New scientific understanding about the dance of nature and nurture during development and across the life-course reveals powerful secrets we can use to transform caregiving relationships and the future of the public's health, safety, and prosperity. As caregivers, our own experience shapes how we respond to stress, process information, and how we relate to ourselves and those for whom we care. Everyday actions build our capacity for healing connections, and set a course for steady, strong, continuous living into well-being. Ms. Porter will present breaking news about how we can interrupt the progressive nature of adversity in our society, and contribute to self-healing communities.