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

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.”
  • Podcast: How to Become Securely Attached – Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson – self awareness is essential to alignment, and how we relate to others is an integral part of how we move in the world
  • Winding Willow Newsletter: Time to Cast Your Vote

Astrology

  • Book: Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller

Ayurveda

Boundaries

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

Compassion

Covid and Chronic Fatigue

Craniosacral Therapy

Emotions

Gratitude & Joy

Growth

Health

  • Book: Outlive by Peter Attia MD – Such a needed take on how Western Medicine’s approach needs to be updated and proactive steps you can take to not just extend your lifespan, but more importantly your *health*span

Judgment

Meditation

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

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

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

Trauma

  • *Podcast: Gabor Mate on Trauma and Addiction – Armchair Anonymous – Just a beautiful commentary on our toxic society, the belief systems that drive us, and why it’s important we confront painful emotions

Vulnerability

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

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