Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

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. Kevin’s own journey through addiction and childhood trauma fuels his passion for sharing stories that uplift, educate, and inspire. Tune in and discover the strength within you.

  1. Surviving Trauma, PTSD, and a Household Shattered by Addiction: My Journey to Healing and Saving My Mental Health

    1D AGO

    Surviving Trauma, PTSD, and a Household Shattered by Addiction: My Journey to Healing and Saving My Mental Health

    This week, we sit down with Ana Isabel Hume, aka Anabel — lifestyle and sports host, fitness competitor, and mental health advocate — for one of our most raw and powerful conversations yet. Anabel opens up about losing her father to suicide, being diagnosed with a brain tumor at 11, living with a shunt, growing up around addiction, and surviving a marriage marked by PTSD and emotional trauma. Despite the odds, she rebuilt her life through faith, healing, and discipline — and now she's helping others do the same. For anyone who’s walked through pain and still found the courage to rise — this episode will leave you inspired. #trauma #ptsdrecovery #addictionrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #healingjourney #faithoverfear #resilience #overcomingtrauma #survivorstories #mentalhealthmatters #riseabove #healingfromtrauma #addictionawareness #emotionalhealing #inspiration #motivationalstories #mentalhealthsupport #growthmindset #traumasurvivor #recoveryjourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 20m
  2. I Was a Death Row Guard — What I Saw Still Haunts Me

    5D AGO

    I Was a Death Row Guard — What I Saw Still Haunts Me

    David was a corrections officer assigned to death row—what he witnessed during those two years broke him. From chilling confessions to disturbing inmate behavior, this interview uncovers the dark side of the prison system that most people never see. The trauma ultimately led David to walk away from the job for good. This is his story. #DeathRow #CorrectionsOfficer #PrisonStories #MentalHealthAwareness #TrueCrime #BehindBars #PrisonSystem #DarkSideOfPrison #RiseAbovePodcast #CriminalJustice #PrisonReform #GuardStories #PsychologicalTrauma #InmateConfessions #LifeOnDeathRow #PrisonDocumentary #RealStories #PrisonTruths #TrueCrimeCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  3. The Fatal Accident That Shattered Everything | How I Escaped Opiates After 45 Surgeries

    APR 13

    The Fatal Accident That Shattered Everything | How I Escaped Opiates After 45 Surgeries

    In this powerful episode of Rise Above, host Kevin Lanning sits down with John Ulsh, a motivational speaker and coach who has turned personal tragedy into a mission to inspire others.​ Seventeen years ago, John survived a devastating car accident that led to over 45 surgeries and numerous setbacks. Through unwavering determination, he transformed his pain into purpose, developing a roadmap for resilience that has empowered countless individuals to overcome their own challenges.​ Join us as John shares his journey of recovery, the mindset shifts that fueled his transformation, and actionable strategies to help you build an unbreakable spirit.​ #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #SoberLife #OneDayAtATime #CleanAndSober #TraumaHealing #SelfImprovement #MindsetMatters #Motivation #Inspiration #Transformation #LifeAfterAddiction #HealingJourney #RiseAbovePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  4. Inside an Alcoholic's Chaotic Lifestyle | The Dark Side of Alcohol Addiction & How I Found Sobriety

    APR 13

    Inside an Alcoholic's Chaotic Lifestyle | The Dark Side of Alcohol Addiction & How I Found Sobriety

    Kelsey grew up fast in a home filled with alcoholism and chaos — with both parents struggling and her father disappearing from her life for 14 years. By age 10, she was caring for her younger sister and operating far beyond her years. On the outside, she was a high achiever: great college, rising corporate career — but on the inside, addiction and depression were taking over. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Kelsey shares what it was like living inside an alcoholic’s chaotic lifestyle, the dark spiral she fell into, and how she finally hit rock bottom. With nowhere left to turn, she followed the same path as her parents — a 12-step program — and slowly rebuilt her life. Now seven years sober and a successful entrepreneur, Kelsey opens up about the reality of addiction, the pain behind the mask, and what it truly takes to find freedom. #addictionrecovery #AlcoholismAwareness #SoberLife #12StepProgram #MentalHealthMatters #RiseAbove #RockBottomToRedemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m
  5. Inside a Nitrous Oxide Addict’s Brutal Lifestyle After Being Paralyzed by the COVID Vaccine

