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
Category: Self Help
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How Anyone Can Use Golf as a Catalyst for Success
Even if you’ve never picked up a golf club, you can leverage the principles of the game to guide your decision-making and establish your own life rules for success. When asked about the biggest obstacle to achieving your goals, Tom Loegering, at 86 years old, has a straightforward answer: “You.” Drawing from a wealth of personal experience—having retired early, faced setbacks, and rebuilt his life—Tom offers valuable insights. “Golf is unique because it has no referees, emphasizing personal responsibility and the creation of your own rules. The lessons learned on the golf course can translate into essential life skills, helping you learn more about yourself.” He says, “Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete novice, the principles of golf can inspire you to carve your own path to success.” Contact Tom Loegering at (623) 400-8648; tloegering@rtirguests.com
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7 Myths People Believe About Procrastination
Ninety-five percent of us admit we procrastinate, which basically means we all do it. After all, cell phones are addictive, and too much time on social media is a problem for many procrastinators. Is this stressful, limiting behavior a life sentence? Not at all! Non-procrastinators are happier, healthier, and wealthier – and this habit of postponing your dreams is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. The way to start is by understanding the top seven myths about procrastination – things like “once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator,” or that you do your best work under pressure, or that guilt-tripping yourself will somehow solve the problem. Dr. Linda Gannaway, the author of “FINALLY Stop Procrastinating,” is the perfect person to help. A former procrastinator herself, Gannaway spent five years researching the science behind procrastination and lectured on the topic for decades. Using this wealth of knowledge, she enthusiastically teaches proven techniques to help us open our lives to new opportunities and finally get the peace and happiness we deserve. Contact her at (559) 234-4572; Lgannaway@rtirguests.com
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How Your Image of God Is Holding You Back
Rocked by economic instability, social unrest, and increasing uncertainty, many people are grappling with spiritual disconnection. According to Pew Research, nearly 30% of adults feel spiritually disconnected. Marcia Fleischman, author of “If God Is Love, Why Do I Feel So Bad?,” believes our internal image of God may be the root cause. She’ll explain how a rigid or punitive view of God keeps people from the peace and guidance they seek. Through practical insights and real-life examples, Fleischman offers a path to reconnect with a compassionate God who can transform your life in trying times. Ask her: How does your image of God affect emotional well-being in uncertain times? Can you share how someone has transformed their life by changing their view of God? Contact Marcia Fleischman at (816) 852-3849, mfleischman@rtirguests.com
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Transform Menopause from Struggle to Strength!
Menopause doesn’t have to mean suffering, silence, or struggling alone. Lisa R. Triggs will share her transformative journey from despair to empowerment and offer effective mindset tools like meditation, affirmations, and visualization to conquer menopause symptoms and find joy. The author of “The Menopause Mindshift: How I Unleashed My Inner Queen, And You Can Too!” will inspire women looking to thrive through menopause—no doctor’s visit required. More than a self-help segment, Triggs will call on listeners to “rediscover your inner strength, embrace change, and live like the Queen you are!” Give your audience the wisdom and inspiration to transform their menopause journey by bridging the gap in menopause support and shifting how they view it! Contact Lisa R. Triggs at lisa@lern.ca
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Have Americans Lost the Habit of Hope?
With all the political turmoil and negative news Americans are subjected to, it’s easy to see why some of us have lost the habit of hope. But like any healthy habit, it can be refreshed, rebooted, or acquired for the first time. Expert Edie Summers is making it her mission to teach people how to be more hopeful and shift their mindset to focus on what they can control. She’ll explain simple ways to develop a habit of hope, how focusing on gratitude for small things will reinforce the habit, and reveal the mindset shift we all should make. Edie Summers is the author of “The Memory of Health,” a mind-body fitness instructor, a former executive, and the creator of the My Daily Well app. She has been featured in “Entrepreneur” and has appeared on many podcasts. Contact her at (503) 487-0058; esummers@rtirguests.com
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Proven Tips to Slow Aging and Stay Healthy Longer
It happens to us all and it’s happening every day: Aging. As we age, the various ways our bodies break down create our vulnerability to illness. Research now shows that stress speeds up the aging process. So along with all the other issues related to stress, it is the leading cause of most illnesses. Interview psychologist Stephen Sideroff and discover nine steps to slow the aging process to stay healthy longer and extend your health span. Listeners will learn how each step can help reduce chronic stress, build resilience and achieve success. Stephen Sideroff is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Rheumatology at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine. He is the author of “The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Mastering Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality.” Reach Dr. Sideroff at (213) 660-4659; ssideroff@rtirguests.com
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How to Be the Star of Your Own Life
Shakespeare said,” All the world’s a stage.” According to author and destiny coach Ariel Vox, “There is one important question that you need to ask yourself: Are you in the audience watching the play unfold, or are you the main actor?” She can share a 5-step blueprint /framework with specific steps people can use to transition from being a passive member of the audience to starring in their own lives by overcoming the biggest obstacle: fear. Ariel was just 18-months-old when she and her mother were in a serious car accident, which left her traumatized for years. But she found a way to overcome this to become a successful coach and author of “From Fear to Fierce: How to Turn Failure Into Success.” Contact Ariel Vox at avox@rtirguests.com
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From Shattered to Soaring: This Guest Helps Childhood Trauma Survivors Heal
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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Why Don’t Most People Take Their Happiness Seriously?
Everyone wants to live a happy life. But the trouble is most of us never bother to do the work to achieve one. Why? According to Raj Girn, it’s because few people pay serious attention to what will make them happy. Raj says, “What I’ve learned through my own experiences, the experiences of people around me, and what clients share with me, is that there is one common denominator that screams out louder than all the others and it is a lack of constant evaluation of their life.” Interview Raj — who just became a regular panelist on CTV’s daily news show “The Debate with Mike Le Couteur”— to learn the questions all of us should be asking ourselves. A media celebrity in Canada, Raj has been featured in “The Wall Street Journal,” “Globe” and “Mail,” and on FOX and CBS and has a combined social media network of over 1 million followers. She also runs The Open Chest Confidence Academy. Contact her at (647) 363-7372; Rgirn@rtirguests.com