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The Real Reason You’re Stuck Has Nothing to Do with Willpower


If willpower were enough, you’d already be free from negativity in your life. “What keeps people stuck isn’t a lack of motivation—it’s the nervous system holding unresolved survival responses from the past,” says Lisa Morgan. “Real change happens when we work with the body, not against it.” Lisa’s world fell apart when panic and anxiety brought her to her knees. This became the foundation of her life’s work. Lisa is a master coach, intuitive guide, and soul-level healer who helps people break free from hidden blocks and rediscover who they truly are. Through her signature framework, Free Your Soul to Soar™, she bridges neuroscience and energy psychology to help people transform to reclaim their joy, worth, and wings.

CONTACT: Lisa Morgan at (314) 265-3491; lmorgan@rtirguests.com

America Is Running Out of Teachers — And This Ph.D. Wants to Do Something About It

Over 440,000 teaching positions are now filled by unqualified staff or sitting empty. Deanna Gilmore, Ph.D., says the only way to fix it is to make people fall in love with teaching again — and to pressure lawmakers to fund salaries that keep them there. A 26-year classroom veteran, former school principal, and university professor who trained the next generation of educators, Gilmore wrote There’s a Pig on the Playground: Memorable Stories from the Schoolyard to do exactly that — sharing firsthand stories from teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, and coaches to remind America what’s at stake before it’s too late.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

  • With nearly half a million teaching positions unfilled, what happens to America’s public schools?
  • What concrete steps can communities and lawmakers take right now to stop the bleeding?
  • How are school voucher programs making the teacher shortage even worse?

CONTACT: Deanna Gilmore: (208) 285-7567; dgilmore@rtirguests.com

Meet the Dear Abby for Dogs Who Shares How to Turn Problem Pooches Into Perfect Pups

Author and longtime dog behaviorist Kathleen Troy answers real questions from dog owners with warmth, humor, and hard-earned experience. Dubbed the Dear Abby for dogs, Kathleen tackles everyday canine challenges while debunking one of the biggest myths of all: some dogs cannot be trained. She got her inspiration from her remarkable rescue pup, Dylan, a former “problem dog” who went on to become a certified therapy and hospice service dog. She combines practical guidance with unforgettable stories. Audiences will learn how patience, consistency, and respect can transform both dogs and their humans. Kathleen is the author of the Dylan’s Dog Squad series, as well as a book about dog training.

CONTACT: Kathleen Troy at (714) 975-9807; ktroy@rtirguests.com

The Diplomatic Skills Every Leader Needs — But No One Teache

Great leaders aren’t just decisive—they’re deliberate. “In high-stakes rooms where every word carries weight, success depends on skills rarely taught in business school: listening with precision, speaking with intention, and navigating conflict without escalating it,” says author and former diplomat Dianne Olvera. Drawing from real-world diplomacy and leadership experience, this approach reveals how to manage tough conversations, defuse tension, and influence outcomes without overpowering the room. “It’s about knowing when to speak, when to pause, and how to choose language that builds trust instead of resistance,” she says. Dianne is a board-certified educational therapist and the author of The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower.  She’s also a former diplomat and spy.

CONTACT: Dianne Olvera at (805) 779-3558; dolvera@rtirguests.com

Award-Winning Parenting Expert Shares How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Sons

In a world in which boys are often taught to suppress their feelings, award-winning parenting expert and author C. Lynn Williams is changing the conversation. She offers practical, compassionate guidance for raising sons who are emotionally aware, resilient, and confident. “We need to focus on challenging outdated myths about masculinity and replace fear-based parenting with connection, communication, and trust,” she says. “When boys are given permission to feel, communicate, and be understood, they grow into healthier men and create stronger families and communities.” She explores how parents can raise sons who are strong, without being aggressive. C. Lynn is the author of five parenting books including “Trying to Stay Sane While Raising Your Teen,” an educator, speaker, and family dynamics strategist.

