Cocaine Ruined My Life | From Addiction to Renowned Psychologist
Rise Above with Kevin Lanning
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In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Jason — a psychologist with 28 years of sobriety — opens up about his daily cocaine addiction, massive consequences, failed attempts at school, gambling, lying, shame, and the moment he finally surrendered.
Jason shares how he went from doing cocaine every day for two years, destroying relationships, losing opportunities, and spiraling into secrecy — to becoming a respected psychologist who has helped thousands of addicts recover.
We walk through:
✔️ His childhood and early signs of addiction
✔️ Daily cocaine use, escalating to talk of smoking crack
✔️ Consequences he could no longer outrun
✔️ The God moment in a bar that changed everything
✔️ His surrender and journey through Hazelden, sober living, and rebuilding
✔️ Becoming Dr. — and helping others find the voice he once ignored
✔️ Mentorship, humility, boundaries, and why consequences save lives
Whether you’re new to recovery, long-term sober, or trying to help a loved one, this conversation will hit home. Jason’s humility, clarity, and brutal honesty make this one of the most powerful episodes of Rise Above.
If this episode helps you — please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.
You never have to recover alone.
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00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
01:34 Ripple Effects of Sobriety
03:35 Life in New York and Family Background
05:28 Childhood, Divorce & Early Experiences
08:38 Single Parenting & Family Dynamics
10:38 Baseball, Music & Early Signs of Addiction
13:50 Teen Substance Use & Social Groups
16:17 Underachievement & Academics
21:40 College, Fraternity, and Escalating Addiction
25:36 Gambling, Routine, and Escaping Consequences
29:33 Reaching Rock Bottom: Cocaine & Life Spiral
34:36 Signs, Interventions & First Attempt at Rehab
39:11 Breaking Point: Surrendering to Recovery
46:09 Relief in Surrender & Early Recovery
50:06 Treatment Journey & Recommendations
54:32 Living Sober: Structure, Halfway Houses, & Community
01:01:04 Importance of Boundaries & Consequences
01:04:04 Building Recovery: Meetings, Sponsors & Early Work
01:11:00 Becoming Myself
01:19:15 Graduate School, Early Career & Private Practice
01:25:15 Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Giving Back
01:30:02 Finding Jason & Closing Thoughts
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Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning
Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious.
About Kevin:
Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive.
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20 Comments
and he so reminds me of a therapist at one of mt treatment centers
great pod kevin
you're the best
xo
Cocaine Ruined My Life | From Addiction to Renowned Psychologist
Rise Above with Kevin Lanning
17,905 views
Support recovery in style with SBR Cartel — 10% of every purchase helps struggling addicts and alcoholics find hope. Get 15% off with code RISEABOVE at sbrcartel.com
In this powerful episode of Rise Above, Jason — a psychologist with 28 years of sobriety — opens up about his daily cocaine addiction, massive consequences, failed attempts at school, gambling, lying, shame, and the moment he finally surrendered.
Jason shares how he went from doing cocaine every day for two years, destroying relationships, losing opportunities, and spiraling into secrecy — to becoming a respected psychologist who has helped thousands of addicts recover.
We walk through:
✔️ His childhood and early signs of addiction
✔️ Daily cocaine use, escalating to talk of smoking crack
✔️ Consequences he could no longer outrun
✔️ The God moment in a bar that changed everything
✔️ His surrender and journey through Hazelden, sober living, and rebuilding
✔️ Becoming Dr. — and helping others find the voice he once ignored
✔️ Mentorship, humility, boundaries, and why consequences save lives
Whether you’re new to recovery, long-term sober, or trying to help a loved one, this conversation will hit home. Jason’s humility, clarity, and brutal honesty make this one of the most powerful episodes of Rise Above.
If this episode helps you — please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.
You never have to recover alone.
#addiction #recovery #sober #sobriety #cocaineaddiction #rehab #12step #mentalhealth #psychologist #inspiration #risenabove #kevinlanning #addictionrecovery #drugaddiction #soberlife #sobercommunity #overcomingaddiction #recoveryispossible #miracleofsobriety #intervention #hope
00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
01:34 Ripple Effects of Sobriety
03:35 Life in New York and Family Background
05:28 Childhood, Divorce & Early Experiences
08:38 Single Parenting & Family Dynamics
10:38 Baseball, Music & Early Signs of Addiction
13:50 Teen Substance Use & Social Groups
16:17 Underachievement & Academics
21:40 College, Fraternity, and Escalating Addiction
25:36 Gambling, Routine, and Escaping Consequences
29:33 Reaching Rock Bottom: Cocaine & Life Spiral
34:36 Signs, Interventions & First Attempt at Rehab
39:11 Breaking Point: Surrendering to Recovery
46:09 Relief in Surrender & Early Recovery
50:06 Treatment Journey & Recommendations
54:32 Living Sober: Structure, Halfway Houses, & Community
01:01:04 Importance of Boundaries & Consequences
01:04:04 Building Recovery: Meetings, Sponsors & Early Work
01:11:00 Becoming Myself
01:19:15 Graduate School, Early Career & Private Practice
01:25:15 Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Giving Back
01:30:02 Finding Jason & Closing Thoughts
🔔 Join Rise Above with Kevin Lanning to watch more content on Triumph, adversity, resilience, and inspiration: @riseabovewithkevin
✅ Stay Connected To Us.
👉Instagram: Instagram: riseabovewithkevin
👉 TikTok: TikTok: rawithk
👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk
✅ For Business Inquiries: riseabovewithk@gmail.com
================================
✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning:
Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning
Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious.
About Kevin:
Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive.
For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:
📩 Email: riseabovewithk@gmail.com
🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod...
=================================
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself
Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research.
Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided.
© Rise Above with Kevin Lanning