Raising Heights with Zach & Tori

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THANKSGIVING SPECIAL! + Bonus Interview with Lilah! Nov 21, 2025

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visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com In this episode of Raising Heights, Zach and Tori share their excitement for Thanksgiving, discuss their weekend plans, and go through their highs and lows of the week. Get ready for the Heights Report, Member Peak & Pit Stories, and Lilah joins the episode to celebrate her 6th birthday! 00:00 Welcome 00:31 Thanksgiving Plans and Travel 00:49 Peak and Pit: Disneyland Adventures 04:45 Jackson's Heroic Moment 09:05 Murphy's Mischief and Home Woes 14:44 Government Shutdown and 50-Year Mortgage 23:00 Toy Story 5 Trailer Discussion 27:30 Nostalgia for 90s Disney 27:44 Thanksgiving Plans and Special Guest Announcement 28:08 Member Comments and Disneyland Plans 28:26 Ollie Pop Sponsorship Segment 31:26 Gina Marie's Story 32:47 Thanksgiving Reflections and Gratitude 44:44 Lila's Birthday Interview 55:45 Closing Remarks ------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: Hello Fresh - Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life!: https://hellofresh.com/raisingheights10fm Olipop - Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP: https://drinkolipop.com/heights HomeServe - https://www.homeserve.com

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We're Sharing Your Peak & Pit Stories! Nov 13, 2025

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visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com We've had incredible members that support our show for a long time, and we wanted to start a new segment where we share their Peak & Pits stories with everyone! You'll hear everything from exciting life changes to unfortunate disasters. If you want your story featured on our show consider becoming a member today! Visit: https://raisingheights.com to get started :)

00:00 Introduction 00:38 Podcast Dynamics and Listener Feedback 01:40 Weekly Recap and Personal Updates 05:41 Parenting Challenges and Funny Moments 09:03 Member Highlights and Promotions 09:54 Government Shutdown Discussion 17:56 Cozy Earth Promotion and Member Stories 21:30 Chilling at Paulina Lake 21:43 Fishing Trip to Niagara River 23:08 Suede Couch Disaster 27:47 Phil's Wild Story 32:23 Sleepwalking and Childhood Memories 35:42 Parenting Challenges and Reflections 41:11 Wrapping Up and Future Plans --------------------------------- SPONSORS: SKIMS http://skims.com/heights COZY EARTH http://cozyearth.com/heights - Up to 40% OFF! ZOCDOC http://zocdoc.com/heights --------------------------------- Support the Show! Become a MEMBER! visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com

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Our Origin Story Nov 06, 2025

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visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com In this episode of Raising Heights, Zach and Tori reminisce about their backgrounds, from Zach's unique family dynamics and rise to reality TV fame to Tori's inclusion into the mix. They talk about their experience on the reality show 'Little People, Big World' and the life changes afterwards. Also, become a member of Raising Heights for the chance to have YOUR Peak & Pit story shared during our new segment! 00:00 Intro 00:35 Welcome to Raising Heights 01:49 Peak and Pit: Highlights and Lows 02:38 Soccer Season Wrap-Up 06:38 Membership Perks and Engagement 08:06 Sponsorship Shoutouts 10:01 Listener Comments and Feedback 16:19 Heights Report: News and Updates 24:26 The Frustrations of Baseball Rules 26:24 Weather Extremes and Regional Differences 27:21 Tori's Book Talk: Regretting You and The Nightingale 29:14 Our Origins from Little People, Big World 40:02 Life After the Show: New Ventures and Reflections 43:57 AI and Fake News: The Twins Photo Incident 46:21 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Dwarfism Awareness Month & Embracing Identity Oct 30, 2025

