Wellness

A comforting, empowering, practical, and beautifully written guide to living with breast cancer from Clea Shearer, cofounder of The Home Edit In 2022, Clea Shearer thought: This is going to be the best year of my life. The Home Edit, the company she had cofounded and worked so hard to grow, was acquired by Hello Sunshine. She had just finished filming the second season of her Emmy-nominated show Get Organized with The Home Edit. She turned forty surrounded by candles, flowers, friends, and family. And then, on March 8, 2022, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her life as she knew it was over. But life is full of nuances. As the months went by, Clea started to feel like she had been given an opportunity. What if she could share everything she experienced and learned throughout this process, so it would be a little less frightening for someone else? If she could manage to do that, maybe she could turn her cancer purposeful. Cancer Is Complicated is the book that Clea wishes she’d had when she started on her cancer journey. It is a memoir and a guidebook, blending Clea’s experiences and all the wisdom and advice she’s gathered through this process. The book follows Clea through every step of her journey, from the moment she first felt a lump in her breast, through treatment, to where she is today. Clea also offers insights on questions big and small—from how to be your own biggest advocate, to knowing whom in your circle to share your diagnosis with, to understanding the emotional side of cancer, to what to bring with you to chemo, to things to eat when nothing else tastes good, and so much more. Clea has built an incredibly successful career on empowering and helping people navigate the overwhelm of their homes—offering accessible ways for us to begin to put our lives in order. Here, she applies her wisdom to one of the most overwhelming and frightening experiences any human being ever has to face: cancer and illness. Warm, honest, and straightforward in its approach, Cancer Is Complicated is for anyone with cancer or anyone who loves someone with cancer. It is a reminder to care for ourselves and one another, and it is here to help readers feel less alone and more prepared for the journey ahead. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing the section Okay, A Few More Things from the book.

Do you feel like you’re riding a premenstrual roller coaster every month that leaves you feeling hungry, tired, angry, sad, and unsexy? Leading researcher and women’s hormone expert Dr. Sarah E. Hill explains why we feel so universally icky before our periods— and what to do about it. The problem isn’t that women are hormonal; the problem is that the second half of the menstrual cycle—the luteal phase, when the hormone progesterone rises and estrogen decreases—has been systematically ignored by science and medicine. Progesterone is at the heart of every feeling we associate with PMS: it affects our daily sleep and calorie needs (hello, cravings!); whom we’re attracted to; our sex drive; and—as every woman can attest—our mood. Because the luteal phase is understudied, every bit of health, diet, and relationship advice you’ve followed is based on that first, estrogen-glow half of the month or, worse, was designed for men. The rules that work for us in the first two weeks of the cycle don’t always fit in the second, causing most of us to spend half the month following advice that is completely at odds with the way our bodies work at this time. It’s no wonder we feel awful! Dr. Hill demystifies how our bodies work, so you can work with your hormones to: ·     Sidestep PMS “cravings” by eating more –you burn up to 11% extra calories in the luteal phase! ·     Exercise in a way that’s invigorating instead of draining. ·     Understand your sex drive, and why sex has different meaning across the month. ·     Quit bad habits more easily thanks to progesterone’s addiction-busting properties. ·     Navigate motivational and energy dips without added stress. ·     Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods and habits to naturally ease PMS. The Period Brain is a science-tested roadmap to understanding PMS and PMDD. It’s time we demand a better month, every month – and usher in a new era in women’s health. Period. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

New York Times Bestseller NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR Hop aboard the Hot Mess Express with Melani Sanders, founding member of the We Do Not Care Club, as she narrates her hilarious and empowering guide to navigating perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause with unapologetic humor and solidarity. Welcome to the club! We. Do. Not. Care. Do you wake up with night sweats at 3:26 a.m., overstimulated, mad at anything breathing, and ready to put the world on notice? Do you forget the words you are saying as you are saying them? If you have a she-shed and no longer care about clothes that fit or cellulite on your legs (legs is legs!), then welcome to the club—the We Do Not Care Club (WDNC). You’re now a card-carrying member with an exclusive invite to the big­gest hormonal party in town. This club is for all of our Sisters in perimenopause, menopause, and post­menopause who are over it. Here is a list* of things We Do Not Care about today: Shaving our legs. That's on our summer bucket list. Winter is here. Plucking our chin hair. If we can't see it, neither can you. Wearing bras. Be happy we have a shirt on. Wearing PJs all day. Clothes is clothes. Being on time. Be happy that I showed up -- I don't even want to be here. Cancelled plans. We didn't want to go anywhere anyway. If you're cold. Don't even think about touching that thermostat. *partial and incomplete Melani Sanders, founding member of the WDNC, is here to tell you that it’s okay not to care. You’re not alone. This book is your life raft. Let’s hold on for dear life—and get through this together.

