Raising Heights with Zach & Tori

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Our Viral Post That Changed EVERYTHING Sep 05, 2024

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Going viral is the goal when social media is your career. So, how did 60 MILLION views on a viral video change our lives?! Honestly, not at all.
Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate challenges with social media as a business, especially as parents of younger children. From navigating negative comments to setting healthy boundaries, we cover it all.
Listen to our chat to hear more about:
📱How going viral opens your comment section up to negativity
📱Setting boundaries and expectations with social media for children with grace and understanding
📱Do we hold our kids to a higher standard than we hold ourselves?
📱The new fear unlocked during a camping trip, how kids act differently around each parent, why you shouldn’t watch the new Snow White movie, and more

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Disneyland Hacks EVERYONE Should know! Aug 29, 2024

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Whether you’re a self-proclaimed Disney adult or not, planning a trip to Disneyland means you’ll be making a ton of decisions. Some of these choices can be the difference between making all of your dreams come true… or a stressful disaster.
Welcome back to Rasing Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, we (well, mostly Tori) give you some pointers so you can plan the perfect trip to The Happiest Place on Earth.
Listen in to our conversation to find the answers to some serious questions, including:
🏰 Are the Lightning Lane Multi Passes really worth the money?
🏰 Do you really need a reservation and a ticket?
🏰 How old should kids be when they’re taking their first trip?
🏰 What does Disney have in store for Halloween?
🏰 What are Zach and Tori’s favorite attractions, lodging options, and restaurants (and which ones do they avoid)?

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Our MUST DO Summer Activities Aug 22, 2024

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Summer is coming to an end — the days are getting shorter, back to school is closing in, and the Summer Olympics are in full swing. Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff.
In this episode, we’re reflecting on our summer experiences and talking about our favorite activities for this time of year. At the top of the list: watching the Summer Olympics, exploring locally and going on adventures of kayaking, fishing, and outdoor fun.
Tune in to our conversation to hear more about:

Why the stories and athletic feats of the Olympics are just so good
Our favorite summer activities for the whole family
Travel, Disneyland, and accessibility challenges (and wins)

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Marriage Advice We Wish We Knew Earlier Aug 15, 2024

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Your wedding is supposed to be one of the best days of your entire life — and ours was. But what made it so great and helped us create a fantastic relationship wasn’t hiring the best DJ or choosing the best flowers… it was putting the marriage first.
Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode and in honor of our wedding anniversary, we share our wedding story, break down exactly what we did pre-vows for a stellar party and lasting relationship, and how you can tap into building an everlasting love with hard work, dedication and respect long before you say ‘I do.’
Listen to our chat to hear more about:
💍The three necessary ingredients for the best wedding ever
💍Why the things you do leading up to your wedding really matter
💍What you can do before your wedding to build a solid marriage-first relationship

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We Went to the White House! Aug 08, 2024

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What happens when you take rowdy kids through the White House and then on a trip full of athletics and new friends? Amazing things, turns out!
We’ve had a busy week full of travel, sports competitions and connecting with some truly amazing people. Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, we’ll be talking trophies, the ups and downs of traveling with kids, and the incredible experience we had in Washington D.C.
Listen to hear more about:
✈️ Our Washington D.C. and Baltimore experiences (and a little Capital-building chaos)
✈️ The importance of having grace with yourself and your kids when traveling
✈️ Lessons learned from our recent travel experience
✈️ The blessings of finding your community

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How We Worked Through Our Miscarriage Jul 18, 2024

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Dealing with loss and infertility is a deeply personal journey, filled with emotional highs and lows. It's a topic that's challenging to discuss but so important to share.
Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Rolloff. This week, we're opening up about our own experiences with infertility, and the importance of open communication, faith, and support.
Listen in to hear more about:
👉 Tori and Zach's personal experiences with their miscarriage
👉 The decision-making process after a failed pregnancy
👉 How pregnancy loss impacted their faith
👉 The importance of sharing your story

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Our BEST tips for traveling with kids Jul 11, 2024

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Packing, planning, and keeping the peace—traveling with kids can feel like riding a rollercoaster of emotions. From the inevitable "are we there yet?" to unexpected detours and delays, every trip becomes a test of patience and resilience.
Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, we talk about our experiences and tips for traveling with kids. From successful strategies to hilarious mishaps, join us as we dive into managing air travel with young kids.
Listen to our conversation breaking down:
✈️ Traveling with kids, tips for packing and organization.
✈️ What has work for us and what has not.
✈️ Managing expectations and interactions with airport staff and travelers.
✈️ Our philosophy on television and screen time.
✈️ The importance of kindness and leadership in stressful situations.

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Our Society Has a Huge Problem Jul 04, 2024

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Society — especially in the digital age — can be a hurtful place. Today we’re unpacking one of the most damaging questions we’ve received to shine some light on the truth of having children. The question: Why would you bring kids into this world when you knew they might have dwarfism?
Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, we talk about the reality of having kids in today’s world of choices and medical advancement and why you shouldn’t let society dictate whether you choose to grow your family.
Medical challenges, physical and mental differences and obstacles can happen to anyone. That doesn’t make anyone make anyone undeserving of having and growing a family.
Listen to our conversation breaking down:
➡️ The power (and dangers) of medical advancement and choice
➡️ Why society needs to drop the hate and embrace differentness
➡️ Society has a problem, and it’s up to all of us to change perceptions
➡️ Upcoming LPA conference — balancing expectations and why we’re so excited

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Revealing Behind the Scenes on Little People, Big World Jun 27, 2024

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Being the cast of a reality TV show isn’t always fun or easy (though there are plenty of great moments). There’s challenges when it comes to building and maintaining relationships and boundaries with the crew and your friends and family, and especially frustrating experiences when you film in public and all eyes are on you.
Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. This episode, we’re talking about what really happens behind the scenes of reality television. From the great relationships built with the crew to the awkward truths of filming unscripted, we share our experiences.
In this episode, we talk about:
📽️ The fishbowl effect and why Zach hated filming in public
📽️ Truth or working with crew members in your home, filming your life
📽️ Navigating the personal and business side of reality television
📽️ The impact of filming a reality TV show on friendships (and why it’s really not easy)

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The Truth Behind Mixed Height Dating Jun 20, 2024

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Relationships aren’t always easy — especially when people start to question chemistry based on appearances alone. Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. This week we’re diving into the topic of dating in a mixed-height relationship.
With the pressure of public opinions, overcoming initial reactions and learning to ignore outside negativity, we talk about what it’s like to date someone who is different from you. Don’t let outside opinions keep you from your happiness — live and lead with open-mindedness, love and acceptance.
In this episode, we talk about:
💕 The truth about dating for mixed-height couples
💕 Winning over Tori’s dad (he did not approve at first)
💕 Zach’s struggle with PDA and why it was actually a good thing
💕 Why outside opinions do nothing but keep you from happiness

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