I wanted to share a list of recommended reading for health coaches or for those interested in coaching themselves. This list focuses on health and wellness coaching, functional nutrition, and women's health topics. There are key recommendations from several health coaching conferences, and the list below highlights authors, their books, and a brief book summary. Thank you to these authors for their valuable contributions to the fields of functional medicine, health coaching, the microbiome, and autoimmune conditions. I encourage you to explore these materials for your professional or personal development.

My reading list is continually being updated on the Contact page of my website. Many of these titles are available for free through your local library. Happy Reading!

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Functional Nutrition & Health Coaching Recommended Reading List

🌿 Functional Nutrition

The Fungus Link to Women's Health Problems
Kaufmann, D. A. (2002). Mediatrition.
Explores how fungal overgrowth (especially Candida) contributes to women's health issues like fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and chronic symptoms. Provides antifungal dietary strategies to address fungal dysbiosis.

Super Gut
Davis, W. (2022). Little, Brown Spark.
Details how rebuilding the gut microbiome improves weight, mood, and chronic disease. Offers a 4-week plan using prebiotics, probiotics, and fermented foods.

Toxic
Nathan, N. (2018). Victory Belt Publishing.
Focuses on chronic illnesses tied to environmental toxins, mold, Lyme, and sensitivities. Provides a clinical roadmap for addressing multi-system health challenges.

It’s Not In Your Mind
Mueller, D. (2021). Origins Health Publishing.
Explains complex chronic illnesses often dismissed as “in your head.” Offers functional medicine strategies for mold, Lyme, gut dysfunction, and trauma-informed care.

Dirty Genes
Lynch, B. (2018). HarperOne.
Explains how gene mutations influence health but are not destiny. Provides actionable steps to "clean up" gene expression through lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation.

Gut Check
Gundry, S. R. (2023). Harper Wave.
Connects gut health with autoimmunity, metabolism, mood, and more. Offers gut repair strategies for whole-body wellness.

You Can Fix Your Brain
O'Bryan, T. (2018). Rodale Books.
Presents a brain-gut-toxin approach, with a simple one-hour-per-week system for improving cognition, sleep, and long-term brain health.

🎯 Health Coaching

The Burnout Fix
Jimenez, J. M. (2021). McGraw Hill.
Offers evidence-based strategies to prevent burnout, balance performance, and build resilience in busy professionals.

Fast Like a Girl
Pelz, M. (2022). Hay House, Inc.
Teaches women to align intermittent fasting with hormonal cycles for optimized fat burning, energy, and hormonal balance.

The Heart of Laser-Focused Coaching
Franklin, M. (2019). Marion Franklin.
Equips coaches with tools for powerful questioning, uncovering core beliefs, and facilitating fast, transformational change.

The Language of Emotions
McLaren, K. (2023). Sounds True.
Reframes emotions as sources of wisdom. Teaches how to work with emotions for healing, insight, and effective coaching conversations.

The Joy Choice
Segar, M. (2022). Hachette Go.
Introduces a flexible habit change model based on real-life adaptability. Empowers people to make joyful, sustainable choices for lasting health.

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