No topic is too heavy, no story too raw. Through powerful conversations about resilience, perseverance, and beating the odds, Louis and his guests confront life’s toughest challenges head-on.
Rise Above is a mental health and recovery podcast featuring candid conversations about profound challenges and personal setbacks. Each episode highlights the adversity guests have faced and emphasises the practical tools and insights that empower them to overcome their circumstances and thrive.
“The show launched in June 2024 and releases new episodes twice a week, ensuring that listeners always have fresh stories of hope and resilience.”
Meet the Host
Louis Ruggiero
Kevin Lanning is a former Google executive who has been sober for seven years. Drawing from his own journey of addiction and recovery, Kevin brings empathy and insight to each conversation. His mission is to explore the tools and strategies people use to overcome life’s toughest challenges and to empower listeners to rewrite their own stories.
“My goal is to balance raw emotional narratives with clear, actionable insights. This is a place of honesty about the past and hope for the future.”
What you’ll get
Actionable tools for sobriety, healing, and resilience.
Compassionate insight from people who’ve lived it.
Hope, community, and accountability to keep going.