RTIR Newsletter: SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY ISSUE



01. Aphrodisiac, Anyone? Love Potions for the Modern Romantic
02. Can Love Survive Deep Differences in Beliefs?
03. Restoring Romance While Trying to Conceive
04. Dating Red Flags for Singles Over 50
05. How to Have a Valentine’s Day That Doesn’t Suck
06. Why You Keep Choosing the Wrong Partner – and How to Stop
07. The Surprising Secrets to a 65-Year Marriage
08. What Dogs Know About Love That We Forget
09. Everlasting Love: Priest Shares Afterlife Love Stories
10. Should You Stay… or Go? The Intuitive Way to Decide
11. When “Staying Positive” Hurts Love Instead of Helping It
12. Love After Loss
13. What Your Past Lives Reveal About Your Current Romantic Choices

1. ==> Aphrodisiac, Anyone? Love Potions for the Modern Romantic

Can you find love in a bottle? Well, not quite, but aphrodisiacs have been used for thousands of years to increase libido and attraction. Do these legendary foods, spices and potions really work? And how? Many years ago, Lillian Zeltser accidentally stumbled on an old love potion recipe, which sparked her interest in aphrodisiacs and natural stimulants. Together with her husband, a medical doctor, she researched, experimented with, and hunted for them around the world for over 30 years. In the process, Lillian personally experienced hundreds of effective legendary aphrodisiacs. She’ll explain the link between food, love and sexuality, how aphrodisiacs can help you feel more attractive and increase mental clarity and focus, and ways to incorporate them into your daily life. She’ll also share all-natural recipes and tips to maintain and enjoy your sexual energy. Lillian Zeltser is the founder of Aphrodope and the author of “Aphrodisiac Adventures.” Contact her at lvez@bigpond.com or +61 419335631

2. ==> Can Love Survive Deep Differences in Beliefs?

As deepening political and cultural divisions reach the family dinner table, more couples are being pushed to confront a deeply personal question: Can love survive when beliefs don’t align? Daisy Khan says the answer is yes, but only when couples understand the hidden dynamics that turn differences into division. Drawing on decades of work in interfaith dialogue and conflict resolution, she’ll explain why most couples argue about values the wrong way, how empathy—not agreement—keeps relationships strong, and what truly threatens love across belief systems. As polarization reshapes families and communities, her insights offer a timely roadmap for turning conflict into deeper connection through curiosity, humility, and emotional intelligence. Daisy Khan is an internationally recognized leader in interfaith relations and author of “30 Rights of Muslim Women.” Contact Daisy Khan at (917) 905-7829; dkhan@rtirguests.com

3. ==> Restoring Romance While Trying to Conceive

For many couples, the journey to pregnancy quietly transforms intimacy into pressure, which often drains romance from the relationship. OB/GYN Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri says this “scheduled sex” mindset can actually work against conception. She explains how stress hormones disrupt fertility, why emotional disconnect can affect both partners, and the surprising ways pressure can reduce the chances of pregnancy. Drawing on more than 30 years in women’s health, Dr. Straszak-Suri offers practical, science-based strategies to help couples restore intimacy, lower stress, and support reproductive health without turning their relationship into a fertility project. A relatable and timely Valentine’s conversation for couples navigating infertility, feeling discouraged, or trying to reconnect while pursuing parenthood. Contact Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri at (613) 800-9412; msuri@rtirguests.com

4. ==> Dating Red Flags for Singles Over 50

Millions of Americans over 50-years-old are reentering the dating world and discovering it’s more complicated than ever. Dating coach Dr. Victoria Vaughn says many overlook critical warning signs from charming manipulators to financial risk and emotional dependency. She reveals the most common red flags mature singles miss, why loneliness can cloud judgment, and how men, women, and same-sex couples can date confidently without settling. Her insights help listeners avoid costly emotional mistakes while staying open to real connection later in life. Blending humor with hard-earned wisdom, her stories offer a practical “buyer beware” guide to modern love after 50. Dr. Victoria Vaughn is the author of “Oh the Frogs I Kissed Before I Finally Found My Prince” and speaks on love, loss, and reinvention in later life. Contact Dr. Victoria Vaughn at (512) 580-8531; vvaughn@rtirguests.com

5. ==> How to Have a Valentine’s Day That Doesn’t Suck

Not everyone looks forward to Valentine’s Day. For many, it brings pressure, awkward expectations, lonely moments, or memories they’d rather skip. But happiness and positive energy expert Deborah Mallow says you don’t have to love Valentine’s Day, but you shouldn’t let it ruin an otherwise perfectly good day! She’ll explain how to get out of your own way, rediscover your true self, reshape your mindset, and get unstuck. "It’s not about forcing positivity or ignoring real problems; it’s about making the daily decision to approach life differently and find more joy in everyday living.” Deborah’s transformational approach is based on choosing positivity as a daily decision. She says the effects are transformative and will make you happier and healthier. Deborah is the author of "6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck." Contact her at (516) 613-5359; dmallow@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Why You Keep Choosing the Wrong Partner – and How to Stop

Many people promise themselves, “This time will be different”, yet find that they continue to repeat the same relationship patterns over and over again. Sabrina Ciceri says unconscious emotional conditioning often drives partner choice more than logic or intention. Drawing on her own experience of generational dysfunction and betrayal, she explains why people are drawn to familiar but unhealthy dynamics, how childhood patterns shape adult love, and what it takes to truly break the cycle. Her insights offer hope for anyone ready to stop repeating painful relationship stories and build healthier connection. Sabrina Ciceri is an author and health advocate who helps women understand emotional patterns, attachment influences, and practical steps for rewriting their life narrative. Contact Sabrina Ciceri at (352) 308‑1596; sciceri@rtirguests.com

