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  • 01/03/17 RTIR E-zine: Holiday Divorces, Healthier 2017, Bad Bosses

    January 3, 2017

    01. Will Donald Make America Great Again?
    02. What Kind of Resistance to Trump?
    03. Immigrants: What Will Trump Do?
    04. Is Roof Mentally Competent to be on Trial?
    05. The Truth about Gun-Free Zones
    06. Resolutions: The Key to Real Change
    07. Keep Your Resolutions: No Willpower Needed
    08. Divorce Filings Soar after Holidays
    09. Have a Better Brain in 2017
    10. Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017
    11. Go from Out-of-Whack to Back-On-Track in 2017
    12. Make 2017 Your Year to Live Fearlessly
    13. The Benefits of Smoking Will Ruin Resolutions
    14. High Anxiety Everywhere!
    15. Good News about Bad Bosses
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    1. ==> Will Donald Make America Great Again?

    In just a few short weeks, Donald J. Trump will be the
    next president of the United States, winning the
    election with a campaign promise to “Make America Great
    Again.” But will he? Can he? “Not if he runs the White
    House like he ran his campaign,” says Michelle Deen.
    “If our goal is to create a better America, it has to
    start with sound character—of our leaders who serve to
    guide us, of our citizens who create our society, and
    of parents who are molding our children and through
    them, our future.” Deen will discuss the breakdown of
    character that’s been festering in politics and
    culture, with the election of Trump bringing it all to
    a head. She’ll challenge conventional assumptions about
    moral values, explain why the “culture war” hasn’t
    worked to create a more moral society, and suggest a
    new solution to get our culture back on track. An
    experienced media guest, Michelle Deen is an expert in
    human development and family relations Her latest book
    is “Saving America’s Grace: Rethinking Family Values,
    Moral Politics and the Culture War.” Contact her at
    (805) 679-3084; mmdeen42@gmail.com

    2. ==> What Kind of Resistance to Trump?

    Kathy Kelly says it’s important for people to unite in
    refusal to compromise with President-elect Trump’s
    terrifying campaign promises. She says, “The
    frightening truth that our society is a train hurtling
    toward an abyss must be faced. We surely can’t expect
    leaders that have already made compromises with
    militarists and greedy corporate elites to stop the
    train, help people disembark and then pull up the
    tracks. We must continually build alternative
    institutions and, as much as possible, stop paying for
    institutions that commit mayhem and murder. We need
    unions willing to strike and activists willing to
    refuse payment of war taxes as I’ve been perhaps
    specially privileged to be able to do since 1980. We
    need voters able to see the full bleak vision of where
    our species has arrived.” Kelly is co-coordinator of
    the group Voices for Creative Nonviolence. She just
    wrote the piece “Steer Your Way into Love and
    Resistance.” Contact her at kathy@vcnv.org,
    @voiceinwild

    3. ==> Immigrants: What Will Trump Do?

    Aviva Chomsky says Donald Trump’s election left many
    immigrant rights activists in a panicked thought loop.
    “What did he actually say he would do? Could he really
    deport 11 million people? Would he really eliminate
    President Obama’s signature successful pro-immigrant
    action, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
    (DACA) program, which granted temporary legal status to
    hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth? If he did,
    what would happen to these young people?” Invite
    Chomsky to discuss what’s likely to happen to
    immigrants under the Trump Administration, and why.
    Chomsky is professor of history and coordinator of
    Latin American Studies at Salem State University in
    Massachusetts. Her books include “They Take Our Jobs!
    And 20 Other Myths about Immigration” and
    “Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal.” Contact
    her at achomsky@salemstate.edu

    4. ==> Is Roof Mentally Competent to be on Trial?

    A federal judge has ruled a second competency hearing
    for convicted church shooter Dylann Roof will be closed
    to the public, despite the objections of several media
    outlets. Roof has opted to represent himself during the
    penalty phase of his death penalty hate crimes trial
    for the nine black parishioners he shot and killed at
    Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. Experts
    theorize Roof has decided to represent himself during
    the sentencing phase to prevent his attorneys from
    introducing evidence that questions his mental
    competence at the time of the slayings. Invite forensic
    psychologist Dr. John Huber to discuss the issue and
    why it’s important. A mental health professional for
    over twenty years, Huber is chairman for Mainstream
    Mental Health, a non-profit organization, and a
    professor at Texas State University. Contact Mark
    Goldman at (516) 639-0988.

