In Collaboration with the Petoskey District Library’s Wellness in the Stacks Initiative
As we approach this seasonal shift in Northern Michigan and the winter days grow shorter, there is nothing quite like curling up with a great book. Table Health is thrilled to continue our collaboration with the Petoskey District Library (PDL) for our ongoing Wellness in the Stacks series bringing you seasonal community programming and reading recommendations straight from our local physicians!
Whether you are looking to better understand your body’s health transitions or searching for an inspiring fiction read for cozy winter evenings, Dr. Amy Bodnarchuk, MD, Internal Medicine physician at Table Health Petoskey, is sharing what’s currently on her library card. Plus, all featured titles are available in the Petoskey District Library catalog for easy checkout, or you can drop by the library to browse the physical book display endcap!
1. Navigating Health Transitions: The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter
Dr. Amy’s top professional pick for women’s and hormonal health is The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter.
“This is my go-to book for women to feel knowledgeable, empowered (and validated!) about the changes happening in their brain and bodies as they go through the menopause transition,” says Dr. Amy. “Dr. Gunter is a leading expert in women’s health and practices evidence-based medicine. She helps separate facts from misinformation and encourages informed conversations with your physicians.”
The Main Takeaway: Menopause is not something to simply be endured, but a natural life transition that can be deeply understood, navigated, and managed with evidence-based care.
Taking the Next Step in Your Hormonal Health Journey
Dr. Amy’s passion for empowering her patients through hormonal transitions goes beyond book recommendations. At Table Health, we believe optimal health requires a personalized, integrative approach. That is why we are excited to launch our new Weight Management & Hormonal Health Packages, available exclusively at our Table Health Petoskey practice.
Whether you are navigating perimenopause, menopause, thyroid health, metabolic shifts, or targeted weight management, Dr. Amy and our integrative primary care team work alongside you to design evidence-based, holistic care plans tailored to your body’s unique biology.
2. A Cozy Winter Read on Meaning & Resilience: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
For her personal read, Dr. Amy turned to fiction, picking up Matt Haig’s bestselling novel The Midnight Library. “This one was really popular a few years ago, and I recently got around to listening to it and loved it!” Dr. Amy shares. “Especially as we head into the holiday season, I thought it offered great insight into mental well-being, regret, life’s choices, gratitude, and resiliency. This book reinforces that longevity is so much more than how long we live, it’s about how fully and meaningfully we experience the life we are living.”
The Main Takeaway: A meaningful life isn’t necessarily about making all the right choices or achieving everything you imagined; it’s about appreciating the opportunities and relationships right in front of you.
Join Dr. Amy at the Library this Winter
Stay bright this winter connecting physical longevity, mental well-being, and seasonal self-care is at the heart of staying well through a Northern Michigan winter. If you’d like to dive deeper into cold-weather health habits with Dr. Amy, join us in person at the Petoskey District Library for her upcoming Wellness in the Stacks presentation!
Stay Bright This Winter: A Physician’s Guide to Cold-Weather Wellness
Speaker: Dr. Amy Bodnarchuk, MD (Internal Medicine, Table Health)
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2027 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Petoskey District Library
How do we stay energized, active, and healthy during a long winter? Join Dr. Amy for practical, evidence-based insights on navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), wintertime movement, immune support, and seasonal self-care habits to keep your mood and vitality thriving all season long.