Resources

Explore tools and resources to support emotional well-being, stress management, and inner calm.

• Mental Health America – mhanational.org
  Offers free mental health screening tools, information by condition, and advocacy resources.
• Psychology Today – psychologytoday.com A comprehensive directory of licensed therapists, plus accessible articles on mental health, relationships, and personal growth.
  
• Mindfulness for Teens – mindfulnessforteens.com
  Simple tools for managing stress and anxiety through mindfulness, great for students and early adults.
  
• Insight Timer (App) – insighttimer.com
  Free app with thousands of guided meditations, music, and talks focused on anxiety, sleep, and self-compassion.
• Therapy for Black Girls – therapyforblackgirls.com
  Culturally competent mental health care and a therapist directory centering Black women and girls.
  
• Inclusive Therapists – inclusivetherapists.com
  Directory of therapists offering affirming care for people of all identities, with a focus on BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled clients.
  
• National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network – nqttcn.com
  A healing justice organization offering resources and a therapist directory for QTPOC.

A collection of nutrient-dense, flavor-forward plant-based meals to inspire your next dish.

• Plant Based RD – plantbasedrdblog.com
  Simple, balanced, and culturally diverse vegan recipes created by a registered dietitian with a focus on nourishment and flavor.
  
• Desiree Nielsen, RD – desireerd.com
  Gut-friendly, anti-inflammatory plant-based recipes from a dietitian who blends science with real-life food joy.
  
• Dietitian Debbie Dishes – dietitiandebbie.com
  Cozy, colorful, and easy-to-make plant-based meals with a dietitian’s nutritional touch.
  
• PCRM Plant-Based Recipes – pcrm.org
  A wide range of low-fat, whole-food vegan recipes focused on disease prevention and wellness.
  
• Forks Over Knives – forksoverknives.com
  Hundreds of whole-food, plant-based recipes from chefs and doctors, perfect for anyone transitioning to or maintaining a plant-based lifestyle.
  
• Cooking for Peanuts – cookingforpeanuts.com
  Flavor-packed vegan meals inspired by global cuisines, with approachable steps and whole-food ingredients.

Educational tools, communities, and clinical resources for trainees and professionals interested in lifestyle and plant-based medicine.

• American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) – lifestylemedicine.org
  The leading organization for education, certification, and networking in evidence-based lifestyle medicine, including student and trainee resources.
  
• Plantrician Project – plantricianproject.org
  Offers education, conferences, and resources for healthcare professionals focused on plant-based nutrition and chronic disease reversal.
  
• Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) – pcrm.org
  Advocacy, research, and hands-on resources in nutrition and preventive medicine—including Food for Life instructor certification.
  
• NutritionFacts.org – nutritionfacts.org
  A nonprofit site offering bite-sized, peer-reviewed, plant-based nutrition videos and tools, founded by Dr. Michael Greger.
  
• Plant-Based Health Professionals UK – plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com
  Offers professional education and community for providers interested in the plant-based approach to medicine, with numerous international resources.

Learn evidence-based tips and tools to support better rest through lifestyle and routine

• Sleep Foundation – sleepfoundation.org
  Comprehensive, evidence-based information on sleep hygiene, sleep disorders, and practical tools to improve sleep quality.
  
• CDC Sleep & Sleep Disorders – cdc.gov/sleep
  Public health-focused resources covering sleep recommendations, stats, and tips for better rest.
  
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) – sleepeducation.org
  Educational tools and sleep disorder information for both healthcare professionals and the general public.
  
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) – cbtiweb.org
  The gold-standard, non-drug approach to insomnia with a directory of trained providers and educational resources.
• Lifestyle Medicine Sleep Pillar – ACLM – https://lifestylemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LM-Sleep-24_4_2.pdf
  Part of the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine, this section focuses on improving sleep through behavior change, stress management, and routine-building.
• Dr. Michael Greger – Sleep & Nutrition Videos – nutritionfacts.org/topics/sleep
  Research-based videos exploring the relationship between plant-based diets, melatonin, and overall sleep quality.
  

Accessible, realistic ways to bring joyful, health-supporting movement into your daily routine.

• HasFit (Free Workout Videos) – hasfit.com
  Free online workouts for all levels—including seated, low-impact, and beginner routines—led by certified trainers.
  
• The Body Is Not an Apology – Movement Content – thebodyisnotanapology.com
  Articles and resources that promote joyful movement, body neutrality, and fitness from an anti-diet lens.
  
• YouTube: Yoga With Adriene – youtube.com/yogawithadriene
  Gentle, inclusive yoga videos for all levels, including options for anxiety, chronic pain, and mobility support.
• ACLM Physical Activity Resources – https://lifestylemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LM-Phys-Activity-23.pdf
  Evidence-based guidelines and strategies for incorporating movement into preventive care—part of the six pillars of lifestyle medicine.
  
• Move Your Way – HHS.gov – health.gov/moveyourway
  Accessible government-backed tools that help individuals of all abilities find realistic ways to meet physical activity recommendations.
  
• Park Rx America – parkrx.org
  Encourages nature-based physical activity through healthcare-provider-backed park prescriptions and resources.
  
• Fitness Blender – fitnessblender.com
  Free and low-cost workout videos with customizable filters by difficulty, duration, equipment, and joint impact.

Resources to help you unlearn diet culture and reconnect with food in a more nourishing, sustainable way.

• The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating – intuitiveeating.org
  A foundational guide to rejecting diet culture and reconnecting with your body’s natural cues, created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.
  
• The Anti-Diet Podcast Episode (with Evelyn Tribole) – podcasts.apple.com
  A must-listen intro to intuitive eating, straight from one of its creators, discussing how to step away from diet culture.
  
• Taylor Wolfram, RDN – taylorwolfram.com
  A vegan weight-inclusive, anti-diet dietitian offering practical tools and compassionate guidance on intuitive eating and self-care.
  
• The Nutrition Tea – thenutritiontea.com
  A culturally aware approach to nutrition by Dalina Soto, MS, RD, blending Latinx food traditions with size-inclusive, anti-diet messaging.
  
• Christy Harrison, MPH, RD – christyharrison.com
  Anti-diet dietitian, author, and host of Food Psych, offering resources to help people heal their relationship with food and body.

Where nutrition meets the kitchen—resources that let you learn more and participate in culinary medicine. 

• Community Class Handouts – Culinary Medicine – culinarymedicine.org
  A free collection of evidence-based handouts and recipes designed to support community-based culinary education (not all plant-based)
  
• Culinary Medicine Curriculum – ACLM – lifestylemedicine.org
  A free structured curriculum for healthcare professionals to learn the practical integration of food and health in clinical care.
  
• Food for Life Classes – PCRM – pcrm.org
  Nutrition education and cooking class programs focused on disease prevention and wellness through plant-based eating (these are ones I teach!)
  
• Cooking Course – Forks Over Knives – cookingcourse.forksoverknives.com
  A self-paced online course teaching whole-food, plant-based cooking techniques from expert chefs and educators.