November 1, 2018
01. Both Sides Are Overselling Troop Deployment
02. Migrant Caravan – What Are They Fleeing?
03. How Have We Forgotten an Opinion Isn’t Fact?
04. How Journalists Deal with Fake News
05. October Jobs Report: Good News for Workers
06. How to Heal Our National Trauma
07. What to Do with All that Candy
08. Honor Veterans by Living Lives of Purpose
09. This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler
10. She Makes Back, Neck, Knee and Headache Pain Go Away
11. M.D. Has a Three-Pronged Cure for Opioid Addiction
12. When It’s Okay to Leave Your Sick Spouse
13. The Easy Way to Get More Zzzs
14. How to Turn Procrastination into an Asset
15. Why Your Kids Won’t Live as Long as You
16. Dads and Daughters in the #MeToo Age
17. Forget Positive Thinking, There’s Something Better
18. Faith Can Help You Achieve Success at Any Age
19. Long-Married Pastor Reveals Why Marriages Fail
20. This Doc Says, “Be Grateful for Your Addiction!”
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1. ==> Both Sides Are Overselling Troop Deployment
The president is deploying an additional 5,200 active-
duty troops to the southern border of the United States
in what he has tried to portray as an unprecedented
effort to stem an “invasion” by a caravan of Central
American migrants. The deployment, dubbed Operation
Faithful Patriot, is aimed at hardening security at the
Mexican border and will bring the number of U.S. troops
there to over 7,000—more than triple the number of U.S.
forces in Syria as of last December. But Lara Seligman
says the actual facts of the deployment do not live up
to the hype from either proponents or critics.
Seligman, Foreign Policy’s Pentagon correspondent,
writes that the active-duty troops will mostly be
putting up razor wire and moving border police and that
there is precedent for the move: Both Presidents George
W. Bush and Barack Obama deployed similar numbers of
troops to the border during their times in office,
though not during elections. Lara Seligman also served
as the Pentagon editor for Aviation Week and Space
Technology. Contact her at
Lara.seligman@foreignpolicy.com; @laraseligman
2. ==> Migrant Caravan – What Are They Fleeing?
Thousands of migrants from Central America are headed
north through Mexico, riding buses, piling into trucks
and walking toward America and a vision of a better
life. According to the United Nations, the caravan is
made up of men, women and children mostly from
Honduras, though some are Guatemalan and others are
from El Salvador. Suyapa Portillo, an assistant
professor at Pitzer College who observed last year’s
election in Honduras says, “Juan Orlando
Hernandez’s presidency cannot provide jobs, healthcare,
safety in their neighborhoods or food. Eating in
Honduras is a luxury. Minimum wage is under $400
dollars a month, but electricity, water and food, costs
well over $500 a month for a household.” She adds, “The
country has witnessed a decline in security, becoming
one of the most dangerous countries in the world, where
children, women and transgender people are killed at
the rate of a country in an active war.” Suyapa
Portillo just wrote the piece “An Illegitimate, U.S.-
Backed Regime is Fueling the Honduran Refugee Crisis.”
She is in contact with people in Honduras who are also
be available for interviews. Contact her at
Suyapa_Portillo@pitzer.edu; @SuyapaPV
3. ==> How Have We Forgotten an Opinion Isn’t Fact?
Between mail bombs and synagogue shootings, it’s been a
brutal week for hate crimes in America. Leeza Steindorf
says, “The concept that we have completely forgotten in
this country, with its fierce embrace of ‘us against
them’ is that an opinion is NOT a fact. Sounds simple
but the leaders of this land have completely missed
that small distinction.” She says it’s the source of
all crimes and wounds – that my perspective is right,
yours is wrong and I have the ‘right’ to act as I wish
because my perspective is the only valid guiding force
in the situation. She adds, “Leaders set the tone of
the talk and the rules of the game. Without any
political polarity, it is safe to say that it is a
magnificent rarity in the western world today that a
leader distinguishes fact from personal opinion and
perspective, and that lack of intelligence and personal
discipline has set the stage for disregarding blatant
discrimination, accusations, violent crimes, human
emotion and simple common courtesy.” An international
communications expert specializing in peace education
in schools, Steindorf won national acclaim in Europe
for the CORE Success program that she designed after a
school shooting in Germany. Contact her at (541) 550-
0451; Leeza@CoreSuccess.com
4. ==> How Journalists Deal with Fake News
Polls show an alarming number of people only listen to
what they want to hear and only what aligns with their
own biases. Most disturbing is an overwhelming number
of Americans believe that journalists fabricate the
news. Karl Suchman says the reputation of professional
journalism has been hijacked and distorted and he’s fed
up with the dog whistle antics of those who have
exploited true patriots in the news business to foment
anger and distrust while raking in the ratings and
millions of dollars. “The reputation of professional
journalism has been hijacked and distorted
by hucksters, personalities and politicians pretending
to sell the truth, but in reality they are peddling
distrust and ‘alternative facts.’” Invite the author of
“Murdering the Message: How Real Journalists Cope with
Fake News” to share how journalists fight through their
own biases and what motivates them, from local radio
and television to network news and sports. Contact him
at (972) 345-4670; ksuchman@sbcglobal.net
5. ==> October Jobs Report: Good News for Workers
On Friday, the federal government will release the
national unemployment statistics for October,
confirming the continuation of the lowest unemployment
rates in almost half a century. This comes despite a
roller coaster-like stock market, midterm election
jitters, two devastating hurricanes, and interest rate
hikes by the Fed. Diane Huth, The Accidental Career
Coach, explains what this means for employees today.