    5. ==> The Truth about Gun-Free Zones

    With Donald Trump’s opposition to gun-free zones and
    Dylann Roof currently on trial for killing nine church
    members in a gun-free zone in Charleston, now is a good
    time to visit the issue of whether gun-free zones
    encourage or discourage gun violence. That’s a
    discussion Chris Bird, former British Army Officer,
    former San Antonio Express-News crime reporter and
    author of “The Concealed Handgun Manual” now in its
    sixth edition, is primed to lead. Bird will tell you
    that the biggest problem with gun-free zones is that
    they are not free of guns and are favorite targets of
    terrorists and killers. He can touch on slow police
    response times, the corrosive effects of political
    correctness and what to do if you ever find yourself on
    the wrong end of a gun. Bird’s latest book is
    “Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage: When Seconds Count,
    Police Are Still Minutes Away.” The book has been
    endorsed by a retired Texas Ranger captain and retired
    CIA officer. Reach him at 210-308-8191 or
    cjbird@satx.rr.com

    6. ==> Resolutions: The Key to Real Change

    The start of a new year is synonymous with change.
    Countless people contemplate what they’d like to change
    in their lives and then ‘resolve’ to make that happen.
    Psychologist Frank Farley says that while change is
    ultimately inevitable, it can be hard. Invite him to
    share ways to initiate positive changes and improve
    your life in innumerable ways. From simple things like
    list-making and sharing your plans with supportive
    friends and family, to staying optimistic and
    evaluating your progress, Farley’s tips can help
    listeners embrace change. “Learn to thrive through
    changing things in your life. We are in a century of
    enormous change. Be part of it in your own life. As
    Charles Darwin said, ‘It’s not the strongest of the
    species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the
    ones most responsive to change.’” Frank Farley, Ph.D.,
    is a former president of the American Psychological
    Association. He is a professor at Temple University.
    Contact him at (215) 668-7581 (cell);
    Frank.farley@comcast.net

    7. ==> Keep Your Resolutions: No Willpower Needed

    Year after year, people make New Year’s resolutions
    they’ll never keep. Akram Alashari, M.D., says the
    problem isn’t with the resolutions, it’s the way people
    approach them. “Every year people are faced with the
    same dilemma,” Dr. Alashari says. “Making New Year’s
    resolutions is supposed to be fun and exciting, but
    more often than not the process turns into an
    additional stressor, headache, and hassle.” Invite the
    author of “The Power of Peak State” to share a few
    simple tips that will make all the difference and help
    listeners accomplish their New Year goals. Akram
    Alashari became a physician at 23 and did his surgical
    residency training at the University of Connecticut. He
    completed fellowship training in trauma surgery and
    surgical critical care at the University of Florida.
    Alashari is the youngest double board-certified surgeon
    in the United States. He is the author of The Power of
    Peak State and creator of the upcoming program, “Peak
    Performing Parents: How to Get Your Children to Achieve
    Straight As.” Contact him at (407) 617-4795;
    thepeakperformancedoctor@gmail.com.

    8. ==> Divorce Filings Soar after Holidays

    The holidays are over and apparently so are many
    marriages. Lawyers say January is always the busiest
    season for break-ups, with more couples filing for
    divorce than at any time of year. Want to avoid an
    unpleasant break up or to stop dating—or marrying—the
    same type of person over and over again? Many people
    want to know why their relationships aren’t more
    satisfying but don’t know where they are going wrong.
    Christine B.L. Adams, a psychiatrist and coauthor of
    “Living On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes
    Our Lives and Relationships,” can help. She has
    identified the most common mistakes people make that
    send them to her office and will share them on your
    show. They include making snap decisions about others,
    applying double standards for themselves and their
    mates, and projecting onto others the characteristics
    they want them to have. Reach her at (502) 473-0093;
    Tinabina013@gmail.com

    9. ==> Have a Better Brain in 2017

    Everyone’ talking about New Year’s resolutions right
    now so why not do a show on ways to have a better brain
    this year? Dr. Stacey Robinson, a functional medicine
    physician, will share ten steps for optimizing your
    brain for better memory, better health and a better
    chance of avoiding dementia down the road. Dr.
    Robinson, author of “Road Map to Health,” will explain
    what you should be eating, which daily supplements to
    take, why your toothbrush type matters, and what
    special blood tests to ask your physician about. She’s
    an experienced guest on TV and national radio. Reach
    her at (727) 329-8859 (office): md@robinsonmed.com

