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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

By: Kevin Lanning
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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.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
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  • Inside a Rockstar's BRUTAL Addiction to Fentanyl | The Miracle Call That Saved My Life

    Inside a Rockstar's BRUTAL Addiction to Fentanyl | The Miracle Call That Saved My Life
    Apr 3 2026
    Justin Clancy was a rising star in the music industry, but behind the scenes, he was battling a soul-crushing addiction to opiates. In this episode of Rise Above, Justin gets incredibly vulnerable about the "white light" moment that saved his life—literally seconds away from ending it all. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or mental health, you don't have to do it alone. Compassion Behavioral Health offers individualized, stigma-free care. Visit them here: https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/?utm_source=rise%20above%20with%20kevin%20lanning&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=march Call or Text: 844-443-5669 Follow Justin Clancy: Instagram: @justin_clancy TikTok: @justinclancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • I Was a Head Football Coach and a Raging Alcoholic | The Day I Lost Everything

    I Was a Head Football Coach and a Raging Alcoholic | The Day I Lost Everything
    Aug 28 2025
    Chris Hirschfield was a high school football coach on top of the world—winning state championships, raising two kids, and leading one of Georgia’s most promising teams. But behind the success was a man silently battling addiction. After a devastating DUI, Chris lost everything—his job, his reputation, and his sense of self.In this raw and emotional interview, Chris opens up about childhood trauma, pressure to prove himself, spiraling into daily drinking, and the powerful moment of surrender that saved his life. Now sober and rebuilding, he’s using his pain to help others—including coaches, athletes, and anyone silently struggling. Chris's website: Www.movethechains.squarespace.com #AddictionRecovery #CoachingLife #SobrietyJourney #RockBottom #FootballCoach #DUIRecovery #StateChampion #MentalHealthAwareness #HighSchoolFootball #AlcoholAddiction #RedemptionStory #RiseAbovePodcast #MoveTheChain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • I Was Held Hostage by a Biker Gang | Shooting Heroin at 15 Nearly Killed Me

    I Was Held Hostage by a Biker Gang | Shooting Heroin at 15 Nearly Killed Me
    Mar 31 2026
    "I knew the moment I did it, this will ruin my life—and I’m going to keep doing it." In this raw and unfiltered episode of Rise Above, Kevin Lanning sits down with Alyx Gold for a follow-up to her viral interview. Alyx takes us deeper into the "underworld" of her addiction—a journey that started with shooting heroin and meth at just 15 years old. Alyx reveals the terrifying details of being held hostage for over a week by a biker gang president, the moment she was stabbed and nearly killed in an abandoned alleyway, and the miraculous stranger who saved her life. But this isn't just a story of darkness. Today, Alyx is over 8 years sober, a dedicated single mother, and is in the process of opening the Gold Center for Recovery to help others escape the same trenches she once lived in. In this episode, we discuss: The reality of being a 15-year-old IV drug user. The harrowing escape from a biker gang "trap house." Surviving a brutal assault and the "angel" who intervened. How Alyx changed her entire belief system to stay sober for 8 years. The launch of the Gold Center for Recovery. Connect with Alyx Gold: Instagram: @_alyxgold TikTok: @in_my_everything_era If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out to Compassion Behavioral Health: 844-443-5669 or visit https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/?utm_source=rise%20above%20with%20kevin%20lanning&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=march #RiseAbove #Recovery #Addiction #HeroinAddict #Sobriety #AlyxGold #KevinLanning #BikerGang #TraumaHealing #RedemptionStory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
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