You know how great it feels when someone sends you the perfect podcast, article, or meme right when you need it? That’s the spirit behind this little roundup. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite female empowerment resources (some are serious and research-y, some are silly and fun,) but all of them are meant to make you feel a little more supported.

Think of it like the group chat version of women’s health: a mix of laughs, learning, and “wait, everyone should know this!” moments.

A curated list of some of Well + Core’s favorite resources

Books

Come As You Are: One of the first books we recommend every one of our patients read! All about female desire and pleasure, backed by science and research. 

Come Together: Written by the same author as "Come as You Are," this one focuses more on the science of sexual connection with a partner. 

The Great Sex Rescue: Did you grow up in purity culture? This one is for you, regardless of your current religious status. 

Becoming Cliterate: Everything you don't know about orgasms is in here. 

Bad Feminist: Powerful, funny, and highly relatable.

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: EXTREMELY helpful information from an experienced midwife to anyone on the road to childbirth. 

In the Company of Women: Read this when you want to be inspired by a bunch of women who have done incredible things. 

The Throne of Glass Series: This fiction series has one of our FAVORITE powerful female leads of all time. 

Influencers

Doc Lizzie @doclizziedpt: A powerhouse for pregnancy and postpartum exercises and PT knowledge. 

Wendy Goodall McDonald @DrEveryWoman: An OBGYN sharing information and education on all kinds of topics women need to know about. 

Meg Steele @painscienceprof: Explaining everything you could ever want to know about pain. 

Katie St.Clair @katie.stclair.fitness: An excellent resource for people looking to add more movement and mobility into their lives. 

Diana Kander @dianakander: Follow her if you're looking for practical and valuable advice on growing your career or chasing your dreams. 

Eli Rallo @eli.rallo: Especially great for 20-something women trying to figure out when and how they became an adult and what to do about it. 

Shannon Ritchey @dr.shannon.dpt + @evlofitness: One of our go-to resources for building muscle. 

Dr. Kelsey Duncan, ND  @fertilityconfidencemethod: An excellent resource for anyone trying to conceive. 

Melani Sanders @JustBeingMelani: If you're in your perimenopause era, you will relate to Melani. This one is for pure joy, laughter, and feeling seen. 

Websites 

Tight Lipped Organization: A wealth of research and evidence-based information on vulvovaginal and pelvic pain. 

Travel Mom Squad: For anyone who admires the Insta-moms who are out globetrotting with their toddlers. This resource is all about hacking the travel miles game!

Big Little Feelings Courses: A variety of courses focused on parenting toddlers with their behavioral health and emotional well-being in mind. 

VULVAAi: THE tool for understanding vulvovaginal conditions and finding answers to questions related to your pelvic health experiences. 

Podcasts

Call Her Daddy - Alex Cooper: An interview-style podcast in which host Alex Cooper gets up close and personal with high-profile guests. 

Deeper than Money - Chloe Elise: A female voice in finance and a great resource for achieving financial freedom. 

The Dr. Shannon Show - Shannon Ritchey: The same Shannon Ritchey from our influencer list, but this time in podcast form!

The Endometriosis Podcast: A detailed and up-to-date look on endometriosis research and other related topics.

Whether you pick up a new book or laugh along with a new influencer or podcast episode, we hope you found something useful in our list! 

Looking for our list of referral partners here in Kansas City? We have that too! Check this list out if you’re looking for a vetted OB/GYN, midwife, dietician or nutritionist, therapist or counselor, lactation consultant, or other women’s health professional in the Kansas City area.