Episodios

  • Our BEST tips for traveling with kids

    Our BEST tips for traveling with kids
    Jul 11 2024
    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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    47 m
  • Our Society Has a Huge Problem

    Our Society Has a Huge Problem
    Jul 4 2024
    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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    55 m
  • Revealing Behind the Scenes on Little People, Big World

    Revealing Behind the Scenes on Little People, Big World
    Jun 27 2024
    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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    52 m
  • The Truth Behind Mixed Height Dating

    The Truth Behind Mixed Height Dating
    Jun 20 2024
    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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    56 m
  • Our Struggles with Body Image

    Our Struggles with Body Image
    Jun 13 2024
    Pregnancy and postpartum experiences are a blessing… but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Women get to experience this amazing miracle of creating life, but they’re also faced with a ton of challenges along the way.

    Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, Tori shares a glimpse into her own postpartum journey, from the discomfort of being in her own body to coming to terms with the fact that her high school jeans would never fit again — and that’s alright. In a world where it seems like women are constantly comparing themselves to others, Tori and Zach shed some light on their experiences.

    Listen in as we discuss:

    ➡️ Struggling with the balance between appreciating the beautiful gift of pregnancy and struggling with body image
    ➡️ The importance of understanding and respecting that everyone’s experiences (and bodies) are different
    ➡️ Surgery, doing the work, and finding the right option for you
    ➡️ Coming to terms with your new body, and learning to love the imperfections — even in the age of Instagram
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    45 m
  • Finding Purpose With Kevin and Danielle Cekanor

    Finding Purpose With Kevin and Danielle Cekanor
    Jun 6 2024
    Living as someone who is ‘different’ can be difficult. But it’s important to understand that no two stories are the same. Differences can come with immense challenges, but it’s up to you to make a difference in the world and let your light shine.

    Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. This week, we are blessed to be talking with our friends, Kevin and Danielle Cekanor, who host their own podcast A Little More Light. We talk about life, love and so much more. From breaking the ego and mindsets that might be holding you back in your relationships and life planning to the power of embracing who you are, how you’re different, and the difference you can make in the world, we share personal stories and words of wisdom.

    Listen to hear more about:

    ❤️ Relationships and life planning with dwarfism
    ❤️ Recognizing you can make a difference with what you have
    ❤️ The power of opportunities to talk to people outside your typical realm
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    56 m
  • Tori Reveals Terrifying Story of Zac

    Tori Reveals Terrifying Story of Zac
    May 30 2024
    This week we’re back to answer more questions. Tori steps up to give you a peek behind the curtains into her perspective on the topics you care most about.

    Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, Tori shares the struggles and joys of motherhood, whether or not she would ever return to teaching in public school and the high school celebrity crush that used to get het made fun of. We love connecting with you — be sure to join us on Instagram for the chance to have your question answered in future episodes.

    Tori talks about:
    • Her love for kids and teaching, but hesitancy to return to public school
    • The high school celebrity heartthrob and what she liked most about him
    • Stories of Zach’s terrifying night terrors
    • The power of love and logic in parenting
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    31 m
  • Zach Answers Your Questions

    Zach Answers Your Questions
    May 23 2024
    What happens when you send us questions? Well, we answer them.

    Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. This week Tori will be asking Zach questions asked by you! We tap into everything from parenting to personal relationships and favorite memories. We love connecting with you — be sure to join us next week where Tori will be answering questions and follow us on Instagram to participate in future episodes like this one.

    Today, Zach will be unpacking:

    - Future plans, our forever home and the best (and hardest) parts of being a dad
    - What you should do when you have a conversation with someone with dwarfism
    - Family relationships, dealing with strained connections and prioritizing mental health
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    37 m