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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 154
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Inside Florida’s Most Notorious Pill Mill: Exposing the OxyContin Empire Backed by Big Pharma
Jason Votrobek, once at the center of one of the most notorious pill mill operations in the country, joins me for an exclusive interview to reveal the shocking truth behind the prescription drug epid…
01:38:33 |
Sun 16 Feb 2025
ADDICTION, FRAUD & POWER | Inside a $140M Wall Street Empire
Ross Mandell, a former Wall Street broker and the founder of Sky Capital, once dominated the financial markets before being convicted of a $140 million fraud scheme and serving over nine years in pri…
01:41:58 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
The Truth About Reality TV Fame: Big Brother Star Zach Rance’s Story of Struggle & Success
Zach Rance, known from Big Brother, reveals the harsh reality of life after the show, describing how his world came crashing down. In this powerful conversation, he shares how he hit rock bottom and …
01:00:40 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Inside Dpeezy's Brutal Addiction to Xanax, Methadone and Lean | Daniel Phaithaisong
Daniel Phaithaisong, better known as internet personality Dpeezy2099, opens up about his addiction to Xanax, lean, and methadone, as well as his struggles with the law that led to multiple stints in …
00:48:56 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Inside The SHOCKING Double Life of an Alcoholic
Adam Jablin lived a double life—on the surface, he was a devoted husband and father, but behind closed doors, he was battling a relentless addiction to alcohol. Now sober since 2006, he shares the br…
01:21:00 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Inside a Doctor’s $10M Insurance Fraud Scheme That Takes a Shocking Turn
Dr. Linda Varisco was indicted in a massive FBI healthcare fraud case—but that’s not where her story ends. In this episode of Rise Above, she shares her side of the scandal, the lessons she learned, …
01:31:03 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
An Alcoholic's Testimony | The Dark Side of Alcohol Addiction
Debi Borger, founder of DB Wellbeing and creator of the transformative E3 Method, shares her powerful story of recovery and reinvention. After a devastating car wreck and hitting rock bottom, Debi go…
01:14:42 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Inside the SHOCKING Life of a Fentanyl Addict | What Fentanyl Actually Does To The Brain
In this episode of Rise Above, Parker, a recovering fentanyl and heroin addict, shares her powerful journey of relapse and redemption. She opens up about how not working a strong recovery program led…
01:18:51 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
The Violent Night That Cost An NBA Prospect Everything
Brett Hollins Jr. was on top of the world as the #1 high school recruit in the country, destined for greatness—until one fateful night changed everything. Sentenced to four years in prison for stabbi…
01:07:47 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Inside An IV Fentanyl Addict's BRUTAL Lifestyle
Dan, 13 years sober from fentanyl and heroin, shares his raw and unfiltered journey of addiction and redemption. From running the dangerous streets of Kensington, robbing dealers, and spending time i…
02:03:15 |
Sat 18 Jan 2025
Florida's Drug Kingpin | From Serving 23 Years in Prison to Becoming a Real Estate Mogul
Robert shares his powerful story of transformation after being sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for cocaine conspiracy and a firearm charge. A major drug dealer in Tampa, he served nearly 18 y…
01:01:35 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
Inside A Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor’s Brutal Upbringing
Teresa's journey is one of resilience and transformation. Abused by her stepfather, a teen mom at 16, and enduring a painful divorce, she overcame immense challenges to rewrite her story and reshape …
01:39:57 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
How Stress Discolored My Skin
Emmanuel Lewis, a former prison correctional guard, endured grueling 16-hour workdays, understaffed facilities, and the daily pressures of managing inmates. The relentless stress not only took a toll…
00:29:26 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Inside a Stripper's Brutal Addiction to Fentanyl
Savannah shares her raw and unfiltered journey from the depths of addiction to a life of recovery and hope. Once caught in the grip of heroin and fentanyl, she turned to stripping and selling drugs i…
01:26:10 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Inside Joe "Tiger King" Exotic's Chaotic Lifestyle | Exclusive Prison Interview
Welcome to a riveting episode of the Rise Above Podcast! In this exclusive interview, we speak with the notorious Joe Exotic, star of Netflix's "Tiger King," straight from prison. Joe opens up about …
00:32:18 |
Sat 04 Jan 2025
Inside An Oxycontin Addict's Brutal Life of Crime
Frank Parisi, whose family founded the iconic Parisi Bakery in Little Italy, shares his extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation. Battling the shadow of his father’s organized crime tie…
01:08:11 |
Sat 04 Jan 2025
The Alcoholic's Struggle: How Sobriety Changed My Life and Saved My Mental Health
Rachel shares her journey through alcoholism, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and the profound impact it had on her mental health. With honesty and courage, Rachel discusses the struggles…
01:12:07 |
Wed 01 Jan 2025
Inside A Lifelong Battle With Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
In this episode of Rise Above, singer-songwriter Gabrielle Cacciola opens up about her journey of resilience and creativity. Hailing from the Bronx, Gabrielle shares her experiences with anxiety and …
00:42:07 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Inside A Heroin Addicts Brutal Lifestyle
From rock bottom to redemption, Louis Essig shares his incredible journey of transformation. After experiencing the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Louis turned his life around i…
00:56:45 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
Private Investigator EXPOSES Shocking Truth in Karen Read & Turtleboy Scandal
Step into the world of Mark Chauppetta, a seasoned private detective, as he shares gripping stories from his career, including the Karen Read case, shocking inmate scandals, and the dark truths of th…
01:25:44 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
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