{"podcast":{"title":"Rise Above with Kevin Lanning","slug":"rise-above-with-kevin-lanning-6803198","podcast_index_feed_id":6803198,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/AKTBA1006605000","website_url":"https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6b1f7764-7419-4a7f-a839-cf8c0a598b67","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3a5442ec-eabc-11ee-95dd-e7ccf73ae422/image/0b066f67235f4a85e5e9bfde2a02c902.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Kevin Lanning","episode_count":315,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T08:19:45.225844+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-above-with-kevin-lanning-6803198"},"episode":{"title":"I Was Drinking Vodka All Day | Car Crash, Hidden Addiction & How I Finally Got Sober","slug":"i-was-drinking-vodka-all-day-car-crash-hidden-addiction-how-i-finally-got-sober","published_at":"2026-04-16T01:44:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-above-with-kevin-lanning-6803198/i-was-drinking-vodka-all-day-car-crash-hidden-addiction-how-i-finally-got-sober","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-above-with-kevin-lanning-6803198","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/AKTBA3748891727.mp3?updated=1776276171","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/AKTBA3748891727.mp3?updated=1776276171","summary":"Megan’s addiction didn’t look obvious at first. She had a job, a family, and a life that seemed “normal” on the outside… but behind the scenes, she was drinking vodka all day, hiding bottles, and slowly losing control. After a near-fatal car crash, showing up drunk to work, and hitting a breaking point as a mother, everything came crashing down. In this episode, Megan shares: The moment her addiction spiraled out of control Drinking in secret while trying to hold life together The crash that should’ve been her wake-up call How motherhood and rock bottom forced change What it actually took to get and stay sober This is a raw conversation about shame, survival, and what recovery really looks like. If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to my partners at Compassion Behavioral Health. They offer individualized care and a full continuum of treatment. Call or Text: 844-443-5669 Visit: https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/?utm_source=rise%20above%20with%20kevin%20lanning&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=april #addiction #soberstory #alcoholism #recoveryjourney #mentalhealth #sobriety #rockbottom #riseabove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Megan’s addiction didn’t look obvious at first. She had a job, a family, and a life that seemed “normal” on the outside… but behind the scenes, she was dr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4447,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rise-above-with-kevin-lanning-6803198/episodes/i-was-drinking-vodka-all-day-car-crash-hidden-addiction-how-i-finally-got-sober/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-above-with-kevin-lanning-6803198/i-was-drinking-vodka-all-day-car-crash-hidden-addiction-how-i-finally-got-sober.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}