“Now is a great time to get focused on upping
your game and either getting a promotion in your
current job or finding a new better-paying job. This is
especially true for workers who took a less-than-
desirable job a few years ago when openings were tight
and may have settled for a lower salary that is
competitive today.” Huth will explain how to move
within your company to increase your pay, learn new
skills to keep up-to-date in your field, and create a
resume that can be scanned in 7- seconds and highlight
your best credentials. Diane Huth is the author of
career guides “Brand You! To Land Your Dream Job” and
“Reinvent Your Career – Beat Age Discrimination to Land
Your Dream Job.” Contact her at (210) 601-7852;
Diane@DianeHuth.com
6. ==> Psychotherapist Reveals How to Heal Our National
Trauma
Last week, even Mr. Roger’s neighborhood was not safe
as 11 Jews were murdered and four policemen were shot
at a synagogue in Pittsburgh near where the late
television star lived. What happened in Pittsburgh was
unthinkable and continues to resonate around the
country. How can Pittsburgh heal? For that matter, how
can America heal from its own national trauma caused by
hate crimes and growing polarization? Psychotherapist
Gillian Padgett has insights on what to do when the
unthinkable happens—whether it is murder, abuse or the
result of a natural disaster. She’ll share the ABCs of
coping with trauma and why the country and individuals
who experience it will be forever changed but can come
out stronger. In addition to being a psychotherapist,
Gillian is a hypnotherapist trained to work with
victims of crime and families of murder victims. Her
latest book is “From Trauma to Tranquility” Reach her
at (647) 270-7602; gillian@stresswisdomsolutions.com
7. ==> The Day After: What to Do with All that Candy
Trick or Treating means bags full of candy that are not
only tempting to children, but also to their parents
who sneak sugary treats from their children’s stash.
Candy carries a triple whammy: cavities, weight gain,
and empty calories. Let Sora Vernikoff help you figure
out what to do with all that candy. Should you let your
kids eat all the candy they want? Should you restrict
access to it? Sora will explain what is best. She’ll
also teach her Green technique parents and kids can use
to stop themselves from eating too much candy. Sora has
taught her program under the auspices of a leading New
York City endocrinologist as well as at the Learning
Annex and Lennox Hill Hospital. She lost 25 pounds and
has kept them off for decades and has helped hundreds
of people discover the secret for knowing when to stop
eating. She is the author of “Eat Want You Want! Stop
When You Want!” Reach her at (212) 464-8590;
soravernikofff@gmail.com
8. ==> Honor Veterans by Living Lives of Purpose
It is only natural to think about the freedoms
Americans have won as a result of the sacrifices made
by veterans of the armed forces. As Veterans Day
approaches, along with the parades and retail sales,
award-winning author and speaker Melissa Lyons suggests
that we pause to consider what it really means to live
as free people aligned with our true purpose. Perhaps
the best way to honor veterans, she says, is to use
their memory to enhance our lives and those of future
generations. Melissa Lyons is an award-winning author,
speaker and entrepreneur who has been featured on CTV
News, CBC radio and other media outlets. She is
passionate about helping people connect with and
embrace fresh perspectives when faced with loss or
tragedy. Her debut book, “I Will Always Love You,” has
helped thousands of people move forward with their
lives. Contact Melissa Lyons at (519) 562-0209;
melissa@melissa-lyons.com
9. ==> This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler
While growing up in Nazi Germany, Rosemarie Musso’s
dentist father was almost executed for helping Jews to
evade capture. Although she and her family were spared
following the intervention of a well-connected family
friend, Rosemarie harbored deep anger and hatred toward
Hitler for decades. But she eventually forgave him upon
becoming a Born Again Christian, and she claims this
changed her life for the better. “When God told me to
forgive Hitler, I said you have got to be kidding,” she
says. “How could I forgive what this monster did? When
you carry grudges with you, it changes and transforms
you and turns you into a sour pickle.” She channeled
that energy into earning a law degree at age 63,
and writing the book “The Four Laws of Forgiveness:
Memories of Survival During WWII Nazi Germany.” She can
share how forgiving even the most heinous acts can
enable us to live more peaceful, harmonious lives.
