ARTICLES & online magazines

“Everything You Know About Obesity is Wrong” by Michael Hobbes

“For decades, the medical community has ignored mountains of evidence to wage a cruel and futile war on fat people, poisoning public perception and ruining millions of lives. It’s time for a new paradigm.” Read it here!

“20 Ways to Be Fat Positive (No Matter What Size You Are)” by Virgie Tovar

“‘Fat-positive’ is a phrase that describes behaviors and ideas that promote fatness and fat people as rad, beautiful, stunning and amazing. This phrase promotes the idea that fat people are a natural part of body diversity and human diversity.” Read it here!

“A Brief Guide to Making a Better Tomorrow” by Adrienne Maree Brown

“Practical tools to keep yourself moving toward a brighter future, even when things are terrifying.” Read it here!

“A Letter to Health Care Providers” by S.J. Thompson

“Please do not say anything that could keep your patients from wanting to come back to see you, because shame is not an evidence based motivator, and avoiding medical care can be the reason health problems go untreated.” Read it here!

Chicago Center for Integration & Healing Online Magazine

Mental health professionals from all over Chicago contribute to this excellent source of information about trauma and how we heal from it. Read it here!

acupuncture & bodywork

Healing Foundations

Healing Foundations is an integrative, holistic health care practice offering acupuncture, cupping, body work such as shiatsu and craniosacral therapy, energy work, and other complementary therapies.  

books

“You Have the Right to Remain Fat” by Virgie Tovar

Support a local feminist bookstore and buy it here!

"The Body Keeps the Score" by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

An incredible book written by a brilliant researcher and clinician, "The Body Keeps the Score" is a riveting read as much as it is a definitive text on trauma's impact on the human brain, mind and body. 

Support a local feminist bookstore and buy it here! 

INSURANCE

Confused about how to navigate your insurance benefits? You’re not alone - insurance is HARD. Here’s a handy guide to understanding common terms. The customer service phone number on your insurance card is also your friend - but I recommend reading this guide before even picking up the phone!

VIDEOS

“4-7-8 Breathing” by Dr. Andrew Weil

This video will teach you how to use 4-7-8 breathing, which Dr. Andrew Weil developed to help folks better manage anxiety & insomnia and promote overall wellness.