrecy, Crystal was exposed to addiction at a young age. By 12, she was in treatment. By 15, she was a pregnant teen mom. By 17, she was smoking crack. At 19, she overdosed on fentanyl-laced cocaine and was clinically dead for 10 minutes.

This episode dives deep into:

• Growing up with an alcoholic father and generational trauma

• Teen pregnancy, betrayal, and family collapse

• Heavy drug use while raising a child

• A near-fatal overdose that should have ended her…