Mental Health
Burnout : the secret to unlocking the stress cycle
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life. Emily and Amelia aren't here to preach the broad platitudes of expensive self-care or insist that we strive for the impossible goal of “having it all.” Instead, they tell us that we are enough, just as we are—and that wellness, true wellness, is within our reach.
The science of stress management : a guide to best practices for better well-being
Stress is killing us; everyday people seek out more and more methods for managing the various manifestations of stress. But what really works? What does science show us about the root causes and processes of stress? Here, Dasgupta shows us where stress comes from and how it works, and what works best to combat it.
Yoga For Everyone
No matter who you are or what your abilities are, Yoga for Everyone includes a fabulous 50 poses proving something for everyone to love. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilizes the essential elements of yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body.
Body Joyful
Anne Poirier’s The Body Joyful is a game changer. It is an anti-diet book, a rejector of societies “thin ideal,” and a new perspective in a Covid world. It provides insights and strategies and is a roadmap to help you shift the way you think, act, and live. Inspiring and empowering, this relatable story offers the reader permission to find self-worth, hope, healing, and transformation, regardless of weight, size or shape. If you are ready to stop depriving yourself with diets and beating yourself up with self-criticism, this book is for you! Read it and join the Body Joyful Revolution Tribe now.
Every Body Yoga
From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes.
It’s a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It’s a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. It’s a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and 10 sequences to practice at home, all photographed in full color. It’s a book that challenges the larger issues of body acceptance and the meaning of beauty. Most of all, it’s a book that changes the paradigm, showing us that yoga isn’t about how one looks, but how one feels, with yoga sequences like “I Want to Energize My Spirit,” “I Need to Release Fear,” “I Want to Love Myself.”
Resources
- Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide supports women over 40 in achieving their dreams through coaching, collaboration and community. Cut through the constant noise and clutter, get clear on who you are and what you really want next and ACTIVATE what’s brewing inside you.
- RAGE BAKING with Kate DavisHave you ever had those all-consuming bad moods? The kind that just make you want to punch a wall, go for a run, or in my case, bake! That's where the name RageBake comes from. The worse the mood, the more I want to bake. I "Rage Bake."
- Podcast about Quilts and HealthClare Luz, one of the three authors of a beautiful new book QUILTS AND HEALTH talks with Joyce and Mike about this beautiful review of the art of quilting and what it gives to the maker of the quilt as well as the recipient. The book explores the healing power of quilts and quiltmaking and the deep connections between art and health.
Books
Yoga Rising by Call Number: RA781.67 .K55 2018ISBN: 9780738750828Publication Date: 2018-01-08Courage, truth, and inspiration at the intersection of spiritual practice and social justice Yoga Rising is a collection of personal essays meant to support your journey toward self-acceptance and self-love. This follow-up to the groundbreaking book Yoga and Body Image features 30 contributors who share stories of major turning points. Explore how body image and yoga intersect with race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, dis/ability, socioeconomic status, age, and size as part and parcel of culture and society. Collectively, we can make space for yoga that is body positive and accessible to the full range of human diversity. With a special emphasis on how you can take action to build community and challenge destructive attitudes and structures, Yoga Risingis a resource for the continuing work of healing ourselves and our world as we move toward liberation for all. Praise: "A must-read collection of essays ideal for anyone yearning for more self-acceptance and body peace. Read this book, and I guarantee you'll hear a story that resonates with your own experiences."--Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga "Yoga Rising kicks open the door for evolution through a collection of honest, diverse, and daring stories.. A refreshing dose of inspiration that has the power to transform lives."--Kathryn Budig, yoga teacher and author of Aim True
Sit Strong by Call Number: RA781 .G814x 2018ISBN: 9781784881443Publication Date: 2018-01-16Our modern lives mean that most of us spend too long sitting, whether at our desks, watching TV, or travelling. Sit Strong highlights how everyone can strengthen their body and improve their flexibility to specifically counteract the risk of long hours spent sitting. The book is divided into body areas - Head & Neck, Upper Back & Shoulders, Arms, Lower Back & Bottom, Legs, and Full Body Exercises. Former nurse Harriet Griffey explains 50 practical step-by-step exercises that you can easily do at home, at work, or even on your commute - and concludes with a chapter on specialist help, which focuses on when and to whom you can turn for help. This book will give you the knowledge and guidance to walk tall, stand straight, and sit strong.
