Walking Tall Podcast
The Walking Tall Podcast was created by two separate mass shooting survivors and heroes from their events, and a respected mental health doctor who all joined forces to share their own stories of adversity and strength, and then how they learned how to Walk Tall after being knocked down. Their guests will share their struggles and how they defied the odds to learn how to Walk Tall again in various categories of mental health. This podcast will spread a message of strength, togetherness, love, and support. In a time of despair, there is hope and a community of people that will help lift you up and Walk Tall for you until you can Walk Tall on your own. The "Walking Tall Movement" is here, and we are ready to Walk Tall for you and then with you. Hosts: Chris Maliszewski, Dr. Vanetta LaRosa, and Todd Blyleven
Episodes
33 episodes
S2 E11- "Be Prepared Not Scared" with Jenny Thrasher
In the upcoming episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are excited to welcome Jenny Thrasher, the founder of All That We Are and creator of the Thrive Methodology™. Jenny is an author, speaker, coach, and mental health advocate with o...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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48:43
S2 E10- Domestic Violence Awareness Advocate Crystal Behe Walks Tall
In the next episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are honored to welcome Crystal Behe, a powerful domestic violence awareness advocate and the founder of the Rise of Crystal Phoenix website. Crystal’s journey is one of incredible str...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:27
S2 E9- Recovered Addict Angela DiMarco is Walking Tall!
In the upcoming episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Angela DiMarco, a remarkable individual whose life was once overshadowed by addiction and a series of challenges that sent her spiraling downward. Angela’s...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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53:53
S2 E8- Three Hosts talk Trauma!
Welcome to the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, where hosts Chris Maliszewski, Dr. Vanetta LaRosa, and Todd Blyleven explore the power of resilience and mental health. Each episode features inspiring guests who share their journeys of overcoming ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:15
Special Episode- USAF Veteran Jami Raishbrook is Walking Tall!
In the next episode of the Walking Tall Movement Podcast, we are honored to welcome Jami Raishbrook, a medically retired USAF medic and dedicated advocate for veterans. Jami's inspiring journey spans from being the sole female firefighter in he...
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Season 2
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1:09:03
S2 E7- Talking First Responder Trauma and Coffee!
The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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50:01
S2 E6- Talking Mental Health and your Sleep!
The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:38
S2 E5- Talking about Breaking the Stigma!
The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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47:45
S2 E4- Guest Andrew DeGood talks Bipolar!
The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00:07
S2 E3- Guest Steve Turney with Mental Health Marketing Conference
The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:10
S2 E2- Talking about Anxiety
The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:39
S2-Introduction- Helping those that are down Walk Tall again for themselves!
Season 2 begins!!! Chris, Dr. LaRosa, and Todd are back and energized to bring more love, and empathy and share incredible stories of adversity and strength to help anyone who has been knocked down to lift them up and Walk Tall again for themse...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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35:37
E20- Season 1 Finale: Amazing Takeaways
The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspire humanity to Walk Tall for those suffering with their mental health until they can Walk Tall on...
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1:13:13
E19- TJ Beaudette- Ret. US Marine, Presence Coach, Inspiring Walking Tall!
TJ Beaudette is a true patriot. TJ served heroically in the USMC and after his combat military experience was complete, he entered the corporate world. Today as a presence coach, TJ works to better the lives of many through a deeper understandi...
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1:01:09
E18- Discussing Panic Attacks, why they happen & how to minimize the effect
The three hosts discuss panic attacks, and their effects on us, emotionally and mentally. Why do they occur? We talk about how you can learn how to get ahead of a panic attack to minimize the effect that it has on your body and mind. Dr. LaRosa...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:01:43
E17- Brandon Cotie describes losing his brother at 16 and his remembrance
Brandon Cotie and Chris Maliszewski first met in 8th grade when they were on the same travel baseball team. (Another friendship bonded by a baseball!) Sadly, on July 2 Brandon’s brother Devon was killed in a truck accident while working. 2023 m...
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1:07:00
E16- Jill Winter describes being empathetic during a challenging pregnancy
Jill Winter has worked exclusively throughout her career in the hospital and healthcare industry. She has earned a Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused on Human Resources Management and Services/ Orga...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:05:41
E15- Laurie Zappulla, Spinal Cord Injury, Author, Tedx Talk & Walking Tall
In 1979, Laurie Zappulla, 18 years old and getting ready to attend college, dove into a swimming pool, hit her head, and suffered a spinal cord injury becoming quadriplegic. After being told she would never walk again Laurie persevered through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:01:33
E14- Natalie Douglas, battling cancer, being a mother, wife & Walking Tall
In 2017 Natalie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and due to the disease was forced to have a hysterectomy, not allowing her to bear children. During the surgery, Natalie flatlined on the operating table requiring resuscitation. An extremely tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:13:59
E13- Agi Semrad, owner of The Balance Project shares her story of Walking Tall
Agi Semrad purely focuses on doing good for others. Agi started the Balance Project in Highland Park, IL which serves the entire north shore of Chicago providing resources and funding for individual or group needs focusing on bettering the ment...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:08:46
E12- Amir Fakhari, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, shares story!
Amir Fakhari suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury while playing high school football. After many surgeries, going through a coma, and his own personal strength he was able to get up and learn to walk, talk, eat, and live again. The depression of h...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:30
E11- Discussing "Anger" and its Mental Effect
Todd Blyleven (Las Vegas Mass Shooting Survivor-2017), Chris Maliszewski (Highland Park Mass Shooting Survivor- 2022), and Dr. Vanetta LaRosa (Doctor of Psychology) speak about "Anger" and how anger can affect all of us and our mental health.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:34
E10- Ian Hill, Humanitarian and inspiration to all shares his story of Walking Tall
Ian Hill is a Humanitarian, World Record Breaker, recognized for being a catalyst for positive change throughout the world and now bringing light to the alarming suicide rates across all communities by attempting to become the oldest man to pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:59
E9- Kyle Thousand, Sports and Entertainment Agent shares his story
Guest Spotlight: Kyle Thousand played baseball at the University of Iowa and, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003. Kyle’s early focus on his education throughout life paid off as he went on to graduate in 2007 from law school at Creigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:00:36
E8- The hosts, 2 mass shooting survivors, discuss Recent Mass Shootings and their Mental Affect
Todd Blyleven (Las Vegas Mass Shooting Survivor-2017), Chris Maliszewski (Highland Park Mass Shooting Survivor- 2022), and Dr. Vanetta LaRosa (Doctor of Psychology) speak about the tragic recent mass shootings across the country and talk about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:14:36