Resources
Here you’ll find trusted books, podcasts, articles, and tools to help with addiction, grief, trauma, relationships, spirituality, and personal growth. I’ve curated these personally—resources I return to again and again.
Resources are organized by theme. Click on a section to explore my trusted recommendations.
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Spirituality can sometimes evoke confusion or negativity, but once we clarify its meaning, we discover its simplicity and recognize that we already practice it in our unique ways. One helpful definition describes spirituality as “an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of their being” or “the deepest values by which people live.”
Mindfulness, often considered a spiritual concept, is a practice that clears the clutter of our lives and centers us in the present moment, ultimately leading to healthier, more connected, and more fulfilling experiences.
Below, you will find resources and clips on mindfulness, meditation, and integrating spiritual principles into your everyday life.
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Meditation is a powerful tool for cultivating mindfulness, reducing stress, and restoring balance to our daily lives. It helps us clear the noise of modern living, grounding us in the present moment and fostering a deeper sense of awareness and wellbeing. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to expand your existing practice, the suggested resources below offer guidance and support for discovering the benefits of a calmer mind and a more centered outlook.
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Grief, also called bereavement, is a deeply personal process we each experience in our own unique way after losing a loved one. Joan Didion poignantly captures its complexity in her memoir The Year of Magical Thinking, writing, “A single person is missing for you and the whole world is empty,” emphasizing how “life changes in the instant” and reminding us that “grief turns out to be a place none of us knew until we reach it.” Below, you’ll find a selection of articles I’ve found helpful in navigating this difficult journey, offering comfort and support during a time of profound loss.
"The river of grief and how to keep being" (Dumbo Feather)
"How to live and learn from great loss" (The Guardian)
"Stifled Grief: How the West has it Wrong" (Huffington Post)
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (book by Pema Chodron)
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief (by David Kessler)
The Year of Magical Thinking (by Joan Didion)
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Addiction takes many forms and often carries a stigma that can make it harder to seek help. You might wonder if your drinking is excessive following a loss or traumatic event or if college partying has crossed the line into dependency. The opioid epidemic, frequently in the news, can begin with a prescription for painkillers and grow into something far more serious. Meanwhile, sexual addiction, love addiction, and codependency are equally real and can be just as destructive. The resources below can help you understand these challenges, remind you that you are not alone, and guide you toward support and healing.
Hooked, Hacked, Hijacked: Reclaim Your Brain from Addicted Living
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol
Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy
Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction
Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs
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Loving someone who struggles with addiction can be a challenging and confusing experience, often leading you to question your own actions and whether you are unintentionally enabling harmful behaviors. Understanding your role, establishing healthy boundaries, and finding the support you need to maintain your wellbeing is crucial. Below, you’ll find resources designed to help you navigate this journey, offering insights into toxic family dynamics, practical guidance for supporting an addicted loved one, and strategies for prioritizing self-care.
DrugFree.org: Advice from experts & perspectives from families who have been impacted
Prodependence: Redefining Love, Healing, and Addiction Recovery with Dr. Robert Weiss
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Trauma impacts us in both visible and invisible ways—shaping how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we respond to the world around us. Whether it stems from childhood experiences, sudden events, or long-term stress, trauma often leaves behind patterns that we carry into adulthood. The resources below offer insight into how trauma affects the body and mind, and provide hope and guidance for those on a healing journey. You are not broken—healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model
What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
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When relationships become a source of harm instead of safety, it can be difficult to trust yourself or others. Emotional abuse, neglect, betrayal, and codependency can all leave lasting wounds that shape how we love and connect. The resources in this section are here to help you better understand the dynamics of relationship trauma, begin to untangle painful patterns, and learn how to set boundaries, reclaim your voice, and rebuild trust—with others and with yourself.
Out of the Fog: Moving from Confusion to Clarity After Narcissistic Abuse
The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love
Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Abusive and Controlling Men
It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People
Anatomy of Love: A Natural History of Mating, Marriage, and Why We Stray
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Even the strongest relationships face challenges. Whether you're working through conflict, craving deeper intimacy, or simply trying to stay connected in the chaos of everyday life, the right tools can make a big difference. This collection of resources offers practical advice, research-backed strategies, and thoughtful reflections from relationship experts. Wherever you are in your journey together, these resources are here to support your growth as individuals and as a couple.
Podcasts and meditation apps can be great tools—whether you're walking, doing chores, or just taking a break. These are my go-to listens for practical insight, support, and calm.