Contact: C. Lynn Williams at (224) 357-6315; Cwilliams@rtirguests.com

Forget Role Models: Leadership Lessons from Rebels, Pirates, and Outlaws

What if the most powerful leadership lessons didn’t come from heroes—but from history’s most notorious figures? Author and leadership coach Steve Williams reveals 20 bold, practical lessons drawn from rebels, outlaws, pirates, and power players you won’t find in a typical business book. From Attila the Hun to Al Capone, he strips away myth to uncover the strategies that made these figures astonishingly effective leaders. Steve shares examples of how these notorious people made great leaders, and comparisons between these and effective leaders of today? He is the author of six books including “Notorious: Leadership Lessons from History’s Most Notorious Leaders,” with a forward written by renowned author Jack Canfield, and a certified leadership coach and QMS expert.

Contact: Steve Williams at (920) 280-1068; swilliams@rtirguests.com

Political Insider Reveals What No One Tells You About Running for Office

Most people think running for office is about speeches, slogans, and shaking hands. Rob Curnock knows better. As a former TV political reporter, party leader, and unlikely congressional candidate, he’s seen the process from every angle. He pulls back the curtain on the physical exhaustion, emotional toll, family strain, and political hardball that define modern campaigns. After challenging and almost winning after running against an “unbeatable” incumbent, he discovered how power really works behind closed doors. “I experienced the often brutal realities of running for office—and learned how ordinary citizens can shake up the system,” he says. Rob is a long-time broadcast journalist and the author of “Dead Man Running.”

Contact: Rob Curnock at (254) 822-3741; rcurnock@rtirguests.com

When Faith Defies Fear: One Woman’s Miraculous Encounters with God

Nancy Frecka brings a unique perspective as both a pastor and someone who has experienced extraordinary events. She shares insights about hearing God’s voice and trusting divine guidance in everyday life. Her two near-death experiences, encounters with Jesus, and the way God brought clarity and healing through moments of deep childhood trauma speak powerfully to the reality of surrendering to God’s will. When she slipped into death—twice—she never imagined what awaited her. Floating above her lifeless body, she watched nurses scramble, unable to find a pulse. Then came the divine encounter with Jesus Himself. Nancy is a speaker, pastor, and the author of “God Says, You Can Trust Me:  Supernatural Encounters with God.”

Contact: Nancy Frecka at (330) 422-6955; nfrecka@rtirguests.com

This Psychotherapist Shares How Psychedelic Medicine Changed Her Life

Psychotherapist and author Anjalia McGoldrick traversed an unexpected path that transformed her life and work: psychedelic medicine. After surviving severe childhood trauma, abuse, and decades of conventional therapy, she reached a breaking point that traditional approaches could not heal. Her carefully guided plant medicine experience opened a profound door to insight, forgiveness, and emotional freedom she had never experienced before. She reveals how this powerful journey reshaped her understanding of trauma, inner wounds, and lasting healing.  She also shares the potential healing powers of psychedelics, and how these help people who are battling mental illness. Anjalia is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir “The Child I Left Behind: A Mother’s Journey To Healing and Forgiveness.”

Contact Anjalia McGoldrick at (540) 616-3200; amcgoldrick@rtirguests.com

Chronic Disease Now Affects 6 in 10 U.S. Adults– What Is Their Pain Trying to Tell Them?

Do a Show on The Hidden Meaning Behind Your Pain and Illness

Chronic illness is rising in America, and many patients leave medical appointments with prescriptions, but few answers about why their symptoms developed in the first place. On this show, Marcel Vögeli explores how stress, emotional patterns, and long-term internal pressure may influence physical health. After eight years of intensive autoimmune treatments that managed symptoms but didn’t restore his life, Marcel began examining the deeper drivers behind his condition. He has been hospital-free since 2012. This is not about rejecting medicine. It’s about asking a broader question: why do two people with the same diagnosis often recover at different rates? Marcel discusses how understanding recurring symptoms, personal stress history, and emotional triggers may complement conventional care. 

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:  You’re essentially asking people to make friends with their pain — is that a fair way to put it? If someone has recurring symptoms, where should they start looking beyond medication? How can people explore these connections without feeling blamed for their illness?

Marcel Vögeli is spokesperson for The Key to Self-Liberation by the late Christiane Beerlandt, an encyclopedic work on the psychological and emotional roots of more than 1,000 diseases and symptoms.

Contact Marcel Vogeli at Mvogeli@rtirguests.com