Contact her at Fisch57@aol.com or (205) 515-5407.
10. ==> She Makes Back, Neck, Knee and Headache Pain Go
Away
Did you know that 25.3 million Americans endure chronic
pain every day and that another 40 million say they are
coping with severe pain? The U.S. has plenty of adults
whose backs, shoulders, knees, joints, and muscles
inhibit their quality of life or who suffer from
blinding headaches and chronic fatigue. Anna Lee, M.D.,
wants people in pain to know that they don’t have to
live with it or medicate it away. Dr. Lee is the only
physician in the country with an FDA-approved dry
needling treatment for pain relief that has already
helped thousands of people eliminate or reduce lifelong
pain. She’s helped runners with torn hamstrings to be
able to run again and one person who came in on a
stretcher to walk out of her office on his own power.
Dr. Lee is a board-certified pain management physician
who trained at Hahnemann and the University of
Pennsylvania. She recently opened a clinic in New
Jersey. Reach her at (201) 925-0315; drlee1@optimum.net
11. ==> This M.D. Has a Three-Pronged Cure for Opioid
Addiction
As opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions,
most treatment programs focus merely on treating the
symptoms. But Dr. Steven M. Hall claims they are
getting it all wrong. “The magnitude of the problem is
mind-boggling, and most recovery programs don’t address
how this started in the first place,” he says. Thus, he
has devised a three-pronged treatment program with
which he has helped dozens of patients in his private
practice overcome addiction that addresses the physical
and emotional causes of addiction. “It’s true that
people’s emotions are as important as their physical
feelings,” he says. “I teach people how to be healthy
with their feelings.” Dr. Steven received his
medical degree from University of Utah School of
Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
1985. He is the author of “The 7 Tools of Healing:
Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul
Desires.” Contact him at (425) 531-3684.
12. ==> When It’s Okay to Leave Your Sick Spouse
When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer, he seriously considered
leaving her. But he had a vivid dream about his
grandmother, who was an energy healer, which convinced
him to stay. With a combination of traditional medicine
and alternative healing, Jessica actually thrived
during chemo, and is now cancer free! “After every
treatment, I wanted her to relax,” Anthony says. “But
she would have so much energy that we would
go play tennis. The ball would rush past me!” Anthony
recounts his experiences in his acclaimed book “The
True Story of a Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver:
The Struggle Within,” and can share how he and his wife
made it through this traumatic experience healthier and
happier than ever. Contact him at arandle1076@ mail.com
or (702)533-6667.
13. ==> The Easy Way to Get More Zzzs
Some 30 to 40 percent of Americans are not getting
enough sleep setting themselves up for brain fog,
weight gain, diabetes, and other ills. But sleep is a
big deal and we can do better. Bring wellness educator
Adita Yrizarry-Lang on your show to share fascinating
facts about how to get the type of sleep that helps you
wake up de-stressed and refreshed. For instance, you’ll
learn what to keep by your bed in case you wake up in
the middle of the night, what you should never do three
hours before bed, ways cortisol and serotonin take
turns and how to find your own favorite relaxing
rituals. Adita is a 30-year wellness educator who has
been quoted in Shape and Fitness. She is the author of
“SuperPowers, A Busy Woman’s Guide to Health and
Happiness.” Reach her at (305) 794-6505;
info@AditaLang.com
14. ==> How to Turn Procrastination into an Asset
Maybe it’s you, maybe it’s your kid. When faced with a
decision or assignment, you wait until the last
possible moment to act. Procrastination can turn into
the enemy, but Mariann Adams will show you how to use
it to your advantage! She’ll explain the neuroscience
behind procrastination and how we’re all hard-wired to
do it, as well as how it affects ability and self-
esteem. She says, “Procrastination is a form of
performance anxiety. It isn’t a defect, it
actually means the brain and body are working as they
should. And procrastination isn’t overcome by force;
it’s overcome by a core understanding of how the body
and brain work, and using it to one’s advantage.”
Mariann Adams, MS, NCTM, has decades of experience as a
teacher and performer, has presented internationally,
and is experienced with radio and TV. She has done
extensive research on the psychological, physiological,
neurological, and interpersonal aspects of anxiety
elimination. She’s the author of “Boost Core Power and
Bust Anxiety” and “The Core Power Pro-Launch Pad.”
Contact her at (541) 377-8086;
info@aplusperformingarts.com
15. ==> Why Your Kids Won’t Live as Long as You
Did you know that there are over 200 killers in your
home? And that your family is placed at risk every day
from the cumulative effect of these poisons and known
cancer causing agents? It’s not fast, it’s slow, and
over time manifests as cancer or some other disease.
