Recommended Reading

What Happened to You?

 “What Happened to You?” is an insightful book that explores the “why” behind our behaviors, delving into the impact of emotions, expectations, trauma, and resilience on daily life. So, if you need a new cozy read, pick up “What Happened to You?” and begin learning more about yourself.

Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

This comprehensive, step-by-step guide is designed to help individuals break free from the cycle of OCD. Rather than offering generic advice, Dr. Grayson focuses on the root cause of OCD—the intolerance of uncertainty—and teaches readers how to lean into that uncertainty to regain control of their lives.

The Happiness Trap

“The Happiness Trap” by Dr. Russ Harris, is a game-changer when it comes to navigating change. It moves away from the pressure to “stay positive” and provides real-world tools for handling life’s difficult moments with mindfulness and grace. If you’re ready to stop the struggle and start building a life aligned with your true values, this is the read for you. 

The Body Is Not an Apology

Radical self-love is the answer. Most of us were taught to apologize for our bodies. For being “too much,” “not enough,” or just for taking up space. Sonya Renee Taylor’s “The Body Is Not an Apology” is a game-changer that challenges us to stop “fixing” ourselves and start practicing radical self-love.

It’s OK That You’re Not OK

It’s OK That You’re Not OK” by Megan Devine is a compassionate look at building a life with grief rather than trying to “get over” it. You don’t have to “fix” your feelings; you just need to be gentle with yourself.

Wintering

In a world that demands constant growth and productivity, Katherine May reframes the lean, cold periods of life. She defines those times when we feel unproductive, sad, or stalled as natural and necessary cycles we all must experience. It is a beautiful meditation on the fact that nature doesn’t bloom all year round, and we shouldn’t expect ourselves to either.

It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing From Narcissistic People

Feeling drained by a narcissistic person? Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a leading expert in narcissistic relationships, offers a lifeline in her new book,It’s Not You”. Discover how to spot the red flags, resist gaslighting, and heal from the trauma bonds that keep you stuck. Dr. Ramani provides a clear path to setting boundaries, reclaiming your self-worth, and thriving—even if you’re still in the relationship. Stop blaming yourself and start your journey to true self-discovery.

Sleep Smarter

“Sleep Smarter” by Shawn Stevenson emphasizes the critical role sleep has in our overall health and well-being. The book provides 21 practical strategies to optimize sleep quality, focusing on factors like light exposure, diet, and sleep environment.

I Was Told There’d Be A Village

In “I Was Told There’d Be a Village,” Melissa Wirt explores the beliefs that keep us parenting in isolation. Through conversations with mothers across the country, Melissa leads us through the small changes she made to seek out connection. She also recounts how she talked to mothers from across the country, and soon saw that the beliefs keeping each of us parenting solo. The “I don’t have time” and “my life is too messy” were keeping us from accessing our most powerful resource: each other. The Village isn’t gone; we just have to build it back. The stories she uncovered, combined with her own, became a foundation for slowly building back community.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Based on unprecedented, long-term studies of couples, this definitive guide revolutionizes how we understand, repair, and strengthen relationships. Dr. Gottman shares straightforward yet profound principles that help partners navigate common triggers—like money, work, and family—while moving away from destructive habits. Packed with practical strategies and resources, the book provides a clear blueprint for resolving conflict, creating deep common ground, and achieving lasting intimacy.

Raising Good Humans

This essential guide is designed to help parents break free from stressful “autopilot” reactions—like yelling or snapping—and move toward more intentional, calm responses. By introducing practical mindfulness skills and strategies for effective conflict resolution, Clarke-Fields helps parents quiet their own biological stress responses so they can communicate more respectfully with their children. Ultimately, the book provides a powerful roadmap for breaking unhelpful generational cycles, allowing parents to build stronger connections and foster kindness, cooperation, and confidence in their kids.

Rewire Your Anxious Brain For Teens

Anxiety is not a stranger to teens and can bring with it many frustrating symptoms. This book is a guide that offers solutions to the worries and physical effects anxiety can have. Find an explanation of the “why” and “what” of anxiety paired with the important information of what to do next.

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

In “Wilma Jean the Worry Machine,” find a fun and humorous book for kids who might deal with the many presentations of anxiety. This book offers tools to help manage the effects anxiety might be having on the lives of our little ones.