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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

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72:34

"I Was Doing 30 Oxycontins a Day" | Brutal Painkiller...

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning ·

2025/06/14

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

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81:04

Inside an Alcoholic’s Chaotic Life | Sexually Abused,...

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2025/06/11

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

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83:11

Inside the SHOCKING Fall of an Aspiring NHL Star |...

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2025/06/08

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

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81:24

My Husband’s Hidden Opiate Addiction | Surviving a...

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2025/06/05

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

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69:41

"I Tried Heroin in a Laundry Room" | David Koechner...

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2025/06/02

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

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75:06

I Started Shooting Heroin at 15 | Human Trafficked,...

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2025/06/01

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

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72:29

“I Married a Junkie” | Dr. Cali Estes Exposes the...

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2025/05/28

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

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64:33

Inside a PCP Addicts Brutal Lifestyle | Molested at...

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2025/05/25

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

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64:43

Inside the Brutality of Drug Psychosis | D1 Baseball...

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2025/05/21

Jack seemed to have it all — a loving family, standout athletic talent, and a Division 1 baseball scholarship by the age of 16. But behind the scenes, he was battling deep emotional pain, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. In this raw and honest interview, Jack opens up about being expelled in 6th grade, spiraling into drug use by high school, and hitting rock bottom just weeks before leaving for college. After a life-saving decision to enter rehab, Jack has now found purpose helping other young men

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65:06

The Alcoholic's Struggle: How Sobriety Changed My...

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2025/05/18

Austin went from living in a $3 million mansion in Florida and partying like a rock star… to spiraling into full-blown addiction. After years of binge drinking and daily marijuana use, he lost direction, purpose—and even the love of his life. But on April 24, 2022, everything changed. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Austin shares how he went from a promising athlete and successful car salesman to feeling hopeless and broken, and how hitting rock bottom became the wake-up call he needed. Now

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59:13

Inside a War Hero’s Brutal Return Home: Addiction,...

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2025/05/14

Dr. JayR McIntyre went from battling poverty, addiction, and jail time in Los Angeles to serving 14 years in the U.S. Army, earning the Bronze Star, and becoming one of LinkedIn’s Top 100 Speakers to Watch. In this raw and inspiring interview, he opens up about losing his mother to AIDS, surviving street life, and finding purpose through service, entrepreneurship, and transformation. This is the story of how pain can become power—and how anyone can rise above their circumstances.#VeteranStory

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56:38

The Secret Hell of Anorexia: My Road to Recovery,...

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2025/05/12

Athena spent years silently battling an eating disorder that nearly took everything from her. In this raw and emotional interview, she opens up about the secret hell of anorexia, what it took to face her demons, and how hitting rock bottom became the start of her transformation. Her journey is a reminder that even your darkest days can lead to your greatest growth. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you are not alone—this episode is for you. #EatingDisorderRecovery

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94:54

Inside a Drug-Fueled Armed Robber’s SHOCKING Double Life

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2025/05/07

Nick Marshall had a normal childhood—Disney trips, family dinners, and supportive parents. But underneath it all, he was battling brutal bullying, shame, and identity struggles. What started as seeking acceptance led to drug deals, a robbery crew, and eventually prison time. In this jaw-dropping episode, Nick opens up about the moment it all changed—and how he's now rebuilding his life after incarceration. His raw honesty and journey from ego to humility will leave you speechless.#PrisonStory

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68:10

Inside an OxyContin Addict's SHOCKING Lifestyle |...

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2025/05/04

Nicole Meo survived the unthinkable — a horrific car crash that took the lives of her boyfriend and his best friend. She was the only survivor. What followed was years of pain, guilt, and a descent into opioid addiction after being prescribed OxyContin. Her journey spiraled into psych wards, rock bottom moments, and the darkest corners of active addiction. But against all odds, Nicole clawed her way out — and is now nearly 8 years sober. In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Nicole opens up about

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41:57

Inside A Bare Knuckle Fighter's Brutal Upbringing

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2025/04/30

In this powerful episode, professional BKFC fighter Quentin "QG" Gaskins shares the raw truth behind his journey — living sober in a chaotic world. As he gears up for his next big fight, QG opens up about how yoga, breathwork, and daily movement have transformed his mind, body, and spirit.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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97:19

A Mother's Worst Nightmare: Losing My Son to Fentanyl...

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2025/04/27

In this heartbreaking episode of Rise Above, Salena shares the devastating journey of her son's battle with addiction — from early trouble with the law, to opioid dependence after an injury, and years of struggling to stay alive. After surviving a shooting that left her paralyzed, Salena faced the unimaginable: losing her son to a fentanyl overdose just six months ago. This raw and emotional conversation shines a light on the hidden battles families face behind closed doors — and the brutal toll

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54:08

I Was Shot 5 Times: An Undefeated Boxer’s Incredible...

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2025/04/24

Mason Stevens was shot five times in a violent altercation outside a nightclub — and lived to tell the story. Instead of letting it define him, he turned the trauma into fuel. Now an undefeated professional boxer, Mason shares the gritty, unbelievable journey from near-death to the top of the ring.In this episode of Rise Above, Mason opens up about the shooting, his recovery, the mindset it took to survive, and how fighting in the ring gave his life new purpose. #Boxing #Undefeated

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80:06

Surviving Trauma, PTSD, and a Household Shattered by...

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2025/04/21

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

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58:01

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

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2025/04/17

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

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69:57

The Fatal Accident That Shattered Everything | How I...

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning ·

2025/04/13

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

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