Resources
I hope some of these resources inspire you to deepen your personal growth journey.
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Some excellent titles I highly recommend:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
by Sue Johnson
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation
by Daniel J. Siegel
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
by Brené Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
by Oren Jay Sofer
When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection
by Gabor Maté, M.D.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
by Brianna Wiest
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
by Mark Wolynn
Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents' Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience
by Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.
Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy
by Jessica Fern
You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death
by Louise Hay and David Kessler
The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
by William B. Irvine
Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
by Lisa Feldman Barrett
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing
by Vasant Lad
Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity
by Tracee Stanley
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Some of my current favorites:
Huberman Lab
Where Should We Begin?
This is Dating
Hidden Brain
Making Sense
The Knowledge Project
Unlocking Us
Stuck Not Broken
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You are not alone!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Call: 800-273-8255 or Text: HELLO to 741741
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration:
Call: 800-662-HELP (4357)
Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN):
Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
LGTBQ+ Youth Support Hotline (The Trevor Project):
Call: 866-488-7386 or Text: START to 678678