Rise Above with Kevin Lanning4 Apr 2024

EP1: Alec's Inspirational Journey from Rock Bottom to Radiant Success

Step into the first episode of Rise Above, hosted by Kayla Harrison and Kevin Lanning. We’re privileged to explore a truly inspiring story of perseverance with our guest Alec. Despite his confrontations with adversity and addiction, he stands as a strong testament to the power of resilience and determination. Now sober for five fruitful years, and a proprietor of three successful endeavors, Alec shares his awe-inspiring journey and sends a powerful message that happiness lies within us. Alec explores his history with addiction in depth, sharing his experience of alienation and struggle. He discusses his intimidating journey from falling into a dangerous lifestyle, losing his family and his home in Manhattan to achieving his stunning transformation. His family, offering him the hard choice between leaving their home or beginning treatment, catalyzed his impressive journey to recovery. Experience this captivating conversation as we navigate Alec’s extraordinary journey of overcoming adversity, capitalizing on opportunities, and achieving stunning success. We delve into Alec's road to rehab, his battles with social media materialism, and his realization of the importance of family. We explore the transition from an affluent lifestyle to the disciplined reality of rehab, how he tackled his manipulative patterns, and learned to accept his flaws. Finally, join us as we traverse his path to self-discovery, overcoming fear, and manning up to live a life of sobriety. This episode offers invaluable insights into the journey of self-improvement, success, happiness, and the struggle to rise above addiction. Through heartfelt stories of authenticity, resilience, nailing the balance between work and pleasure, and exploring unconventional approaches, find inspiration and motivation to overcome personal challenges and seek help. This riveting episode is a beacon of hope, assuring you that it's completely okay, not to be okay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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