Favorite Recommendations
Over the years, I’ve collected a few books and geeked out over hours of podcasts about life, its craziness, and the pursuit of happiness we all share. Here are some of my favorites that I love recommending to clients, friends, and anyone who’s just as interested as I am to learn something new.
Note: These are *not* Amazon affiliate links—just put together to make your life easier :)
And others
Books
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk // For anyone interested in what research has to say about the ‘mind-body connection’ and the impact of trauma
Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller // For anyone who interested in the relationship between our upbringing, our subconscious, and unhappiness
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl // For anyone interested in philosophy and existential purpose through the eyes of a psychiatrist that survived the Holocaust
Stop Avoiding Stuff: 25 Microskills to Face Your Fears and Do It Anyway by Matthew S. Boone, Jennifer Gregg, Lisa W. Coyne // For anyone who wants to learn to embrace anxiety and move forward in their life, rather than have anxiety being what holds them back
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown // For anyone interested in learning how to take risks with courage, to live a fulfilling life with authenticity and without regret
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer // For anyone interested in what research says about our inner critic and the need for self-compassion, especially in the midst of our cultural demands
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find–and Keep–Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller // For anyone interested in how attachment theory brings understanding to our past relationships and our patterns for the future
Podcasts
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel // For anyone interested in what really amazing therapy can look like (FYI, recordings like this are quite rare!)
EMDR Chat // For anyone interested in the process of EMDR therapy and how it is used to treat a variety of mental health issues
Armchair Expert // Episode: Gabor Maté (on Trauma & Addiction) // For anyone interested in learning about addiction through a compassionate lens (note: This is not a psychology podcast, but just a great episode with a reputable guest physician)
SA Speakeasy // For anyone struggling with sexual addiction (pornography, infidelity, etc.) and looking for more resources to support their/their partner’s recovery
The One You Feed // For anyone interested in hearing a former addict interviewing the world’s leading scientists, authors, researchers, and teachers on how to enrich your life