And it’s one of the reasons why our kids will NOT live
as long as their parents. Mylaine Riobe, MD, FACOG,
will tell your audience about the recent reports
linking toxins to common items in our home…
from cereals to soaps, detergents to air fresheners,
even medicines! Things we always thought were safe
could be slowly killing our kids. Dr. Riobe has a
multi-faceted unique approach to medicine combining TCM
(Traditional Chinese Medicine) with conventional
medicine. She is the author of “The Answer to Cancer”
and “The Tao of Integrative Medicine” and the host of
the podcast “Awakened Wellness with Mylaine Riobe, MD.”
Contact Dr. Mylaine Riobe at (772) 285-7788;
mylaineriobe@comcast.net
16. ==> How Dads Can Raise Strong Daughters in the
#MeToo Age
Dads play a very important role when it comes to
empowering their young daughters to become strong,
independent women. However, there is a dearth of
support for these men. Long-time female empowerment
advocate Kailin Gow offers valuable insights for dads
of daughters. “Raising a daughter who is aware and
knowledgeable of the world so that she can navigate
through it with her eyes open, rather than closed, can
be one of her best protections,” she says.
“Knowledge is power.” Kailin has released a book
especially for dads: “Raising Strong Daughters: What
Fathers Should Know.” She can share how men can help to
empower their daughters when it comes to the threats of
sexual assault, school violence, bullying and other
challenging life situations young girls experience.
Kailin is the founder of Sparklesoup Inc., an
internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books,
and director/filmmaker. She also is the author
of the recently released “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Guide.”
Contact her at sparklesoup@aol.com or (949) 923-0243.
17. ==> Forget Positive Thinking, There’s Something
Better
Generations of people have been taught to believe what
they think and ignore what they feel. But Laura Di
Franco says feeling is direct access to your inner
guidance system; the conscious presence the world needs
for healthy, impactful change. “Feeling is healing.
Until we embrace topics like this, ideas worth sharing
will only be superficial thinking in minds that stay
fearful and disconnected. Positive feeling will be the
way to the life you desire.” Laura will encourage your
listeners to be brave and listen to their feelings and
explain how when you heal, you are able to connect more
with what you love. Laura DiFranco MPT is a licensed,
holistic physical therapist, published author, poet,
artist, awareness teacher and third- degree black belt
in Tae Kwon Do. Contact her at (703) 915-3653;
bewarriorlove@gmail.com
18. ==> How Faith Can Help You Achieve Success at Any
Age
At 84 years old, David L. Peters has had a successful
career as an engineer, 18 patents, co-owns a computer
graphics company, has a loving wife of 57 years, and
has written his first book. Despite his career in
science, he firmly credits his faith in God for his
continued success and taking on new ventures, despite
his age. “At 84, I have been blessed with a sense of
God ‘being there’ from age 4,” he says. “My life has
been filled with unbelievable synchronicities, all
based upon my unwavering belief and trust in the
goodness of God.” David further attests that beliefs
rooted in science and a deity are not mutually
exclusive. “My faith comes through science, as I firmly
believe that quantum physics has proven the existence
of a higher power.” David L. Peters is the author of
“The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom
of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at
davep434@gmail.com or (607) 725-8559.
19. ==> This Long-Married Pastor Reveals Why Marriages
Fail
While almost one in two marriages fail and only 6
percent of married couples make it to their 50th
wedding anniversary, long-time pastor and Christian
marriage counselor Rev. George Sukhdeo and his wife
have celebrated 46 years together. “We have experienced
almost every challenge couple face in marriage,” he
says. “Through the years, I have counseled about 500
couples, with an 85 percent success rate.” While
finances, infidelity and incessant arguing are leading
causes for divorce, Rev. George can reveal some other
major, little-known reasons, and how to avoid becoming
a statistic. Rev. George is an ordained minister with
the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, He received a
Master of Ministry in Christian Counseling degree and a
B.A. in theology from Christian Bible College of Rocky
Mount, N.C. He has 34 years of experience in Christian
ministries as a pastor, Christian counselor and life
coach. He is the author of the book “Preparing for and
Fostering Harmony in Marriage” Contact him at
georges_8@sympatico.ca or (416) 460-4134.
20. ==> This Doc Says, “Be Grateful for Your
Addiction!”
Is going to rehab a waste of time? Why do so many
people admit themselves only to get out and relapse?
Why does AA only work for about 15% of the people who
go there? Most people who end up at AA or in rehab
aren’t spending time getting to the root of their
addiction – and some actually end up trading in one
addiction for another. Dr. McGee will share how
understanding why people want and need to make
themselves feel better – if only for a short time – is
the key to recovery. Ask him about his unique 12 Step
Touchstone Approach to Recovery from addiction and why
it works better than AA for many people. Dr. Michael
McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools.
He has helped hundreds of patients beat their
addictions to go on and lead full lives. He is the
author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide
to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact him at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com
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