Category: Health, Fitness

Former Nurse and Stand Up Comic Gets Serious About Healthcare’s Darkest Secret

Kathy Allan spent 20 years as a hospital nurse before witnessing something that changed everything: cleaning staff in scrubs discharging new mothers, while administrators threatened her for asking questions. She realized healthcare had become addicted to profits over patients.

This Board Certified Holistic Nurse and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner channeled her trauma expertise and comedy background into Gutsy Nurses—a program teaching nurses how to survive a broken system. Inspired by recovery principles, she developed the 12 Steps of Healing Care to beat the industry’s profit addiction. Her shocking revelation: nurses are 18% more likely to commit suicide than the general population. 

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
• You say healthcare is addicted to profits—what does that look like from inside a hospital?
• How does your stand-up comedy background help you discuss such dark topics?
• What are these 12 Steps of Healing Care, and how do they protect nurses?

CONTACT: Kathy Allan at (619) 932-5206; Kallan@rtirguests.com

Why Low Birthrates Might Be the Biggest Story of 2026

Births are falling, and fast. In 2026, France reported more deaths than births for the first time since WWII. China’s birthrate just hit a historic low despite massive financial incentives to have more children. OB/GYN Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri says this isn’t just a demographic dip. It’s a crisis with massive implications for the global workforce, elder care systems, and generational stabilit

She joins your show to explain what’s really behind the fertility decline, and why most people are focusing on the wrong things. Drawing on 30+ years in practice and insights from her new book Optimize Your Fertility Naturally, she’ll also explain why lifestyle, not just age or IVF, plays a critical role in conception.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

  • Can your daily habits really impact fertility more than your age?
  • Why are low birthrates more dangerous than most people think?

CONTACT: Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri at (613) 800-9412; msuri@rtirguests.com

Do a Show On the Protein Myth That Keeps Americans Sick

A heart attack at age 70 forced Dorothy Greet to rethink everything she believed about nutrition—especially protein. After she and her 80-year-old husband ditched all animal products, their results were dramatic: normalized blood pressure and cholesterol, effortless weight loss, and energy levels they hadn’t felt in decades. Now at 85, Greet is credentialed in plant-based nutrition from Cornell and ready to debunk the protein myth keeping millions sick.

In interviews, Greet will reveal how Americans have been misled about protein requirements and why plant foods provide all the protein needed for optimal health. Drawing from her book Go Veg with Class, she’ll share how two lifelong carnivores reversed heart disease through dietary change alone—and why it’s never too late. Listeners will learn simple swaps to “ditch dairy” and “remove meat” while discovering how this shift could eliminate up to 80% of chronic diseases.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: 

  • Where do you actually get your protein on a plant-based diet? 
  • You reversed heart disease at 70—what happened to your health markers? 
  • Why don’t doctors tell patients about the power of dietary change?

CONTACT: Dorothy Greet at (302) 314-6010; dgreet@rtirguests.com

Interview the “Hire-a-Daughter” Who Clears Out Hoarders, Handles Dead Bodies, and Saves Families from Elder Care Nightmares

Most adult children wait until it’s too late—when Mom falls in the bathroom or Dad has a heart attack—to learn what they should’ve asked, who to call, or where to turn. Debbie C. Miller has spent 30 years as a professional “hire-a-daughter,” helping hundreds of families navigate the overwhelming process of caring for aging loved ones. Her Kirkus-starred, award-winning book, Doing the Right Thing, provides the insider knowledge families desperately need but don’t know exists.

Miller has seen it all: the millionaire miser dead in his driveway for months, properties requiring HazMat suits, extreme hoarding cases, and grief-stricken families being ripped off by unscrupulous estate sale companies. She knows the 40+ questions to ask assisted living facilities, the myths about aging-in-place that endanger seniors, and how to help families make impossible decisions before it’s too late. Family therapists and aging life care managers use her systematic approach nationwide.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

  • What’s the biggest mistake adult children make when their parent has a health crisis?
  • What questions should families ask assisted living facilities that nobody thinks to ask?
  • Why do you say aging-in-place is often a dangerous myth?

CONTACT: Debbie Miller at (703) 844-4074; dmiller@rtirguests.com

Are You Addicted to Caffeine—and Don’t Even Know It?

More than two-thirds of American adults, and increasingly children and teenagers, consume caffeine every day, yet few consider it an addiction. Health researcher and author Norbert Heuser says caffeine isn’t just in coffee. It’s in soda, energy drinks, green, black, and white teas, and even an increasing number of snacks. And, it’s quietly shaping our brains, moods, sleep, and long-term health.

Drawing on more than 45 years of research and insights from his book Coffee Addiction & Caffeinism, Norbert challenges the belief that caffeine is harmless. He explores how everyday use may contribute to anxiety, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, fertility issues, reduced gray brain matter, cognitive decline, and even harm to the unborn, while also explaining why most people never question its impact.

On your show, Norbert reveals what science is starting to show, why caffeine dependence has become socially acceptable, how to recognize addiction, and practical ways to reduce its hidden effects—without sacrificing energy or performance. He also shares great-tasting, caffeine-free alternatives to coffee.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  1. Is caffeine more addictive than we think?
  2. What happens when you try to quit?
  3. How do you define addiction?

