December 23, 2019
01. Trump’s Widow Problem: Here’s What He Should Say
02. The Truth about Santa Claus
03. See Miracles in Everyday Life
04. The Gift that Keeps Giving: Family Stories
05. Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with Yourself
06. How to Deal with the Drunk at the Party
07. Smart Tips: Enjoy Holiday Food Without Overindulging
08. Holiday Let-Down: Are You Addicted to the Holidays?
09. How to Take God Seriously this Holiday
10. ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Africa, 35 Yrs Later
11. Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan
12. What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health Delivery System
13. Spirituality — The Missing Link for Wellness?
14. You Can Learn to be Happy
15. Are You Violating the Ten Commandments of Pain?
16. Astrology + Psychology = Psychstrology
17. Heal Frequent or Chronic Pain with The Fibro Lady’s Advice
18. How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can Help YOU
19. Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out — Setting NEW Opportunities for Teachers
20. 10 Tips to Breathe Better Today
1.==> Trump’s Widow Problem: Here’s What He Should Say
Even President Trump’s staunchest supporters cringed
last week when, during a campaign speech in front of a
cheering crowd, he made crass remarks targeting a
beloved Congressman and his grieving wife. It’s not the
first time Trump has disrespected a widow, he bickered
with a soldier’s widow over a condolence call and
continues to publicly disparage the late Senator John
McCain, to the dismay of his widow and daughter who
both say it’s extremely painful to hear. Widow’s coach
and advocate Mary Lee Robinson, a widow herself, hopes
Trump apologizes. But, she says, he’s not alone in not
understanding what is and isn’t appropriate to say to a
grieving spouse. Invite Robinson on your show to share
what everyone should know about widows, especially this
time of year, which can be particularly painful for
those experiencing loss. Mary Lee Robinson is the
author of the Grief Series of 5 books. She’s also the
editor of Widowlution Online Magazine, a lifestyle
blog. Contact her at
thewidoworwidowernextdoor@yahoo.com; (843) 421-5338.
2. ==> The Truth about Santa Claus
Everyone is familiar with Santa Claus, with his big
belly, white beard, pink cheeks and omnipresent sack of
toys for children. Most people know that the
inspiration for Santa was Saint Nicholas, a priest and
bishop who lived in the third century A.D., but few
know much about the real man in the red suit. Wayne Van
Der Wal, a school psychologist and practicing
Christian, wants to change that. Invite him on your
show and hear how St. Nicholas overcame childhood
tragedy, felt called by God to take a vow of poverty,
endured horrific persecution for his religious faith,
and went on to become one of the most beloved,
generous, loving, and famous figures in human history.
The author of the historical novel “The Gospel of Santa
Claus,” will fascinate your audience as he shares
details of St. Nicholas’ extraordinary life and what
Santa Claus has in common with St. Nick. He’ll also
explain how writing the book changed the way he and his
family celebrate Christmas each year and how anyone can
have the best Christmas season ever, even on a limited
budget. Contact Wayne Van Der Wal at (775) 338-4300;
wav66@yahoo.com
3. ==> See Miracles in Everyday Life
People love stories about miracles, particularly around
the holidays. But, as Barry Shore will tell you,
miracles are not just for Christmas or Hanukkah, they
are hiding in plain sight on any given day. Bring Barry
on your show to explain his SMILE process (an acronym
for Seeing Miracles in Life Every day) and how even
adults can learn to develop the sense of wonder eight-
year-olds routinely exhibit. Your audience will take
away a sense of gratitude for what is right with their
lives instead of focusing on what they perceive is
missing. A former quadriplegic, Shore’s mission is
spreading the joy of being alive no matter what
adversities people face. He hosts The Joy of living
radio program and podcast and has been featured in or
appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC, ABC, and Forbes.
Contact him at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com
4.==> The Gift that Keeps Giving: Family Stories
It’s the season for gathering and celebrating and Peggy
Sideratos says it’s the perfect opportunity for
everyone around the table, especially the kids, to feel
a little closer and more connected by sharing stories.
Sideratos, a former school teacher, says boosting
children’s social educational learning abilities (SEL)
is especially important today. “We live in a world
where kids and teens are dealing with depression,
anxiety, cutting, eating disorders, bullying, school
shootings and suicide rates at an alarming level. The
brokenness is escalating. Our children are hurting and
we have to do something about it,” Sideratos says.
