This book list will help you take a deeper look into your health and wellness, whether that is your physical health, mental health, emotional health and even spiritual wellbeing. There is always more to learn and the knowledge out there on the following topics is endless! I put this list together based on some really great reads I have experienced in the past year. I hope you enjoy!

Health & Wellness

 The Disease Delusion

By Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland

The Mind-Gut Connection

By Emeran Mayer, MD

 

This is Your Brain on Food

By Uma Naidoo, MD

 

The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain

By John Sarno

 

Perfect Health

By Deepak Chopra

Cure: A Journey Into the Science of Mind Over Body

By Jo Marchant

 

Grief

Signs:The Secret Language of the Universe

By Laura Lynne Jackson

 

Grief Day By Day: Simple Practices and Daily Guidance for Living with Loss

By Jan Warner

 

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

By David Kessler

 

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

By Pema Chodron

 

Mindfulness & Self Care 

The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety

By Tanya Peterson, MS, NCC

 

A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practice and Inspiration

By Dr. Zoe Shaw

 

The Self Care Prescription: Powerful Solutions to Manage Stress, Reduce Anxiety & Increase Wellbeing

By Robyn Gobin, PhD

 

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

By Kristin Neff, PhD

 

The Gifts of Imperfection

By Brene Brown

 

Mental Wellness 

How to Do the Work

By Dr. Nicole LePera

 

Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life

By Henry Cloud

 

The Power of Moments (Why Certain Experiences Have Extraoridnary Impact)

By Chip Heath

 

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

By Don Miguel Ruiz

Living with Intent

By Mallika Chopra

Be Well,

Kelsey Ruffing, MA, MS, LCPC