Book Recommendations
I'm more of an audiobook person myself, but here are my favorite book recommendations for both Functional Medicine and First Responder wellness (in no specific order)!
Why We Sleep
Author: Matthew Walker
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Undoing Depression
Author: Richard O'Connor, PhD
What Therapy Doesn't Teach You and Medication Can't Give You
Hashimoto's Protocol
Author: Izabella Wentz
A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back
Think Again
Author: Adam Grant
The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
Dialed In
Author: Tania Glenn
Trauma-Informed Care for First Responders and the Military
The Cancer Code
Author: Dr. Jason Fung
A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery
Smarter Not Harder
Author: Dave Asprey
The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want
Fast Like a Girl
Author: Dr. Mindy Pelz
A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones
This Naked Mind
Author: Annie Grace
Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your Life
The Highly Sensitive
Author: Judy Dyer
How to Find Inner Peace, Develop Your Gifts, and Thrive
Young Forever
Author: Dr. Mark Hyman
The Secrets to Living Your Longest Healthiest Life
You Can Fix Your Brain
Author: Tom O'Bryan and Dr. Mark Hyman
Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You've Ever Had
Brain Wash
Author: Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Austin Perlmutter
Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness
The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work
Author: Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver
A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
WomanCode
Author: Alisa Vitti
Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source
Outlive
Author: Peter Attia, MD and Bill Gifford
The Science and Art of Longevity
The Long Haul
Author: Ryan Prior
Solving the Puzzle of Pandemic's Long Haulers and How They Are Changing Healthcare Forever
The Lives of a Cell
Author: Lewis Thomas
Notes of a Biology Water
Glucose Revolution
Author: Jessie Inchauspe
The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar
The Blood Sugar Solution
Author: Dr. Mark Hyman
The UltraHealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now!
The Cancer Revolution
Author: Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy
A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer
Dirty Genes
Author: Ben Lynch
A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause Illness and Optimize Your Health
Get Out of Your Head
Author: Jennie Allen
Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts
The Dichotomy of Leadership
Author: Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win
Eat Fat, Get Thin
Author: Dr. Mark Hyman
Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health
Never Split the Difference
Author: Chris Voss
Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
The Art of Empathy
Author: Karla McLaren
A Training Course in Life's Most Essential Skill
Whole Body Barefoot
Author: Katy Bowman
Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear
Communication in Marriage
Author: Marcus Kusi and Ashley Kusi
How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting
Warrior Healer
Author: Tania Glenn
An Intimate View Inside Therapy for First Responders and Veterans
First Responder Resilience
Author: Tania Glenn
Caring for Public Servants
First Responder Families
Author: Tania Glenn
Caring for the Hidden Heroes
Protected but Scared
Author: Tania Glenn
For Children of Police Officers, to help them express their feelings and help police parents understand how to help their beautiful children.
The 12 Week Year
Author: Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington
Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Author: Patrick Lencioni
A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators
Healthy Gut, Healthy You
Author: Dr. Michael Ruscio
The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Health from the Inside Out
The Irritability Cure
Author: Doc Orman, MD
How to Stop Being Angry, Anxious, and Frustrated All the Time
The China Study
Author: T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Dr. Thomas Campbell
The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health
Food
Author: Dr. Mark Hyman
What the Heck Should I eat
Atomic Habits
Author: James Clear
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones