Navy SEAL to Fentanyl Addict | K9 Attack, Tased, Lost Everything… Then Got Sober

Taylor Cavanough was living the dream. A Navy SEAL. Deployed overseas. High performer. But behind the discipline… was chaos. After a violent arrest where he was tased and attacked by a police K9, everything collapsed. His career. His identity. His future. What started as alcohol and Adderall turned into Percocet… then fentanyl. He lost control of his life. In this episode, Taylor shares: The moment everything fell apart after his arrest Getting kicked out of the SEAL Teams How one decision led him down the path of addiction The reality of fentanyl dependency and withdrawal Hitting rock bottom alone in Hawaii And how he rebuilt his life for his daughter This is a story about self-sabotage, identity, and redemption. Contact Taylor: http://www.taylorcavanaugh.com YT Channel:    / @tcavofficial   If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to my partners at Compassion Behavioral Health. They offer individualized care and a full continuum of treatment. Call or Text: 844-443-5669 Visit: https://compassionbehavioralhealth.co... CBH Youtube channel: ‪@cbhrehab‬ #NavySEAL #FentanylAddiction #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #RiseAbove #DrugAddiction #MentalHealth #RecoveryStory #Opiates #SelfSabotage 00:00 Battling Addiction & Family Legacy 05:00 Childhood, Self-Sabotage & Early Chaos 12:00 Breaking the Cycle & Fatherhood Motivation 19:00 Upbringing, Sports & Search for Belonging 27:00 Legal Troubles, Jail, and Military Dream 36:00 Earning the SEAL Trident: Training & Deployments 47:00 Identity Crisis & Consequences 55:00 Spiraling: Drugs, Job Loss & Rock Bottom 01:03:00 The Decision to Change: Hawaii & Recovery 01:11:00 Joining the French Foreign Legion 01:18:00 Lessons in Discipline, Simplicity & Giving Back 01:25:00 Evolving Daily & Final Reflections 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: 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. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning