Category: Self Help

How to Reclaim Attention in a World Built to Distract

We live in a world designed to hijack our attention. The average adult now spends over seven hours a day on screens, yet many feel more scattered, reactive, and stuck than ever. Author and senior UCLA mindful teacher Mitra Manesh says this isn’t just a focus issue; it’s an attention crisis quietly eroding our freedom to choose.

On your show, Mitra will reveal why even intelligent, successful people often live in “survival mode,” how constant stimulation weakens our decision-making, and why reclaiming attention is the first and most important step toward true freedom.

Drawing from her inspirational fiction, The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World—a parable in the spirit of The Alchemist—she offers a transformative blend of storytelling and  insight, packed with techniques and practices for improving attention as a transformative force in all aspects of life.  

This is a timely invitation to shift from reaction to creation, and a powerful case for why reclaiming attention may be the most radical act of personal power in our time.

CONTACT: Mitra Manesh at (310) 807-3031; mmanesh@rtirguests.com

Why Will So Many Americans Have to Work Past Retirement Age?

Many Americans worry they are already too far behind to retire comfortably. Tom Loegering explains why so many people end up working longer than planned and why it is rarely too late to change direction. Research from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College shows nearly half of working households risk falling short in retirement, often because they believe missed opportunities cannot be fixed.

Loegering is a financial planner, entrepreneur, and author who shows how small adjustments, even later in life, can create meaningful change. He is also the Founder and CEO of Golf Program in Schools, a nonprofit that has helped more than 51,000 students prepare for their futures.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
Why do so many Americans assume it’s too late to fix retirement plans? What’s the biggest mistake people make when working longer feels inevitable? What can people in their 50s or 60s still do today?

CONTACT: Tom Loegering at (623) 400-8648; tloegering@rtirguests.com

The Dark Side of Positive Thinking No One Talks About

Positive thinking is often sold as the cure for everything: pain, loss, confusion, or even a world that feels like it’s falling apart. But what happens when optimism stops working? Author Lydia Samaniego offers a counterintuitive perspective rooted in lived experience, rather than theory. She argues that forced positivity and manifestation culture can actually disconnect people from truth, responsibility, and the guidance of their own hearts. Lydia explores why the deepest betrayal isn’t a broken relationship, but the realization that our trusted systems, from society to culture and even religion, can’t actually tell us who we are or how to live. She shares why real change doesn’t come from thinking harder or “staying positive,” but from noticing the conflict between the mind and the heart, catching inherited beliefs that no longer serve us, and choosing an inside-out path forward. Her story resonates with anyone questioning what to trust when old answers fall apart.

CONTACT: Lydia Samaniego at (530) 443-5826: samaniego@rtirguests.com

The Mental Health Cost of Building a Business from Nothing

Nearly half of all entrepreneurs report chronic stress or burnout, but Darius Ross says the real danger isn’t the workload. It’s the unresolved trauma many carry into the grind. He says when you build a business from nothing, the survival mindset that once kept you alive can quietly start working against you as success grows.

In this timely conversation, Ross explores how urban trauma, financial insecurity, and constant pressure quietly shape decision-making, relationships, and leadership. A former homeless teen turned entrepreneur and community leader, he explains why success can actually amplify anxiety, and why mindset, not hustle, determines who breaks through and who breaks down.

As the author of Mastering the TPS Blueprint, Ross offers street-tested insights on managing fear, stress, and self-sabotage while building something meaningful, especially for entrepreneurs who never had a safety net.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  • Can trauma make you successful and still destroy you later?
  • Why do some entrepreneurs feel less safe as they earn more?

CONTACT: Darius Ross at (347) 801-7956; dross@rtirguests.com

Feeling Stuck? It’s Time to Start Swinging

Recent headlines proclaim that Americans are stuck! Nobody’s leaving their jobs or homes, we’re not making plans for the future and many of us are feeling unsure of what to do next. Hall of Fame golf instructor and mindset coach Cindy Miller says it’s ok to consider your options, but sometimes you have to stop thinking and start swinging. Cindy’s not just another motivational voice, she lives the message. After losing her LPGA card, she clawed her way back—25 years later—proving that failure isn’t final and reinvention has no age limit. Her signature mix of humor and no-nonsense wisdom helps audiences silence self-doubt and take bold action. If your listeners are feeling stuck, burned out or ready for a comeback, Cindy’s story will leave them inspired and ready to take their next shot. Contact Cindy Miller at (716) 670-5341; cimiller@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 Unlock the LUCK Code to Change Your Future

What if the patterns behind your relationships, career wins (and failures), and daily life weren’t random — but part of a code you never knew existed? Ariel Vox has discovered the LUCK Code, an acronym for the four animals that represent your personality shaping your world: lion, umbrella cockatoo, coral, and koala. “We’re not just one — we’re all four,” she says. “And knowing when to switch between them is the key to better love, leadership, and life.” This isn’t another personality test. It’s a wildly relatable, science-backed framework brought to life through laugh-out-loud stories and uncanny insight. Ariel is a successful destiny coach, speaker, and author of “Crack the LUCK Code.” Contact Ariel Vox at avox@rtirguests.com

Feeling Burned Out and Numb? How Art Could Be the Therapy You Didn’t Know You Needed

In a world full of chaos, author and educator Lynette Watkins offers a path to serenity—through art. As a passionate advocate for creativity, Lynette believes art isn’t just decoration—it’s a spiritual experience, a mental health lifeline, and a powerful tool for education. Lynette shows us that healing, inspiration, and resilience often begin with a brushstroke. She says, “If you’re ready to thrive—regardless of what’s happening in the world—take a trip with to the nearest art museum… and find yourself.” Lynette is an acclaimed artist, professor of art, writer, musician, and author of “Can It Be That Some Chains Are Mere Shadows? A Visual Journey From Darkness To Light.” Contact Lynette Watkins at (575) 454-4635; lwatkins@rtirguests.com

How to Unlock Your Secret Genius for Optimal Health, Wealth, and Happiness

What if the key to health, happiness, and deeper relationships isn’t out there—but within your own sensory system?  Donna Redman has created a groundbreaking program: The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing, in collaboration with renowned occupational therapist Cynthia Duffy. Backed by neuroscience, art therapy, and nature-based healing, this revolutionary program empowers parents, caregivers, and neurodivergent individuals to understand and leverage their sensory experiences to transform daily life. “When we understand the senses, we begin to understand ourselves,” she says. Whether it’s the chaos of school mornings, struggles with mealtime, or the heartbreak of misunderstood behavior—this program offers practical tools and deep insight that can change everything. Contact Donna Redman at (973) 876-5903; dredman@rtirguests.com

‘Psychedelics Changed My Life’—A Therapist Shares the Healing Power of Plants

According to research presented at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, patients who had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder experienced a dramatic decrease in depression after just one dose of psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Author and psychotherapist Anjalia McGoldrick is living proof of the power of plant-based psychedelics. “I got pregnant at 13, was in an abusive relationship at 14, and escaped with my life at 16,” she says. “Although I became a successful psychotherapist, I still carried deep wounds. Psychedelics absolutely changed my life.” Anjalia is the author of the critically-acclaimed memoir “The Child I Left Behind A Mother’s Journey To Healing & Forgiveness.”  Contact Anjalia McGoldrick at (540) 616-3200; amcgoldrick@rtirguests.com