CONTACT: Norbert Heuser at (727) 261-2313; nheuser@rtirguests.com

Why Joint Pain Isn’t Just “Aging” for Menopausal Women: It’s Inflammation, Hormones, and How You Move

Many women are told joint pain is simply part of getting older, especially during perimenopause and menopause. But according to Stacey Roberts, RN, PT, MSN, that explanation often misses what’s really happening inside the body.

Roberts explains that declining estrogen reduces the body’s natural anti-inflammatory protection, making joints more sensitive to stress, movement patterns, and even food sensitivities. Over time, poor biomechanics and compensation after old injuries can quietly worsen inflammation, even without visible damage.

“Pain isn’t just about wear and tear,” says Roberts. “It’s about how hormones, inflammation, and movement interact.”

With more than 30 years of experience working with everyday women and professional athletes, Roberts helps patients address pain without surgery, injections, or long-term medication by restoring balance and mobility.

Sample Questions:
Why is joint pain so common during menopause? How do different hormones influence inflammation and pain? Do movement patterns need to be changed during perimenopause or menopause?

CONTACT: Stacey Roberts (414)522-6153; sroberts@rtirguests.com

Physical Therapist Says We’re Treating Pain the Wrong Way

Most people assume pain means something is torn or broken. But Stacey Roberts, physical therapist to professional athletes and celebrities, explains that chronic pain is often driven more by inflammation and less by structural damage. Treating pain solely as an injury may only mask the problem instead of solving it. Chronic inflammatory diseases affect over 60 million people in the U.S. alone, and up to 90% of chronic conditions have an inflammatory component. This means inflammation impacts most people, directly or indirectly making it a root cause of pain for many. Roberts’ approach uses hormone testing, food sensitivity panels like the ALCAT, and a targeted anti-inflammatory protocol involving nutrition, movement, and advanced therapies. “Chronic pain is a whole-body issue,” Roberts says. “Addressing inflammation and biomechanics helps reduce pain and promotes lasting healing far beyond just treating the injury.” Contact Stacey Roberts at (414)522-6153; sroberts@rtirguests.com

Are Cell Phones the Main Cause Behind Rising Cancer?

Every third person today dies of cancer—and the number is steadily climbing. While most blame chemicals or the environment, health researcher and author Norbert Heuser says the biggest culprit may be hiding in plain sight: our cell phones. Studies now link electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from phones, Wi-Fi and smart meters to biological stress the human body cannot digest. The result? A possible driving force behind cancer, sleep disorders, dementia, reduced sperm count in men, fertility challenges for women and more. For more than 45 years, Norbert has investigated hidden health risks, from caffeine addiction and unhealthy drinking water to the 19 often-overlooked causes of poor sleep. But nothing alarms him more than the rise of EMR exposure and its overlooked role in modern disease. On your show, he can explain what the science shows, why mainstream medicine won’t touch this subject, and simple steps every listener can take today to protect themselves and their families. Contact Norbert Heuser at (727) 261-2313; nheuser@rtirguests.com

Is Yoga America’s Most Radical Path to Healing?

Some say yoga is just stretching. Others see it as a stress reliever. But trauma therapist and yoga expert Joann Lutz says that the deepest healing secrets of yoga have not yet been revealed!  When they are, yoga will become the most radical wellness practice in America today. Its benefits are instant; it’s free once individuals are trained; and it requires no special equipment. All anyone needs is some training, practice and the desire to be the star of their self-care! No matter what their body type or health challenges are, there’s a good chance that doing the right yoga practices will help them live a better life. Unfortunately, people often choose the wrong practice for them. Joann will describe which yoga practices are the best ones for each person, and reveal why some popular yoga styles can actually make symptoms worse. One key is finding the type of yoga that will give people an experience of safety and peace in this crazy world.  This is the foundation of healing, a message more urgent than ever as anxiety and depression rates soar nationwide. This November, your audience can join her in the Dominican Republic to learn and practice her techniques and insights, tailored for them, at a restorative yoga retreat. Joann Lutz, author of “Trauma Healing in the Yoga Zone,” has over 20 years of experience blending yoga, somatic psychotherapy and neuroscience. Contact Joann Lutz at jlutz@rtirguests.com; (413) 340-5056

How to Protect Yourself (or Your Parents) from Medicare Scams and Fraud

Medicare fraud is a $100 billion problem, and now AI voice clones and “free benefit” offers are making it worse. With open enrollment approaching (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7), millions are vulnerable to card theft, phantom billing and even being enrolled in hospice without consent. Medicare expert Toni King, author of “Medicare Survival Guide Advanced Edition”, helps Americans navigate Medicare’s maze so they avoid costly mistakes and lifelong penalties. She breaks down today’s most common scams (robocalls, door-to-door “screenings,” surprise plan switches), the red flags most people miss and the exact steps to take if you think you’ve been targeted. Whether you’re turning 65, leaving employer coverage or helping a parent, her message is right on time before open enrollment. For interviews, contact Toni King at (281) 677-3736 or tking@rtirguests.com