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Childhood trauma

The Silent Pandemic: How Childhood Trauma is Pulling Down Humanity

"In a world that prides itself on being the most health-conscious society in history, we find ourselves facing a troubling paradox," writes Michael Menard in his groundbreaking book "Greater Than Gravity." "Des...

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Corporate america

Beyond Statistics: The Real Cost of Childhood Trauma in Corporate America

"What you measure gets better," is an adage that resonates throughout corporate America. But what happens when we measure the hidden cost of childhood trauma in our workforce? The findings are staggering. In...

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Early attachment

The First 60 Days: How Early Attachment Shapes Our Entire Lives

"We feel before we can think." This profound truth, highlighted in "Greater Than Gravity," underscores why the first 60 days of life are crucial to human development. Author Michael Menard presents compelling research showing ho...

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Beyond ACEs: Why We Need a Next-Generation Trauma Assessment Tool

Beyond ACEs: Why We Need a Next-Generation Trauma Assessment Tool

"Good is the enemy of great." This powerful quote opens a crucial chapter in "Greater Than Gravity" where author Michael Menard challenges us to revolutionize how we assess childhood trauma. While...

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Counting Wrong: Childhood Trauma Is the Real #1 Killer

Counting Wrong: Childhood Trauma Is the Real #1 Killer

Every 61 seconds, an American dies from childhood trauma. Not from a beating in progress. Not from a child left in a hot car. From a heart attack at 52. A drug overdose at 34. A suicide at 19. A cancer d...

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