THE FUSE

Michael Menard’s story is one of extraordinary resilience and success. He grew up in a 900-square-foot home, one of 14 children, with an angelic mother and an abusive father. He eventually rose to worldwide vice president of engineering for Johnson and Johnson, having patented the disposable diaper and 14 other absorbent products. His siblings were largely successful, but he wondered why so many suffered medical and psychological disorders. This spurred him to understand the nature, treatment, and prevention of childhood trauma, as described in his book, Greater Than Gravity: How Childhood Trauma Is Pulling Down Humanity.