This section highlights inspirational people in the wellness field and the work they do. Blogs, TED Talks, podcasts and other resources are linked throughout. Want to add someone to the list? Share who inspires YOU to lifestylemedicineprograms@thedacare.org for a chance to have their work featured:
Amanda White
therapyforwomencenter.com: Author and licensed therapist who strives to maintain an accessible, modern approach to therapy.
Book: Not Drinking Tonight – A guide to creating a sober life you love
Bonnie Roney
bonnieroney.com: “Diet Culture Rebel” and “Food Freedom” registered dietitian who fights against norms surrounding diet culture.
Podcast: Diet Culture Rebel
Brene Brown
Brenebrown.com: Speaker and author known for her research on shame, vulnerability, and leadership.
TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability (20:50)
Books: Daring Greatly, Dare To Lead & Atlas of the Heart
Podcasts: Dare To Lead & Unlocking Us
Connor Beaton
mantalks.com: A New York based coach, teacher, and speaker who helps men (and women) from all over the world take back control of their lives.
Podcast: ManTalks
Erica Layne
ericalayne.co: Created the “Life On Purpose” movement to help people trade overwhelm and fatigue for focus and peace.
Book: The Minimalist Way – Minimalism strategies to declutter your life and make room for joy
Podcast: Life On Purpose
Erin Falconer
Pickthebrain.com: A website dedicated to self improvement with a focus on personal productivity, motivation, and self education.
Book: How To Break Up With Your Friends
Esther Perel
estherperel.com: Psychotherapist who believes that “the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives” and supplies resources to sharpen our relational intelligence.
Podcasts: Where Should We Begin? & How’s Work?
Ingrid Fetell Lee
Aestheticsofjoy.com: Author and designer who shares inspiration and resources for finding joy in the mundane.
Book: Joyful – The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness
Julie Menanno
thesecurerelationship.com: A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who’s mission is to make the insights and practical skills she uses to treat couples in in her private practice more accessible to a wider population.
Book: Secure Love – Relationship healing, skills, and scripts
Kelly McGonigal
kellymcgonigal.com: Author, psychologist, and educator who combines science and real life experience to inspire self-understanding, empathy for others, and connection.
TED Talk: How To Make Stress Your Friend (14:29)
Books: The Upside of Stress, The Science of Compassion, & The Joy of Movement
Kris Carr
Kriscarr.com: New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist & cancer thriver.
Lauren Cadillac
laurencadillac.com: The “Feel Good Dietitian” who teaches her clients the Intuitive Eating framework – heal their relationship with food and become the expert of their own bodies.
Lucy Sheridan
proofcoaching.com: Comparison Coach who guides her clients to lead a comparison free life. “Be less them and more you”.
Book: The Comparison Cure
Mark Groves
createthelove.com: Human Connection Specialist who’s mission is to enhance the human experience through great relationships.
Podcast: Mark Groves
Michaela Dunbar
myeasytherapy.com: A Clinical Psychologist who helps women worldwide confidently step into an awesome life, career, or relationship they actually love.
Morgan Harper Nichols
morganharpernichols.com: A musician, artist, and writer who’s work is centered around creating connection.
Books: All Along You Were Blooming + How Far You Have Come
App: Storyteller
Nedra Glover Tawwab
nedratawwab.com: Therapist, author, and relationship expert who focuses her work on setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace – A guide to reclaiming yourself
Nicole Cruz
nicolecruzrd.com: Registered dietitian who helps people create more joy and less stress with food and their bodies.
Rachael Hartley
rachaelhartleynutrition.com: Her team aims to help people heal their relationship with food and live a well-nourished life. As non-diet dietitians, they provide the support and tools needed to eat with confidence.
Book: Gentle Nutrition – A practical and accessible guide to intuitive eating
Sarah Nicole Landry
thebirdspapaya.com: A body confidence advocate, speaker, writer, and podcast host who loves cultivating powerful social media conversations around life and our experiences in it.
Podcast: Papaya
Vanessa Van Edwards
scienceofpeople.com: Self-proclaimed “recovering awkward person” who shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Book: Captivate – The science of succeeding with people
Book #2: Cues – Master the secret language of charismatic communication
Victoria Garrick Browne
victoriagarrick.com: A TED Talk Speaker, Former D1 Athlete, Mental Health Advocate, & Content Creator who’s not afraid to get REAL.
TED Talk: Athletes & Mental Health – The Hidden Opponent (21:14)
Non-Profit Organization: The Hidden Opponent – Athlete mental health awareness
Podcast: RealPod
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