Regenerate
I like to feel empowered when it comes to my health and wellness and I value self-responsibility and continuous growth.
I love learning about the body’s innate intelligence and how to optimize and balance it. I am open minded and open hearted to learning, considering and understanding different ways to live a healthy life.
Regenerate is an exciting offering of a different perspective. I like to say, “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.” In other words, nothing changes if nothing changes. Maybe a different perspective will open up a world of possibilities when it comes to better understanding your body and your health?
Launch
I’m a serial entrepreneur and entrepreneurship and business really interest me.
In this book, Jeff Walker pulls back the curtain on his launch formula. It really is accessible and I share it to encourage others to serve up their expertise and passions.
I believe everyone has an area of brilliance. Books like this teach you how to get that out into the world and either create a second stream of income or perhaps pivot onto a whole new path. The possibilities are endless!
Silent Spring
“First published by Houghton Mifflin in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water.
"Silent Spring became a runaway bestseller, with international reverberations . . . [It is] well crafted, fearless and succinct . . . Even if she had not inspired a generation of activists, Carson would prevail as one of the greatest nature writers in American letters" (Peter Matthiessen, for Time"s 100 Most Influential People of the Century).”
Renegade Beauty
I could quite easily call this my natural health and wellness bible. I refer to it often so it’s definitely considered one of my go-to resources.
Addressing everything from teeth and oral health to pregnancy, sun soaking, breast health, the gut microbiome and skin care, this book really touches on it all.
Detailing the delicate interactions of the beauty “products” we use and our bodies, Nadine Artemis, owner of Living Libations, shares her wealth of knowledge about the natural beauty realm and how to invite nature in when thinking about how we care for our bodies, babies and biomes.
Side Hustle
Even if you’re not into giving up your day job and leaping into full-blown entrepreneurship, I believe multiple streams of income are always a good idea. Even better if it’s passive income!
Having several income streams offers peace of mind and prepares you for those unexpected times. This book offers a practical guide to putting your ideas into action and creating a side hustle for more options in your life.
The $100 Startup
I find entrepreneurship thrilling and empowering. I value independence, creativity and freedom in my work so I love to dream up new ideas, share them with the world…and earn a living doing so!
I started my first business in University, as part of an entrepreneurship course, and I got hooked. This book later showed me how easy it is to get started with putting an idea into action. It’s practical and doable, which I love.
You Are a Badass At Making Money
The greatest pep talk on making money that you can get, again and again! Jen Sincero will guide you in exploring your limitations and inherited beliefs around making money and show you how to overcome those limitations, let go of Imposter Syndrome and know your worth.
Cleanse to Heal
It’s no secret that we can’t escape much of the environmental toxicity we are exposed to in our world these days. While many of the exposures are beyond my control, what I found truly empowering was to learn how I can minimize the harmful effects by maximizing and managing the gentle elimination of these toxins out of my body on a daily basis.
This book is packed full of information, delicious recipes and specific supplements for all manner of conditions and symptoms. If I can heal from a chronic condition myself, I want to know how and, in my experience, everyone I know that has read and used the information from this book has benefitted greatly in their own way. I love that it is very individually tailored because I don’t believe that one size fits all when it comes to diet, supplements and healing protocols. Happy healing!
Liver Rescue
I mean the title says it all…
“Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease.”
One of the most vital truths in my life is that I’ve come to believe that a diagnosis doesn’t have to be a life sentence. I truly believe in harnessing the healing power of our bodies and I’ve experienced it first-hand and witnessed friends do the same. Our bodies want to be healthy. Healing is possible with the right tools and mindset and that is so exciting to me.
Everything clicked for me when I found Medical Medium. This particular book is packed with helpful information, suggested solutions, specific supplements and recipes that make it easy to put into practice and move towards healing from the inside out!
Life-Changing Foods
I love referencing this book for new and creative ways to enjoy fruits and vegetables. I devour the information and the healing recipes!
Thyroid Healing
I know many people struggling with thyroid issues. After pregnancy, my own thyroid hormone levels were all over the place. Luckily, my endocrinologist wanted to wait it out rather than prescribe medication and I’m so glad we did. My levels resolved eventually.
Fast forward a few years and I became aware through some testing that Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) was detected in my system. I only saw this when I requested to see my medical chart for myself. I had just seen something recently about EBV and when I went back to that post, it was from the Medical Medium. Intrigued, I bought the book and it was life-changing for me. All the symptoms I had been experiencing for years and years finally made sense and I felt empowered that I could help myself.
I recommend this book to everyone…not just those visibly suffering with thyroid issues. The information is relevant to everyone and you’ll see why when you dive in.
Medical Medium
We advocate for everyone to be the leader of their own health care team. To me, this means working alongside my doctors and constantly asking questions and seeking, reading and learning information so I can understand what’s happening and make informed decisions about the course of action I wish to take. I can honestly say that after years of searching and visits to countless doctors over the years, I finally found answers in The Medical Medium series. This book is the first in a series, brimming with information about the root causes of chronic illness and how to FINALLY heal. We feel so empowered. We use the knowledge and incorporate the healing practices on a daily basis and enjoy all the delicious and creative recipes from his books regularly.
The Conscious Parent
They say children don't come with a manual. If I had to pick one book to give you the tools to understand your role as a parent, it would be this.
Gift it to yourself and everyone you know.
The Awakened Family
This book set us on a revolutionary path to peaceful family life and I’m here to tell you that it's possible. No time-outs. No traditional “disciplining” needed.
It taught me that every behaviour is an outward sign of an unmet need and I learned how to see past the behaviour to connect with what my son was trying to communicate. Connection over correction.
Holistic Dental Care
An empowering guide to oral self-care - cavities, fillings, extractions, braces, root canals etc. don't have to be a part of life!
From this book, I learned how to care for my own mouth, teeth and gums without the use of conventional practices and products.
Understanding more helped me to find the right professional to work with for check-ups. I have also learned how to advocate for myself and how to ask the right questions.
I have since had my two mercury fillings safely removed by a holistic/biological dentist and worked to establish and maintain a healthy oral microbiome myself. I got out of the cycle of inevitable decay and treatments and even found that at my check-up, I was not referred for a cleaning because I didn’t need it!
This is a quick, easy read to gain a wealth of knowledge to benefit you and your family. Definitely a resource I reference regularly.
Body Ecology Diet
The Body Ecology Diet was one of my stops along my evolving path to learning what was right for me and my family.
As you become the expert of your own body, this book offers a wealth of information on gut health, rebuilding immunity and balancing your microbiome for optimal wellness.
You Are a Badass
It's all in your mind and all under your control. Jen Sincero shows us that if we can master our mindset, we can improve our lives.
You may be able to relate to struggles with self-worth and self-esteem. I find that I reference this book when I need a boost of confidence and it has been a staple in my personal growth/self-help library since I got it.