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Rise Above with Kevin Lanning is hosted by Kevin Lanning, a former Google executive in sobriety. The show features first-person recovery stories about addiction, trauma and anxiety. It has 359 episodes released about every two days, typically 60 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

Long-form recovery stories with a loyal, highly rated sobriety audience

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 281 ratings, with 262 five-star reviews
  • Two-day cadence and 359 episodes give repeated placements over time
  • Listeners are in addiction recovery and mental health, a high-intent audience for wellness products
Best forwellness and recovery productsmental health apps
Watch forContent is graphic about drug use, so brands need careful contextual fit and approval.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness60%
Mental Health30%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
interview, guest storytelling, solo recovery narrative
Tone
candid, inspirational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 281 Apple ratings on a show under three years old, shifted one band up, with 359 episodes, a Megaphone host and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks abouthow people got out of addictionwhat recovery looks like after rock bottomhow trauma and substance use connect
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugshigh
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Titles reference heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, crack, porn and prison ("I Was A 7-Time Felon On Alabama's Most Wanted"), and the show is not explicit-flagged but covers drug use in detail.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 61 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence25 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

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…
Rise Above with Kevin Lanning's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning is a recovery podcast hosted by Kevin Lanning, a former Google executive in sobriety, according to the show's description in the feed. Each episode features guests describing addiction, trauma and anxiety and how they moved past them. The show has 359 episodes released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 76 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 281 ratings, with 262 five-star reviews, according to Apple Podcasts. The listener base is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a figure based on rating volume and show cadence rather than published data. The audience is likely people in recovery, their families, and listeners interested in mental health.

No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced around $360 to $2,000 per episode. This suits wellness, recovery and mental health brands that can accept the show's frank content.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Rise Above with Kevin Lanning can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

How much does Rise Above with Kevin Lanning charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's own terms and cannot be confirmed from public data.

What is Rise Above with Kevin Lanning about?

The show features guests sharing personal stories of addiction, trauma and anxiety, and how they recovered. It is hosted by Kevin Lanning, a former Google executive in sobriety, and releases episodes about every two days.

How do I contact Rise Above with Kevin Lanning about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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