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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

Kevin Lanning
Addiction
Recovery
Mental Health
Sobriety
Alcoholism
Addiction Recovery
Fentanyl
Childhood Trauma
Substance Abuse
Resilience
Trauma
Family Dynamics
Heroin
Florida
Opioid Addiction
Family Relationships
Prison
Drug Addiction
Community Support
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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7-OH is one of the most dangerous drugs almost nobody understands yet — a concentrated kratom derivative sold legally at gas stations and smoke shops, often marketed as a harmless supplement. Ian Crawford is here to tell you what it nearly cost him. more

Justin Gurland grew up the oldest of four in a close, loving New Jersey family — family dinners every night, a dad who was a doctor and coached his teams, a childhood that looked idyllic from the outside. But Justin always felt a little different, a ... more

Lauryn Boorstein grew up in the Poconos in a home full of chaos — a painful divorce, a father she loved who struggled with his own demons, and an autistic brother she appointed herself the protector of before she was old enough to protect anyone. She... more

Danny O'Connor was an Olympic-team boxer and professional fighter from Boston who spent ten years chasing a world championship. From the outside, he was elite, disciplined, relentless. What almost no one knew was that the same all-or-nothing drive th... more

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Recent Guests

Lauryn Boorstein
Guest sharing her addiction and recovery story
Episode: I Was Addicted To Heroin and Crack | My Body Was Shutting Down
Danny O'Connor
Boxer, author, advocate for male eating-disorder awareness
Professional boxing, Author of Weight Class: A Fighter's Life or Death Battle with an Eating Disorder
Episode: I Was A Pro Boxer With An Eating Disorder That Almost Killed Me
Dr. Teralyn Sell
Psychotherapist specializing in addiction
Private practice; Gaslit Truth Podcast
Episode: Why Getting Off Antidepressants Can Be Harder Than Heroin | Dr. Teralyn Sell
Emma Willoughby
Guest sharing her sobriety journey and recovery insights
Recovery advocate and content creator
Episode: I Was A Harvard Student Secretly Addicted To Oxy And Xanax
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

Host

Kevin Lanning
Host of the show, a recovery-focused creator and former Google executive.

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 States2 months 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 States3 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 Kingdom3 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 States4 months ago

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Some episodes are noted as more intense or detailed, but many value the authenticity and vulnerability of guests.
The show is praised for its accessibility and motivational impact on those in recovery or supporting others.
Fans appreciate the raw, real conversations and the actionable recovery tips offered by guests.
Listeners describe the host as warm, compassionate, and genuine, making guests feel safe to share difficult stories.
Community feedback highlights the podcast as a dignified, hopeful resource for staying sober and building purpose.

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I Was A Pro Boxer With An Eating Disorder That Almost Killed Me
Q: What shaped your decision to seek treatment for your eating disorder?
The 2018 ICU scare and a realization that continuing to fight in boxing would put my life at risk forced me to step away and seek structured help.
I Was A Pro Boxer With An Eating Disorder That Almost Killed Me
Q: When did you realize boxing could be your path after the Olympics?
After watching Felix Diaz win gold and realizing I had beaten him in practice, I believed I could go pro and pursue boxing as a career.
I Had A Degree And A Career While Secretly Addicted To Fentanyl
Q: What is the impact of relapse and how did you address it?
She emphasizes the importance of full abstinence from all addictive behaviors, ongoing community support, and a consistent routine of meetings and sponsorship to sustain recovery.
I Had A Degree And A Career While Secretly Addicted To Fentanyl
Q: How did you begin to rebuild after treatment?
She describes engaging in meetings, securing sponsorship, doing service, and maintaining multiple jobs while guiding her own recovery and supporting others in the program.
I Had A Degree And A Career While Secretly Addicted To Fentanyl
Q: What role did motherhood play in your recovery?
Having her daughter gave her a powerful, non-negotiable reason to stay clean, and the responsibility of parenting became a central motivation that reinforced abstinence and personal growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rise Above

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

The show centers on personal resilience, recovery, and practical strategies for overcoming adversity. Conversations feature individuals with histories of addiction, trauma, mental health challenges, and high-stakes life events who share honest, action-oriented paths to recovery, healing, and sustained impact. Episodes often balance harrowing personal narratives with tangible guidance—sponsorship, community support, therapy, healthy routines, and goal setting—that listeners can apply to their own journeys or supportive roles. A standout element is the host's lived experience and candid, non-judgmental interviewing style, which tends to attract listeners seeking authentic stories, relatable struggle, and motivational takeaways for recovery, s... more

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1. Lauryn Boorstein
2. Danny O'Connor
3. Dr. Teralyn Sell
4. Emma Willoughby
5. Kelsey Dans
6. Mat Handy
7. Chris Broby Hansen
8. William Rich

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