Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

A woman shares her journey of achieving three years of sobriety after drinking a liter of vodka daily while raising her children, discussing the impact on her family and personal growth.

A recovering heroin addict shares his journey of losing everything to addiction and achieving 12 years of sobriety through a supportive program.

A conversation about the guest's 11-year sobriety journey, exploring how alcohol and drug use intertwined with modeling industry culture and workplace social pressures.

A recovering heroin addict shares her journey from a life of addiction involving human trafficking and shooting up during pregnancy to finding sobriety, working in recovery, and dealing with parental guilt while being present for her children.

A bartender shares harrowing experiences with aggressive customers and discusses her journey to two years of sobriety after struggling with alcohol-induced blackouts.

Lillo Brancato discusses his journey from heroin addiction and incarceration at Rikers Island to achieving 20 years of sobriety, highlighting a pivotal moment of realization after an overdose in jail.

A recovering alcoholic shares his journey through multiple rehab attempts, near-death experiences, and the long process of achieving sobriety after years of struggle.

A recovering addict shares his harrowing journey from prescription opioids to fentanyl and heroin addiction, culminating in his three-and-a-half-year sobriety milestone.

An interview with Anthony discussing his eight-year journey overcoming a 300mg/day Adderall addiction, focusing on the distinction between sobriety and recovery and the importance of lifestyle changes after five years.

A personal account of hitting rock bottom with alcoholism after losing a job and relationship, leading to a moment of self-admission and the beginning of a sobriety journey.

A mother discusses how her teenage children's experimentation with alcohol forced her to confront and manage her own drinking habits.

This episode features an interview with Crystal, who shares her journey from a challenging childhood and severe addiction to fentanyl and crack to achieving sobriety, including a near-death overdose experience.

A former fentanyl addict shares how his recovery journey and personal struggles have shaped his successful real estate career by fostering deep connections and trust with clients.

A former escort with six and a half years of sobriety discusses her journey through heroin addiction, chaotic lifestyle, and how she developed tools to handle life's challenges.

A recovering addict shares her harrowing journey of overdosing nine times in one month on fentanyl, battling meth psychosis, facing jail, and ultimately finding sobriety, while also discussing spiritual principles and relatable struggles like travel stress.

A musician shares his relapse into opiate addiction after a decade of sobriety, triggered by prescribed pain medication for kidney stones and dental issues during COVID.

A recovering heroin addict shares his chaotic childhood in Philadelphia, marked by parental addiction, family separation, and early exposure to drugs and crime.

A woman shares her journey through alcoholism, trauma, and recovery, reflecting on how childhood sexual abuse led to addiction and impacted her role as a mother during her son's formative years.

A conversation about navigating dating and social life while maintaining sobriety, highlighting challenges with societal norms and personal anxiety.

This episode features a collaborative Q&A session where the hosts address listener questions about addiction recovery, sobriety, relapse prevention, and handling cravings.

A former D1 athlete and coach shares his personal journey through alcohol addiction, recovery, and the role of sports in his life.

A comedian shares his journey from heroin addiction and incarceration at Rikers Island to achieving 10 years of sobriety, discussing his past mindset, current life with three children, and work as a non-union tradesman.

A recovering addict shares her journey from heroin addiction and homelessness at age 15 to becoming a sober single mother, discussing her past struggles and current gratitude.

The host gives a tour of his newly renovated podcast studio, shares stories about gifts from guests like Chevy Chase, and highlights a mural created by a sober artist friend.

A person from Michigan discusses their normal childhood and how addiction can affect anyone regardless of background, framing it as a disease rather than a result of specific trauma.

This episode features an interview with Mike, who shares his journey from being an executive bodyguard to struggling with homelessness, alcoholism, and oxy addiction before achieving three years of sobriety.

A recovering addict discusses how helping others in sobriety transformed his mental obsession from seeking substances to understanding his behavior and supporting others.

A young woman from New Jersey shares her sobriety journey, discussing how she navigates social situations with heavy-drinking friends while setting boundaries to avoid triggers.

A personal narrative about growing up with an abusive, narcissistic father, leading to trauma, insecurity, and a search for direction that eventually spiraled into gang life and severe cocaine addiction.

A person shares their journey of getting sober at age 24, moving to California at 27, and struggling with addiction despite becoming a Christian earlier.

A recovering addict shares her journey through seven years of alcohol and Xanax addiction, blackouts, and toxic relationship dynamics before achieving two years of sobriety and planning marriage.

A former heroin addict shares his journey from a seemingly normal childhood to federal prison after 18 arrests and involvement in a multi-million dollar fraud ring.

A recovering addict shares his journey of achieving seven years of sobriety, experiencing relapse with substances like bath salts and crack, and his current path toward recovery while discussing his new book and family life.

A conversation about overcoming addiction and drug trafficking that led to federal prison, with personal anecdotes about childhood and managing surf legend Andy Irons.

A person shares their journey of overcoming alcoholism and grief after their mother's death, leading to a mission to educate others about recovery through a new business called Spike Rush.

A 24-year-old shares their harrowing journey of addiction leading to kidney failure at age 21 and their path to recovery and sobriety.

A recovering ketamine addict discusses their difficult childhood with a single mother and strained sibling relationships, setting the stage for their later addiction and life-altering accident.

A recovering heroin addict shares his early childhood experiences with family chaos, parental struggles, and sibling relationships that set the stage for his later addiction and criminal activities.

A father shares his personal journey of grief and self-discovery after his son's murder, discussing themes of authenticity, cultural identity, and coping mechanisms.

A conversation about witnessing an execution and interacting with murderers in prison, touching on trauma, body language, and violent crime.

This episode features an interview with an executive who shares their personal story of losing their business and identity to addiction, discussing recovery, faith, and trauma education.

A licensed mental health counselor discusses how addiction and mental illness affect families, sharing personal experiences with sobriety and ADHD while addressing stigma and self-medication.

A woman shares her traumatic childhood experiences of parental abandonment, foster care, and family dysfunction that led to addiction and working in strip clubs.

A personal interview about overcoming fentanyl addiction, including experiences with overdose and relapse, set against the backdrop of the opiate epidemic on Long Island.

A recovering addict discusses their journey of sharing sobriety experiences on TikTok, overcoming fear of judgment, and finding fulfillment in helping others through addiction recovery.

A guest shares his personal journey of overcoming alcohol addiction, describing the daily cycle of shame and morning resolutions to quit before ultimately achieving two years and seven months of sobriety.

This episode features a conversation with Michelle about her personal experience living with an eating disorder and her journey to recovery.

Kevin Lanning interviews Tony, a YouTuber celebrating over a year of sobriety, who shares his journey from addiction to a transformed life with family and peace.

Kevin Lanning interviews Kayleen, who traveled from LA with her dad, discussing their close relationship and her marriage officiated by her father.

Kevin Lanning discusses the role of acceptance and ego in recovery, sharing personal insights on divine guidance and time perception.

On Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, Brenda Zane describes supporting her son Enzo through adolescent marijuana use, alcohol misuse, fentanyl-related danger, and repeated treatment decisions.

On Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, Kimberly describes leaving an abusive Kansas home at 14, working while underage, and later being diagnosed with essential thrombocytosis at 23.

Molly describes growing up in Tampa, feeling outside her peer groups, and using judgment and isolation to manage insecurity.

After Cassidy left a heroin-using acquaintance, his mother called to say his three-year-old daughter found him dead.

Sean Young describes surviving childhood violence while his father repeatedly staged attacks disguised as punishment.

Emma, a Bosnian professional tennis player born in 1992 as the war began, tells host Kevin Lanning that her "perfect" life as a No.