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Carleton prof offers summer reading picks on wellness
Carleton prof offers summer reading picks on wellness
Carleton prof offers summer reading picks on wellness
Monday 26th May 2025
Joanna Pozzulo shares wellness book recommendations and tips for choosing the best reads to boost your mental and physical health.
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Get the buttons here!Summer Reads for Wellness: Expert Picks and Tips
Episode Overview
- Choose wellness books that are evidence-based for reliable advice.
- Consider an author's credentials when selecting self-help books.
- Reading can improve mental and physical health with the right choices.
- Pozzulo's bookclub offers monthly wellness book recommendations.
- Critical thinking is key when exploring self-help literature.
"Read with a critical eye and be cognizant of what you're reading."
If you're searching for a new summer read that won't just collect dust on your nightstand, Joanna Pozzulo has some refreshing suggestions. This episode of People First Radio features Pozzulo, a Chancellor's Professor from Carleton University, who runs the Reading for Well-Being Community Bookclub. With her background in psychology, she curates a selection of books that focus on evidence-based wellness strategies. Whether it's improving your sleep or benefiting from regular exercise, her picks are designed to enhance your well-being.
Pozzulo encourages readers to step beyond the self-help section and critically evaluate what they read. She highlights the importance of checking an author's credentials, as many self-help books are penned by individuals without formal expertise in psychology or medicine. Her approach is all about being an informed reader—because not every bestseller is a treasure trove of wisdom. Throughout the episode, Pozzulo shares some of her favourite titles, like 'The Positive Shift' by Katherine A.
Sanderson and 'Move the Body, Heal the Mind' by Jennifer Heiss. These books offer practical strategies for improving happiness and mental health, with tips that are easy to integrate into daily life. If you're wondering how to sift through the overwhelming array of wellness books out there, this episode is a must-listen. You'll come away with valuable insights on how to choose books that truly contribute to your mental and physical health. So, why not give it a go?
It might just change your perspective on self-help literature.