These are additional resources I recommend if you’d like to take a deeper dive into Lifestyle Medicine.
Please reach out to me if you’d like to learn more or have thoughts about these materials.
Dr. Natazha Raine O’Connor
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ambassador of Breathing, Yoga, & Pilates
Our breathing can either kill us or fulfill us. This book follows Natazha’s journey from trauma to wholeness, her story revealing how we all have the power to rescue ourselves with our breath through Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk
Psychiatrist, Author, Researcher, and Educator
A classic text on how yoga and other mind-body disciplines heal psychological and emotional issues. Van Der Kolk was a New York Times Best Seller in 2014 and today his book continues to be on Top 10 best selling lists. Somatic practices, including yoga, Pilates, meditation, are great for releasing trauma from the body, a.k.a., your issues in your tissues.
Dr. William James
Father of American Psychology, Author
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
“I don't sing because I'm happy; I'm happy because I sing.”
James Nestor
American journalist and Author
As a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences.
The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe.
Malcolm Gladwell
Canadian journalist, Author, Public Speaker
Blink is a book about how we think without thinking. Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? How do our brains really work-in the office, in the classroom, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others?
Pete Walker
M.A. Psychotherapy, Author
The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering. It is a comprehensive self-help guide for working through the toxic legacy of the past and for achieving a rich and fulfilling life.
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols
Scientist, activist, author
Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with compelling personal stories from top athletes, leading scientists, military veterans, and gifted artists, he shows how proximity to water can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase professional success.