
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 | 301 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthSociety & CulturePersonal Journals | |||

Jason Lyles was adopted at 14 days old and raised in a strict Southern Baptist home. He read the Bible cover to cover by age eight and felt called to ministry. He also found pornography at ten or eleven, and from that moment he was chasing something ... more
Laura Tomana appeared to have it all—a successful career, a thriving social life, and a bright future. Behind closed doors, however, alcohol had taken over her life.What began as partying evolved into blackouts, drinking around the clock, and eventua... more
Tommy Lyons grew up between Brooklyn and Staten Island, a fearful, introverted kid with a nervous disposition who found that drugs made him feel like he could finally talk to anyone. He was smoking weed at ten, doing Xanax by thirteen, and a borderli... more
Rise Above | Vlog Episode 3
A routine shoulder surgery is where my painkiller addiction began. This is what my life looks like 8.5 years sober.
In this vlog I'm taking you through a real day in my life and the things that keep me grounded. We start... 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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