The Power of Ritual by Call Number: BL600 .K85 2020ISBN: 9780062881816Publication Date: 2020-06-23Today, we find connection in: CrossFit and SoulCycle, which offer a sense of belonging rooted in accountability and support much like church groups Harry Potter and other beloved books that offer universal lessons Gratitude journals, which have replaced traditional prayer Tech breaks, which provide mindful moments of calm In The Power of Ritual, ter Kuile invites us to deepen these ordinary practices as intentional rituals that nurture connection and wellbeing. With wisdom and endearing wit, ter Kuile's call for ritual is ultimately a call to heal our loss of connection to ourselves, to others, and to our spiritual identities. The Power of Ritual reminds us that what we already do every day matters--and has the potential to become a powerful experience of reflection, sanctuary, and meaning.
The Mystery of Sleep by Call Number: RA786 .K79 2017ISBN: 9780300224085Publication Date: 2017-03-21Everyone needs a good night's sleep, and many of us will experience some difficulty sleeping or staying awake over the course of our lifetimes (or know someone who does). Kryger's comprehensive text is a much‑needed resource for insomniacs; for those who snore, can't stay awake, or experience disturbing dreams; and for the simply curious. Uniquely wide ranging, The Mystery of Sleep is more than a handbook; it is a guide to the world of sleep and the mysterious disorders that affect it.
Quilts and Health by Call Number: RC489.Q55 M33 2017ISBN: 9780253032263Publication Date: 2018-01-05Name an illness, medical condition, or disease and you will find quiltmaking associated with it. From Alzheimer's to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lou Gehrig's Disease to Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, and for nearly every form of cancer, millions of quilts have been made in support of personal well-being, health education, patient advocacy, memorialization of victims, and fundraising. In Quilts and Health, Marsha MacDowell, Clare Luz, and Beth Donaldson explore the long historical connection between textiles and health and its continued and ever growing importance in contemporary society. This lavishly illustrated book brings together hundreds of health-related quilts--with imagery from abstract patterns to depictions of fibromyalgia to an ovarian cancer diary--and the stories behind the art, as told by makers, recipients, healthcare professionals, and many others. This incredible book speaks to the healing power of quilts and quiltmaking and to the deep connections between art and health.
Podcasts
- Grounded Podcast
The Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame is a weekly podcast exploring the intersection between running, culture, land and community through long-form conversations with runners of all backgrounds and levels. I want to know– what grounds you? - LatinX Therapy
Tune in with Adriana Alejandre, LMFT to the weekly podcast that discusses mental health topics related to Latinas, Latinos and Latinx individuals in efforts to demystify myths and diagnoses. Cultural and commonly stigmatized themes will be discussed with Latinx mental health professionals, psychiatrists, doctors, bloggers, tv personalities, social media influencers, entrepreneurs and many more. Spanish segments are aired every other week! - Brown Girl Self Care
Hosted by Bre Mitchell—known as The Self-Care Pusher from Southern California—Brown Girl Self-Care is all about how to nourish your physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being as a woman of color in the world. It's a mix of current events, product recommendations, and a whole lot of self-care tips. - Sleep Meditation for Women
Sleep meditations created for those who identify as women or anyone who feels called to listen 💗. Can’t sleep? Insomnia? Mind racing with worries and a never-ending to-do list? Tune in to the Sleep Meditation for Women podcast and let these guided meditations help you ease into sleep peacefully. Brought to you by the Women’s Meditation Network and hosted by Katie Krimitsos. Get comfy, press play and let yourself be guided into dreamland.