Resource Library
A place to learn, explore, and find trusted resources for navigating life's transitions.
There is no shortage of information online, but finding resources that are evidence-based, compassionate, and practical can be challenging. This page is a collection of organizations, articles, books, and community resources I frequently recommend. Whether you're looking for education, support, or simply a place to start, I hope you'll find something helpful here.
🌿 Featured
Money Matters: Tips from a Financial Therapist for Finding Financial Wellness
I'm honored to have been featured in Vancouver Family Magazine, where I wrote about the connection between money, mental health, and financial wellness. If you're curious about financial therapy or looking for practical ways to reduce financial stress, I hope you'll find it a helpful place to start.
Read the article: https://vancouverfamilymagazine.com/financial-wellness-financial-therapist/
Provides free financial education and access to financial professionals to help women build knowledge, confidence, and greater financial well-being.
🌸 Perimenopause & Menopause Sites
The Menopause Society: https://menopause.org/
National Menopause Foundation: https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/
Let's Talk Menopause: https://www.letstalkmenopause.org/
Society for Women's Health Research: https://swhr.org/resources/menopause-preparedness-toolkit-a-womans-empowerment-guide/
Black Women's Health Imperative: https://powerinthepause.bwhi.org/resources
Red Hot Mamas: https://redhotmamas.org/
📚Books
Understanding Menopause
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The Menopause Brain – Lisa Mosconi, PhD
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The Menopause Manifesto – Dr. Jen Gunter
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The New Menopause – Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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Preparing for the Perimenopause – Dr. Louise Newson
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The Complete Guide to the Menopause – Dr. Annie Mukherjee
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Menopause: Your Management, Your Way...Now and for the Rest of Your Life – Dr. Barbara Taylor
Mental Health & the Brain
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The Inflamed Mind – Edward Bullmore
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What Fresh Hell Is This? – Heather Corinna
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The Menopause Brain (could appear here as well)
Hormones & Treatment Perspectives
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Unlock Your Menopause Type – Dr. Heather Hirsch
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The Menopause Hormone-Free Reset – Jason Theobald
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Age Like a Girl – Dr. Mindy Pelz
Nutrition & Lifestyle
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Nourishing Menopause – Andrea Donsky
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Sexual Health & Relationships
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Come As You Are – Emily Nagoski, PhD
Personal Stories & Advocacy
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MenoWars – Fiona Clark
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Men...Let's Talk Menopause – Ruth Devlin
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Unwell Women – Elinor Cleghorn
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The Great Menopause Myth – Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps
Looking for a book on this list?
Search WorldCat to find it in libraries near you and around the world: https://search.worldcat.org/
Menopause Provider Directories
Finding a healthcare provider who understands perimenopause and menopause can take time. The directories below can help you explore clinicians with menopause-focused experience, training, or services. Each directory has different criteria for inclusion, so consider using more than one when searching.
Menopause Directory
Search for menopause-focused providers by location, specialty, telehealth availability, insurance, MSCP certification, and other services: https://www.menopausedirectory.co
MenopauseFind
A searchable directory designed to connect people with menopause and perimenopause providers and other professionals offering related care: https://menopausefind.com
HERmedicine Provider Directory
Search for clinicians specializing in women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and related areas of care. Listings include specialties, services, location, telehealth availability, and professional credentials: https://www.hermedicine.org/provider-directory
A note when searching: Provider availability, insurance participation, services, and costs can change. Contact the provider or your insurance plan directly to confirm current coverage and whether the practice is accepting new patients.
🧠 Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Education, support groups, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
24/7 crisis support by phone or text for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
💙 Men's Health
Resources focused on depression, anxiety, resilience, and practical mental health strategies for men.
Education and advocacy for men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
An approachable resource offering mental health education, self-assessments, and coping tools designed specifically for men.
Information and advocacy promoting men's physical and mental health across the lifespan.
❤️ Caregiving
Education, caregiving tools, and support for individuals caring for family members or loved ones.
Resources, education, and peer support for family caregivers.
Practical information on caregiving, planning, finances, and self-care.
Provides education, peer support, support groups, and wellness resources to help caregivers care for themselves while caring for others.
Helps individuals and families navigate the complexities of adult caregiving by bringing medical, legal, financial, and personal care needs together in one place.
🎗 Cancer & Chronic Illness
Education about employment, health insurance, finances, legal rights, and practical issues that often accompany a cancer diagnosis.
Free counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance for people affected by cancer.
Support groups, educational programs, and community resources for people living with cancer and their families.
Case management and assistance with insurance, employment, and financial challenges related to serious illness.