She’ll explain why storytelling is so effective in
communicating with kids and ways holiday gatherings can
be natural opportunities to share stories. She’ll even
provide tips on getting the conversation started! Peggy
Sideratos is the author of “The Light Giver: and Other
Stories to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children” and “The
Light Giver Stories Workbook.” Contact her at (917)
715-8788; perdika1@yahoo.com
5. ==> Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with
Yourself
Come January 1st people all around us will resolve to
eat healthier, lose weight, or make some other life
change in the hopes of becoming a better person and
living a more fulfilling life. But personal growth
expert and author Joffre McClung says there’s a better
path to a happier, more contented life and you don’t
have to give up anything or join a gym! “There really
is nothing as important to your quality of life than
your level of self-love,” says Joffre. Invite her to
share three tips your listeners can do daily to raise
their level of self-love and explain why that’s so
important. “Your level of self-love not only determines
how you see yourself, but governs how you experience
the world around you,” she says. “It’s the prism
through which you see and define all things!” Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV shows
and podcasts. She’s a former media producer and
independent filmmaker. “The Heart of the Matter” is her
latest book. Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com
6. ==> How to Deal with the Drunk at the Party
1 out of 3 people suffers from an addiction of some
sort and the holidays are full of stressful situations
AND ample opportunities to imbibe. Michael McGee, M.D.
says things can be especially explosive and
uncomfortable at family gatherings, work functions and
parties! Invite Dr. McGee to share 5 tips to deal with
everyone from an obnoxious drunken uncle to a
flirtatious and inappropriate neighbor. He’ll help your
audience navigate the uncomfortable experience in the
moment, whether at home or at the office holiday party,
and share ways you can (and can’t) help an addict
accept treatment and recover. Dr. Michael McGee trained
at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped
hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’s the
author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide
to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com
7. ==> Smart Tips: Enjoy Holiday Food Without
Overindulging
The endless temptation of delicious holiday food can
break the diet of even the most committed healthy
eater. Is there any way to enjoy holiday meals without
overindulging? Invite physician Dr. Ed Dodge to reveal
easy ways to join in the festivities without eating too
much and falling off the wagon. You’ll also learn which
foods will help you feel full without loading you up
with fat and sodium. His latest book “Family: A Family
Doc’s Memoir of Life in Africa and the US” shares his
journey from his childhood in the wilds of Africa where
he enjoyed exotic fruits and ate antelope and buffalo,
to experiencing culture shock as a teen coming to the
US. After becoming a physician, he returned to Africa
to work, and later to volunteer. Dr. Dodge hosted
Healthy Living Radio and has interviewed groundbreaking
leaders in medicine. He has been honored by the Johns
Hopkins University Center for a Livable Future. Contact
him at (352) 228-9641 (TX); afritim36@gmail.com
8. ==> Holiday Let-Down: Are You Addicted to the
Holidays?
There’s a reason you buy more and feel less this time
of year. Dr. Donna Marks says, “For the past several
weeks we’ve been bombarded with ways to spend time and
money that don’t deliver the joy we’ve been conditioned
to expect. Instead, the spending and bustle of
preparation are just more false substitutes for true
and lasting fulfillment.” Dr. Marks, an addictions
expert, will discuss how to change your perception and
rewire your programming with something that can replace
debt, hangovers, and weight gain with lasting
connections and memories. Donna Marks is an author,
consultant, educator, public speaker, licensed
psychotherapist and addictions counselor in private
practice in Palm Beach, Florida for more than thirty
years. Her latest book is “Exit the Maze-One Addiction,
One Cause, One Cure.” Contact Dr. Donna Marks at (561)
436-9360; drdonnamarks@gmail.com
9. ==> How to Take God Seriously this Holiday
Camilo Graza is sure to be one of the most fascinating
guests you’ll have for the holidays and new year. Graza
is a man of science with great knowledge of the
heavens. He balances science and faith as both an
aerospace engineer and a lay preacher who says it’s the
smartest people who believe. Ask him: How does God want
us to celebrate at this time of year? Why are prayers
and worship so important? Why is faith alone not enough
for salvation? How do you get to heaven? Graza’s book
“Passport to Heavenly Eternal Life” has helped
countless people take God seriously and cherish life
more. Graza will take questions and discuss with
audiences surprising biblical teachings for the 21st
Century, exploring the creation of the Universe and our
amazing Earthly home. Contact Camilo Graza at (626)
893-7966 (CA); camilograza@aol.com
10. ==> ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Africa, 35 Yrs
Later
Back in 1984, some of the biggest British and Irish
artists in music gathered to record the single “Do They
Know It’s Christmas?” to help famine victims in
Ethiopia. The single reached number one in 14 countries
and raised £8 million within twelve months. This led to
other charitable endeavors such as the LiveAid concert,
which raised a reported £150 million, and USA for
Africa’s single “We Are the World,” which raised $63
million. Despite these huge global humanitarian
efforts, has life in the affected region improved?
