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 […]
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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 […]
From Mt. Everest to a Solo Expedition in Antarctica: Interview This Pioneering Female Mountain Climber
After years of working as a top corporate executive, Siv Harstad experienced severe burnout. So she decided to climb new mountains, literally, by tackling the world’s seven summits, the highest peak on all continents, including Mt. Everest and Kilimanjaro, and the highest volcanoes on all seven continents, totaling 33 expeditions. Ironically, she used to suffer […]
With 1M YouTube Viewers, Middle-Aged Mom Proves You Can Do Social Media at Any Age
Most people associate YouTube with cool music, comedy, and how-to videos, as it’s primarily considered a bastion of young trendsetters. But author and English language educator Jennifer Lebedev is living proof that you don’t have to be a 20-something hipster to become a YouTube star. “I reached the 1 million subscriber mark on the channel […]
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!” […]
5/9/2024 RTIR Newsletter: Mothers, Daughters and Women’s Rights, After-Hours Work Texts, ‘Finance Bro’ Fleece is Over
01. For Mother’s Day: Will Our Daughters Have Fewer Rights? 02. Student Protests May Continue 03. Can You Ignore Your Boss’s After-Hours Text? 04. From Rags to Riches to Rags: When You Have It All and Lose It 05. ‘Finance Bro’ Fleece Needs and Upgrade 06. Former Heavyweight Contender ‘Gentleman’ Gerry Cooney 07. The 40-Year […]
Why Are Women Afraid to Speak Up?
It’s no secret that women struggle to be heard. Society teaches girls to be polite and agreeable and not make a fuss, even when a situation is challenging — or just plain wrong. If your audience is looking to reclaim their power in the workplace, at home, and beyond, you need to hear from Francesca […]
Toxic Anger: It’s Not Just a Male Problem
Heart disease is the number-one killer of women. According to clinical psychologist Dr. Karyne B. Wilner, anger is one well-known factor in women’s heart disease, along with our culture’s role in suppressing it. “Anger creates stress in the body that can lead to physical and emotional health problems,” she says. She can share body-based techniques […]
Your Secret Weapon During Challenging Times
Amidst the ongoing chaos in the world, many of us are feeling more anxious and uncertain about the future than ever. Best-selling author and intuition expert Kim Chestney says that turning to your inner guidance is the best way to reclaim your personal power. With so much confusion in the world, it is getting harder […]
6 Self-Care Tips for Busy, Stressed Out Parents
In the year ahead parents will have many challenges as they try to negotiate the demands on their time and attention and plenty of moms and dads will end up putting their own needs last. That’s why Natalie Bonfig wants parents to resolve to put self-care at the top of their list in 2022 so they can give the […]