The Dark Side of Alcoholism | Half a Gallon of Fireball a Day

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

He grew up in a small Mississippi town, hiding trauma, abuse, and addiction behind sports, work, and alcohol. By his 40s, he was drinking half a gallon of Fireball a day, facing divorce, and trapped in generational dysfunction.In this raw conversation, he opens up about:Surviving childhood abuse and fearHis first drink at 9 years oldThe downward spiral into alcoholism and opiate useHitting bottom and finally surrendering to sobriety in NashvilleBreaking family cycles of trauma and building a new legacy for his daughtersWriting his book “Jesus Is Cool, But Christians Creep Me Out”This is a story about pain, faith, and the power of recovery. If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, generational trauma, or finding your way back to hope—this episode will resonate.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support more stories of resilience.


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2025-08-18 68 min

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