Recommended Resources
These are the books, podcasts, creators, and writers who have profoundly shaped my thinking, inspired my approach to health, food, and personal growth, and influenced the way I live, work, and create.
Over the years, their insights have been guiding lights on my journey, and I’m excited to share them with you.
Food, Nutrition & Traditional Eating
Sally Fallon - Nourished Traditions – Traditional foods, fermentation, and ancestral nutrition
Catherine Shanahan – Deep Nutrition – How traditional diets support long-term health
Nina Planck – Real Food – Practical approaches to whole, nutrient-dense eating
Dr. Libby – Hormones and Energy – Support for balancing hormones and optimising energy
Environmental & Food Systems
Charles Eisenstein – The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible, regenerative living, and the intersection of culture and ecology - anything by Charles is wonderful . The Yoga of Eating is now out of print but if you can find a copy well worth reading.
Lierre Keith – The Vegetarian Myth and insights on food systems and health
Marion Nestle – Food Politics, exploring nutrition, policy, and industry
Seasonal Eating
Jessica Prentice – Full Moon Feast – A collection of recipes and rituals designed to align with the seasons and lunar cycles, helping you eat in rhythm with nature and nourish both body and spirit.
Mireille Guiliano – French Women Don’t Get Fat – Explores seasonal eating, moderation, and French culinary habits, offering practical tips for enjoying food mindfully while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Personal Growth & Transformation
Kathleen Cameron – Explore her approaches to personal growth, self-mastery, and holistic wellbeing through her podcast on Spotify, YouTube videos, and online courses.
The Artist’s Way – Julia Cameron’s guide to personal transformation and creative self-discovery
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success – Deepak Chopra, principles for living aligned with your highest potential
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle, cultivating presence and awareness
The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz, practical wisdom for personal freedom
Recipes & Cookbooks
Alice Waters – The Art of Simple Cooking – Seasonal, approachable recipes
Holly Davis – Ferment – Guide to fermenting vegetables, drinks, and more
Sandor Katz – The Art of Fermentation – Fermentation techniques and traditions from around the world
Skye Gyllenhaal – My Seasonal Table – Seasonal recipes and meal inspiration
Sarah Britton - My New Roots – Health-focused seasonal plant-based recipes
Heidi Swanson – Super Natural Cooking – Simple, whole-food recipes for everyday life
Self-Sufficiency & Food Systems
John Seymour – The Guide to Self-Sufficiency – Practical guide to homesteading and sustainable living
John Seymour - The Fat of the Land – A personal memoir giving insights into regenerative farming and living off the land.
Barbara Kingsolver – Animal, Vegetable, Miracle – A year of eating locally and seasonally
