
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 289 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Brittany Ellis grew up in a small town in South Georgia watching her parents drink & party. It wasn't until her oldest brother poured gasoline on a bonfire at 14 and burned his entire arm that everything changed. The doctors loaded him up with OxyCon... more
Johnny Schrey grew up in West Boca watching his two older brothers destroy their lives with drugs. He told himself he would never be like them. By 25 he was splitting Roxy 30s with his best friend because they couldn't scrape together $10 for one pil... more
Rise Above | Adam Vohra's Story
Adam Vohra grew up in Connecticut ....a kid of color in a Jewish day school who always felt different. At 13 he found out why. He and his sister had been adopted. Nobody had told them. And six months later he had his ... more
Carly Schwartz had a career most journalists only dream about. Running the San Francisco Bureau of HuffPost at 26. On the leadership team of one of the biggest news organizations in the world. Blogging for a governor who became California's Governor.... more
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Such a great podcast. Kevin is doing amazing things for so many people. Love to see people find their purpose and thrive.
I listen to this as I fall asleep every time he never fails. I like him and I like how some of the guest are his friends so the high school stories and drugs Are relatable to him , very authentic. The besides him and we are all insane. I can’t listen to anybody else and I don’t know why I listen to the male stories more than the woman, (I’m a lady) but I’m glad everybody overcame their addiction. Very proud. Currently take Suboxone not because of any reason, but they are kind of addicting. I hop... more
With the help of listening to others we feel less alone! Really great podcast
I love Kevin. He is so kind and understanding to his guests. He connects so well and is very willing to tell his dark stories as well. I listen to this podcast every morning during my coffee time and actually consider it a part of my own recovery. Thank you Kevin for all you do and all the people you help!!!
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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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