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

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Walking Tall Podcast

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

May 24, 2023 • Walking Tall Podcast • Season 1 • Episode 12

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 once again and Walk Tall for himself and others. Watch and listen to this amazing story of perseverance, strength, and love.

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 from mental health until they can walk it on their own. The hosts and weekly guests will share their stories of adversity, their pain, and their journey through self, group, or individual therapy and healing to learn how to Walk Tall again. The movement is driven by strength, compassion, and love.

Hosts: Dr. Vanetta LaRosa, Chris Maliszewski and Todd Blyleven.

Learn more about the Walking Tall Movement at www.walkingtallmovement.com

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Learn more about the Walking Tall Movement at www.walkingtallmovement.com

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