Reads
Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection
Why: Sharon Salzberg is the queen of self-compassion. Reading this book will give you a clearer understanding on how to begin to cultivate a connection first within yourself, and than with others. Find it on Amazon →
The Universe Has Your Back
Why: Because Gabrielle Bernstein is the lady boss of your (perhaps mine?) every fantasy. She has a down-to-earth delivery that feels incredibly authentic. Gabby's battle cry: Love over fear, always and forever. Find it on Amazon →
The Untethered Soul
Why: Michael Singer gives us permission to take a back seat to the incessant thought stream inside our heads. This is one that you'll highlight, earmark, read yearly and return to often for reminders on the importance of present-moment awareness. Find it on Amazon →
Eating by the Light of the Moon
Why: Dr. Johnston’s unique approach of myths, metaphors and storytelling to help women look at their relationship with food touched me both personally and professionally. It’s a must read for anyone that struggles with their relationship with food, and with themselves. Find it on Amazon →
You are a Badass
Why: Because you are a badass. Jen will teach you to drop the negative, self-sabotaging talk and learn how to love, love, love yourself. Find it on Amazon →
The Masks Of Masculinity
Why: Lewis Howes does a kick-ass job shedding light on male culture in America. Howes also offers women tips on how to help the men in their lives drop the facade and show their true selves to the world. Find it on Amazon →
Braving the Wilderness
Why: Because Brene. While this particular read spoke directly to my heart, anything Brene is pretty much gold, so have fun exploring her work if she's new to you. Some of her overarching themes include learning how to be your authentic self, the power of vulnerability and our innate need for connection. Find it on Amazon →
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Fear
Why: Pema Chodron addresses the need to choose love and life over fear by walking the reader through “Three Commitments” that all carry the underlying message of compassion with oneself. Find it on Amazon →
Podcasts
Tara Brach
Tara is both a psychologist and prominent meditation teacher. Tara's soothing voice lectures on fear, self-compassion, addiction, radical acceptance and more, while also offering space for guided meditations. Find it on iTunes →
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Dan interviews everyone from the Dali Lama's translator to the drummer of the X Ambassadors. Conversations range from how these folk got on the meditation train to ways you can begin to implement a practice into your own routine. Find it on iTunes →
We Can Do Hard Things
Relatable, funny, deeply informative and equally as touching. Glennon Doyle, her wife Abby Wombach and her sister Amanda Doyle talk about all the things. There are no off limit topics for these three. They tackle it all. Find it on iTunes →
Apps
Insight Timer
This app has hundreds of guided practices and a self-set timer all for free. Choose length, type of meditation (secular, Buddhist, Zen, etc), teacher and get seated—or relax in the comfort of your bed. Whatever feels right for your body and breath.