01. 3 Reasons to Roll Up Your Sleeve This Fall
02. Can’t We Just Get Along? New Center Promotes Public Civility
03. Top Psychic Reveals What’s in Store This Fall
04. Former Pro Wrestler and Pastor, ‘The Saint’
05. Wine and Women: The Veiled Misogyny of the Wine World
06. Beyond the Job Offer: How to Choose an Employer
07. Anger’s Hidden Role in Women’s Heart Disease
08. Concentration Camps in America?
09. Why Superman, Batman, and Spider Man Are So Popular
10. The Hidden Health Threat Affecting Us from Birth
11. Why Black Dads Get a Bad Rap
12. The Real Reason Guns Are the No. 1 Killer of Children
13. Been Ghosted? Why it Happens and What to Do Next
14. Can Life Coaching Improve Kids’ Mental Health?
15. How to Rewire Your Brain to Break Negative Patterns
1.==> 3 Reasons to Roll Up Your Sleeve This Fall
Americans are being urged to get shots against the flu, COVID and, if they’re older, R.S.V. The fall vaccination push is an attempt to avoid a winter “tripledemic” like the one that occurred last winter. For older and immunocompromised Americans, all three vaccines are a “godsend,” according to Dr. Ofer Levy, director of the precision vaccines program at Boston Children’s Hospital and an advisor to the Food and Drug Administration. “The number of elders who die of viral infection every winter in our intensive care units, and also sometimes in the summer, is large — it’s in the tens of thousands of individuals,” Dr. Levy says. There are still questions about how the vaccines are best administered, who is most likely to benefit, and what the risks may be. It also remains to be seen how many Americans will opt for the shots. 71% of adults 65 and older got a flu shot this past winter, but only about 43% chose to get a COVID booster. Contact Dr. Ofer Levy at (617) 919-2900; ofer.levy@childrens.harvard.edu
2. ==> Can’t We Just Get Along? New Center Promotes Public Civility
The decline of civility and respect in America is posing a significant threat to the foundation of our democracy. Divisiveness and lack of trust are damaging our political process and causing Americans to lose faith in its institutions and their leaders. The new, nonpartisan Center on Public Civility promises to promote constructive solutions to address the deep divisions and discord in America. Media executive and former chief of staff to former President Ronald Reagan Fred Ryan will head the effort to advance the principles of collaboration and respectful dialogue. Ryan can explain how the center hopes to bridge the current divide and how things have changed since his days in the Reagan White House. Fred Ryan is the former publisher and CEO of “The Washington Post” and co-founder and CEO of Politico. Ryan is currently chairman of the board of trustees of the Ronald Reagan Foundation and Institute. Contact Melissa Giller at mgiller@reaganfoundation.org
3. ==> Top Psychic Reveals What’s in Store This Fall
The summer’s over and the leaves are turning. It’s the perfect time to look toward the future — and you can find out what’s in store for you and yours when you talk to popular psychic Ann Johnson. Interview Ann for instant personality analysis, career and relationship advice, and much more. A frequent media guest and top psychic based in New York, Ann has been featured by top media outlets including “New York Magazine,” MTV Network, and “Rolling Stone.” She is the author of “Facing Forward: A Memoir About Choices, Intuition, and Insights in a Show Busy Life.” Ask her: What are the best ways to use psychic advice to improve our lives? How can we harness our own intuition to look and feel better at any age? What can we look forward to for the rest of 2023? Contact Ann Johnson at (516) 862-4405; ajohnson@rtirguests.com
4.==> Former Pro Wrestler and Pastor, ‘The Saint’
Dr. Chris Whaley spent the 1980s as “The Saint,” competing with the biggest names in pro wrestling including “The Undertaker,” “The Freebirds,” “The Ultimate Warrior,” and more. But after a decade in the ring, Chris retired and stopped one battle and started another, fighting the good fight as a minister. Chris’ first book, “The Masked Saint” — based on a true story — was made into an award-winning movie and his second book, “Harold’s Heavenly Christmas” will be a Movie of the Week. Invite the grandfather to six for a fun and inspirational Father’s Day show where he’ll share why fathers are so important, ways every dad can be a hero, and what raising two daughters taught him about being a father. Ask him about his wrestling career (and whether pro wrestling is fake,) his 48-year marriage to his high school sweetheart, or what it’s like to see his books made into movies. Dr. Chris Walley has appeared on TV, radio and podcasts. Contact him at (407) 227-8781; themaskedsaint59@gmail.com
5. ==> Wine and Women: The Veiled Misogyny of the Wine World
Being a wine writer may sound like a dream job, but the wine industry has an underbelly that isn’t quite five-star worthy. Best-selling wine writer Natalie MacLean takes listeners inside the glamorous but sexist wine industry to reveal the slick marketing that encourages women to drink too much and the veiled misogyny of the wine world. She’ll also discuss how she found herself drinking too much as a wine professional and share tips on moderating alcohol consumption without going sober. Natalie MacLean is the author of several books including “Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass” and “Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines.” “Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much” is her debut memoir. Contact her at natalie@nataliemaclean.com
