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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 stori ...
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Welcome to "The Good, The Bad, and The Guilty," the radio show that takes you behind the badge with Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell. Join Sheriff Campbell every Wednesday from 3 pm to 4 pm as he provides a unique perspective on law enforcement, community safety, and the pursuit of justice in Iredell County, North Carolina. Episode Format: In each episode, Sheriff Campbell will be joined by fellow law enforcement professionals, legal experts, community leaders, and sometimes even the i ...
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In this compelling episode of Rise Above, Richard, a former drug lord, opens up about the psychological and emotional journey behind his billion-dollar empire built on smuggling drugs for the mob. Growing up with a lack of parental guidance and facing early childhood challenges, Richard found himself making decisions that led him deep into the worl…
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In our Innards section: Home networking: tips, tricks, dos and don’ts And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:13 – Innards 00:58:27 – Vibrations From The Ether 00:59:04 – Check This Out 00:59:59 – Housekeeping and Announcemnts 01:00:49 – Wrap Up 01:02:59 – Special Thanks 01:03:29 – Outro Con…
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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning" is a podcast that focuses on mental health, addiction recovery, and personal transformation. Each episode features compelling stories of resilience, highlighting individuals who have faced significant life challenges and found ways to overcome them. Kevin, who is long-term sober himself, brings his own insights and co…
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First up in the news: Canonical Moves To Shipping Very Latest Upstream Kernel Code, Google Search is playing Monopoly, Wordstar7 is open sourced, SuSE goes way long, Chrome blocks uBlock, GitLab is on the market and Funtoo is back (sort of) In security and privacy: Hackers leak 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers, and there are lo…
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In this gripping episode of Rise Above, we dive deep into the harrowing true story of Oscar, a former member of the Colombian cartel who faced unimaginable challenges after being caught smuggling drugs. Oscar takes us inside the walls of Ecuador's most dangerous prisons, where survival is far from guaranteed. For seven long years, he battled not ju…
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Discover the gripping story of Bri, who was once at the center of America's largest check-kiting scam, driven by an unmanageable heroin addiction. After serving time in jail for writing fake checks, Bri has now been sober for 8 years. She shares her harrowing journey through addiction, including her time being trafficked in Florida rehabs as part o…
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In our Wanderings: Bill loves the image, Joe works too hard, Moss does upgrades, Majid sells stuff and rants, and Eric wants to becomes one with AI. In our Innards section: We talk Mint 22 And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:18 – Bi-Weekly Wanderings 01:20:56 – Innards 01:56:18 – Vibrati…
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First up in the news: Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” released, Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source, Intel suffers stock losses, Intel admits to damage on 13th and 14th gen processors, Funtoo calls it quits, and SerpentOS makes its first appearance In security and privacy: SecureBoot is broken on over 200 computers from 5 major…
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In this powerful episode of the Rise Above Podcast with Kevin Lanning, we explore Robert’s incredible journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and service. After falling into the grips of drug addiction, Robert committed an armed robbery that led to a 10-year prison sentence. Inside the prison walls, Robert had to navigate the har…
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Jamie's life took a dramatic turn after being sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for 5 DUI's within just 45 days. Jamie's journey from the lowest point of her life to becoming a therapist with a decade of sobriety is nothing short of inspirational. She opens up about the struggles she faced, the pivotal moments that led to her recovery, and the incre…
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In this powerful episode of 'Rise Above,' host Kevin Lanning sits down with Jon, a recovering addict who was once federally charged with trafficking OxyContin. Jon shares his incredible story of getting sober 5.5 years ago and the heartbreaking losses he endured along the way. Despite losing two friends to drugs and his brother to suicide, Jon has …
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First up in the news: Mint 22 update, Red Hat may replace GRUB, Fedora drops X11, CachyOS adds AMD support, Apple approves PC emulator, SUSE Requests openSUSE to Rebrand, EXT4 Has A Very Nice Performance Optimization For Linux 6.11 In security and privacy: CrowdStrike broke Linux and nobody noticed, Firefox’s New Controversial Feature Then in our W…
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In this gripping interview, Nicole shares her incredible journey of survival and resilience. Seven years sober, Nicole recounts the harrowing night she became the lone survivor of a fatal car accident that claimed the lives of her boyfriend and best friend. Left with devastating injuries, she was prescribed OxyContin, leading to a horrifying battle…
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In our Innards section: It’s all about the NAS And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:14 – Innards 00:36:29 – Vibrations From The Ether 00:49:07 – Check This Out 00:52:33 – Housekeeping and Announcemnts 00:53:25 – Wrap Up 00:55:21 – Special Thanks 00:55:58 – Outro Contact Info: Joe – Tllts.…
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In this insightful episode of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, we are joined by Rachel, a primary therapist at a leading substance abuse and mental health facility. Rachel dives deep into the profound impact of childhood trauma triggers and its direct correlation to substance abuse. She explains the powerful therapeutic techniques of EMDR (Eye Moveme…
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Corey, a remarkable sober entrepreneur who is celebrating nearly 10 years of sobriety. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary, marked by overcoming significant challenges including totaling three cars, receiving two DWIs, and experiencing a profound moment of clarity at 22. Corey has since turned h…
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Welcome to Episode 19 of the Rise Above Podcast, your go-to source for everything related to mental health. In this insightful episode, we are joined by Ali, who shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with OCD and anxiety at a young age. Ali delves into the intricate relationship between these two conditions and offers valuable insights on …
