Scoliosis affects approximately 2-3 percent of thepopulation, representing an estimated six to nine million individuals in theUnited States. While scoliosis can develop during infancy or early childhood,the primary age of onset is between 10 and 15 years, affecting both gendersequally. However, females are eight times more likely than males to progress toa curve magnitude requiring treatment. Each year, scoliosis patients accountfor over 600,000 visits to private physician offices, with an estimated 30,000children requiring bracing and 38,000 undergoing spinal fusion surgery,according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Mark Morningstar has dedicated his career toadvancing care for children with scoliosis and their families. He holds aDoctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic and a PhD inHealth Services Management from Concordia University. Dr. Morningstar possessesthree board certifications: the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, theAmerican College of Spine Physicians, and the American Association ofIntegrative Medicine.

With his extensive qualifications, Dr. Morningstar developedan integrated scoliosis management program recognized internationally. He hasauthored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and contributed innovativeexercises and equipment for scoliosis management. His work has receivednational recognition, including features on The Sister Wives.

Over the past two decades, Dr. Morningstar has sought torefine scoliosis care by emphasizing the underlying condition rather thanfocusing solely on spinal curvature, minimizing discomfort and side effects,and ensuring pediatric patients maintain a high quality of life. As a foundingmember of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT)—established in 2005 in Milan, Italy—he collaborates with leadingprofessionals worldwide to advance non-surgical, exercise-based treatments suchas the ScoliSMART BootCamp.

One of few chiropractic physicians triple board certified inchiropractic medicine, integrative medicine, and naturopathic medicine, Dr.Morningstar provides comprehensive strategies for managing complex spine andneurological disorders, including Scoliosis, Fibromyalgia/Chronic FatigueSyndrome, and Lyme disease.

By integrating chiropractic rehabilitation, chiropracticneurology, functional medicine, kinesiotaping, and spinal orthoses, Dr.Morningstar has achieved notable outcomes in patient recovery and healing. Hehas multiple publications in peer-reviewed biomedical literature and iscurrently authoring books related to scoliosis and healthy living.

For more information: https://scoliosispractice.com/

Email: mmorningstar@backgenius.com

https://www.backgenius.com/

According to the Government of Canada In Ontario, teens(youth 13-24) make up a significant portion of the homeless population (around12-20%), often experiencing hidden homelessness or using transitional housingmore than shelters, with reasons primarily stemming from family conflict, trauma,and mental health issues, leading to high rates of first-time homelessnessbefore age 16 and overrepresentation of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ youth.Statistics show youth homelessness is undercounted but deeply impactful, withmany facing significant barriers and adverse experiences.

The Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM) supportsyouth ages 16-24 as they leave homelessness behind to build new lives. WRYM provides a supportive, functional family atmosphere, delivers individualcounselling, and teaches basic life skills. WRYM helps youth experiencinghomelessness integrate into the community and reconnect with extended family orindependent living, as well as education and employment. We supportactive citizenship, not dependence, and we follow up with our residents as theybecome active citizens. We work together to end homelessness.

Selena Cosme is an aftercare and outreach worker for the organization, and shejoined me this week to tell me more about how this vitally importantorganization is working to end homelessness across Windsor-Essex and provideyoung men in our local community with a brighter future.

For more information: https://www.wrym.ca/

Email: executivedirector@wrym.ca

Can Faith impact our buying decisions, behavior at work,and cause us to take an inclusive approach to living life? I’llreturn to this question in just a moment, but first. I wantedto provide some statistical data to support our conversation.

74% of Leaders: Surveyed leaders state that anincreasing focus on trust and transparency—core components of organizationalclarity—is very or critically important for success. 92% of CEOs agreethey must cultivate unprecedented levels of personal and organizationaladaptability, often citing clarity as the foundation for navigating currentmarket chaos, according to Deloitte.

Mike Harts, the founder and CEO of Harts Centered Coaching& Speaking, is a Speaker, Success Coach, and Saint Ambrose University(Davenport, IA) graduate with a degree in Communication and Theology. He bringsa practical approach to helping people achieve their highest calling anddestiny in life, based on over 15 years of experience in speaking and coaching.Mike believes it is our God-given obligation to live each day as if it were ourlast and to make the most of the time we have on this planet! Mike talks andcoaches at organizations, schools, and churches all around the world, both inperson and virtually, to help people achieve their life goals and objectives.His dynamic personal coaching style suits the needs of any individual seekingto turn their ambitions into reality. He joined me this week to tell me more.

YouTube: @HartsCenteredCoaching&Speaking

Follow: @mikehartsnow

A lot of employees feel disconnected from their bosses and managers, and it’sputting a real damper on workplace morale, CNBC reports.

Forty-six percent of employees across the U.S. say theirbosses only somewhat or rarely understand their contributions at work,according to the April 2025 Workplace Perception Gap Survey from HRplatform The Predictive Index, which sampled 1,000 workers acrossdifferent industries, age groups, and job levels.

Justin M. Riordan is a keynote speaker, author, andentrepreneur known as the anti-guru of emotional intelligence. A designer bytraining and a builder by nature, he founded the award-winning Spade and ArcherDesign Agency before turning his focus to human design—how people intentionallybuild emotionally intelligent companies, relationships, and lives.Through The Relationable Toolkit, Justin teaches simple, repeatabletools that start the shift from fear to freedom, helping leaders reconnect withwhat truly matters.

