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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

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

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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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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Amanda Darby Lee
RN, recovery advocate, former felon
Self/Rise Above guest
Episode: I Was A 7-Time Felon On Alabama's Most Wanted | Heroin Addiction Left Me Homeless Living Out of My Car
Riley Jensen
Subject of the episode, sobriety advocate and former adult industry figure
Independent sobriety advocate
Episode: I Was A Porn Star Drowning In Cocaine & Whiskey — Now I'm A Sober Mom
Ray Rapaglia
Founder/CEO of James Club, addiction recovery advocate
James Club Recovery
Episode: I Made Six Figures A Month On Wall Street...Then I Was Eating Out Of Garbage Cans
Polly Pierce
Recovery advocate; storyteller sharing her life in recovery, advocacy, and community impact
Charlotte Reentry Initiative (volunteer/advocate)
Episode: I Drank For Almost 30 Years Before I Finally Got Sober
Ingrid Casares
Miami nightclub owner and public figure
Liquid South Beach, Barroom, concept/venue ownership and operations
Episode: Cocaine, Nightclubs & the FBI | Ingrid Casares Reveals Her Wild Addiction & Recovery Story
Victoria Carvania
Beauty queen and addiction survivor
Miss New York USA / beauty pageant competitor
Episode: I Overdosed on Heroin at 20 | Beauty Queen Reveals the SHOCKING Addiction That Nearly Killed Her
William Ellis Jr.
Burn survivor and advocate sharing his recovery journey
Guest on Rise Above
Episode: I Was Severely Burned In A Fire At 14 | Then The Pain Meds Led Me To Fentanyl
Delonte West
Former NBA player turned sobriety advocate
Former NBA teams; recovery advocate
Episode: Delonte West on Recovery, Rock Bottom & Rebuilding His Life
Zac Spowart
Recovery advocate, adventurer, author
Nomadic Addict / Love Unlocked
Episode: Alcohol Was The Only Thing That Quieted My Anxiety — So I Drank Until I Blacked Out

Host

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • GOAT

    Goated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke Edmonds
    United Statesa month ago
  • Inspired

    The episode with Izzy is so inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yoyoyoyo18
    United Statesa month ago
  • My FAV podcast!

    As someone in recovery, I resonate with all of these episodes in some way or another. Captivating stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KG's Mama
    United Statesa month ago
  • 7 OH is an Opiate

    This is 100% an opiate. The withdrawals are completely calmed by BUPE. You can be Narcaned. Just FYI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLR7880
    United States2 months ago
  • Ads

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Milfbangerrr
    United States2 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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By 8th Grade I Was Getting High With The Homeless In Parking Garages
Q: What happened after high school and how did sobriety finally take hold?
After a chaotic period marked by multiple DUIs and treatment, she chose a formal treatment program as a turning point, engaged in ongoing recovery work and support groups, and gradually rebuilt life with purpose and relationships.
By 8th Grade I Was Getting High With The Homeless In Parking Garages
Q: Take us through early childhood. What was it like growing up in Palo Alto?
Lauren describes a stable but complex early environment with family nearby, followed by moving and instability that set the stage for later struggles with addiction. She recounts alternating experiences of closeness with grandparents and the challenges of constant relocation.
I Was A 7-Time Felon On Alabama's Most Wanted | Heroin Addiction Left Me Homeless Living Out of My Car
Q: How did turning yourself in change things for you?
Turning herself in in April 2014 started a chain of sobriety, rehab, and probation that eventually led to a pardon, a nursing career, and a hopeful, stable life.
I Was A 7-Time Felon On Alabama's Most Wanted | Heroin Addiction Left Me Homeless Living Out of My Car
Q: What were the felonies for?
They were five shoplifting offenses for items over $500, plus two related felony charges involving stolen checks from her mother's checkbook, which led to a potential prison sentence before a pardon.
I Was Severely Burned In A Fire At 14 | Then The Pain Meds Led Me To Fentanyl
Q: Can you describe the moment you realized you had a problem and needed help?
He details a realization after multiple relapses and a string of life events that made sobriety the only viable path, including the impact on family and the support system that finally grounded him in recovery.

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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. Amanda Darby Lee
2. Riley Jensen
3. Ray Rapaglia
4. Polly Pierce
5. Ingrid Casares
6. Victoria Carvania
7. William Ellis Jr.
8. Delonte West

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