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First up in the news: Mint 22 Beta Released, Mint Monthly News – June, Firefox has a Weather tab, Seattle computer collection is being auctioned, Proton adds Docs to Proton Drive, Linux runs on Google Drive In security and privacy: KDE Plasma Flaw Opens Door to Unauthorized System Access Then in our Wanderings: Majid has overdosed on Schadenfreude,…
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In our Innards section: We have a discussion about what distros we think are best for beginners And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:12 – Innards 00:35:30 – Vibrations From The Ether 00:46:06 – Housekeeping and Announcemnts 00:47:17 – Wrap Up 00:48:48 – Special Thanks 00:49:15 – Outro Con…
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First up in the news: Mint 22 Beta in testing, Cinnamon 6.2 Desktop Environment Released, Linux’s New DRM Panic “Blue Screen of Death” In Action, Ubuntu is Finally Adding DEB Installer Support to App Center, AlmaLinux comes to the RPi 5, Proton goes non-profit, and light-based chips are coming In security and privacy: nada Then in our Wanderings: B…
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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…
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In our Innards section: Linux Pain Points: Why doesn’t Linux Just Work? And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:21 – Innards 01:07:06 – Vibrations From The Ether 01:07:28 – Housekeeping and Announcemnts 01:08:18 – Wrap Up 01:10:07 – Special Thanks 01:10:39 – Outro “The Linux Experiment” Link…
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First up in the news: Mint Monthly News, Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition, Internet Archive Hit With DDoS Attacks, ProtonPass is released for MacOS and Linux, and new features come to VLCIn security and privacy: Linux Exploit found by US Federal agencyThen in our Wanderings: Bill distro-hops, Moss has retu…
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Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt interview with PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay. In this exclusive conversation, Impa opens up about his incredible journey from his parents' migration from Kongo to his rise in the world of professional fighting. Discover how this remarkable athlete overcame immense challenges, including sleepin…
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Join us on "Rise Above with Kevin Lanning" as we explore the inspiring story of Joe, an LCSW from South Florida. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Joe's childhood was filled with overwhelming anxiety, leading him to seek comfort in substances. After battling addiction, he was forced to seek professional help, leading to his path of recovery. Joe shares his…
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Get the inside scoop on everything happening around Iredell county and what crime is happening. Today, Major Troy Miller joins Chief Deputy Bill Hamby. Detention Officer Jordan Hoyle will be recognized for his work by Farm Bureau Insurance as the Deputy of the Month Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4…
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First up in the news: Mozilla Reveals New Features Coming to Firefox, Ubuntu 24.10 to Default to Wayland for NVIDIA Users, KDE Plasma 6.1 Beta Released With Wayland Explicit Sync, Input Capture Portal & More, KDE Plasma 6.1 Lands Dynamic Triple Buffering Support, Btrfs Sends In Fixes For Linux 6.10 & Restores "norecovery" Mount Option, Turkey bans …
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In this powerful episode of "Rise Above with Kevin Lanning," we welcome Shannon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Florida who specializes in addiction and substance abuse. Shannon shares her professional insights on mental health, drawing from her extensive experience in the field. But this episode goes beyond the professional realm. S…
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lan Bick joins the show to tell his epic story of going from teenage party promoter to nightclub owner, to running a million dollar ponzi scheme at the age of 18 and finally at 21, getting arrested by the FBl and sent to federal prison for fraud. He now runs the hit podcast "Locked In With lan Bick." Join us as Ian shares his incredible story of do…
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First up in the news: Mint Monthly News for April, Ubuntu 24.04 released, Ubuntu 24.10 Codename Revealed, systemd introduces run0, Google threatens RISC-V support for Android, RISC-V OS arrives, and BitWarden launches MFA for Android & iOSIn security and privacy: a new ransomware threat is found, and a GitLab maximum security flaw is foundThen in o…
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Cat, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over adversity and emerged stronger than ever. Cat, a Florida native, shares her journey of overcoming alcohol addiction, standing tall as a 10-year sober warrior. But her story doesn't end there. Cat is a survivor of physical abuse from her past relationship,…
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Get the inside scoop on everything happening around Iredell county and what crime is happening. Today Sheriff Campbell and Chief Deputy Hamby are joined by Trevor Allen, Director of the NC Justice Academy Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4By WSIC
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In this episode, we delve into the awe-inspiring journey of Kayla, a professional MMA fighter whose story transcends the boundaries of the octagon. From her earliest days as a boxer to her current standing as a formidable force in the world of mixed martial arts, Kayla's resilience and unwavering determination serve as a beacon of hope for all thos…
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First up in the news: AlmaLinux restores some deprecated stuff, Nouveau dev joins the bigs, Linux runs cars, Microsoft sneaks MS-DOS 4.0 into their open source portfolio, Ubuntu 24.04 is out…. And you shouldn’t upgrade your system yetIn security and privacy: nope, nadaThen in our Wanderings: Joe preps for zombies, Bill migrates, Majid is starstruck…
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A New York native, John has journeyed through 10 years of sobriety after battling addiction, facing run-ins with the law, and even surviving a life-changing coma. His story of resilience and transformation is nothing short of remarkable. Now, John uses his experiences to inspire others. Let's Rise above with John! Learn more about your ad choices. …
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First up in the News: Mint Monthly News, Mint is testing new CDN setup for repositories, EndeavourOS ends ARM branch due to lack of help, Proton buys Standard Notes, Dynebolic portable Linux renewed after 10 year hiatus, APT 2.9 released, 3.0 announcedIn Security and Privacy: Over 92,000 DLink NAS devices exposed via backdoor, with no patch (out of…
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In episode 10, we're joined by Amy, an Ohio native celebrating 16 years of sobriety. Her journey through addiction, jail, and institutions was challenging, but Amy's resilience prevailed. Now, she's a beacon of hope as a drug and alcohol counselor. Let's Rise above with Amy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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