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visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com In this episode of Raising Heights, Zach and Tori discuss the nuances of dwarfism awareness and the balance between pride and living authentically with dwarfism. They also cover Zach's role as DAAA president, recent trip stories, and the impact of dwarfism awareness month in the dwarf community. 00:00 Intro 00:09 Welcome to Raisin Heights 00:41 New Camera Angle and Silly Mood 01:26 Peak and Pit: Foot Injury and Camping 03:28 Health Insurance and Property Taxes Rant 04:57 RV Trips and Family Fun 07:47 Morning Routines and School Struggles 12:15 Member Highlights and DAAA Support 13:32 Jackson's Passport and Travel Plans 17:36 Baseball Talk: Mariners and World Series 20:46 Learning Baseball Stats 21:08 The Materialist Movie Review 23:09 HelloFresh Sponsorship 30:05 Dwarfism Awareness Month 31:11 Ali Pop Sponsorship 33:13 Balancing Dwarfism and Identity 44:29 Concluding Thoughts SPONSORS: OLIPOP - Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP https://drinkolipop.com/heights HELLO FRESH - Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! https://hellofresh.com/raisingheights10fm Support the Show! Become a MEMBER - visit: ➡ https://raisingheights.com

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Preparing for a HUGE TRIP! Special Interview with Jackson Oct 23, 2025

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visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com In this episode of 'Raising Heights,' Zach and Tori discuss fall activities and their special family dynamics, and challenges. Later, they are joined by a special guest, Jackson, who talks about his exciting upcoming out of the country! Don’t miss out on this fun and heartfelt episode, filled with laughter, family bonding, and plans for new adventures! 00:00 Embarrassing Soccer Moments 00:31 Welcome to Raising Heights 00:41 A Perfect Fall Day 00:55 Pumpkin Patch Plans 01:36 Special Guest Announcement 02:01 Peak and Pit: Weekly Highlights 02:21 New Friends and Good Food 05:11 Challenges of Parenting and Social Media 09:12 Coaching Youth Soccer 15:32 Cozy Earth Sponsorship 18:02 Raising Heights Community 20:50 Reflecting on Old Memories 21:09 Sharing Faith and Feedback 21:52 Heights Report: Current Events 22:00 Baseball Playoffs Excitement 24:05 Nobel Peace Prize Discussion 25:12 TV Show Surprises and Frustrations 26:56 Travel Plans and Excitement 31:24 Father-Son Bonding Over Soccer 40:26 Concluding Thoughts and Sign Off SPONSOR: Cozy Earth: visit https://cozyearth.com/ & Use Code: HEIGHTS for 20% OFF! Support the Show! Become a MEMBER - visit: ➡ https://raisingheights.com

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Peaks, Pits, & Pumpkin Patches Oct 16, 2025

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visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com In this episode Zach & Tori share their recent Peaks & Pits as well as some exciting news! Tune in for their thoughts on visiting the Farm, the new Taylor Swift Album, Seahawks, and a new way to support Dwarf Athletic Association of America! 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Peak and Pit: Life Updates 01:56 Tech Troubles and Solutions 03:57 School and Teaching Highlights 05:32 Household Chores and Clean-Up 09:40 Sports Talk: Soccer and More 10:37 Current Events and Pop Culture 13:36 Sponsored Segment: OP Soda 18:09 Sponsored Segment: Skims 19:18 Portland's Current State: A Reality Check 21:47 Member Highlights and Community Engagement 22:45 Pumpkin Patch Memories and Family Traditions 32:52 Exciting Announcements and Future Plans 33:24 International Travel and Soccer Dreams 38:33 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts SPONSORS: OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of Olipop https://drinkolipop.com/heights SKIMS: https://www.skims.com/heights SUPPORT THE SHOW! Become a Raising Heights MEMBER ➡️ https://raisingheights.com

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Our RV Experience & Faith Talk | Raising Heights Oct 09, 2025

