Book Recommendations:

• Good for a Girl / Lauren Fleshman

  • A woman running in a man’s world.

• Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes / Christine Yu

  • A roadmap for female athletes of all ages, outlining the keys details of what athletic performance means and how it is unique in women’s bodies

• The Hormone Shift / Dr. Taz

  • Understanding distinct hormone changes throughout the female lifetime.

• The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness / Hillary Wright and Elizabeth Ward

  • 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.

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle / Emily Nagasaki

  • It is time to end the cycle of burnout.

• Next Level / Dr. Stacy Sims

  • 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. 

• The Search / Bruce Feiler

  • 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.

• Think Again / Adam Grant

  • Strategies for cultivating a more open mind.

Online References:

Wright, H. (2023). Hillary Wright. https://hillarywright.com/

Lane 9 Project. (2022). https://lane9project.org/

Eating Well. (2023). Elizabeth Ward. Eating Well. https://www.eatingwell.com/

Examine. (2023). Health categories: nutrition and supplement database. Examine. https://examine.com/categories/

Sims, S. (2023). Dr. Stacy Sims. https://www.drstacysims.com/

Carson, E. (2023). Erin Carson. https://www.ecfitstrength.com/

USADA. (2023). U.S. anti-doping agency. USADA. https://www.usada.org/

TrueSport. (2023). Mental wellness and the modern coach. TrueSport. https://truesport.org/

Chapman, K. (2023). Dr. Kevin Chapman. Dr. Kevin Chapman. https://drkevinchapman.com/

Bhatia, T. (2023). Dr. Taz: Integrative medicine. DoctorTazMD. https://doctortaz.com/

Cole, W. (2023). Dr. Will Cole: the future of natural healthcare. Cole natural health centers. https://drwillcole.com/

Vartanian, L. R., & Shaprow, J. G. (2008). Effects of weight stigma on exercise motivation and behavior: a preliminary investigation among college-aged females. Journal of health psychology, 13(1), 131-138.

Social Determinants of Health: Know What Affects Health. (2018, January 29). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/

Vartanian, L. R., & Novak, S. A. (2011). Internalized societal attitudes moderate the impact of weight stigma on avoidance of exercise. Obesity, 19(4), 757-762.

Mann, T., Tomiyama, A. J., Westling, E., Lew, A. M., Samuels, B., & Chatman, J. (2007). Medicare's search for effective obesity treatments: diets are not the answer. American Psychologist, 62(3), 220.

Tylka, T. L., Annunziato, R. A., Burgard, D., Daníelsdóttir, S., Shuman, E., Davis, C., & Calogero, R.M. (2014). The weight-inclusive versus weight-normative approach to health: Evaluating the evidence for prioritizing well-being over weight loss. Journal of Obesity, 2014.

Bacon, L., & Aphramor, L. (2011). Weight science: evaluating the evidence for a paradigm shift. Nutrition journal, 10(1), 9.

Health at Every Size Approach. (2018, October 13). Retrieved from https://www.sizediversityandhealth.org