01. Body Language at the Presidential Debate
02. Back-to-School Health Topics: COVID-19, Mental Health, Lice
03. Pets Experience Back-to-School Stress Too!
04. Former NBA Player’s Mission to Keep Kids in School
05. What’s the Enneagram and Why Does This Minister Use it?
06. From ‘Deep Throat’ to Karen Silkwood: What It’s Like To Be A Whistleblower
07. September is National Suicide Awareness Month
08. She Found Her Childhood Best Friend After 40 Years
09. 1 in 6 May Have It: Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?
10. Fear and Stress Can Actually Be Good for You
11. The Surprising Reason People Become Addicted to Sex
12. Will Humans Be Extinct by 2100? This Activist Says It’s Likely
13. What’s Really Holding You Back?
14. You Can Do Yoga While Folding Laundry or Riding a Bike!
15. Interview the DJ Who Worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog and Joe Jackson
1. ==> Body Language at the Presidential Debate
The first (and possibly only) Presidential debate before the 2024 election is history. Invite body language expert Dr. Carole Lieberman to discuss what the candidates were saying with their words vs. their facial expressions, posture and tone. Ask her: Do you think that Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump were able to change anyone’s minds based on their overall performance in this debate? From a mental health perspective, does a candidate’s style or substance weigh more in the minds of voters? Did either candidate say anything that contradicted their body language? When did Harris and Trump appear to be at their strongest and when did they appear to be struggling? Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified psychiatrist and an award-winning and bestselling author who has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (call/text); markgoldman73@gmail.com
2. ==> Back-to-School Health Topics: COVID-19, Mental Health, Lice
Kids are back in the classroom and that leads to a whole host of health issues. How long do you keep kids home after a COVID-19 infection? What immunizations should my children have? Are there ways to prevent head lice? Board certified pediatrician Dr. Andrew Elliston can answer all your back-to-school health questions. He’ll discuss vaccines and when to get them, the best ways to keep your kids healthy this school year, and how to prevent head lice. He can also talk about the growing epidemic of loneliness among parents and why the U.S. surgeon general has declared it a public health emergency. Andrew Elliston, M.D., F.A.A.P. is co-founder and medical director of Elliston Pediatrics PLLC. Contact Ryan McCormick at Ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
3.==> Pets Experience Back-to-School Stress Too!
Families all across the country have gone into back-to-school mode and many pets are now home alone during the day. Experts estimate separation anxiety occurs in about 20-40% of dogs. Many suffer in silence and their distress may not be obvious to their owners while others are clearly getting themselves into trouble while home alone. Dr. Carol Osborne will share signs your dog or cat is suffering from separation anxiety (salivating, digging, destructive chewing), along with ways to prevent it by teaching your dog independence and structure. Dr. Carol Osborne, D.V.M., is a practicing integrative veterinarian and a leader in the field of functional medicine. She is the founder and director of the Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center and Pet Clinic and a regular contributor to several TV shows. Contact Mackenzie August at (661) 255-8283; mackenzie@steveallenmedia.com
4.==> Former NBA Player’s Mission to Keep Kids in School
The rate of school dropouts has increased alarmingly, especially after the pandemic. More than 7,000 U.S. kids leave the education system every day — that’s one child every 26 seconds — which places them at high risk for drug addiction, prison, or worse. Former NBA champion Dean Tolson is on a mission to stop this national crisis. His powerful personal story has already inspired thousands of kids across the country to stay in school. Hear Dean’s incredible journey from illiterate NBA player to graduating magna cum laude with a master’s degree, and how he was drafted for the Seattle SuperSonics by Hall of Famer Bill Russell. He’ll also reveal the shocking, controversial actions that took place during his recruitment, why he never should have played in college or the NBA, and much more! The author of “Power Forward: The Dean Tolson Story,” Dean has decades of public speaking experience and has appeared on KING5 TV, The Grio, and in “Sports Illustrated.” Contact him at (235) 884-8934; dtolson@rtirguests.com
5. ==> What’s the Enneagram and Why Does This Minister Use it?