Invite author and speaker Sylvanus Ayeni to discuss the
long-term impacts of charity on Sub-Saharan Africa and
whether it has improved conditions for people there.
Ayeni, a retired neurosurgeon, author, and speaker, was
born and raised in Nigeria. His latest book, Rescue
Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from
Within, reveals what many in the West don’t understand
about the root causes of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight
and the necessary steps to improve the situation. Dr.
Ayeni is the president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy
Watch (PACAW) Inc. Contact him at (301) 910-1020 (MD);
stoksayeni777@gmail.com
11. ==> Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan
A bombshell report detailing how successive U.S.
administrations misled the public about the nearly two-
decade-long war in Afghanistan went mostly ignored by
lawmakers – and the public – earlier this month. The
war is the longest armed conflict in U.S. history and
has cost roughly 2,400 lives and more than $2 trillion
yet most Americans know little about the region or the
people. Bring Cat Parenti on your show to discuss her
experiences there, where she lived on and off for 20-
years. Parenti survived the political twists and turns
of Afghan history from King Zahir Shah through the rise
of the Taliban and started a successful business
selling antique clothing and jewelry to U.S. museums
and museum shops. She’ll discuss what it was like to be
a woman traveling alone through the war-torn country,
the rise of resistance fighters after the Soviet
invasion—including female fighters—and her work in the
resistance movement, and how the Taliban came to power.
Cat Parenti has shared her first-hand knowledge of
Afghanistan in numerous media interviews, in
presentations on Afghanistan at the U.N., and in
several books including “Afghanistan: A Memoir from
Brooklyn to Kabul.” Contact Cat Parenti at (520)
508-0211; cat.parenti@gmail.com
12. ==> What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health
Delivery System
The industry of medicine, including insurance
companies, Big Pharma, and a medical corporate
structure that appears driven more by profits than
patient consideration, represent a significant problem
in our health care delivery. Doctors are growing
frustrated to the point of leaving the profession.
Nurses and ancillary teams are drowning in over-
documentation and have less time for patient care.
Invite Michael Young, M.D., to discuss our health care
delivery system gone awry. A practicing physician
(surgeon and Urology specialist) for three decades, Dr.
Young will offer his insights and explore how America’s
health delivery process is in need of repair for
everyone’s benefit. He’ll also share his personal story
and been-there experiences other doctors rarely
discuss. Dr. Michael Young is the author of “The
Illness of Medicine.” Contact William Dorich at (310)
923-2157; gmbooks@icloud.com
13. ==> Spirituality — The Missing Link for Wellness?
Optimum wellness is elusive for countless people during
these hectic times. Whether we’re worried about
personal/family issues, career challenges, money
limitations or difficult things we hear in the news,
our mental, emotional and even physical health suffer.
Invite popular author and medium Beth Lynch to discuss
how a deeper sense of spirituality can heal us at any
age. She says it’s exactly what’s missing in modern
life! Ask Beth: What are the true benefits of prayer
and meditation? How can spiritual teachings be the most
powerful type of medicine? Will believing in the
afterlife (and even visits from deceased loved ones)
give us strength? How can we see our dreams as
healthful spiritual messages? Why is it so important to
encourage spirituality for others, especially our
children? What about spiritual-based remedies for
anxiety, grief and all types of loss? How can one
embrace or recapture spirituality in one’s life?
Contact Beth at (484) 705-2818; BLynch@rtirguests.com
14. ==> You Can Learn to be Happy
According to the 2019 UN Report on Happiness, Americans
are the least happy they have ever been for a variety
of reasons. But Jim Ryan believes—and his long career
attests—that happiness and joy are like muscles that
can be strengthened. Invite this upbeat expert on your
program to share the eight characteristics of happy
people that anyone can learn to incorporate into their
lives. He’ll also reveal how to avoid the traps we fall
into that lead to unhappiness—including worrying about
what other people think of us. Jim is the author of
“Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up” and a
frequent media guest who gives workshops on happiness
all over the country, even prisons. Contact him at
631-203-8441; JRyan@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Are You Violating the Ten Commandments of Pain?
