Recommended Reading
This library brings together books and resources that have deeply influenced my practice and perspective. Each title offers insight into the ways our physical, mental, and emotional bodies are interconnected, and how we can support healing, resilience, and growth through awareness.
Trauma, Stress & Healing
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
A groundbreaking exploration of how trauma reshapes the body and mind, and how healing is possible through practices that reconnect us to ourselves.
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Waking the Tiger
Peter Levine
An introduction to Somatic Experiencing, explaining how unresolved trauma lives in the body and offering pathways to release and restoration.
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Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers
Robert Sapolsky
A fascinating blend of science and storytelling that explains how chronic stress impacts the body, and why modern life keeps our stress responses on high alert.
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When the Body Says No
Gabor Maté
An insightful look at the connections between stress, suppressed emotions, and physical illness, highlighting the importance of emotional awareness in health.
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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA
A practical guide to understanding burnout—its root causes and recovery strategies—helping readers restore energy and purpose.
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Breath & Mind-Body Awareness
Breath
James Nestor
A compelling journey into the science and history of breathing, revealing how simple shifts in breath can transform health and well-being.
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Just Breathe
Dan Brulé
An accessible guide to breathwork practices that can be integrated into daily life to reduce stress, increase clarity, and enhance vitality.
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The Mindbody Prescription
John Sarno
A bold perspective on chronic pain and illness, suggesting many conditions are linked to repressed emotions and can be relieved by addressing the mind-body connection.
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Self-Compassion & Emotional Growth
Radical Acceptance
Tara Brach
A compassionate invitation to embrace ourselves fully, even in moments of imperfection, through mindfulness and loving awareness.
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The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
Encourages readers to let go of perfectionism and live more authentically by embracing vulnerability and self-compassion.
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Switch Research Self-Love Journal
Research Journal
A resource that explores emerging science on self-love, self-compassion, and their impacts on mental and physical health.
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Yoga, Philosophy & Spirituality
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
B.K.S. Iyengar
A clear and authoritative commentary on the foundational text of yoga philosophy, offering guidance for both practice and daily life.
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30 Essential Yoga Poses
Judith Hanson Lasater
A practical, beginner-friendly resource that breaks down foundational poses with clarity, making yoga accessible for all.
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The Book of Awakening
Mark Nepo
A daily guide to living with presence, gratitude, and compassion, filled with reflections and practices for the spiritual journey.
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