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I love getting recommendations on Books + Podcasts that inspire and educate me. The ones listed below really motivated, challenged and inspired me. Some are scientific others more spiritual in nature… 

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts by Mary Claire Haver — A US-based OB-GYN tackles the many changes of menopause and how women can advocate for their health.

The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause by Louise Newson — A UK clinician’s detailed guide to hormonal changes, perimenopause and beyond.

Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring by Davina McCall & Naomi Potter — Award-winning, real-world perspective, mixing lived experience + expert insight. 

The Menopause Brain - Dr Lisa Mosconi - The world-renowned neuroscientist behind The XX Brain, offers a book that delves deeper into how oestrogen is inexorably linked to women’s brain health. Dr. Mosconi outlines new therapies, the latest thinking on contraception as well as lifestyle tips to support our health.

It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) by Karen Tang, MD, MPH. If there is literally any question you ever wanted to ask your OB/GYN but felt too embarrassed (or were shut down or rushed out of the exam room), Dr. Karen Tang is here to answer it.

The New Rules of Menopause by Stephanie S. Faubion  — A solid US guide for perimenopause + menopause from a top women’s health centre. 

Perimenopause Power by Maisie Hill (UK) — A more recent title focusing specifically on perimenopause, inclusively written. 

Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy by Sharon Malone — US author & OB-GYN covering women’s health broadly, including the mid-life hormonal years.

The M Word: How to Thrive in Menopause by Dr Ginni Mansberg, written in a direct, accessible style with humour, but backed by evidence and clinical insight.

This Changes Everything: The Honest Guide to Menopause & Perimenopause by Niki Bezzant, Perimenopause & menopause — symptoms, evidence-based interventions, lifestyle, mental & emotional health

The Great Menopause Myth: The Truth on Mastering Midlife Hormonal Mayhem, Beating Uncomfortable Symptoms, and Aging to Thrive. Nutritionist Maria Claps and health coach Kristin Johnson team up to provide a holistic roadmap for midlife women, covering everything from addressing hot flashes to improving your sleep and energy levels.

Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women’s Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives — Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Avrum Bluming, MD and Carol Tavris, PhD

Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again. New York Times bestselling author Jancee Dunn wrote a book called How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids — so you know her take on menopause is going to be smart, funny, and relatable as hell.

Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause by Naomi Watts. Sharing stories from her own experience, advice from experts, and answers to questions you’re too afraid to ask, all while taking on the massive stigma still lingering around menopause.

How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before, by journalist and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal, with a foreword from expert Lisa Mosconi, a combination of actionable tools and relatable stories from one of the biggest names in the menopause space.

Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Dr. Malone brings 30 years of experience treating patients but also a trove of personal insight into how we can advocate for ourselves when doctors are rushed and, worse, dismissive.

Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life, by Emily Nagoski, PhD. The more than three thousand five-star Amazon reviews, women of all ages are calling it “required reading.”

The Expanded Podcast

Lacy has a different view of manifestation and energetics that I personally relate more to than the popular new age beliefs. She interviews different people who act as “expanders” – a term she uses to help people to see others model a belief, behaviour or way of life so they can believe it is possible for them also. https://tobemagnetic.com

The Life Stylist

Luke Storey – He is a motivational speaker, health enthusiast, former fashion stylist turned biohacker https://www.lukestorey.com

The Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett

Brilliant content, beautiful voice and though provoking ideas... Steven truly delivers an incredible podcast.

FW Leadership Series - Helen McCabe

Interviews with women in leadership roles - lots of great tips!

The Happiness Lab - Pushkin - Dr Laurie Santos

Teaches Harvard students on all aspects of happiness. 

Feel Better, Live More - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

GP, Author and health advocate. Great topics and content.

There are many many more books, podcasts and the like that are worthy of adding here... Please contact me and share your favourite podcasts or books so I can add them to the list :-)