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visit: ➡️ ⁠https://raisingheights.com⁠ Join Zach and Tori as they navigate through their daily highs and lows, answer listener questions, and share their thoughts on a variety of topics including parenting, religion, and current cultural trends. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Seasonal Changes and Family Life 02:05 Peak and Pit: Highlights and Lows 04:01 Current Events Discussion 04:10 Debate on AI and Hollywood 07:54 JK Rowling and Public Opinions 12:56 Viewer Comments and Feedback 21:53 Reflecting on Faith and Personal Growth 22:50 Encouraging Audience Engagement 23:10 Exciting Weekend Adventures 23:16 Omaha Steaks Sponsorship 25:01 First RV Trip Experience 28:56 RV Mishaps and Lessons Learned 33:48 Kids' Fun and Socializing 36:11 Looking Forward to Future Trips 39:27 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts OMAHA STEAKS: Go to ⁠https://OmahaSteaks.com⁠ to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code: "HEIGHTS" at checkout for an extra $35 off! Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Support the Show! Become a MEMBER! Early & Ad Free Episodes visit: ➡️ ⁠https://raisingheights.com⁠

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Letting Kids Fight Their Own Battles | Raising Heights Oct 02, 2025

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visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com In this episode Zach and Tori discuss the challenges of modern parenting and ways to let children build self confidence through "fighting their own battles". Additionally, the episode covers current events including Jimmy Kimmel's return, cancel culture, and the significance of Charlie Kirk's memorial viewership. This episode is PACKED! 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Peak and Pit: Highlights and Lows 01:15 NFL Game Experience 02:12 College Football Comparisons 05:10 Upcoming RV Trip 10:14 Current Events Discussion 22:29 Member Highlights and Merchandise 24:35 Listener Appreciation and New Member Welcome 25:36 Parenting Insights: When to Step In for Your Kids 28:22 Teaching Kids to Handle Teasing and Bullying 32:11 Promoting Mental Toughness in Children 33:21 Zocdoc: Making Healthcare Easy 36:10 The Importance of Parental Guidance and Support 37:00 Personal Stories and Reflections on Parenting 43:19 Encouraging Independence and Confidence in Kids 48:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement SUPPORT THE SHOW - BECOME A MEMBER! visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com SPONSOR: https://www.zocdoc.com/heights

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Our Thoughts About Charlie Kirk's Assassination... Sep 25, 2025

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In this episode of Raising Heights with Zach and Tori, we address the shocking recent events surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the importance of discussing such difficult topics responsibly. 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Merchandise and Membership Announcements 02:27 Engaging with YouTube Comments 03:41 Fan Nicknames Discussion 05:48 Peak and Pit Segment 14:43 Current Events and Charlie Kirk Discussion 21:42 Reflecting on Political Awareness 22:36 The Impact of Charlie Kirk's Assassination 24:36 Cancel Culture and Media Responsibility 26:11 The Role of Faith in Public Discourse 28:17 The Importance of Authenticity in Tragedy 31:34 Navigating Church and Faith 35:47 The Need for Civil Debate 48:40 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action Become a MEMBER - visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com

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Answering Questions & Addressing Some Rumors... Sep 18, 2025

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In this episode of 'Raising Heights,' Zach and Tori, we are back from our summer break, and we wanted to share some of the comments and answer questions you guys sent in! Plus, as always we share Raising Heights Member comments, The Heights Report, and our peaks and pits. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Welcome Back to Raising Heights 01:05 Engaging with the Audience 02:24 Member Comments and Interactions 07:13 The Heights Report: Current Events 19:33 Sponsored Segment: Omaha Steaks 22:09 Society and Accountability Discussion 23:49 Q&A Introduction and Social Media Shoutouts 24:13 Sponsored Segment: Skims 25:53 Non-Negotiables in Marriage and Parenting 30:15 Love Languages and Favorite Podcasts 33:54 First Camping Trip with the RV 38:27 Favorite Coffee Shops and TV Shows 42:44 Reflections on Being on Television 44:49 Conclusion and Member Benefits Support the Show! Become a MEMBER: visit: ➡️ https://raisingheights.com SPONSORS: SKIMS: https://www.skims.com/heights #skimspartner OMAHA STEAKS: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code: "HEIGHTS" at checkout for an extra $35 off! Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!

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