Best Blyleven Podcasts (2024)

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S2 E9- Recovered Addict Angela DiMarco is Walking Tall! 53:53

3h ago53:53

53:53

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 journey to recovery is a profound testament to courage and resilience. After hitting rock bottom, she fou…

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S2 E1- Surviving "The Miracle on The Hudson" with Dave Sanderson 47:04

5d ago47:04

47:04

In the upcoming episode of the “I’m Going In” podcast, we are thrilled to host Dave Sanderson, a nationally recognized leadership speaker and the heroic survivor of the “Miracle on the Hudson” flight. As the last passenger to exit US Airways Flight 1549 after its dramatic ditching in the Hudson River, Dave’s remarkable bravery and resilience in the…

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S2 E8- Three Hosts talk Trauma! 38:15

2M ago38:15

38:15

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 adversity and learning to "walk tall" again. Chris, a hero of the Highland Park mass shooting, Dr. LaRosa,…

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Special Episode- USAF Veteran Jami Raishbrook is Walking Tall! 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

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…

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E11- "Surviving The Unthinkable" w/ Inspirational Speaker John Kriesel 1:04:13

3M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Join us on "I'm Going In" as we welcome our next guest, John Kriesel, a true testament to resilience and the power of the human spirit. In 2006, John survived a devastating encounter with a 200-pound roadside bomb in Iraq, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, including the loss of both legs. Against all odds, he defied expectations and embar…

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E10- "Limitations Are Self Imposed" w/ global inspiration Chris Ruden 50:31

3M ago50:31

50:31

Chris Ruden, a record-holding powerlifter, motivational speaker, and author, brings his inspiring story of overcoming adversity and embracing diversity to the "I'm Going In" podcast. Born with a disability and later diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Chris shares his journey of turning obstacles into opportunities, using his badass bionic arm an…

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E9- Diving In with Faith and Love with Brittany Viola Gonzalez and Anthony Gonzalez 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Brittany Viola Gonzalez and Anthony Gonzalez! Brittany Viola Gonzalez is an extraordinary athlete and Olympic diver, whose journey to the Olympics is nothing short of remarkable. Overcoming obstacles such as bulimia and two ankle surgeries, Brittany's unwavering resilience and determination propelled her…

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E8- Ret. Special Forces Matthew Butler tell the Story of Nasrat and a Soldiers Healing 1:02:31

4M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Join us for an emotional and powerful episode of "I'm Going In" featuring retired Army Special Forces Lt. Colonel Matthew Butler. Matthew's story encompasses the true essence of sacrifice, friendship, and the devastating impact of senseless violence. As a Green Beret, Matthew served multiple tours overseas, forming a deep bond with his interpreter,…

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E7- "From Cancer to the Big Leagues" with MLB Pitcher Devin Smeltzer 59:14

4M ago59:14

59:14

Join us for an inspiring journey as we welcome current MLB Miami Marlins Pitcher, Devin Smeltzer, to "I'm Going In." From battling and overcoming cancer at age 9 to his resilience on and off the field, Devin's story of survival, faith, and giving back will leave you inspired. Despite facing a life-threatening diagnosis at a young age, Devin's deter…

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E6- "Finding a Way Back Up" with Ret. Officer Dr. Richard Bistline 58:17

5M ago58:17

58:17

Join us as we welcome Dr. Richard Bistline, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement leadership and public safety. Dr. Bistline's diverse background includes serving as a police officer for 20 years across three agencies, as well as roles in project management, leadership coaching, hospitality security, and academ…

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E5- "The Bricks of Trauma" with Ret. Fire Lt Michael Grasso 54:20

5M ago54:20

54:20

In this episode titled "The Bricks of Trauma," we are joined by Michael Grasso, a 36-year-old husband, father, and former career firefighter from southern CT. Having spent 14 years in the fire service, with the latter half as a Lieutenant, Michael's journey was altered by a career-ending injury in late 2019, leading to his early retirement. Now an …

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E4- "Helping Takes Courage" with Div. Fire Chief Jason Corthell 56:40

6M ago56:40

56:40

🔥 Get ready for an intense and inspiring episode of "I'm Going In" featuring Jason Corthell, the active Fire Chief in Harris County, TX! 🚒 With a stellar career as an International Speaker and a Certified Instructor in Fire Protection, Jason's expertise is second to none. A proud graduate of Texas A&M and its prestigious Fire Service Chief Executiv…

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E3- "Turning Tragedy into Triumph" with Kathryn Severns Avery 57:06

6M ago57:06

57:06

Meet Kathryn Severns Avery, a beacon of resilience and compassion whose journey from tragedy to triumph is nothing short of inspiring. After the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Christopher, in a devastating car crash, Kathryn found solace and strength in the unwavering support of her local first responder community in Lakewood, Colorado. Moved b…

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E2- "The Time is NOW" with Inspirational guest Clay Worrell 53:14

6M ago53:14

53:14

Clay Worrell, a beacon of resilience and triumph, joins "I'm Going In" to share his profound journey from the depths of addiction to the pinnacle of purpose. Armed with a PhD in Philosophy and a Masters in Counseling, Clay's life story transcends academic accolades, revealing a battle against alcoholism that spanned over a decade. Rising from a hum…

