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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

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

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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From the outside, Victoria Treadwell was the picture of the all-American girl — raised on a 295-acre dairy farm in upstate New York, a crowned dairy princess and beauty queen, an honor-society athlete who seemed to do it all. What no one saw was the ... more

William Ellis was 14 years old, a freshman in high school, when gas splashed onto him near a smoldering fire and he went up in flames from the waist up. He survived second- and third-degree burns, skin grafts, and months in a burn unit — but the narc... more

Paris Bazley had her first drink at 13 — and blacked out that very first night. From the outside, nothing looked wrong: she was a straight-A student in AP classes, graduated high school two years early, joined a sorority at UCF, and became the barten... more

Delonte West lived a dream millions of kids chase — a standout at Saint Joseph's, drafted into the NBA at 21, and years in the league alongside legends like Paul Pierce, Gary Payton, and LeBron James. He was, by his own description, sheltered inside ... more

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Recent Guests

Delonte West
Former NBA player turned sobriety advocate
Former NBA teams; recovery advocate
Episode: Delonte West on Recovery, Rock Bottom & Rebuilding His Life
Jerod Thomas
Former Marshall University football player and recovery advocate
Independent, recovery professional
Episode: I Tried Out For The NFL While Secretly Smoking Crack
Katelyn Cheek
Brandon's wife and recovery partner
Personal/Legacy work via Celebrate Recovery
Episode: I Almost Drank Myself To Death — And My Wife Watched It All Happen
Brandon Cheek
Founder of Legacy House and subject of the recovery story
Legacy House
Episode: I Almost Drank Myself To Death — And My Wife Watched It All Happen
Jared Watson
Singer in Dirty Heads, subject of addiction and recovery story
Dirty Heads
Episode: Dirty Heads Singer Jared Watson Reveals Addiction To Alcohol, Painkillers & Feel Free Kratom
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

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 States3 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 States3 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 Kingdom4 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 States5 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 Almost Drank Myself To Death — And My Wife Watched It All Happen
Q: How did you navigate the infidelity and rebuild trust?
Therapy helped both partners separate the person in addiction from the sober partner, acknowledge the hurt, and establish boundaries and open communication to rebuild trust over time.
I Almost Drank Myself To Death — And My Wife Watched It All Happen
Q: What role did faith and community play after rehab in rebuilding your life?
Faith provided purpose and a framework for daily living; community through Celebrate Recovery and church groups offered accountability, connection, and practical support that helped sustain sobriety.
I Almost Drank Myself To Death — And My Wife Watched It All Happen
Q: When did you realize rehab was necessary for Brandon and what did that process look like?
Recovery was a family recognition; the wife supported seeking rehab around late 2020 to early 2021, with initial detox and medical support, followed by a deeper, ongoing process including spirituality and therapy.
I Overdosed On A Legal Drug From The Gas Station (7OH) And Woke Up In A Coma
Q: Take us through what had happened that day, from deciding to try Kratom to the moment you realized something was wrong.
The guest describes trying Kratom with a close friend, feeling normal at first, then watching his friend become unresponsive, trying to wake him, and finally calling for help after realizing the severity of the situation.
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.

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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. Delonte West
2. Jerod Thomas
3. Katelyn Cheek
4. Brandon Cheek
5. Jared Watson
6. Lauryn Boorstein
7. Danny O'Connor
8. Dr. Teralyn Sell

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