7. ==> The Surprising Secrets to a 65-Year Marriage

As many marriages struggle to last a decade, one couple has managed to stay deeply connected for 65 years. What has made the difference? David Selley says it isn’t luck. It’s mindset, habits, and emotional discipline that are rarely taught today. He shares the overlooked behaviors that sustain long-term love, why conflict can strengthen rather than weaken relationships, and what modern couples misunderstand about commitment. His perspective offers powerful lessons for newlyweds, struggling couples, and anyone curious about lasting partnership. David Selley is a longtime relationship observer and author who draws on decades of real-life marital experience to reveal what truly keeps love strong over time. Contact David Selley at (808) 229-3985); dselley@rtirguests.com

8. ==> What Dogs Know About Love That We Forget

Why do dogs often show us the kind of love humans struggle to give? Animal welfare advocate Jean Alfieri says our closest companions model powerful emotional truths about loyalty, presence, and unconditional connection that people often forget. Drawing from her experience with rescue and senior dogs, she explains what dogs reveal about trust, forgiveness, and living in the moment as well as how applying these lessons can deepen human relationships. In a fast-paced, distracted world, her message resonates with anyone seeking more authentic connection and emotional clarity. Jean Alfieri is an author who shares heartfelt insights from her work with rescue dogs about love, gratitude, and the emotional intelligence of animals. Contact Jean Alfieri at (480) 725-7921; jalfieri@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Everlasting Love: Priest Shares Afterlife Love Stories

What if love doesn’t end when life does? Catholic priest and spiritual counselor Nathan Castle has spent decades accompanying people through death, grief, and profound spiritual experiences. He says many report something extraordinary: love continuing beyond this world. As more people quietly wrestle with loss, unfinished goodbyes, and the longing to feel connected to loved ones who have passed, his insights offer both mystery and comfort. Castle shares remarkable stories of connection beyond death, what people commonly experience at life’s end, and why unresolved love often remains the strongest human bond. He also explains how grief can deepen, not diminish, our understanding of love. Father Nathan Castle is author of the “Afterlife, Interrupted” series and a longtime spiritual counselor working with those facing death, loss, and healing. Contact Nathan Castle at (480) 680-9985; ncastle@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Should You Stay… or Go? The Intuitive Way to Decide

Every relationship hits hard seasons, but how do you know when it’s a temporary storm…and when it’s time to walk away? Intuitive expert Dan Bartlett says most people already sense the answer, but fear, conditioning, and emotional noise cloud their clarity. He explains how intuition communicates in relationships, the subtle signals people ignore before major turning points, and why logic alone often leads people astray. Bartlett reveals how to distinguish fear from truth, attachment from love, and a temporary rough patch from deeper incompatibility. His perspective offers powerful insight for anyone questioning their current relationship or rebuilding after heartbreak. Dan Bartlett is an intuitive counselor who helps individuals distinguish fear from inner knowing when facing major life and relationship decisions. Contact Dr. Dan Bartlett at (480) 841-0984 or dbartlett@rtirguests.com

11. ==> When “Staying Positive” Hurts Love Instead of Helping It

Positive thinking is often praised, especially in relationships. But what happens when “staying positive” begins to hide problems instead of healing them? Author Lydia Samaniego says forced optimism can suppress honest emotion, block real communication, and quietly create distance between partners. Drawing from lived experience and the themes in her book “To Hell With You,” she explores why love deepens not through constant positivity, but through truth, emotional honesty, and personal responsibility. Lydia explains why avoiding difficult feelings weakens intimacy, how the conflict between the mind and the heart shows up in relationships, and why real connection begins when people stop pretending everything is fine. In a culture that often promotes positivity over authenticity, her perspective offers a grounded and thought-provoking conversation about what actually strengthens love. Contact Lydia Samaniego at (530) 443-5826; lsamaniego@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Love After Loss

Loss changes how people experience love, but it doesn’t end the story. After losing her mother at nine, surviving foster care, and later overcoming breast cancer, author Kat Perkins understands how grief reshapes identity, relationships, and emotional resilience. She shares why healing isn’t about “moving on,” how vulnerability can rebuild connection, and why many people discover deeper meaning and love after heartbreak. Her message resonates with anyone navigating grief, major life setbacks, or emotional reinvention. Kat Perkins is a speaker and author who inspires audiences with her story of resilience, healing, and redefining life and hope after loss. Contact Kat Perkins at (404) 800-3916; kperkins@rtirguests.com

13. ==> What Your Past Lives Reveal About Your Current Romantic Choices

Do you feel like you’ve known your partner forever? Could you have been together in a past life? And can your past lives explain your current romantic choices? Alla Kaluzhny—licensed therapist, hypnotherapist, and author of two thought-provoking reincarnation memoirs including “Turning New Pages,” uncovers the hidden ways your soul’s journey shapes love, habits and decisions. With vivid memories of her own past lives and spiritual expertise, Alla delivers insight that will inspire your audience to rethink their connections and choices. During this one-of-a-kind show, Alla will share her most unforgettable past-life experiences and explain how past lives influence love, friendships, and behaviors. Contact Alla Kaluzhny at (213) 459-3509; akaluzhny@rtirguests.com