The Self-Education Library
Take your health into your own hands — starting with education.
The Self-Education Library is curated to support your wellness journey through trusted voices, tools, and brands. Browse by category and explore what speaks to you.
Instagram Follows
Educators and wellness experts worth following:
Women’s Hormonal Health + Lifestyle
Mary Claire Haver – Hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle
Mindy Pelz – Hormone balancing and fasting for women
Dr. Carrie Jones – Female hormone education
Cynthia Thurlow, NP – Women's wellness and fasting
Dr. Anna Cabeca – Hormone health and sexual wellness
Men’s Health + General Wellness
Gary Brecka – Health optimization and biohacking
Max Lugavere – Nutrition and brain health
Dr. Mark Hyman – Functional medicine and wellness
Ben Azadi – Keto nutrition
Dr. Will Cole – Functional health and wellness
Other Favorites
Beth Bollinger @ Nest Wellness – Blood sugar-friendly recipes
Food Babe – Food ingredient awareness
Jen Smiley @ Wake Up and Read the Labels – Clean label education
Must-Read Newsletters
Get trusted information delivered to your inbox:
Dr. Carrie Jones
Max Lugavere
Gary Brecka
Dr. Casey Means
Mindy Pelz
Cynthia Thurlow
Dr. Sara Gottfried
Podcasts to Add to Your Queue
Ultimate Human Podcast – Gary Brecka
Metabolic Freedom – Ben Azadi
Resetter Podcast – Mindy Pelz
The Genius Life – Max Lugavere
The Art of Being Well – Dr. Will Cole
Everyday Wellness – Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Recommended Books
Why We Get Sick – Dr. Ben Bikman
Good Energy – Dr. Casey Means & Calley Means
The Menopause Reset – Dr. Mindy Pelz
The Autoimmune Cure – Dr. Sara Gottfried
Non-Toxic Swaps + Favorite Brands
Your go-to list for cleaner living:
Branch Basics – Laundry + hand soap
Attitude – Shampoo + conditioner
9 Elements – Dish + laundry soap
Honest Company – Home + baby care
Jackfir – Shaving cream
Avalon Organics – Shampoo + conditioner
Shaklee – Body care
Seventh Generation – Dishwasher tabs + rinse aid
Henry Rose – Non-toxic perfumes
Purity Coffee – Mold-free, antioxidant-rich coffee
Danger Coffee – Clean, mineral-rich coffee by Dave Asprey
Health & Wellness Apps
Helpful tools for everyday use:
EWG App – Rate home and beauty products
Think Dirty – Spot toxic ingredients in personal care
Bobby Approved – Decode food labels and ingredients
Supplements + Labs
Function Health
For a full-picture lab analysis to help you take control of your health.
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Fullscript
Monica’s recommended supplement shop.
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Wellness Wearables + Devices
Oura Ring
Track your sleep, readiness, and recovery with precision.
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