6. ==> Beyond the Job Offer: How to Choose an Employer
Even with a cooling job market, many companies continue to have a hard time filling jobs. According to author and project management consultant Gerald Leonard, it’s not about the candidates, or the specific jobs, it’s because the companies lack effective management strategies. “Every day companies fail to compete in the market and grow because of a poor project management culture,” he says. Gerald can share what prospective employees should look for when considering joining a company and what bosses should know about attracting and keeping talented workers. Gerald is the author of numerous books including “A Symphony of Choices: How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Management and Workplace Engagement.” He is a certified Portfolio Management Professional and professional bass player. Contact Gerald Leonard at (443) 703-2929; gleonard@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Anger’s Hidden Role in Women’s Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. According to clinical psychologist Dr. Karyne B. Wilner, anger is one well-known factor in women’s heart disease, along with our culture’s role in suppressing it. “Anger creates stress in the body that can lead to physical and emotional health problems,” she says. She can share body-based techniques to release anger in ways that lead to greater health overall. Karyne is the author of the upcoming book “Releasing Toxic Anger for Women: Body-Based Practices to Transform Negative Thoughts, Soothe Stress, and Stay True to Yourself.” She is a leader in the field of Core Energetics and mind/body health. Contact Dr. Karyne Wilner at (401) 305-2278; kwilner@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Concentration Camps in America?
How would you feel if the unthinkable of concentration camps happened right here in America? Well, they did, and they can happen again. Over 122,000 innocent people, including 50,000 American children, were rounded up and incarcerated in concentration camps in America during World War II because of their race. At the same time, brave young men volunteered from the camps to fight —and die — for the U.S. Army while their families remained imprisoned in the camps by the U.S. Army. This is their extraordinary story. Invite John Suzuki, the author of “American Grit: From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero” to discuss this significant and shameful historical episode as a terrifying example of racism and prejudice, and lessons learned on the topic of diversity in America. It is a true story that inspires us to live with the love, courage, and perseverance of the tens of thousands of Americans of Japanese ancestry who overcame decades of widespread racism and hardship to fulfill their dreams of a better life in America. But most importantly, American Grit reminds us of the horrors of concentration camps in America so we can keep them from ever happening again. Ask him: Why did the concentration camps in America happen? Who were the men who volunteered from the camps to fight for the U.S. Army, and how did they contribute to winning World War II? What can we learn from that experience that will make us better people? What can we do to prevent concentration camps from ever happening again? Contact John Suzuki at (425) 985-1465; John@JohnSuzuki.com
9. ==> Why Superman, Batman, and Spider Man Are So Popular
Superman, Batman, and Spiderman movies are reliable box-office hits for good reason. Americans just can’t get enough of superheroes who at their heart are all about helping humanity. But superheroes are not merely great entertainment. They are also good role models, asserts author Jim B. North, because they can inspire us to be unsung heroes in our own lives and those who surround us. North says, “When you are determined to serve others, you are not mild-mannered but bold … and will unleash your own hidden superpowers.” He says that a lot of people underestimate themselves and their impact on others. Jim’s new book, “Unsung Heroes Wear No Capes,” offers insights and stories about real people who illustrate 12 essential virtues heroes exhibit that we can emulate. His leadership and management background spans 25 years. Jim has won multiple journalism awards for his human-interest storytelling and was a workshop speaker at the John Hope Franklin Symposium in Tulsa. He holds a B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in professional writing. He studied international reporting at Hebrew University. Contact Jim at (918) 809-0565; jim@jimbnorth.com
10. ==> The Hidden Health Threat Affecting Us from Birth
