Book Recommendations
The Price She Pays / Katie Steele (LMFT) and Tiffany Brown (PhD, LMFT) with Erin Strout
“The Price She Pays” takes a closer look at approaching and supporting female athletes at the high school and college levels. From sidelining injuries and helping a growing female understand when sports have become all consuming, “The Price She Pays” examines how one’s identity can become psychologically entangled with and damaged from being too far into all-encompassing athletics. Balancing a young girl’s sense of self — outside of being involved with sports — is an important take away from this book as it instills lifelong empowerment and self-esteem in women at all levels of athletics.
Good for a Girl / Lauren Fleshman
Fueled by her years as an elite runner and advocate in women’s sports, Lauren Fleshman offers her inspiring personal story and a rallying cry for change as it is currently failing young female athletes.
Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes / Christine Yu
This book outlines how the latest science can help women achieve their highest athletic potential. With specific considerations of the female body, this book is a great resource for female athletes and coaches to harness the unique energy and potential in the female system.
Understanding distinct hormone changes throughout the female lifetime.
A complete and supportive guide for women navigating shifts in perimenopause and menopause through sustainable and enjoyable eating plans. Elizabeth Ward is a registered dietitian and award-winning nutrition communicator and writer. From pregnancy to menopause.
Digital Minimalism / Cal Newport
A guide for implementing digital minimalism into your life with easy tips like turning off notifications and recognizing tech-free times during the day. With a wide array of real-life examples, this book is helpful and applicable to many people.
The Anxious Generation / Jonathan Haidt
This book dives into the steady decline youth mental health in a era of technology and social media. Why are rates of depression and anxiety amongst today’s teens skyrocketing? Learn the facts and potential ways to mitigate this epidemic from this New York Times Bestseller!
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle / Emily Nagasaki
It is time to end the cycle of burnout.
A guide to understanding women’s physiology through menopause to still enjoy an active lifestyle.
Dr. Sims is a singular voice and an epic intellectual talent in both the health and fitness world. As former professional, athlete, turned fitness entrepreneur.
How people work through work/life transitions, debunking the linear path.
Atlas of the Heart / Brene Brown
Mapping meaningful connection and the language of the human experience.
Braving the Wilderness / Brene Brown
Belonging in a polarized culture.
What happened to You? / Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry
Conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing.
Strategies for cultivating a more open mind.
