Resources for Women’s Well-Being
Here, I’ve gathered articles, practices, videos and tips that support women’s well-being. Whether you’re taking care of yourself, supporting the women in your life, or advocating for women in your family, workplace, or community I hope this ongoing collection will serve you.
Resources for Women in Menopause
“When we talk about menopause, we’re not talking about an illness — we’re talking about a biological transition that touches every system of the body.
Experts like Dr. Michelle Jacobson at Women’s College Hospital and the International Menopause Society are changing how we understand this phase.
Around 80 % of women experience symptoms — and for one in four, those symptoms impact daily life and work. By 2025, 1.1 billion women worldwide will be in menopause. That’s not a niche issue; it’s a public health conversation.
Menopause Hormone Therapy is a safe, evidence-based option for many women when individualized, and non-hormonal supports can help too.
Normalizing these symptoms means acknowledging them as real, valid, and treatable. That’s how we replace stigma with support — and ensure women get the care they deserve.”
Thought Leaders Speak
Check out video resources here on some of the best minds in Women’s Wellness
Books on Bravery and Courage to be Oneself
This is one of the most grounded and research-based explorations of vulnerability as the birthplace of courage. It speaks directly to what it means to show up without certainty, and to live with more openness rather than armour.
This is a powerful guide to understanding and naming emotional experience with more clarity. It is especially helpful for people doing inner work, because language becomes part of how we build self-trust, connection, and resilience.
This is a sharp, practical book about the internal resistance that arises whenever we try something new or meaningful. It is especially relevant for creative courage, life transitions, and the vulnerable act of beginning before you feel ready.
Written as a philosophical dialogue, this book challenges the idea that belonging must be earned through approval. It explores freedom, self-definition, and the courage it takes to live from within rather than through others’ expectations.
A timeless exploration of meaning, endurance, and inner freedom, even in the most difficult circumstances. Frankl’s work is deeply resonant for anyone interested in courage as something rooted in purpose and humanity, not performance.
This is one of the foundational somatic trauma books, and it reframes courage as something that happens through the body, not just the mind. Levine explains how trauma is held in the nervous system, and how healing often involves gently restoring a sense of safety, capacity, and completion rather than forcing ourselves forward.
A landmark text for understanding how trauma shapes the brain, body, and sense of self. While it is more clinical in parts, it offers an important framework for why “just do it” does not work for many people, and why bravery often begins with regulation, support, and reconnection.
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Author Spotlight
Sophie encourages open conversations about mental health and menopause in families and workplaces.
Author Spotlight
Amanda Thebe emphasises movement, strength training, and nutrition as anchors for menopause well-being.
