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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

Kevin Lanning
Addiction
Recovery
Mental Health
Sobriety
Alcoholism
Fentanyl
Addiction Recovery
Substance Abuse
Childhood Trauma
Trauma
Family Dynamics
Resilience
Heroin
Florida
Opioid Addiction
Community Support
Family Relationships
Prison
Drug Addiction
Alcohol Addiction

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... more

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From the outside, Cassidy Matone had it all together — a makeup artist and bikini bodybuilder from Long Island with her own business. Addiction doesn't discriminate. What started as a single Roxy a friend handed her "to help her sleep" turned into a ... more

Come behind the scenes on one of the biggest weeks yet for Rise Above. We just launched our merch line — hoodies, sweatshirts, and hats — and every dollar from it goes right back into the podcast to keep spreading the message of hope.

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Kelsey Daniels grew up poor in Connecticut, one of three kids, chasing an athletic scholarship as her whole identity and her only path out. She was molested at eight, sexually assaulted at sixteen, and — in the aftermath — slut-shamed by classmates a... more

Matt Handy was the oldest of ten kids, raised in a strict religious home in San Diego — and living a double life almost from the start. He smoked weed at 13 the night his youngest sibling was born, tried crack within a month, and was shooting heroin ... more

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Dans
Survivor of childhood abuse, trafficking survivor, author
Self/Book author
Episode: I Was Sold For Sex And Had No Say | Overcoming Sexual Trauma, An Eating Disorder & Getting Sober
Mat Handy
Guest sharing his life story, addiction, incarceration, and recovery journey
Recovery advocate and speaker
Episode: I Started Shooting Heroin as a Teen | Robbing a Bank High on PCP, Prison and Getting Sober
Chris Broby Hansen
Addiction survivor, lab entrepreneur, and wellness advocate
VK Labs / Former rehabilitation program participant
Episode: Addicted To Roxys At 17 For 15 Years | How Suboxone Kept Me Stuck & How I Finally Got Sober
William Rich
Caregiver program director in Rhode Island; recovery advocate
Independent (Rhode Island)
Episode: A Decade Long Addiction to Opioids | How I Broke the Chains and Got Clean & Sober
Brandon Vaughan
Guest on episode discussing early warning signs of school shootings and his life story
Episode: What Leads Someone To Plan a School Shooting?...The Early Warning Signs Everyone Missed
Brittany Logan
Guest sharing her recovery journey
Episode: She Sold Her Body For Heroin & Crack, Totaled 7 Cars & Had 5 Arrests In A Month | Now 5 Years Sober
Brian Hughes
Addiction survivor and recovery advocate
Former executive in beverages; Caron Treatment Centers staff
Episode: I Drank a Bottle For 700 Straight Days and Lost Everything | How I Finally Got Sober
Matt Von Boecklin
Founder of QuitKit and subject of the interview
QuitKit
Episode: I Was Buying Kratom At The Gas Station Every Morning Just To Function....It Destroyed Me
Colton Henderson
Recovery advocate sharing his journey
The Broken Chain Podcast / recovery community
Episode: From Cooking Meth at 19 to Finding Sobriety | Colton's Recovery Story

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Kevin Lanning
Host of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Appreciate this show

    This is great listening, education,enlightenment. As an “older person” and a previous wild Boomer, I love hearing about recovery today. Gives me hope for my kids/grandkids!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swtrigal
    United Statesa month ago
  • Appreciate this show

    This is great listening, education,enlightenment. As an “older person” I love hearing about recovery today. Gives me hope for my kids/grandkids!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swtrigal
    United States2 months ago
  • Enlightening

    This is such a beautiful podcast and so enlightening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spring Oak
    United States2 months ago
  • The best recovery podcast

    Kevin is an amazing host and is very likeable as a person.

    I thoroughly enjoy listening to people’s background stories and details of their substance misuse. It’s very relatable and real!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dianap96
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great Show

    Such a great podcast. Kevin is doing amazing things for so many people. Love to see people find their purpose and thrive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    calene22
    United States3 months ago

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Addicted To Roxys At 17 For 15 Years | How Suboxone Kept Me Stuck & How I Finally Got Sober
Q: What was the turning point that steered you toward sobriety?
A series of hospitalizations, legal troubles, and profound losses culminated in a realization that the old way of coping was killing me, leading to a deliberate commitment to treatment, sober living, and rebuilding a life around health and purpose.
She Sold Her Body For Heroin & Crack, Totaled 7 Cars & Had 5 Arrests In A Month | Now 5 Years Sober
Q: How did you sustain sobriety after treatment and what are your life like today?
She describes a structured recovery path, a 12-step program, sponsorship, and ongoing personal growth, leading to a stable life with a partner, a career as a paralegal, and renewed self-esteem.
She Sold Her Body For Heroin & Crack, Totaled 7 Cars & Had 5 Arrests In A Month | Now 5 Years Sober
Q: What was the turning point that led you to seek help?
A combination of dangerous behavior, escalating addiction, legal issues like DUIs, and a desperate need for stability pushed Brittany to enter detox and eventually long-term treatment.
He Went From Princeton & Harvard Law To Shooting Heroin On Skid Row
Q: What sparked your sobriety and how did you begin rebuilding?
A combination of mentorship, relocating to New York, meeting a friend who funded his rehab efforts, and commitment to a program, followed by working a sober path and eventually joining a nonprofit to help others.
She Started Smoking Meth At 15 | From 20 Years Homeless & Prostituting Women To 7 Years Sober
Q: What was your rock bottom that got you sober this time?
I overdosed and had a near-death experience that forced me to confront my life, followed by a realization that I was worthy of love, but initially I didn't believe it. This moment catalyzed the decision to seek real recovery rather than temporary breaks from drugs.

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What is Rise Above about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on intimate, first-person recovery journeys from addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges, with an emphasis on practical steps, accountability, and rebuilding purpose. Guests range from a sober survivor sharing decades of sobriety to those navigating medical crises, veterans transitioning to civilian life, and individuals pursuing meaningful work in recovery support. Across episodes, the host guides candid conversations about relapse, treatment, family dynamics, spirituality, and community-based solutions, often highlighting sponsorship, rehab programs, and peer networks as keys to lasting change. A standout throughline is resilience built through structured routines, accountability, and service to others, making it... more

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Recent guests on Rise Above include:

1. Kelsey Dans
2. Mat Handy
3. Chris Broby Hansen
4. William Rich
5. Brandon Vaughan
6. Brittany Logan
7. Brian Hughes
8. Matt Von Boecklin

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