START THE SHIFT WITH JUSTIN M. RIORDAN:

· Shift success from feeling heavy to feelingfulfilling

· Shift leaders toward designing a culture with a clearintention

· Shift entrepreneurs toward clarity, connection,and freedom

· Shift emotional intelligence into practicalskills anyone can use

For more information: https://www.justinmriordan.com/

Approximately 59% of Americans say thathappiness—specifically the ability to spend money on things that bring themjoy—is the most important benchmark of success. This desire to achievefinancial happiness is so strong that roughly three-quarters of Americans (73%)report they would give up social media or forgo tickets to major events (76%)if it meant achieving this state, according to Empower.

Dr. Nicholas E. Michels CFP™ is more than a financial expert; he’s a guide,teacher, and public speaker who helps clients align their finances with whatbrings joy, fulfillment, and a legacy of abundance. With a career spanningthree different decades, he has empowered thousands to achieve financialfreedom, eliminate stress, and build purposeful wealth.

With a Doctorate in Business Administration, Nick is thefounder of Michels Family Financial. He combines his expertise as a CertifiedFinancial Planner™, Certified Private Wealth Advisor™, and a National SocialSecurity Advisor.

Beyond finance, Nick is a devoted husband, father, andpassionate advocate for giving back through his family’s foundation, TheMichels Corporation, which supports youth education, missions, and families inneed.

For More Information: https://richbychoicebook.com/

A Gallup survey released earlier this year,indicates that only 35% of Americans retain confidence in the judicial system,representing a 24% decline over the past four years.

Confidence in the Supreme Court is sharply divided alongparty lines; Gallup reports that 71% of Republicans express trust in theinstitution, compared to just 24% of Democrats.

Christine E.Ohenewah provides insights at the intersection of law, human behavior, andmasculinity studies through her Men’s Rea™ framework, which makes complexconcepts of identity, masculinity, and personal empowerment both accessible andengaging. Ms. Ohenewah, an accomplished Lawyer, Humanist, and Professor,integrates law, social sciences, and humanities with a focus on personalevolution. Originally from Accra, Ghana, she has dedicated herself tointellectual inquiry as a means of advancing personhood.

Ms. Ohenewah's academic credentials include a Juris Doctorfrom Cornell Law School and advanced degrees in Sociology and InternationalRelations from Columbia University and the University of Chicago. She alsoholds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and American Studies fromMacalester College and has pursued studies in Pan-African philosophy at Oxfordand Harvard.

After beginning her career in white-collar criminal defenseat a major law firm in New York City, Ms. Ohenewah transitioned to academia,where she now teaches courses in Criminology, Sociology, and Ethics. She isdevoted to creating environments that empower students who often feelmarginalized to reclaim their agency. Her students frequently describe her as atransformative educator who encourages honesty and challenges conventionalthought.

In 2025, Ms. Ohenewah established the Elizabeth TweneboahFoundation, initiating efforts to found a university focused on intimate,rigorous, and liberatory education. Her pedagogical approach combines Socraticdialogue, legal reasoning, and reflective practice to foster intellectualinnovation and transformation.

For Professor Ohenewah, building an academy grounded intruth and humanistic advancement is her life’s work—an institution designed towelcome new creators and inspire personal growth.

For additional information, visit https://www.etfny.org/

LinkedIn: @ChristineE.Ohenewah

Entrepreneurial clarity is a deep, focused understanding ofyour business's "why" (purpose), "what" (vision, goals, offerings),and "how" (strategy, actions), leading to aligned decisions,confident execution, and consistent growth, moving beyond confusion topurposeful direction and impact. It's the difference between feeling lost andhaving a clear roadmap for success, involving self-awareness, strategicplanning, and the ability to articulate a compelling narrative for yourself andyour customers.

Meanwhile, according to LinkedIn, 53% of CEOs reportthat strategy development is their number one priority. 71% of thedifference between high and low performing organizations can beattributed to CEO strategic clarity and cultural alignment.

Adam Smith is a Director at A-Game Consultancy, where he focuseson High-performance coaching for founders and Business Owners. Transformingtheir mindset, health, and relationships to improve performance in business andfulfillment at home.

Founders hire him to fixtheir habits and upgrade their mindset to increase their profits, create morefreedom, and be more present at home. Hejoined me this week to tell me more.

For more information: https://agameconsultancy.com/

LinkedIn: @AdamSmith

Follow: @A-GameConsultancy

A significant percentage of elite athletes areaffected by psychological factors, with studies finding rates of mental healthissues like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders ranging fromabout 19% to over 40%, depending on the specific population and mentalhealth category. Factors such as performance pressure, stress, burnout, andlife events can contribute to these psychological impacts, which are present inelite sports across various cultures and levels, according to the NationalInstitute of Health.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Ph.D., is a performance psychologistcurrently working as an executive in professional sports. He currently servesas a Performance psychologist for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“I’ve been fortunate to work with the best athletes in theworld in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians, as well as high-performers in otherdomains like elite military units, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backedstart-ups. I am also a father to 2 wonderful daughters, husband to a greatwife, dog owner, enjoyer of sunshine, and a former high-level football coach.Currently serving clients throughout the Tucson, Arizona metropolitan area,including Oro Valley, Casas Adobes, and Catalina Foothills areas. “ I've seen first-hand what it takes tocompete consistently at the highest level. When your family and team depend onyou to deliver, you need high-performance mindset skills to be your best whenit matters most.
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I have worked for over a decade at the highest levels of sports, including inthe NBA and NFL.

Now, I'm leveraging the science-backed, field-tested strategies I have used tohelp pro athletes be their best to help founders and CXOs raise their game anddeliver consistently.

For more information: https://www.alexauerbach.com/