    APR 5

    Inside a Nitrous Oxide Addict’s Brutal Lifestyle After Being Paralyzed by the COVID Vaccine

    Jessica nearly lost everything to addiction — including her life. While she struggled with various substances, it was nitrous oxide that almost killed her. Her true rock bottom came in an unexpected way: after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID shot, Jessica became paralyzed. But what could have ended her story became her awakening. Four years sober today, Jessica has completely transformed her life. She now dedicates herself to helping others as a life coach and sober coach, using her experience to guide people out of the darkness she once knew so well. In this powerful and emotional interview, Jessica opens up about: • The dangers of nitrous oxide addiction • The moment she became paralyzed • How she found the strength to get sober • Her journey from addiction to purpose • The work she’s doing now to help others heal This is a story of resilience, recovery, and redemption you don’t want to miss. #RecoveryIsPossible #SoberLife #AddictionRecovery #SoberCoach #MentalHealthAwareness #Sobriety #RecoveryJourney #SoberLiving #LifeCoach #SoberCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min
  6. Brooklyn's Drug Kingpin | From Prison at 16 to Building a Jewelry Empire

    APR 2

    Brooklyn's Drug Kingpin | From Prison at 16 to Building a Jewelry Empire

    Nick lost his father at just 7 years old and was homeless soon after. By his early teens, he was selling drugs to survive—and at 16, he stabbed someone and was sentenced to Rikers Island. After reoffending, he served another prison term. But after that second stint, everything changed. Nick got sober, walked away from the street life, and started over. He launched a moving company, bought real estate, and—alongside his brother—opened one of the most successful jewelry stores in Brooklyn, New York. Today, he’s a clean and sober family man, a father of two, a business owner, and a symbol of what’s possible when you never give up. In this episode of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, Nick shares the raw and inspiring story of how he overcame trauma, addiction, violence, and incarceration—and rose above it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  7. Joe "Tiger King" Exotic Drops BOMBSHELL About Trump Pardon… Tiger King 2 Coming?!

    MAR 30

    Joe "Tiger King" Exotic Drops BOMBSHELL About Trump Pardon… Tiger King 2 Coming?!

    In this explosive prison phone call interview, Kevin Lanning connects with Joe Exotic, the notorious “Tiger King,” for a raw and unfiltered conversation straight from behind bars. Joe shares a shocking update on his ongoing fight for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, opens up about the possibility of Tiger King Part 2, and doesn’t hold back on his current legal battles. He also delivers a heartbreaking account of the inhumane conditions he's facing in prison, shedding light on the reality of life on the inside. This isn’t just another Joe Exotic story — this is a plea for justice, a call for change, and a glimpse into a man the world thought it knew. Subscribe now and leave a review — you’ve never heard Joe like this before. #JoeExotic #TigerKing #TrumpPardon #PrisonInterview #FreeJoeExotic #TigerKing2 #BreakingNews #JoeExoticInterview #DonaldTrump #TigerKingUpdate #joerogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
  8. Inside A Heroin Addict's BRUTAL Lifestyle

    MAR 26

    Inside A Heroin Addict's BRUTAL Lifestyle

    In this gripping episode of Rise Above, Kim shares the unfiltered truth about life as an IV heroin addict — from shooting up daily to selling heroin alongside her own mother. Caught in a generational cycle of addiction, Kim’s story is unlike anything we’ve shared before. She opens up about the codependent bond she shared with her mom, how they used and dealt drugs together, and the moment she knew she had to break away — not just to survive, but to finally live. Now sober and rebuilding her life, Kim’s journey is a raw look at the brutality of addiction, the courage it takes to walk away from family, and the hope that recovery brings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 25m
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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. Kevin’s own journey through addiction and childhood trauma fuels his passion for sharing stories that uplift, educate, and inspire. Tune in and discover the strength within you.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Lanning
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    94
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    Explicit
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