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Listen, we won’t take it to heart if our articles, profiles and features about health and fitness aren’t enough for you. We just want what’s best for you: a healthy, happy life. So that’s why we are excited to publish this list of Canada’s best-selling health and wellness books (March 2025 data provided by Audible). So, take a browse and see what you should suggest for your next self-help book club read.
What changed this month?
Atomic Habits remains in the top spot (and has since January!). But we have a new entry on the list and in the second spot, The Next Conversation, bumping The Anxious Generation down to no. 3. Two other new entries include The New Menopause (no. 4), The Tell (no. 5). Take Control of Your Life moved up two spots from no. 9 to no. 7. And The Courage to Be Disliked dropped from no. 4 to no. 8.
The top 10 health and wellness books in Canada
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1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio)
Need a cheat sheet for decision-making? This practical book is all about building good habits and breaking the bad ones by recognizing your identity, stacking habits and patterns, and designing an environment to support you.
James Clear is an author, speaker and productivity expert who started blogging his habit secrets in 2012.
2. The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio)
Communication is like magic. You express your needs and then things happen. Of course, it’s much more complicated than that, but this book walks through the what makes communication effective, including active listening and empathy to create meaningful conversations. Fisher also looks at those difficult discussions and how to navigate them, and how to use your emotional intelligence to resolving conflict and problems. Want to improve your enhance interpersonal relationships? Try this book and try having The Talk, without the negativity.
3. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, narrated by Sean Pratt and the author (Penguin Audio)
Give your digital detox purpose after reading this book – and it might even help you get over FOMO. Find out how our phones and social media feeds can trigger anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles. It also looks at device-free play for kids, overprotective parenting and excessive screen time and how it affects feelings of independence.
Social psychologist and NYU professor, Jonathan Haidt conducts research on morality, culture and social psychology and has written three other books. Sean Pratt is a professional book narrator.
4. The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)
From the author of The Galveston Diet, this book takes a deeper dive on the hormone fluctuations we experience in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. The good doctor busts those myths (like, it’ll pass, it’s a part of aging) and provides evidence-based and scientific strategies for managing the physical, emotional and psychological symptoms in all three stages. That includes lifestyle (such as anti-inflammatory foods) and hormone replacement therapy when it makes sense.
Read about how this FLEESTREET editor lost 10 pounds by avoiding inflammatory foods.
5. The Tell by Amy Griffin, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)
This is a very personal account of confronting repressed childhood trauma while also balancing an outwardly successful life. It’s a memoir with serious takeaways for readers, as the author uncovers her own tells of her perfectionism, need for control and wanting of validation. She discusses her experiences with psychedelic-assisted therapy societal pressures on women and, ultimtately embracing her authentic self. As eye-opening as it is for her, it will be for readers.
6. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie, narrated by Andrew MacMillan (Simon & Schuster Audio)
You don’t have to be a reality star on Big Brother or Traitors to see how having people on your side is a good thing. This how-to book shows how you can communicate effectively through compassion, empathy and honesty.
American writer and self-improvement instructor Dale Carnegie passed away in 1955 at the age of 66. This book was published in 1936. Andrew MacMillan is a voice actor.
7. Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Originals)
At FLEETSTREET, the editors love a good self-help book. This one instructs how to tackles fear and self-doubt that get in the way of feeling good and procrastination. Using real coaching sessions, readers learn the devices that build confidence and help to take decisive action. But it’s not a big switch, but small, powerful, consistent decisions that encourage taking control of decisions and resolving to take the steps needed to achieve goals and the life you want to live.
8. The Courage to Be Disliked by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi, narrated by Adrian Mulraney (Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd)
How freeing would it be not to care if you’re liked? Happiness comes from accepting yourself, letting go of trauma and focusing on personal freedom rather than seeking approval from others.
Japanese philosopher and psychologist Ichiro Kishimi and journalist Fumitake Koga have made Adlerian psychology (social interactions and feelings of belonging) accessible and understandable. Austrian voice actor Adrian Mulraney has narrated multiple books.
9. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD, narrated by author (Random House Canada)
The book’s viral 12 rules for living life are a fan favourite among many Canadians. Some are good for the body and mind, and others are a bit tongue-in-cheek. Either way, it’s an entertaining and enlightening read.
Canadian psychologist and former U of T professor Jordan B. Peterson and Canadian psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge take a balanced approach to the human mind and its impact on our lives.
10. Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté MD, narrated by Daniel Maté (Knopf Canada)
Recently lots has been written about ADHD and the role of genetics. But this book looks at how our social and emotional environments can be both a cause and cure for children and adults.
Canadian physician Gabor Maté is an expert in childhood development. Dr. Maté’s son, Daniel Maté has previously co-authored the book The Myth of Normal.