Comprehensive, compassionate, and refreshingly clear, The Lucky Egg is the fertility guide we've all been waiting for! This program is read by the author. "An accessible and reassuring manual for navigating fertility treatment...Sekhon expertly balances urging early planning so readers can keep their options open with a calming, empowering tone." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A common-sense guide to getting pregnant...Dr. Lucky skillfully mixes medical information with patients' stories and her own." —Booklist (starred review) Imagine if your best friend also happened to be a top reproductive endocrinologist—the kind who could break down the complexities of conception with warmth, humor, and real-world insight. In The Lucky Egg, Dr. Lucky Sekhon is that brilliant friend, ready to guide you through every stage of the fertility journey, whether it’s straightforward or deeply complex. From understanding what your AMH level really means to navigating egg freezing, IVF, or embryo genetic testing, Dr. Lucky blends expert medical knowledge with relatable patient stories to demystify the process. Her guidance meets you exactly where you are—whether you're just starting to track ovulation, facing a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve, exploring the use of donor eggs or sperm, or have been through multiple rounds of treatment with no clear path forward. One in six people struggle with infertility, yet open, informed conversations are still rare. For many, the journey to parenthood is isolating, overwhelming, and full of medical jargon. For LGBTQ+ individuals, the barriers can be even greater—layered with legal and political hurdles that make an already emotional process feel even more fraught. The Lucky Egg is here to change that. With evidence-based, accessible explanations and a voice that feels like a trusted ally, Dr. Lucky empowers readers with the knowledge they need to make confident decisions. Her goal is simple but profound: to replace confusion and fear with clarity, comfort, and hope. With unwavering optimism and the bedside manner you've been longing for, The Lucky Egg is your compassionate guide to planning for and building the family of your dreams. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press

Read by the author. Your body is more spiritual than you think. How can we preach a gospel of peace, yet still find our bodies wracked by anxiety? How do we call our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit, yet regard eating, exercise, or sleep as inherently "unspiritual" activities? How is it that modern Christians who claim God made their bodies have come to care so little about them? Justin Whitmel Earley--bestselling author of The Common Rule and Habits of the Household--is intimately familiar with the consequences of ignoring the body. As a young lawyer, Earley collapsed into anxiety and insomnia that nearly ruined his life. In his journey back to mental and spiritual health, he realized that the healthy and unhealthy habits shaping his life weren't physical or spiritual; they were physical and spiritual. The Body Teaches the Soul is a practical guide to the union of body and spirit in our overall health. With his characteristic vulnerability and story-driven approach, Earley shares personal failures, fascinating research, and biblical wisdom to reveal ten simple habits that will improve your health and deepen your relationship with God. In these pages, you will: Connect deeply and positively with your body as the image of God while avoiding the mistakes of ignoring or idolizing the body Explore how daily patterns of healthy eating can be as spiritual as fasting and how rhythms of feasting can become guilt-free celebrations of the world God made Recover your mental health through upper-brain spiritual truths that work together with lower-brain physical practices to reshape thought patterns Develop a sleep routine that honors your body's need for rest and your soul's need for sabbath Discover how to lament sickness and injury while still praying with hope for the miracle of healing Learn how exercise can create a humble lifestyle of loving others with your body instead of becoming a vain search for body image   Earley is not a health guru telling you how to get in shape; he is the ordinary Christian's guide to rediscovering the extraordinary gift of the body and the spiritual life that flows from it. Join this journey of wonder and well-being to reconnect with your whole self and repattern your whole life in the image of the God who made you and loves you as you are--body and soul. Visuals and reference materials can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The billion-dollar Hollywood producer provides a master mentorship by sharing secrets to success honed from working with the biggest stars in the world. As Kevin Hart says of working with Will Packer: “I became a student and learned from the way he was moving. The man helped me grow and gave me the knowledge.” Whether you’re just starting out or ready to make a major move, Who Better Than You? is a wildly entertaining roadmap to being successful in an unpredictable world, featuring behind-the-scenes Hollywood lessons, empowering guidance, and indispensable encouragement. From Stomp the Yard to Ride Along to Girls Trip and many more, Will Packer’s films have collectively grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, with ten opening at number one! To outsiders, the unabashed confidence that has driven him since his college days—when he was trying to sell a micro-budget indie film—may look like arrogance. To Packer, that’s just what it took to make it on his own terms. With Who Better Than You?, Packer has created the success toolkit he wished he’d had back then, filled with illuminating and laugh-out-loud stories as well as practical advice, such as: 1. Be arrogant! The highest-achieving people have “healthy arrogance”: Superior confidence not only in themselves and their abilities but also in their predestined success. You too can unlock this level of confidence. 2. Convince people your goals are essential and vital. It is crucial to assure others that your success benefits both you and them. 3. It’s the work you put in when nobody’s watching that makes everyone pay attention later. No single person on the planet is more deserving of achieving their wildest dreams than you. But it will never happen until you act accordingly in every aspect of your life. It’s time for you to start producing your own blockbuster life—by first believing there is no one more worthy of it than you.

From an Emmy award-winning journalist and documentary filmaker, this menopause manual cuts to the chase so you can take back control of your body, your confidence—and your life. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, this book is "the talk" you never had. How To Menopause is packed with actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists, sleep doctors, and a variety of lifestyle mentors. Synthesizing research, stories, and strategies in a way that only an investigative journalist can, Tamsen Fadal helps you:    ·be your best advocate in a medical system not designed to treat women in midlife,    ·understand the options that tame your symptoms, whether it’s hormone therapy, supplements, or lifestyle changes,    ·have science-backed strategies to get the best sleep of your life,    ·be able to talk to your partner about sex, low libido, painful intercourse, or how your hormones might be impacting your relationship,    ·update your style (hair, makeup, clothes) to match your changing body,    ·learn simple workouts, skincare tips, and delicious recipes to deal with belly fat, dry skin, and hair loss—and much, much more. How to Menopause answers all the questions you’ve been too nervous to ask, and brings you into a conversation with millions of other women. Together, we can embrace a stronger, sexier self at every stage of midlife–from perimenopause through menopause and into our "bolden" years. "How to Menopause is more than just advice—it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women’s health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly—never alone." —Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain