Interview Topic:

CAN YOU SAY NO WHEN YOU NEED TO?

Many of us just can’t say no to the people in our lives—and it’s jeopardizing our relationships, finances, careers, even our health, without us knowing it. Author Patricia Spadaro exposes the real reasons we can become addicted to giving and sacrificing for others. She’ll tell your audiences why it’s so dangerous to be a give-aholic, how to stop saying YES automatically, why we fear saying NO to others, and simple steps for setting boundaries and being honest about unhealthy people in our lives. Invite your listeners to take her on-air quiz to find out whether they need to learn how to draw the line.

Patricia Spadaro is an internationally known author. Her books are available in 18 languages in more than 25 countries. Her latest book Honor Yourself: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving is the winner of two national book awards.

Contact her at (406) 994-0032. Email: info@HowToHonorYourself.com


SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
Q: Why do you think many of us have a hard time saying no to others?

Q: You say that some of us are actually addicted to giving, to sacrificing for others—that we’re like junkies needing our next fix. Why is that?

Q: Why is so dangerous to be a give-a-holic?

Q: What are some of the warning signs that our “giving-and-receiving” meter, as you call it, is out of balance?

Q: What can I do if I’m one of those people who are allergic to saying no and have a hard time drawing boundaries?

Q: You have an on-air quiz to help us figure out if we need to set better boundaries. Can you share that with us?

Q: What are some of the myths you’ve identified that keep us from receiving from others?

Q: What are some other practical ways we can start to honor ourselves more and make ourselves a priority in our own lives?


SHORT BIO: Patricia Spadaro is an award-winning and internationally known author. Her latest book, Honor Yourself: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving, explores how to get beyond the myths about giving and receiving that can sabotage our finances, relationships, careers—even our health—to more balanced, authentic living. She has also co-authored several other self-help titles and her books are available in 18 languages in more than 25 countries.

To learn more about Patricia Spadaro and her book Honor Yourself, and to get more tips and inspiration—including articles, quizzes, and a reading group guide—visit www.HowToHonorYourself.com.

Honor Yourself is available nationwide at your favorite neighborhood and online bookstores, including Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon.com, and independent booksellers.

To get in touch with Patricia Spadaro or schedule an interview with her, please contact her at:
E-mail: info@HowToHonorYourself.com
Phone: (406) 994-0032