Note: This list will be updated periodically
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Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison
An excellent introduction to why diets are problematic at best and harmful at worst. Outlines a feasible alternative in the form of intuitive eating. Includes some science and statistics but in an accessible manner.
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, Ph. D. and Ameila Nagoski DMA
An excellent unpacking of the stress cycle and its role in burnout. The Nagoski sisters emphasize the importance of moving stress through the body. Includes some science and statistics but in an accessible manner.
Embodied Activism: Engaging the Body to Cultivate Liberation, Justice, and Authentic Connection – A Practical Guide for Transformative Social Change by Rae Johnson
An excellent book on the importance of everyday interactions for those wishing to affect social change, and the role of the body in those interactions. Johnson emphasizes the need to increase somatic vocabulary/physical literacy to avoid burnout, mitigate microaggressions, and cultivate an inter-corporeal ethos. Uses some dense, scholarly language but also includes a host of very practical exercises.
Fearing The Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fatphobia by Sabrina Strings
An excellent analysis of the role racism has played in the history and development of fatphobia. More scholarly and less accessible to the popular reader but well worth the effort
The Joy of Movement: How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection and courage by Kelly McGonigal
An excellent introduction to the concept of joyful movement that highlights the many benefits the practice can bring. Includes some science and statistics but in an accessible manner.
More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament by Lexie & Lindsay Kite
A very accessible read by the Kite sisters that highlights how people are more than bodies and how helpful the practice of body neutrality can be.
My Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
An excellent book on challenging fatphobia and racism through the intentional practice of body positivity.
The Wellness Trap: Break Free From Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses, and Find Your True Well-Being by Christy Harrison
An in-depth critical analysis of wellness culture in the 21st century. Contains scientific information and statistics but very accessible. A must-read, especially given the ongoing socioeconomic fallout from the COVID crisis.
The Wisdom Of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living by Hillary L. McBride
An excellent exploration of embodiment. Includes scientific information and statistics in an accessible manner. Also includes several practical exercises to explore further.
You Are Not A Before Picture: How to Finally Make Peace with Your Body, for Good by Alex Light
Another very accessible read on body neutrality.
“You Just Need To Lose Weight” And 19 Other Myths About Fat People (Myths Made In Amercia) by Aubrey Gordon
Another informative and accessible read critically analyzing fatphobia and diet culture.
Your Body Is A Revolution: Healing Our Relationships with Our Bodies, Each Other, and the Earth by Tara Teng
Another informative and excellent book on the power and potential of embodiment with a plethora of practical exercises included.
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