Stand Up Speak Up

Stand Up Speak Up

Discover the real-life stories of every day people surviving soul-crushing ordeals to take back their lives, becoming wiser, enlightened and triumphant in defying former tormentors and oppressors. Hear inspirational heroes speak honestly about their often-brutal experiences with Stand Up Speak Up to raise social awareness and remove stigmas. Listen to how the hurt, lost and forgotten overcome cruel adversity and go from victimized to victorious.

Recent Episodes

April 22, 2022

Starting the Conversation about Death with Grief Educator Doreen Thib…

Come along as your host Karla Stephens-Tolstoy sits down for the first time with Death Doula, Grief Educator and Celebrant Doreen Thibert, who founded One Thread Consulting and offers services for both those preparing for their own deaths as well …

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March 10, 2022

Transforming our Brains into Kinder, Cozier Places to Live - The Sara…

In this episode, your host Karla Stephens-Tolstoy will take you along for her first resonance training & relational neuroscience session with Sarah Peyton, a neuroscience educator and author.

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Jan. 3, 2022

An inspiring story of resilience, positivity and fighting the odds. T…

This is an inspiring story of resilience, positivity and fighting the odds. This is Brea’s Story.

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April 12, 2021

Ashleigh Banfield

For the past 30 years, Ashleigh Banfield has been consistently one of the most acclaimed anchors in television news, and one of television’s top crime journalists. In her most recent role, Ashleigh hosted Primetime Justice with Ashleigh Banfield on HLN. …

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April 20, 2020

Letters on Sex Trafficking

Human trafficking is a hard conversation to have, as most of us would like to think we have nothing in common with people who sell other people or those that exploit humans in any way. But, the reality is that …

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April 4, 2019

My Boobs Are Trying To Kill Me: If You’re Gonna Have Cancer Fog You M…

Karla Stephens-Tolstoy, the founder of Stand Up/Speak Up, continues to share her fight in battling Stage 4 cancer. She courageously shares Karla’s medical journey from all sides of the disease, her life, and her extensive su...

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