Resources

If you are interested in learning more about any of these topics, I recommend the following books, podcasts, and/or videos to help you on your way!

I have *d what I’ve found most helpful, but everything on this list has provided me with some nugget of usefulness. It should also be noted that I don’t necessarily agree or support everything that’s in every one of these resources, but that’s somewhat the point of having them on the list. We need differing opinions; we need opposing ideas, in order to really stretch into what our own beliefs and knowings are. This list is meant to help you explore your own inner world. You may pick up one of these books and not be able to get ten pages into it without throwing your hands up- that was my experience the first time I tried to read Tolle’s A New Earth, for instance! But put them on the back burner and know that someday, you may try again and highlight basically the whole book because of its brilliance (also my experience with A New Earth!).

Please note that this list is continuously updated, as I am a perpetual student and always digesting new material. I’m also always interested to hear what has inspired others, so please feel free to email me with any suggestions!

Acceptance

Book: Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie
Book: The Choice by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
Book: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Article:
Article: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief – excellent article written about the pandemic, but pertinent in so many other ways
Article: Staying Connected to Source through Gratitude or Acceptance of What Is by Robert Schwartz
Podcast: Brene Brown with Esther Perel – Really great thoughts on comparative suffering
Podcast: Being Well Podcast- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Steven Hayes
Podcast: Heal and Awaken – Radical Acceptance with Dr. Paul Dugliss
Podcast: Super Soul Oprah with Dr. Brene Brown and the Anatomy of Trust – even though she’s talking about Trust, I found some of what she said pertinent to acceptance and presence
Podcast: Practicing Acceptance – Secular Buddhism
Podcast: Mastering the Paradox of Acceptance and Change With Anxiety
Podcast: Tara Brach on Radical Acceptance – This is just one of many, all beautiful and worth listening to
Video: What Happens When We Unbox Eachother
Winding Willow Newsletter: Acknowledge, Accept, Transcend

Alignment / Dharma

* Book: The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope Hands down one of all time favorite books. I get inspired every time I read it- highly recommend.
Book: the War of Art by Steven Pressfield Doesn’t sound like a book RE Dharma, but trust me… the threads are there
Book: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
*Article: The Moral Bucket List – my favorite quote from this article: “people on the road to inner light do not find their vocations by asking, what do I want from life? They ask, what is life asking of me? How can I match my intrinsic talent” Yes. Yes. Yes.
* Podcast: Brene Brown with James Clear Part 1 My favorite quote from this episode… “Every action we take is like casting a vote for the type of person we want to become.”
Winding Willow Newsletter: Time to Cast Your Vote

Astrology

Book: Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller

Ayurveda

Book: Ayurveda: The Power to Heal by Dr. Paul Dugliss
Book: The Ageless Woman by Nancy Lonsdorf
Article: An Ayurvedic Guide to Stress Management by Banyan Botanicals – an article written by a dear friend of mine

Boundaries

Podcast: Brene Brown Gifts of Imperfection Part 3 of 6 The whole series is pretty interesting, but I found this episode to be the most insightful

Breath

Book: the healing power of breath by Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD
Book: Pranayama by Allison Gemmel Laframboise with Yoganand Michael Carrol
Article: Pranayama for Self Soothing from Kripalu – short article and how to for three techniques

Chakras

*Book: Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith
Book: Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith PhD

Communication

*Book: Non Violent Communication by Marshal B. Rosenberg PhD
Book: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Emotions

Book: Capturing the Bliss – Ayurveda and the Yoga of Emotions by Dr. Paul Dugliss
Winding Willow Newsletter: Emotions Aren’t the Enemy
Podcast: Confidently help your child manage their emotions with Dr. Tina Montreuil While this is geared towards parents, there are so many nuggets for adults in here as well, especially if you are an adult wondering why you struggle with understanding/naming emotions
Podcast: Tracy Dennis-Tiwary on Anxiety
Podcast: FlusterClux – The 7 Essential Anxiety Disruptors for Families series – I’ve linked the first episode of this 7 part series; while it is geared towards parents, the concepts she discusses are great for all ages

Gratitude & Joy

Podcast: Brene Brown Gifts of Imperfection Part 3 of 6 The whole series is pretty interesting, but I found this episode to be the most insightful
Article: The Science of Gratitude by The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
*Podcast: The Science of Gratitude and How to Build a Gratitude Practice by Huberman Lab SO GOOD- and really surprising and interesting science!

Growth

Winding Willow Newsletter: Thread of Steel

Judgment

Article: Stop The Crisis Shaming
Podcast: Brene Brown with Esther Perel – Really great thoughts on comparative suffering

Meditation

Article: 5 Things I Wish I had Known When I Began Meditating by Deepak Chopra

Parenthood – read during pregnancy

*Book: Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg I love how she addresses talking to and interacting with your child. Beautiful.
Book: Babywise by Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo, M.A.
Book: Expecting Better by Emily Oster
Book: Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn by SImkin, Whlley, Keppler, Durham, Bolding
Book: The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
*Book: Bottom Line for Baby by Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. If you want the science regarding all the hot topics- read this.
Book: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by The La Leche League International

Parenthood- The Early Years

*Book: Baby’s First Year Milestones by Aubrey Hargis This book was fantastic when trying to figure out what exactly you DO with a little one!
*Book: The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies Also fantastic with ideas of what to do and how to support development
*Book: Parentspeak by Jennifer Lehr One of my favorites. It is amazing watching how much a slight change in how you talk to your child creates a big difference in their attitude and behavior. LOVE.
Podcast: Confidently help your child manage their emotions with Dr. Tina Montreuil While this is geared towards parents, there are so many nuggets for adults in here as well, especially if you are an adult wondering why you struggle with understanding/naming emotions

Presence

Article: The Sacred Pause by Jack Kornfield
Podcast: Tara Brach on Equanimity: The Gifts of Non-Reactive Mindful Presence

Relationships

Book: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Self Understanding

*Book: The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope Hands down one of all time favorite books. I get inspired every time I read it- highly recommend.
Book: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Book: You are the Answer by Michael Tamura
Book: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
* Podcast: Brene Brown with James Clear Part 1 My favorite quote from this episode… “Every action we take is like casting a vote for the type of person we want to become.”
* Podcast: Rediscovering Your True Self: Parentification and the “Gifted Child” This one is so good. If you had a childhood where you felt like you had to meet your parents needs while never having your own met…listen to this.

Stress

Article: An Ayurvedic Guide to Stress Management by Banyan Botanicals – an article written by a dear friend of mine
Article: Pranayama for Self Soothing from Kripalu – short article and how to for three techniques
Article: Risks of Motivational Pressure During Quarantine – I loved this article and find its message important regardless of quarantine status
Article: Stop The Crisis Shaming
Podcast: Brene Brown with Esther Perel – Really great thoughts on comparative sufferin

Subtle Body / Energetic Body

Book: Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith PhD
Book: Energetic Boundaries by Cyndi Dale
Book: Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith

Vulnerability

Book: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Article: Foreboding Joy – fabulous article, particularly related to betrayed spouses but a good read for all