You might have come across the Enneagram in the workplace. It’s a typology of nine interconnected personality types and is often promoted as a means to gain insights into workplace interpersonal dynamics. Proponents say it aids in self-awareness, self-understanding and self-development. Pastor Derek Mason believes it sheds valuable light on our different core beliefs and motivations and even uses it in his ministry. Ask him: Why do some Christians believe the Enneagram is something dark, to be avoided at all costs? How is that misguided? How do you specifically use the Enneagram in your pastoral care? Derek Mason received a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is the founder and president of Identity In Christ, Inc. and Identity In Christ Media. He is not affiliated with any denomination but currently serves as an associate pastor at Grace Bible Church in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and as the assistant director of BaseCamp USA. Contact Marianna Gibson at marianna@jonesliterary.com
6. ==> From ‘Deep Throat’ to Karen Silkwood: What It’s Like To Be A Whistleblower
Whistleblowers have changed the course of history. Karen Silkwood, a chemical technician and labor union activist, paid with her life when she exposed unsafe practices at Kerr-McGee Cimarron Fuel Fabrication Site in Oklahoma. Mark Felt, better known as “Deep Throat,” helped to bring down Richard Nixon by uncovering the Watergate scandal. Both were featured in major movies. However, whistleblowing isn’t always as intriguing and can be very frustrating. “While working as a broker at Morgan Stanley in the early 2000s, I was convinced that they were cheating clients,” says author Dana de Wendt. In 2007, Morgan Stanley and one of its senior traders agreed to pay $6.1 million in fines and restitution to settle allegations that the investment bank overcharged brokerage customers — one of whom was Dana’s then 87-year-old father — on 2,800 purchases of $59 million of bonds. But no criminal charges were ever pursued. Dana is the author of “Checkmate: The Morgan Stanley Whistleblower.” Contact Dana de Wendt at (772) 773-6879; ddewindt@rtirguests.com
7. ==> September is National Suicide Awareness Month
When a state trooper appeared at Rachel Zimmerman’s door to report that her husband had jumped to his death off a nearby bridge, she fell to her knees, unable to fully absorb the news. How could the man she’d married, a devoted father and robotics professor at MIT with no history of mental illness, have committed such an act? How would she explain this to her young daughters? And could she have stopped him? A longtime journalist, she probed obsessively, believing answers would help her survive. She interviewed doctors and suicide researchers. She spoke with a man who jumped off the same bridge and lived. She got answers, but not the answer—the answer to the question of why her husband killed himself. Zimmerman’s story will resonate with anyone who has struggled with grief after a loved one’s suicide. Her memoir, “Us, After,” details her journey of confronting the unimaginable and discovering the good in what remains. Rachel Zimmerman is an award-winning journalist who has written about health and medicine for more than two decades. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including “The Washington Post,” “The New York Times,” “The Atlantic” and more. Contact Lissa Warren at (617) 233-2853; LissaWarrenPR@gmail.com
8. ==> She Found Her Childhood Best Friend After 40 Years
Since 1980, many civilians have died in war-torn Afghanistan, but Masuda Rahmati was determined to find her childhood best friend, whom she last saw more than 40 years ago when they were 11 years old. The two were separated when Masuda and her family fled Afghanistan before the Taliban took over and the girls never said goodbye or spoke again. Invite Masuda to share why it was so important for her to find her friend, how her famous father helped her in the search, details about their planned reunion and the different directions the two families took. You’ll also hear how Masuda drew the Taliban’s ire in 2005 when she became the first woman to represent Afghanistan in the Mrs. World International Beauty Competition. Masuda Rahmati’s upcoming book is “Almost Killed by the Taliban: How I Stood Up for the Women and Girls of Afghanistan.” A media veteran, she has been interviewed by the international media and has been recognized by Congress. Contact her at (831) 298-8335; mrahmati@rtirguests.com
9. ==> 1 in 6 May Have It: Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?
