
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 | 365 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsHealth & FitnessMental HealthSociety & Culture | |||

Cadence came on Rise Above with a story that breaks the mold most people picture when they hear “sober.” She never drank in high school, never craved alcohol, and to this day doesn’t call herself an alcoholic — but her relationship with drinking stil... more
Tiffany Mercer flew across the country to tell a story most people in recovery have never heard put into words. She’d already done the hard work — sober from alcohol, years of meetings, treatment at Hazelden Betty Ford, rebuilding her life as a mom. ... more
Amanda Lee grew up a privileged, straight-A overachiever in Birmingham who dreamed of becoming a nurse — but by 10 she was gripped by crippling anxiety, and her very first drink at 12 unleashed something she couldn't control. By 14 she was shooting D... more
Lauren Latterell grew up moving from home to home around Palo Alto, never quite feeling like she belonged — and by middle school, she'd found that alcohol and drugs could finally quiet the chaos in her head. What started as sneaking drinks and lying ... more
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The episode with Izzy is so inspiring!
As someone in recovery, I resonate with all of these episodes in some way or another. Captivating stuff!
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I love this show. Great content I just hate how it’s evolved into spamming ads. So much ad content it’s unbearable. It’s awful. Give it a break man
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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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