Books I Recommend

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone — Lori Gottlieb

A deeply human look at therapy from both sides of the couch. It actually normalizes growth, struggle, reflection, and what it really feels like to do the work.

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The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living — Russ Harris

A brilliant, practical guide to ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Great for anyone tired of trying to “fix” feelings and instead learn how to respond to them.

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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle — Emily & Amelia Nagoski

Essential reading if you’re exhausted, overgiving, constantly “on,” or feel like stress just sticks. This one teaches real nervous-system science in a way that actually makes sense.

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Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be — Becky A. Kennedy

Warm, confidence-building, and free of guilt-laden parenting rhetoric. Perfect for caregivers who want to support their teen while staying grounded.

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Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships — Dr. Harriet Lerner

Helps untangle patterns of conflict, criticism, and emotional chaos. Especially useful for folks who want healthier boundaries and simpler relational navigation.

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Podcasts Worth Your Time

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The Science of Happiness

Evidence-based, uplifting, and practically applicable — great for emotional regulation and mindset shifts without fluff.

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Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Deep, reflective, and human conversations about vulnerability, identity, growth, and connection — perfect for teens + adults alike.

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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Backed by research, presented in a friendly way — this one makes big ideas useable in real life.

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Raw and beautiful explorations of relationships, attachment, communication, and what it truly means to connect.

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