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...
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 her family's future. With over 25 years as an entrepreneur and executive, she has built high-performing teams, managed multi-million dollar projects, and founded a million-dollar company. In this episode, Teresa shares her inspiring journey, hard-earned lessons, and practical tools for building strength and resilience.
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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 on his mental health but also triggered a rare heart condition that caused his skin to turn white over a year. In this eye-opening interview, Emmanuel shares his incredible story of resilience, the challenges of his profession, and the physical transformation that left everyone speechless.
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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 in strip clubs to support her habit, which eventually led to jail time. Her story is wild, heartbreaking, and ultimately one of resilience and redemption, as she overcame incredible odds to get clean and sober and now inspires others to do the same.
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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 his latest efforts to secure a pardon, his ambitions to run for president in 2024, and the shocking conditions inside the prison.
Joe shares the latest developments in his bid for a presidential pardon, discusses his bold plans to run for president and his vision for America, and exposes the appalling state of cleanliness in the prison. He also provides insight into his mental health journey while incarcerated and lightens the mood with some entertaining and unexpected stories from behind bars.
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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 ties and his own addiction to opiates, Frank emerged 13 years clean and sober, embracing mindset shifts and strategies for growth. In this episode, he opens up about overcoming adversity, achieving abundance, and building a lasting legacy. Frank’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and self-discovery, offering practical advice for anyone ready to reclaim their life and thrive.
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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.
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