For years, Dr. Joan Steidinger watched as women’s natural focus on relationships was misunderstood—even pathologized.

Inspired by the cultural impact of books like Women Who Love Too Much in the 1980s and 90s, she felt frustrated by the notion that women’s relational strengths were seen as problems rather than strengths.

Determined to change the narrative, Dr. Steidinger decided to write her own book—one that would celebrate women’s connection-oriented approach through the world of sports, particularly running.

Through research, she discovered that, contrary to stereotypes, women didn’t simply talk more than men—they talked more about relationships. With her work, Dr. Steidinger aims to normalize and honor the relationship focus of women, showing it as a source of power and community, not a weakness.

David Waldas is the founder of Align Living, a transformative platform where he combines his abilities as a psychic, channel, and coach to assist individuals in stabilizing their energy from within, rather than relying on external influences.

He specializes in working with empaths, high performers, and what he terms "spiritual junkies"—those who frequently shift from one activity to another in search of grounding.

Through a simple yet profound process, David guides clients in reorganizing their energy to maintain personal alignment, helping them to bring this stability into every aspect of their lives.

His approach emphasizes creating lasting change and is humorously encapsulated in his philosophy: it's about aligned living, not just aligned moments.

Mo Bartley discovered her passion for running later in life, not picking up the sport until her late 40s and 50s.

Despite having no experience in athletics during her high school or college years, she quickly embraced the challenge and learned the art of running.

Her journey began with simple movements that evolved into a fervent pursuit of ultra-distance races, where she set impressive records in the hundred-mile category. After leaving her mark in the world of ultra-running,

Mo transitioned to shorter races, including 5Ks and 10Ks, where she continues to excel. Her remarkable achievements stand as a testament to her dedication and prowess, proving that age is no barrier to success in the sport.