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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
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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 her academy to serving with CalFire, and then joining the Air Force to complete her nursing degree. During 9/11, she served in Japan, specializing in labor and delivery. Despite sustaining critical disabilities that ended her career as a medic and nurse, ...
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 their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain and their journey through self, group or individual therapy and healing to learn to how Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, comp...
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 their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain and their journey through self, group or individual therapy and healing to learn to how Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, comp...
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 their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain and their journey through self, group or individual therapy and healing to learn to how Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, comp...
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 their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain and their journey through self, group or individual therapy and healing to learn to how Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, comp...
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 their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain and their journey through self, group or individual therapy and healing to learn to how Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, comp...
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 their own. The hosts themselves along with weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain and their journey through self, group or individual therapy and healing to learn to how Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, comp...
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 themselves. Let's go!!!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...
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 has some invaluable tips to help someone that has experienced a trauma in their life prepare for an upcoming anniversary or event, knowing that that event will bring on anxiety and how to prepare yourself for that so you can walk tall for yourself.The ...
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/ Organizational Behavior from Washington University in St. Louis and currently serves as the Chief Development Officer with RenViva where she focuses on work with nephrologists (kidney doctors.) It was during her time serving as the Chief Development Officer...
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 many mental health struggles while fighting physically each step of the way. Today, Laurie is an inspiration to all now being able to walk again while also serving as an advocate for all people with mental health or physical struggles. She recently...
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 traumatic experience. In 2023 Natalie and her husband adopted a beautiful baby boy, named Ellis who has special needs. Professionally, Natalie is a licensed therapist working with children like Ellis and will soon become a BCBA. Sadly, a few weeks ag...
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 mental health of all involved. Like most who focus on mental health to a great degree, Agi has suffered herself and now Walking Tall for herself and for others.The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renow...
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 how he viewed his life after that tragic injury that followed was so great he attempted suicide multiple times before resetting his life, learning how to use the injury that happened and his strength to survive, and his love to help others to get back up...
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.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 their own....
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 play NCAA Division 1 college football in the US.See Ian's website here: https://seasontosavealife.org/ The Walking Tall Movement was created by two survivors of two separate mass shootings and a renowned Doctor of Psychology whose mission is to inspir...
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 Creighton University. In 2011, Kyle was hired by Excel Sports Management and Casey Close as their first hire. Excel Sports Management and Casey Close are Derek Jeter’s agent. To the surprise of nobody Kyle excelled at Excel and then was hired by Jay-Z and Roc...
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 how they, directly and indirectly, affect all of us and our mental health.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 tho...
Todd, Chris, and Dr. LaRosa share stories of their experiences dealing with "guilt" and try to better understand what guilt means, and how guilt can play a part in your mental health following tragic events or your own trauma. 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 their own. The hosts...
Guest Spotlight: United States Marine Veteran, Christopher Brown shares his gripping story of battle during three tours overseas, his physical recovery, and the reason why he chose to become a certified EMDR therapist helping his fellow brothers and sisters in arms transition from military life to civilian life. Chris Brown is a wounded Marine combat veteran. 10 years ago he founded the nonprofit Growing Veterans to combine peer support with community agriculture. Upon receiving his mast...
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