Book Report- Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

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Book Report- Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

Here we are!  As I promised you last week, this is my very first FRICKin Good Life book report. I made it especially for you. I hope you like it :)

Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

When it comes to books like this in the health and wellness space, my general recommendation is to take everything with a grain of salt. The authors who write books like these are passionate about their topics, and often come across as preaching “one right way” to do things. As a wellness professional myself, I know that there is no one “right way” or “one size fits all.” Whether its nutrient workouts, supplements, or the birth control pill.

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Book Reports and My Library

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Book Reports and My Library

A couple years ago I found myself mid-December not having read a single book that wasn’t somehow related to the health and wellness industry. Don’t get me wrong, I love to read, and I have a HUGE list of non-fiction books that I can’t wait to read, but I also love fiction. I love intriguing stories, and fluff, and Harry Potter.

So I joined a book club. I spent the year reading book club picks and re-reading all the chronological Valdemar series books by Mercedes Lackey and letting the health and wellness books I wanted to read pile up. And pile they did.

Ugh! So many books, so little time! 

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Podcasts to Listen to Now

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Podcasts to Listen to Now

You probably already know how much I love podcasts. They make me happy. I love how easy it is to learn something new, increase your knowledge in something you already know, or just be entertained while you’re doing, well, anything!

I love sharing them with people. I text episodes to friends, family, and clients on the regular. But I realized it’s been a while since I’ve shared here with you. So get your earbuds ready, here are a few episodes that have really made me think over the last couple months.

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Frickin Good Life Book Club 2019

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Frickin Good Life Book Club 2019

It seems inevitable that this was going to happen. After all, I’ve written not one, but two blogs about books and reading recently (you can read them here and here). Actually, if you count the blog I wrote about cookbooks that would be three.

I guess you could say that I have thing for books.

And I guess you could also say that it’s a rediscovered passion. While I spent my childhood devouring every book that was put in front of me, up until last year the last several years the only time I read anything that was not directly “career related” was over my Christmas vacation.  Not good.

Then last year, I started reading again.  I went back and started reading the entire Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey in timeline order.  And I rediscovered how the fanciful characters and stories could take me away and help me relax. I was hooked.

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Healthy Living Book List

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Healthy Living Book List

’ve always loved books, but you knew that, right?  As a true lover of reading books to escape reality, I never expected to come to love personal development and non-fiction books at all, let alone as much as I do.

So, by popular request, I’ve started curating a “reading list” for those of you who may be interested in dipping your toe into the health/fitness/personal development book realm… or, maybe you just want a book that reminds you that live isn’t all Pinterest Perfect or Instagram Impeccable!

These are all books I’ve either read, with an exception of a few which are on my “to-read” list.  All of these books are available via audiobook (♫), which is probably my favorite way to devour these types of books.  If you’ve never listened to an audiobook, give it a try and thank me later… you’re welcome.

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Cookbooks

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Cookbooks

So here’s how I feel about cookbooks… I love them

Yes, I realize the internet has kinda become a big deal.  And yes, I realize that I can look up recipes on the internet.  However, there’s something about a book…

Maybe it’s because I love books so much.  Or maybe it’s because most blogs have waaaayyy too many words and pictures to scroll through before you can actually get to the recipe (I try not to do that since it annoys me so much).  Or maybe I’m just weird (I never said I wasn’t), but it’s true. I do love a good cookbook.

Note the word “good”. 

Yes, I have thoughts about what makes a good cookbook.  Big surprise, huh?

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7 MORE Podcast Episodes to Love

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7 MORE Podcast Episodes to Love

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again; all the cool people listen to podcasts. 

I know that because after I shared a few of my favorite episodes a couple months back, you guys let me know that you wanted me to keep it up.  You like podcasts too.  But with so many podcasts and so little time, sometimes it’s hard to decide what to listen to. 

Don’t worry.  I’ve got you.  Here are seven episodes that are totally worth a listen.  Enjoy!  

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