Author and nurse practitioner Susie Bell has been through hell and back. She was excommunicated from the Mormon Church, suffered the loss of a baby, went through a soul-wrenching divorce, was drugged, raped, and publicly harassed by a famous athlete, and struggled with substance abuse. But instead of becoming bitter and angry, she developed a keen sense of compassion for herself. “This enabled me to develop a strong sense of empathy for others,” she says. “People cannot have compassion for others until they have compassion for themselves.” She is the author of the book “A Piece of Me: Finding My Voice After Mormonism, Marriage, Medicine & Men.” Contact Susie Bell at (213) 816-3622; sbell@rtirguests.com
Category: Problems Facing Our Nation
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From Shattered to Soaring: Help for Childhood Trauma Survivors
Author, coach, and therapist Lisa Morgan endured the kind of trauma that many might not survive. Her childhood was marked by extreme terror, trauma, sexual abuse, violence, and neglect. As a result, her body, mind, heart, and soul resorted to two profound levels of spiritual survival; what Lisa describes as “soul fracturing” and “100 percent total amnesia.” “Traditional psychiatry would label this as multiple personality disorder with repressed memories,” she says. She is living proof that these survival traits are intrinsic mechanisms built into the soul and DNA of every human being. Lisa is a speaker, and coach with 35-plus years of experience as a certified life coach, board- certified music therapist, and creator of Lisa’s Freedom Body Blueprint© coaching methodology. She is also the author and co-author of several books including “Against All Odds.” Contact Lisa Morgan at (314) 265-3491; lmorgan@rtirguests.com
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Diddy Video: Let’s Talk About Domestic Violence
The recently-leaked video of Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his girlfriend is sparking discussions about domestic violence and abuse. The video garnered media attention but also serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive issue of intimate partner violence. Phoenix Rose can discuss the unseen reasons women stay with those who hurt them, what domestic violence victims have in common with their abusers, why the occurrence of domestic violence spiked drastically during the pandemic, and much more. She’ll share her personal story of escaping a violent relationship and rebuilding her life, and offer real, actionable advice for people to help themselves or their loved ones do the same. Phoenix Rose is the author of “Walking in Aloha: 5 Steps to Living Your God Potential Life,” Contact her at (808) 201-2784 or prose@rtirguests.com
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Become a Better Parent in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
AI is already a big part of our day-to-day lives. Should we be concerned that our kids have easy access to this powerful resource? Quite the opposite, argues thought leader Marc Prensky. He sees artificial intelligence and cell phones as young people’s passports to the future — new human capabilities they will use to better the world. Invite Prensky on your show to bust the myth that cell phones make kids lazy and explain why kids need to be taught the fundamental emotional skills of love, empathy, gratitude, and optimism. Prensky is the author of 12 books, most recently “Third Millenium Kids: A Hell Yes! Low Stress Guide for Everyone.” He’s also a public speaker who’s appeared in over 50 countries. Contact Marc Prensky at (516) 701-1440; mprensky@rtirguests.com
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Save Your Family History Before Disaster Strikes
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, countless families have lost not only their homes, but also irreplaceable memories. These heart-wrenching losses should remind us all: Don’t wait for disaster to strike to protect your family’s legacy. Archivist Rhonda Chadwick, author of “Secrets from the Stacks,” offers essential advice on safeguarding photographs, documents, textiles and more. She’ll share simple, steps to create a lasting family archive—perfect for anyone wanting to disaster-proof their cherished memories. With natural disasters on the rise, Rhonda’s guidance is timelier than ever. She’ll reveal the most common mistakes people make when preserving family heirlooms, how families can safeguard their keepsakes from natural disasters and why digitizing family memories is so crucial today. Contact Rhonda Chadwick at (401) 227-3306; rchadwick@rtirguests.com
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Former NBA Player Fights to Keep Kids in School
You might think that being drafted into the NBA by Hall of Famer Bill Russell or mentored by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain would be living the dream, but Dean Tolson has much higher ambitions. His goal is getting at-risk kids to stay in school. Hear why he says he didn’t let his basketball career define him and his message to teens who are thinking about dropping out of school. Tolson went from functional illiteracy in the NBA to achieving a master’s degree magna cum laude. The author of “Power Forward,” Tolson now inspires at-risk kids with his inspirational story. A seasoned public speaker, Tolson has appeared in “Sports Illustrated” and “The Grio.” Contact him at (253) 884-8934; dtolson@rtirguests.com
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This Pastor Believes Jesus Wants You to Be a Republican
It used to be the norm that people of color and minorities identified as Democrats, but today, that’s not necessarily the case. Take, for instance, African American church pastor and former Democrat Frank Tull. He believes that his support of the Republican party is actually based on biblical principles. “I was a Democrat and voted straight party every year,” he says. “Then I began to search my mind for examples of the Democratic party’s platforms and how it lined up with the word of God. However, issue by issue, I could not think of an example that lined up with the word of God that I was preaching.” He is the author of “Christians Must Vote,” as well as the co-founder and senior pastor at the World Church in Texas. Contact Frank Tull at (469) 609-1385; ftull@rtirguests.com
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Has Democracy Gone Off the Rails?
Are you proud of today’s America? Do you suspect the Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves? You’re not alone. Rodger Friedman, author of “Erasing America: Broken Politics, Broken Country,” will provide a refreshing yet serious romp through today’s off-the-rails political landscape. Invite him on your show and hear him chronicle our misguided political leadership by taking an irreverent look at how our nation’s self-righteous elected officials have begun to systematically erase America and our constitutional republic. Friedman can discuss the dramatic increase in socialist policies coming out of both Washington, D.C. and blue states across the nation, spearheaded by politicians who care more about advancing themselves than about the American people. He’ll also show how the media goes to great lengths to spin ill-advised and destructive radical progressive agendas as a positive change. Rodger Friedman has extensive media experience as a talk show guest on a variety of topics. He is a retirement wealth planner and the author of seven books. Contact Rodger at (813) 575-0862; rf179203@gmail.com
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Refugee Reveals Horror of Communism and Why U.S. Schools Must Teach It
Many Americans are convinced that our country could never become a communist dictatorship. But author and refugee Laszlo (Les) Suhayda can share that no country is immune from this fate, and why he believes this lesson must be taught in U.S. schools. “Life under communism is horrific,” he says. “Our younger generations need to study history, and school districts should never remove this history from school curricula, or we are doomed to repeat it.” Les and his family escaped for America when he was only five years old, and he witnessed the horrors of dictatorships firsthand. Ask him: What are the parallels between the Russian invasions of Ukraine and Hungary? Why are so many schools reluctant to teach this lesson? Les is the author of the memoir “Twelve Bells to Freedom: The Suhajda Story,” and the inventor of the first wine slushee product in America. Contact him at (314) 501-6838; Lsuhayda@rtirguests.com
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Trump’s Win Means Losses for Women and Children
While Trump supporters celebrate his recent win, retired psychiatrist and social activist Shila Patel warns that this will have dire consequences for the women and children of this country. “Women are already dying in states with extreme abortion laws because they are being denied care for miscarriages,” she says. “Trump has also vowed to make deep cuts to social service programs and education, which will have a very negative impact on children.” Patel can share the details of how this will impact average Americans, and why she believes this will be harmful. Shila Patel, M.D., is the author of the three-book series “Us,” “US Unhinged,” and “US Fractured.” She is a retired psychiatrist who spent her career focused on women’s and children’s issues. Contact her at (229) 586-6190; spatel@rtirguests.com