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 A Nurse's Addiction To Fentanyl
Katie, a former nurse, became addicted to opiates after being prescribed Percocet following surgery. Her addiction led to stealing liquid Fentanyl from work and using it intravenously. In 2022, she f…
00:50:36 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Inside A Violent 1% Outlaw's Brutal Lifestyle
In this gripping episode of Rise Above, Manny, a 1% biker in the infamous Outlaws Motorcycle Club, shares his extraordinary journey of survival and transformation. From being shot in the face and sta…
00:45:04 |
Sun 15 Dec 2024
Ex-CFO Exposes $5M Tax Fraud Scandal: Shocking Truth Behind NYC’s Taxi King Empire
Andreea, shares her story of being arrested for assisting immigrants in entering the country and committing tax fraud tied to Gene Friedman’s yellow cab taxi company. After serving prison time, Andre…
00:59:25 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Inside An Alcoholic's Brutal Lifestyle | The Dark Side of Alcohol Addiction
In this eye-opening episode, Karissa shares her harrowing journey through addiction, multiple DWIs, and the dark realities of an alcoholic's lifestyle. We dive into the psychological factors that lea…
01:26:58 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Inside A Detective’s Chilling School Shooter Takedown
Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith, host of the Gold Shields podcast, shares a gripping account of one of the most intense moments in his career—stopping a school shooter on the day of the planned atta…
01:10:02 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Surviving America’s Opioid Epidemic | Ginjer’s Brutal Lifestyle
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Kevin Lanning sits down with Ginjer, a recovering opiate addict and alcoholic whose life took a devastating turn during the height of the opiate epidemic. Ginj…
01:54:55 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Inside A Professional Bank Robber's Brutal Lifestyle Fueled By Addiction to Heroin
Victor Shear's life took a dark turn when his opiate addiction spiraled out of control. To fund his habit, he became a professional bank robber, a decision that ultimately landed him in Clinton priso…
00:59:22 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Trafficking For The Cartel | Taken Down by DEA, Brutal Prison Conditions and Getting Clean & Sober
Bryan reveals his gripping journey from working with the infamous Gulf Cartel to surviving the harsh realities of Texas federal prisons. In this episode, Bryan shares the high-stakes life of drug tra…
01:43:14 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
How A Career Criminal Went From Prison to Hip Hop Icon
From a life of crime to the spotlight of hip-hop, Majesti’s journey is one of resilience, redemption, and transformation. In this episode, she opens up about her raw and unfiltered path—overcoming pr…
00:52:58 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Inside a Warden’s Groundbreaking Prison Reform Strategy
Step inside America’s most successful correctional facility, where one warden’s focus on rehabilitation and mental health has led to the lowest repeat offender rate in the country. Hear how he transf…
00:47:17 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Inside A Kingpin's Brutal Lifestyle
In this inspiring episode, Mike Peters shares his powerful story of resilience, from his challenging beginnings in the inner city to a life-altering journey through the prison system. Faced with the …
00:59:17 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Star Athlete Becomes A Prisoner After Fatal Car Accident
In this powerful episode, we sit down with D'nita, a former D1 college basketball star and prison corrections officer from New Jersey, whose life took an unimaginable turn in an instant. One morning …
01:02:19 |
Sun 10 Nov 2024
One Punch, A Lifetime Changed: How A Bar Fight Turned Fatal
In this powerful episode, Jacob Gentry shares the harrowing story of his wrongful conviction for murder—a sentence that nearly cost him 30 years of his life. What started as a night of self-defense i…
01:04:16 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Inside the Underworld of Wiretapping: A Military Officer’s Journey to Organized Crime
Step into the world of wiretaps and covert investigations with Jon Molik, a veteran detective and wiretap expert. In this in-depth interview, Jon reveals the fascinating techniques and challenges beh…
01:04:03 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
How My Family Was Brutally Murdered In Front of Me By The Cartel | From Orphan to Millionaire
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Steve shares his unbelievable story of survival, resilience, and success. After losing both parents to cartel violence in Cali, Colombia, Steve was thrust into…
00:46:49 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Inside a Salvadoran's Brutal Escape from MS-13
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00:49:12 |
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Inside A Heroin Addicts Brutal Lifestyle
In this powerful episode, Olivia shares her gripping story of addiction, recovery, and redemption. From the chaotic lifestyle of opiate and heroin abuse to her journey through jail and rehab, Olivia …
00:53:06 |
Mon 21 Oct 2024
Dr. Nadine Macaluso Reveals Dark Truths of Marriage to The Wolf of Wall Street: Inside Narcissism
In this powerful episode, Dr. Nadine Macaluso shares her experiences, including her marriage to Jordan Belfort, 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' Our conversation goes beyond her story, diving into the psyc…
00:50:48 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Prison Inmate Interview | Cricket
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, I sit down with a career criminal whose life has been shaped by a cycle of crime, gang loyalty, and years spent in correctional facilities across Tennessee. Wi…
00:23:21 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Surviving the Horror: My Family’s Darkest Secret Exposed | Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor
In this powerful episode, Alana Wilson opens up about her difficult journey growing up in Queens, New York, facing the harsh realities of abuse, bullying, and the devastating impact of incarceration …
01:00:36 |
Mon 07 Oct 2024
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