According to the National Library of Medicine, sensory processing disorders (SPDs) can be described as difficulty detecting, modulating, interpreting, and/or responding to sensory experiences like sound, touch, vision, and taste. This may include extreme aversion to loud noises, clothing sensitivity — which makes dressing very stressful — acute sensitivity to taste, when a child will only eat limited foods, and more. Behavioral science researcher Donna Redman founded the Secret Genius Project, which incorporates creativity to help children and adults better cope with SPD. “My research reveals irrefutable evidence of our connection to art, science, and nature, and provides the path to reach down to the core of what compels us toward creativity and self-expression,” she says. Donna can share how to determine if your child has SPD, and how tapping into their creativity can help them to better navigate the world around them. Contact Donna Redman at (973) 876-5903; (973) 876-5903
10. ==> Fear and Stress Can Actually Be Good for You
Author and destiny coach Ariel Vox began her life in fear. She was 18-months-old when she was in a car accident with her mother, after which her mom was in a coma for months. “For the next 40 years, every major decision I made was driven by fear,” she says. “Whenever I felt threatened, my mind went blank, seeking comfort in the peace of my subconscious. It was my way of avoiding pain, but as a result, I grew up timid and unable to defend myself.” Thus, she decided to devote her life to “turning fear into fierce.” “Fear reveals our areas of self-doubt and low self-esteem. Fear and stress are our biggest allies for success.” Ariel can reveal her secrets to making fear work for us, and how she launched a business that sold for seven figures after two years. She is the author of “From Fear to Fierce: How to Turn Failure Into Success.” Contact Ariel Vox at avox@rtirguests.com
11. ==> The Surprising Reason People Become Addicted to Sex
The general belief is that sex addicts are merely selfish, amoral perverts. But according to author and marriage therapist Marsha Means, the reasons for this crippling dependence are far more complicated. “I have researched the connection between sexual addiction and attachment wounds in childhood,” she says. “I see the addict as wounded and desperately in need of healthy, secure connection.” Marsha can share how to break this addiction once and for all, and how couples can survive the pain and heartache this causes in relationships. She is the author of the critically acclaimed books “Learn Empathy: Help Your Betrayed Wife Heal” and “From Betrayal Trauma to Healing & Joy: A Workbook for Partners of Sex Addicts.” Contact Marsha Means at (520) 341-6002; mmeans@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Will Humans Be Extinct by 2100? This Activist Says It’s Likely
The extinction of the human race is a nebulous concept, so far in the future that we don’t have to think about it — or do we? Author and activist Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., reveals why climate change will probably bring about human extinction much faster than we believe — as in less than a hundred years — if we don’t act now. He’ll discuss the surprising link between animal-based diets and climate change and how embracing animal-free diets can truly help save the world. Interview this experienced media guest to learn why animal-based industries are the real climate killers, what you should know about lab-produced meat, the best (and tastiest) ways to transition to vegetarianism or veganism and much more. A practicing vegetarian and vegan activist for more than four decades, Richard is the author of “Vegan Revolution.” Contact him at (914) 533-1949 or rschwartz@rtirguests.com
13. ==> What’s Really Holding You Back?
Do you know what’s holding you back from achieving the life you want? If you think you’re not capable of doing it, you’re not alone. Self-doubt sabotages the best of intentions and stands in the way of the great relationships, careers, and successes you deserve. Psychologist and award-winning author Melody Krafft is here to help you banish doubt from your life and accomplish your dreams. Talk to Melody and find out how embedded doubt keeps you stuck in the moment, reliving the same day over and over again – and how you can break this cycle of doubt, anxiety, and fear to start living your best life now. She’ll also reveal techniques and tactics to rid yourself of everyday stress, why confidence and having a big ego are not the same thing, and much more. An experienced media guest and public speaker, Melody is the author of “Get Me Out of Here! What’s Beyond This Madness.” Contact her at (703) 951-4735; mkrafft@rtirguests.com
14. ==> You Can Do Yoga While Folding Laundry or Riding a Bike!
Some 300 million people around the world practice yoga with about 35 million doing so here in the U.S. Given the growing popularity of yoga, it may surprise you to learn what you don’t know about the health practice. Invite Nicole Byars on your program to talk about what yoga is … and isn’t as well as why you can do it while folding laundry or riding a bike without yoga pants, a mat, or twisting yourself into a pretzel. Nicole says, “Yoga literally means being in the present moment. Let’s say you are folding the laundry and as you do it, you are really present. Feeling the ground supporting your feet, the clothes on your hands as you fold. Most people plow through the most mundane tasks completely robotic, and all up in their heads (the average person has 40,000 negative thoughts in a day). Anyone can do yoga. If you are present, breathing, and in the moment, that is doing yoga.” Nicole owns the Honest Yoga Studio in Plymouth, Minn., and is the author of “Living Yoga Beyond the Mat.” Contact Nicole Byars at (612) 414-9198; nicole@thehonestyoga.com
15. ==> Interview the DJ Who Worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog and Joe Jackson
While growing up on the streets of Compton, Calif., Damon Grayson could have become just another sad statistic. But thanks to his love of music, combined with his irrepressible can-do spirit, he managed to become a successful DJ known as DMG, who worked with such superstars as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Joe Jackson and many others. “Not only was music a form of therapy for me, the self-confidence of those who rose up from my same background to become highly successful was a great inspiration to me,” he says. Damon is an entrepreneur, relationship counselor, single dad to three boys and author of the inspirational book for women “When His Ways Meet Yours: When You Love You He Will Follow Suit.” Contact Damon Grayson at (760) 490-0656; dgrayson@rtirguests.com
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