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At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. Like many high performing athletes, he dealt with joint pain on a semi-consistent basis. Over time, that escalated to pain in every joint, in his feet, lower back, and neck. He was headed for a full-blown hip replacement, resorted to reading lips because his hearing was shot, and his vision wasn’t much better. Through intense pain, Christopher devoted all of his energy, time, and resources seeking out answers that would alleviate his discomfort. Eventually finding relief, Christopher applied the learned techniques and worked on himself 5 to 6 hours every day for 7 years. Christopher went on to study at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Yo San University, where he learned Traditional Chinese Medical Practices and an equal amount of Western science and pathology. He spent the last decade studying at The Universal Healing Tao System and is a Master student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. His knowledge and experience led him to develop a comprehensive system of total physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing and integration: the True Body Intelligence technology. With his help, Christopher’s clients have succeeded at the highest levels in sports, entertainment, business, medicine, and international politics.

If you’ve ever experienced a broken heart, felt stabbed in the back, or had a pain in the neck, you know that your emotions aren’t just in your head; they’re in your body. Learn how to re-establish the connection between your body and mind by understanding the language of your body

Giancarlo Paolillo, a developer, and his wife Sherrie Sims found themselves as primary caregivers for their parents who did not live nearby. It was a constant stress juggling work, children and their own relationship while being pulled an hour away to care for their loved ones. Giancarlo began looking at phone apps and was frustrated that he had to use several apps to manage care and schedules. So he, and his wife, built Watch Our Own, the first all-in-one phone app with custom-built technology to streamline caregiving, groups, tasks and more for family caregivers in one place.

Giancarlo Paolillo, a developer, and his wife Sherrie Sims found themselves as primary caregivers for their parents who did not live nearby. It was a constant stress juggling work, children and their own relationship while being pulled an hour away to care for their loved ones. Giancarlo began looking at phone apps and was frustrated that he had to use several apps to manage care and schedules. So he, and his wife, built Watch Our Own, the first all-in-one phone app with custom-built technology to streamline caregiving, groups, tasks and more for family caregivers in one place.

Dr. Roxana Delgado is a 2015-16 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Alumni representing the State of Texas. She is a health scientist focusing on Military and Veteran communities. She is a Professor/Military Research Scholar and the Director of the Caring for the Caregiver Program at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Nursing. Her professional experience was inspired by her firsthand experience as the wife of a combat-wounded and Purple Heart Recipient Veteran. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author, researcher, and avid advocate for veterans’ health and the science of caregiving. She is passionate about what she does, and her goal is to dedicate her life and profession to contributing to science and helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers discover ways to thrive.

Celeste Sowder is the founder of The Soul Sister Project and author of the upcoming memoir I Am Here, But I Am Late. Celeste's caregiving journey began in her teens, caring for her father who battled a chronic illness until his passing—a journey that taught her firsthand the challenges caregivers face, from burnout to deep emotional struggles. Her experience led her to a powerful realization: true caregiving begins with self-compassion and putting on your own "oxygen mask" first. Now, through The Soul Sister Project, Celeste empowers other women and caregivers to overcome shame and exhaustion by learning to fill their own cup first. By combining self-care with innovative social media and AI strategies, she helps caregivers and entrepreneurs alike use authenticity and vulnerability to build meaningful connections and lasting resilience.

Celeste Sowder is the founder of The Soul Sister Project and author of the upcoming memoir I Am Here, But I Am Late. Celeste's caregiving journey began in her teens, caring for her father who battled a chronic illness until his passing—a journey that taught her firsthand the challenges caregivers face, from burnout to deep emotional struggles. Her experience led her to a powerful realization: true caregiving begins with self-compassion and putting on your own "oxygen mask" first. Now, through The Soul Sister Project, Celeste empowers other women and caregivers to overcome shame and exhaustion by learning to fill their own cup first. By combining self-care with innovative social media and AI strategies, she helps caregivers and entrepreneurs alike use authenticity and vulnerability to build meaningful connections and lasting resilience.

Ron Schneebaum, MD, regularly noted the power and importance of love for the human psyche. He also saw that when love is not felt, self-worth crumbles, and enjoyment of life decreases. His personal observations showed him that the effects of not feeling loved can last a lifetime. These include poor self-esteem, an inner voice of constant negativity, painful emotions, and difficulty with relationships.