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E1- Comfort in Chaos- Deputy Fire Chief Bernie Meehan talk about Sandy Hook 1:23:40

6M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

"I'm Going In" is a transformative podcast hosted by Todd Blyleven, a former professional baseball player, TEDx Speaker, and heroic survivor of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. This powerful show delves into the depths of trauma, offering a platform for individuals to share stories of adversity, resilience, and triumph. Todd, who overcame extreme …

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S2 E7- Talking First Responder Trauma and Coffee! 50:01

8M ago50:01

50:01

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 pai…

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S2 E6- Talking Mental Health and your Sleep! 44:38

8M ago44:38

44:38

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 pai…

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S2 E5- Talking about Breaking the Stigma! 47:45

8M ago47:45

47:45

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 pai…

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S2 E4- Guest Andrew DeGood talks Bipolar! 1:00:07

8M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

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 pai…

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S2 E3- Guest Steve Turney with Mental Health Marketing Conference 59:10

9M ago59:10

59:10

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 pai…

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S2 E2- Talking about Anxiety 55:39

9M ago55:39

55:39

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 pai…

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S2-Introduction- Helping those that are down Walk Tall again for themselves! 35:37

9M ago35:37

35:37

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 an…

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E20- Season 1 Finale: Amazing Takeaways 1:13:13

1y ago1:13:13

1:13:13

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 pai…

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E19- TJ Beaudette- Ret. US Marine, Presence Coach, Inspiring Walking Tall! 1:01:09

1y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

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 understanding of their true selves while coaching to celebrate the present gift of life. TJ is an absolute inspiratio…

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E18- Discussing Panic Attacks, why they happen & how to minimize the effect 1:01:43

1y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

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 upcom…

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E17- Brandon Cotie describes losing his brother at 16 and his remembrance 1:07:00

1y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

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 marks the 25th Anniversary of Devon’s passing, and we are honored to have Brandon as a part of our movement…

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E16- Jill Winter describes being empathetic during a challenging pregnancy 1:05:41

1y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

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 …

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E15- Laurie Zappulla, Spinal Cord Injury, Author, Tedx Talk & Walking Tall 1:01:33

1y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

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 inspirati…

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E14- Natalie Douglas, battling cancer, being a mother, wife & Walking Tall 1:13:59

1y ago1:13:59

1:13:59

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 spec…

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E13- Agi Semrad, owner of The Balance Project shares her story of Walking Tall 1:08:46

1y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

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 hersel…

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E12- Amir Fakhari, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, shares story! 54:30

1y ago54:30

54:30

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 ti…

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E11- Discussing "Anger" and its Mental Effect 57:34

1y ago57:34

57:34

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…

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E10- Ian Hill, Humanitarian and inspiration to all shares his story of Walking Tall 54:59

1y ago54:59

54:59

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 W…

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E9- Kyle Thousand, Sports and Entertainment Agent shares his story 1:00:36

1+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

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. Ex…

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E8- The hosts, 2 mass shooting survivors, discuss Recent Mass Shootings and their Mental Affect 1:14:36

1+ y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

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 c…

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E7- The hosts discuss "Guilt" and how does it affect your mental health? 55:10

1+ y ago55:10

55:10

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 w…

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E6- Combat wounded USMC Veteran, Christopher Brown shares his story of Walking Tall 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

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 comb…

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E5- The hosts talk about Emotional Triggers- Why we get them and how they affect us! 55:08

1+ y ago55:08

55:08

Todd, Chris, and Dr. LaRosa share stories of their adversities and the emotional triggers that follow such tragic events. Why do we have nightmares, get headaches, or can't listen to certain songs anymore following the times when we have been emotionally and mentally knocked down? Watch and listen to episode 5 to learn how you can help yourself or …

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E4- Retired Police Officer for 29 yrs Bryan Wood shares his story of Walking Tall 1:03:54

1+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Guest Spotlight: Bryan “Woody” Wood is a retired police detective who served nearly 29 years with a southern California law enforcement agency. Bryan held numerous assignments during his tenure. His last duty assignment was conducting international counterterrorism investigations for the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. He was also one of the long…

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E3- Dr. Vanetta LaRosa Shares Her Story of Walking Tall For Others In Her Life 1:01:59

1+ y ago1:01:59

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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 pai…

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E2- Survivor, Chris Maliszewski's Highland Park shooting story of helping and coping with adversity 1:25:44

1+ y ago1:25:44

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*Warning: This audio may have triggers for all those that have been either in a mass shooting, first responders, extreme traumatic event, or have military combat experience. There is NO audio/sound of gunfire or any other noise other than the hosts verbally telling their story. Please listen with caution. Chris Maliszewski shares his journey of her…

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E1- Todd Blyleven, survivor & hero of Las Vegas Mass Shooting shares his story of Walking Tall 1:22:38

1+ y ago1:22:38

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*Warning: This video and audio may have triggers for all those that have been either in a mass shooting, first responders, extreme traumatic event, or have military combat experience. There is NO audio/sound of gunfire or any other noise other than the hosts verbally telling their story. Please listen with caution. Todd Blyleven shares his journey …

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Introducing The Walking tall Movement 58:15

1+ y ago58:15

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The Walking Tall Movement was created by two separate mass shooting survivors and heroes from their events, and a world-renowned 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. This episode introduces you to all three Hosts and intr…

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