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.

Latest Episodes:

Addiction Recovery: God saved me from a Drug + Alcohol Addiction | Rise Above Reflections Jun 20, 2025

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In this first episode of Rise Above Reflections, I open up about how I lost myself to addiction—and how surrendering to God completely transformed my life.From chasing external validation to battling shame, I reflect on the moments that nearly broke me… and the spiritual breakthrough that saved me.This isn’t just my story—it’s the truth about addiction, identity, and the healing power of faith.🙏 If you're struggling, you're not alone. There is hope.🎧 Listen. Reflect. Rise Above.#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #RiseAboveReflections #FaithAndHealing #DrugAddictionHelp #AlcoholRecovery #SpiritualAwakening #12StepProgram #MentalHealthAwareness #OvercomingShame #GodSavedMe #RockBottomToRedemption #SoberLife

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"My 40 Roxy-a-Day Addiction Nearly Killed Me" | Exposing Florida’s Ruthless Pill Mill Empire Jun 17, 2025

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Casey was deep in the Florida pill mill scene—doctor shopping, pushing 40 Roxy 30s a day, and connected to the infamous George brothers. But a violent bust and prison sentence changed everything. In this raw, unfiltered interview, Casey shares how trauma, addiction, and near-death moments led to a full transformation—from inmate to entrepreneur and father fighting for custody of his daughter.⚠️ From DEA raids to witnessing a CO kill an inmate, this is one of the most brutal and inspiring recovery stories ever told on Rise Above.🔔 Subscribe for more stories of redemption and second chances.#AddictionRecovery #Oxycodone #PillMill #FloridaTrafficking #CaseyStory #DrugAddiction #Roxys #DoctorShopping #RiseAbovePodcast #FromPrisonToPurpose #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryIsPossible #ExConSuccess #ParentingAfterPrison #OpiateCrisis

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"I Was Doing 30 Oxycontins a Day" | Brutal Painkiller Addiction Story & How I Got Sober Jun 14, 2025

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Tyler never expected one pain pill would spiral into a full-blown opiate addiction. What started as a prescription for a finger injury turned into 30 OxyContins a day. He was sniffing pills, partying non-stop, and buying Roxys from Camden bodegas. After hitting rock bottom, losing his girlfriend, and nearly ending his life, Tyler checked into treatment and never looked back. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Tyler opens up about: -His terrifying opiate withdrawal -Partying through the “cocaine Olympics” -Surviving a head-on crash with a drunk driver -Getting clean, finding God, and rebuilding his life -How helping others in sobriety helped him heal -Now nearly 2 years sober, Tyler shares what finally worked and how he escaped the deadly grip of addiction. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly stories of rock bottom & redemption. #AddictionRecovery #OxyContin #OpiateAddiction #DrugAddiction #SoberLiving #MentalHealthAwareness #RiseAbovePodcast #FromAddictToAdvocate #RecoveryJourney #SoberLife #12Steps #CleanAndSober #OvercomingAddiction #TraumaHealing #FaithInRecovery #DrugRehab

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Inside an Alcoholic’s Chaotic Life | Sexually Abused, Abandoned & Addicted Jun 11, 2025

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Marci was just six years old when she had to choose between safety and her own mother. Raised in a home filled with alcoholism, abuse, and betrayal, her childhood was a nightmare. She was groomed, sexually abused, abandoned emotionally by both parents — and began drinking at age 12. By her 20s, she was spiraling through toxic relationships, addiction, and the pain of unhealed trauma. But everything changed after one final breaking point: a DUI that forced her to confront her past, her drinking, and the woman she was becoming. In this raw, emotional conversation, Marci shares how she broke the cycle, found sobriety, wrote a book (Chaos to Clarity), and is now helping others reclaim their lives. Her story is a powerful reminder: you are not your trauma — and healing is possible. 📘 Marci’s Book: Chaos to Clarity 📲 Follow Marci: @WakeUpWithMarci 🎧 Subscribe for more stories of transformation and recovery. #TraumaRecovery #ChildhoodAbuseSurvivor #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #AARecovery #DUIRecovery #GenerationalTrauma #SurvivorStory #WakeUpWithMarci #ChaosToClarity #MentalHealthAwareness #SobrietyJourney #WomenInRecovery #AlcoholicMother #HealingJourney #RiseAbovePodcast #KevinLanning

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Inside the SHOCKING Fall of an Aspiring NHL Star | How Addiction Destroyed Everything Jun 08, 2025

