Kelowna’s Health and Wellness Book club
Where community meets wellness, one page at a time!
Featured book and upcoming meeting!
Featured Book: Good Stress by Jeff Krasno
Date: Monday November 17th, 2025
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
Location: Catalyst Movement Clinic
We are diving into Good Stress by Jeff Krasno. In this thoughtful read, Krasno explores how stress doesn’t always have to be harmful—and how, when used wisely, it can actually help us grow stronger, more resilient, and more connected.
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts at our upcoming meeting! Stay tuned for the date—hope you can join us!
About book club
The Health and Wellness Book Club was born from a shared love of learning, wellness, and meaningful conversation. As healthcare practitioners, we found ourselves constantly recommending books to patients, friends, and each other—so we decided to create a space to explore those ideas together.
Our book club is a casual, inclusive gathering where we read health and wellness-related books and come together to chat about what inspired us, challenged us, or made us think differently. Whether you're a practitioner, a patient, a book lover, or just curious about health, you're invited. We meet every 8-10 weeks, and each meetup is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow—one book at a time.
Come for the books, stay for the community.
What we’ve read so far
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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
This empowering and research-backed book is a must-read for anyone feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like they're constantly running on empty—especially women. The Nagoski sisters explain the science behind burnout and how it's not just about stress, but about incomplete stress cycles. They offer practical tools to help you complete the cycle and recover physically and emotionally. From movement and connection to rest and boundaries, Burnout blends relatable stories, science, and actionable advice to help you break free from chronic stress and reclaim your energy, joy, and resilience.
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Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men By Caroline Criado Perez
This powerful investigative book reveals the gender data gap across nearly every industry—healthcare, technology, city planning, product design—and how this systemic oversight leads to real-world disadvantages for women. It’s eye-opening, sometimes enraging, and an important reminder of the work still needed in the pursuit of equity.
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Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond by Stacy T. Sims, PhD
This book is an empowering, evidence-based guide to navigating menopause and aging through the lens of strength, science, and self-awareness. Stacy Sims, a leading exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, challenges the idea that women should simply "put up with" menopause symptoms and instead offers specific strategies around exercise, nutrition, and mindset to help women thrive in midlife and beyond.
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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
A fascinating look at how something as simple as the way we breathe can impact our health, stress, and overall wellbeing.