The American Heart Association recently identified a threat hiding in drinking water, snacks, baby food, consumer products, and wildfire smoke. Douglas Mulhall describes what it does to us and how people are protecting themselves and their children from it, in his acclaimed, best-selling third book, “Discovering the Nature of Longevity: Restoring the Heart and Body by Targeting Hidden Stress.” The book is recommended by the American Institute of Stress and has a foreword by Columbia University’s chief of cardiology. Ask him: What is this threat? Why does it build up, starting from birth? How are people protecting themselves to live longer and better? Mulhall co-developed an award-winning certification recognized by the EPA for guarding against low levels of toxic metals and infections that are hard to detect. The biotech company he co-founded combines advanced technologies with natural therapies to reverse and prevent the damage. Contact: Douglas Mulhall at (559) 961-7979; mulhall@calcify.com
11. ==> Why Black Dads Get a Bad Rap
Historical stereotypes perpetuated by American culture claim that Black men are absent from the home and are bad dads because of it. Author Damon Grayson says: “Imprisonment has taken many Black fathers away from the family, which results in a lack of the male figure in the home. Plus, the media often portray Black men in a negative way.” Damon is a hands-on single dad of three sons who overcame growing up on the mean streets of Compton, Calif., to become a successful DJ, entrepreneur and acclaimed author of “When His Ways Meet Yours: When You Love You He Will Follow Suit.” Contact Damon Grayson at (760) 490-0656; dgrayson@rtirguests.com
12. ==> The Real Reason Guns Are the No. 1 Killer of Children
Every year, 18,000 children and teens are shot and killed or wounded and approximately 3 million are exposed to gun violence. What are adults in the U.S. doing wrong? Dr. Regina M. Griego lost five family members to a mass murder, three of whom were children. Her 15-year-old nephew shot them and Regina took guardianship of her nephew. She has since become an advocate for gun safety and believes that we all want to keep our children safe and families whole. Ask her: Why are our children dying from guns? What role does mental health play in the gun deaths of children? Griego is the author of “Sins of the System: Trauma, Guns, Tragedy, and the Betrayal of Our Children,” a memoir that explains the systems that failed her family. She holds a Ph.D., MS, and BS in electrical and computer engineering and an MS in computer science. Contact Regina Griego at (505) 306-6189; transcendingfutures@gmail.com
13. ==> Been Ghosted? Why it Happens and What to Do Next
Relationships are important. So whether it is a lover, former love, date, friend, parent, or sibling, no one likes being ghosted — having their texts, phone calls, and emails ignored leaves them in limbo and feeling minimized. Some research indicates that as many as 23% of us have been ignored by people we care about. Marcia Chang Vogl, a pastor and mentor in “spiritual maturity,” says we can’t prevent people from ghosting us but we can control how we react when it happens. Invite Marcia to explain the process she recommends people go through and what to say to yourself out loud that will help you move on from the most challenging relationships. Vogl has been ghosted by a relative for decades and is an expert on forgiveness as a powerful weapon in one’s mental health arsenal. She is the author of “The Path Forward.” Marcia Chang Vogl is an ordained minister with more than 30 years of experience in pastoral counseling, teaching and mentoring. Vogl is the director of Bethany Projects of Hidden With Christ Ministries. She is a former public school music teacher, university lecturer, and mortgage industry professional. Contact Marcia at (714) 454-7194; marciavogl@gmail.com
14. ==> Can Life Coaching Improve Kids’ Mental Health?
Child mental health is now a national emergency, with experts calling for new solutions, parents looking for help, and children suffering needlessly. There’s never been a more urgent time to talk about the gap in children’s mental health: prevention. Renaye Thornborrow can share how life coaching can help children navigate the ups and downs of growing up so that they are confident and prepared to thrive in life. Since 2013, Renaye has certified hundreds of child life coaches in 30-plus countries who use her story-based coaching curriculum to help children develop skills for self-esteem, confidence, resilience, happiness, and success. Renaye is the CEO of Adventures in Wisdom and the creator of the WISDOM Coach Certification Program. Ask her: What is life coaching for kids? How is life coaching different from counseling? How can coaching benefit children? Contact Renaye Thornborrow at (512) 222-6659; renaye@AdventuresInWisdom.com
15. ==> How to Rewire Your Brain to Break Negative Patterns
Are you feeling stuck in an unhappy job, relationship, or other unpleasant situation? Does it seem like the circumstances will never be right for you to find the perfect partner, the perfect career, or the perfect life? Luckily, you don’t have to wait for the opportunity to come to you. Learn how to make your own opportunities for breaking free from anything that holds you back when you interview Laura Brennan Ballet. The author of “The Science of Empowerment,” Laura is an experienced life coach and frequent media guest who helps people connect with their personal power to achieve anything, simply by changing the way they think about it. She’ll show your audience not only how to think differently but to actually recalibrate their brains and reach for their dreams with intent. Contact Laura Brennan Ballet at (860) 831-4435; lballet@rtirguests.com
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