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Kevin Corbin grew up in the chaos of 1980s Boston—gunshots, addiction, and dysfunction were the norm. A star athlete who played junior hockey under a former NHL player, Kevin's life spiraled after one arrest derailed his college dreams. He fell into addiction, worked security at biker bars, and ended up in prison after a toxic relationship led to felony charges. But today, he’s nearly six years sober and helping others rise from rock bottom. In this gripping interview, Kevin opens up about: His brutal time behind bars and fighting to survive How addiction stole his identity as an athlete The near-death motorcycle crash that should’ve killed him Running from police with helicopters and dogs chasing him How volunteering, faith, and mentorship through Chucky’s Fight saved his life Why he believes misery, not connection, is the real antidote to addiction This is one of the rawest, most redemptive stories you’ll hear. From street fights to soul work—Kevin’s comeback proves anyone can rise above. #AddictionRecovery #PrisonStory #RiseAbovePodcast #SobrietyJourney #FromAddictToAdvocate #KevinCorbin #RedemptionStory #SoberLife #OvercomingAddiction #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaToTriumph #FaithAndRecovery #ChuckyFight #AthleteToAddict #RealRecovery

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My Husband’s Hidden Opiate Addiction | Surviving a Spouses Addiction & a Federal Raid Jun 05, 2025

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Shauna thought she’d met the perfect man—until one day, he showed up at her door high and told her the feds had just raided his office. What followed was over a decade of addiction, legal chaos, a $12 million fraud case, and prison time.In this raw and powerful interview, Shauna opens up for the first time about surviving an abusive past, building a multi-million dollar lash business from nothing, and holding her family together while her husband battles addiction and incarceration.This is a story of loyalty, grit, and what it really means to rise above.#HiddenAddiction #AddictionRecovery #WifeOfAnAddict #ResilienceStory #FraudCase #FederalPrison #WomenInBusiness #LashBoss #SurvivorStory #RiseAbovePodcast #AddictionAwareness #MarriageAndAddiction #OxycontinCrisis #OvercomingAdversity #FaithAndRecovery

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"I Tried Heroin in a Laundry Room" | David Koechner Exposes His Darkest Addiction Struggles Jun 02, 2025

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You know him from Anchorman, The Office, and Saturday Night Live—but you’ve never heard David Koechner like this. In this raw, emotional interview, David opens up about his decades-long struggle with alcohol, the death of his best friend from fentanyl, a DUI that made TMZ, and the journey that led him to nearly two years of sobriety. He shares how Antabuse, accountability, and spiritual growth have helped him stay on track. From Hollywood fame to devastating relapse, this is a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and real recovery. 🎙️ Subscribe for more honest stories of overcoming addiction and adversity.🙏 Need support? Visit OpenRecovery.com#DavidKoechner #SNL #Anchorman #TheOffice #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #FentanylCrisis #DUIsurvivor #HollywoodSobriety #12StepRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RiseAbovePodcast #KevinLanning #OpenRecovery #RealTalk #Antabuse #OvercomingAddiction #RoadToRecovery #ComedianLife #FaithInSobriety #GriefAndHealing

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I Started Shooting Heroin at 15 | Human Trafficked, Prison, and How I Finally Got Clean & Sober Jun 01, 2025

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At just 15, Alyx was shooting heroin. By 18, she had survived jail, r*pe, and being trafficked in a drug-fueled underworld. In this brutally honest interview, she opens up about the trauma, addiction, and darkness that nearly took her life — and the moment she finally broke free. Now a sober mom and recovery professional, Alyx shares how she found healing, purpose, and peace. This is one of the rawest and most inspiring stories ever told on Rise Above.

Watch until the end — her comeback will leave you speechless.

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“I Married a Junkie” | Dr. Cali Estes Exposes the Dark Reality of Fentanyl and Heroin Addiction, Detox & Recovery May 28, 2025

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Celebrity addiction expert Dr. Cali Estes opens up about her late husband’s million-dollar heroin and fentanyl addiction, surviving five overdoses, and detoxing in first class at 33,000 feet. In this gripping episode, Dr. Cali reveals what it's like to detox a loved one in your own home, how she built the world’s largest addiction recovery school, and the truth behind Suboxone, SSRIs, and the broken rehab industry. From private detoxes at the Four Seasons to sex addiction, sugar withdrawals, and social media dependency — nothing is off the table.

#AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddiction #SuboxoneDetox #CaliEstes #CelebrityRehab #MentalHealthAwareness #DetoxJourney #SoberLiving #SSRIWithdrawal #FentanylCrisis #AddictionHelp #TraumaHealing #AddictionPodcast #SoberIsSexy #SugarDetox #SexAddiction #SocialMediaAddiction #RiseAbovePodcast

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Inside a PCP Addicts Brutal Lifestyle | Molested at 10, Pregnant by 16, and Selling Crack by 20 May 25, 2025

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Alexis was molested at 10, pregnant by 16, and selling crack and smoking PCP by 20. After surviving brutal domestic violence, jail time, and near-death drug experiences, she found herself homeless, hopeless — and then, a pastor stepped in. What happened next changed her life forever. Today, Alexis is 8 years sober, a mother of five, and married to a man she met in rehab. This is one of the most raw, emotional, and transformative interviews ever shared on Rise Above. #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyStory #DrugAddiction #CrackCocaine #TraumaHealing #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #PCPAddiction #RiseAbovePodcast #SoberMom #RecoveryJourney #FromPrisonToPurpose #OnlyChildStruggles #EmotionalHealing #FaithAndRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RealStoriesRealPeople

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