    10. ==> Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017

    Want to have less stress, sleep better, get fewer colds
    and flus and avoid headaches and heartburn? Doing so
    may be as simple as saying no to obligations, chores
    and social commitments you agree to just to make other
    people happy. Find out why people-pleasers get sick
    more often from Dr. Don (MacDonald). He’s a recovering
    people-pleaser and chiropractor who realized that many
    patients were coming into his office because of stress-
    related conditions fueled by their own excess worries
    and inability to say no for their own good. Dr. Don
    will explain ways moving your body, deciding in advance
    what you will and won’t do and defining your purpose
    can lead to a healthier and happier New Year. Dr. Don
    is the bestselling author of “The Underdog Curse.” He’s
    an experienced radio and TV guest who can be reached at
    780-983-5102; drdon@shaw.ca

    11. ==> Go from Out-of-Whack to Back-On-Track in 2017

    Imagine what it would be like to spend the next year
    living life to the fullest, making a difference in
    other people’s lives and moving past any setback that
    comes your way. With Don Armstrong as your guest, your
    listeners will stand a good chance of doing that. Don’s
    wake-up call came from a leukemia diagnosis more than
    ten years ago but he says no one needs such a diagnosis
    to learn to reevaluate their priorities as he did. Don
    will share lessons about adversity, purpose, goal-
    setting and taking action as well as his incomparable
    journey. Since his health was restored he ran five
    marathons and five half-marathons in one year,
    cofounded a nonprofit that raised more than $135,000
    for blood cancer research and has dedicated himself to
    helping others change their priorities. Don is the
    author of “Finish YOUR Race: Empower Your Life with
    Strategies from a Cancer Survivor.” Reach him at (817)
    917-5919; ftwortharmstrong@yahoo.com

    12. ==> Make 2017 Your Year to Live Fearlessly

    If there’s one thing Sue Pighini will encourage your
    audience members to do in the New Year, it’s to “say no
    to the status quo” by breaking out of the safe but
    small mentality that keeps most of us from leading
    joyful, exciting lives. She’ll walk your listeners
    through the steps for taking calculated risks to make
    their dreams come true. She’ll cover such things as
    trusting your intuition and conquering fear of the
    unknown. Sue will also share her own story of a life
    transformed after she was struck by lightning, held up
    by gunpoint and survived cancer. She’ll convince
    listeners that their best lives are yet to come, no
    matter how old they are or what challenges they
    currently face. An experienced talk show guest, Sue is
    the author of “Expect the Extraordinary.” Reach her at
    (941) 685-7159; sue@SuePighini.com

    13. ==> The Benefits of Smoking Will Ruin Resolutions

    Quitting smoking – it’s one of the biggest New Year’s
    resolutions every year. The CDC says 7-out-of-10 adult
    smokers want to quit for good but sadly, only 4 – 7%
    will be successful. But Carol Rickard says it’s not
    their fault, they don’t know the benefits that are
    holding them hostage to smoking. As a therapist working
    in hospitals for 25 years, Rickard got tired of seeing
    so many of her patients fail. In 2011 she became a
    Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Combining science with
    practical strategies, and surprising, highly relatable
    visuals (M&Ms, screwdrivers, and duct tape), Carol
    provides an engaging discussion and offers “tools” to
    help people quit for good! She is the author of 13
    books on stress & wellness including “The Benefits of
    Smoking: WHY It’s So Hard to Quit & WHAT You Can Do
    About It!” Contact Carol at (609) 462-7643;
    Carol@WellYOUniversity.com

    14. ==> High Anxiety Everywhere!

    Have you noticed how celebs, friends and colleagues are
    all of a sudden sharing how they feel? Even an
    embarrassing thing like anxiety! Are more people
    getting anxiety or are more people talking about it?
    Psychotherapist Jodi Aman says anxiety is now an
    epidemic in our culture. She’ll explain what to do if
    you have it, how to know if you need help, and what you
    need to know to understand, prevent and stop suffering
    from anxiety and stress. Afraid of flying? Dread
    holiday parties? Need help setting personal boundaries?
    Jodi can share ways to deal with anxiety triggers and
    talk with friends and colleagues about anxiety that
    will make everyone feel better. Jodi Aman is the author
    of “You 1, Anxiety 0.” Contact her at (585) 233-8979;
    jodiaman@yahoo.com

    15. ==> Good News about Bad Bosses

    If your audience members have a bad boss, as many
    people do, they often fail to see the good news; short
    of leaving for another job, there are ways to make your
    situation much more tolerable. So says Cindy Hochart,
    whose three decades of corporate experience includes
    time spent as vice president and regional director for
    a large health insurance organization. Having worked
    for both good and bad bosses, Hochart can explain what
    you can say to a bad boss that can turn things around,
    the difference between employment and slavery and how
    to rewrite your brain to have a better day at work.
    Hochart is the author of “Find Your Burning Bush.”
    Reach her at (816) 588-8735;
    cindy.hochart@findyourburningbush.com