At least 25 percent of your listeners experience
chronic pain or love someone who does. Everyone else
would love to learn how they can avoid joining their
ranks. That’s why you’ll want to interview Trevor
Campbell, M.D., a family physician who has worked in
multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction
programs and served as medical director for a leading
pain management provider. With a charming South African
accent and a rare ability to speak in layman’s terms,
Dr. Campbell will reveal what the Ten Commandments of
Pain are, shatter myths about what pain is, and reveal
his evidence-based, non-pharmacological approach for
reducing pain and enjoying life more. Dr. Cambell’s new
book, hailed as a great read by Inc. Magazine, is “The
Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop
Hurting.” Contact him at (250) 217-7832;
tcampbell@rtirguests.com
16. ==> Astrology + Psychology = Psychstrology
For a fascinating show invite psychotherapist Stacy
Dicker, Ph.D., to discuss something she calls
“psychstrology,” and why she believes it can lead to a
greater understanding of humanity. On your show Dicker
will make a convincing case that astrology is more than
the fortune-telling pseudoscience people often believe
it to be. She’ll explain what astrology and psychology
have in common, how astrology can help people find more
balance, clarity, and ease, and evidence that astrology
is becoming more credible and accessible. Stacy Dicker,
Ph.D., is an author and clinical psychologist in
private practice who has been seeing psychotherapy
clients in the Denver area for the last 20 years. Her
latest book is “Psychstrology: Apply the Wisdom of the
Cosmos to Gain Balance and Improve Your Relationships.”
Contact her at (720) 327-1732; sldicker@yahoo.com
17. ==> Heal Frequent or Chronic Pain with The Fibro
Lady’s Advice
Each day, Leah McCullough is thankful that her pain,
fatigue and accompanying depression have finally
vanished. With every action and movement, even in
slumber, she relishes pain-free living, upbeat mood and
boundless energy after suffering from intense
Fibromyalgia for decades. Isn’t that what countless
people in your audience would savor, after their own
years of debilitating pain? Interview Leah, known
worldwide as The Fibro Lady, to explore how nutrition,
supplements and lifestyle changes provide relief and
build strength and share must-know exercises and
meditation remedies. You’ll learn who’s more prone to
developing fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and get
plenty of advice on what it takes to finally focus on
career, parenting, relationships and FUN once pain
subsides. Leah is the author of “Freedom from
Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery” and “Eat to
Energize.” Her popular online program is “How to
Recover from Fibromyalgia and Feel Great Again.”
Contact Leah McCullough at (859) 279-0413;
LMcCullough@rtirguests.com
18. ==> How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can
Help YOU
Pratibha Eastwood is a psychologist with very rich and
unusual life experiences. Invite her on your show and
hear how she traversed diverse political realities as a
child of German concentration camp refugees, witnessed
the bloody birth of the Jewish nation, survived four
wars, grew up in boarding schools and even experienced
today’s #MeToo culture. Pratibha’s insights can help
others with their own journey as she reveals what can
make anyone stronger and more resilient through
challenges: openness, curious innocence, cultural
understanding and communication, even during gender
struggles. She will also offer insights for thriving
during this difficult era of mass shootings, disturbing
scandals, border controversies and political division.
Contact Pratibha Eastwood at (808) 518–4378 (HI);
peastwood@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out —
Setting NEW Opportunities for Teachers
Countless teachers start out loving education yet often
land on the brink of leaving their profession. For a
topic that ultimately impacts every community, hear how
teachers can explore new goals, opportunities and
leads, and how directing their skills elsewhere
benefits everyone. Geraldine Hogan is a former
educator, attorney and judge whose latest book is
“Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals:
Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Invite
Geraldine to discuss her own inspiring journey and help
listeners appreciate teachers’ challenges. She’ll
relate how educators, other professionals, and
entrepreneurs can recognize and bravely implement
exciting plans for career changes. She’ll start with “3
simple questions to ask yourself before making any
career move” and “whether salary should ever guide you”
plus how to overcome obstacles and hesitations. Invite
call-in questions! Contact Geraldine Hogan at (305)
902-3869; hogan@rtirguests.com
20. ==> 10 Tips to Breathe Better Today
We all breathe, right? It’s how we live. But what if
there was a way to harness the power of your breath to
bring in more cheer in the New Year and help you live
your best life? Breathwork is conscious breathing that
promotes wellness. It helps people live intentionally
and transform their lives. And, it all starts with
these 10 tips! Get ready for a fun and informative show
with Lauren Chelec Cafritz as she helps people clear
their emotional gunk and start the New Year off relaxed
and renewed. Chelec Cafritz is the author of “Breath
LOVE” and the founder of Experience Breath. She is a
speaker, coach, and breath expert. Contact Jodi Omear
at BreathLoveMedia@gmail.com or (703) 474-2668.
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