Our Favorites
These resources are some of our favorites. Are you interested in learning about topics like resilience, mindfulness, somatics, and gut health? If you’re just starting out, click on the “New To…” links. Otherwise, scroll further for more in depth resources.
***Please follow the guidance of your physician and/or therapist before preceding with any health or lifestyle changes.***
(Note: we don’t receive any endorsements for these resources)
Resilience for the nervous system
Deb Dana, LCSW
Want to understand the science behind a resilient nervous system? Deb Dana helps unpack the science and also makes it practical.
resilience informed practices
dr arielle schwartz, Ph.d
Curious about the mind and body and their roles in resilience? Dr. Schwartz considers both, as she is a therapist and yoga teacher.
Recovery: the lost art of convalescence
Dr Gavin Frances
Sometimes being resilient means learning how to recover well. Dr. Gavin Frances discusses what it means to go through a process of recovery.
8 keys to practicing mindfulness
Manuela Mischke-Reeds Ma, Lmft
Would you like to learn more practically about how to be mindful? Manuela offers key insights in her book.
Tips for meditating
The greater good science center
Meditation is a skill to be learned, like riding a bike. The Greater Good Science Center has many articles to help you gain skills to be successful.
free meditations
Tara brach, Ph.d
Tara offers a wealth of free meditations. She also has many other education based resources available as well.
mindfulness based stress reduction
jeffery brantley md, Jon Kabat-zinn Ph.d
This is a more in depth book on mindfulness that goes into the science behind it. For those who need that extra learning edge.
Felt sense
Eugene T. Gendlin, Ph.d
Have you heard of a “felt sense”? This book unpacks the experience of felt sense intuition. Learn more about this method at the International Focusing Institute.
Freedom from Pain
Peter A. Levine PH.d, Maggie Phillips Ph.d
While this book does have a focus on pain, it explores mindfulness and its impacts on the body. Peter is also the founder of Somatic Experiencing.
Move without pain
Martha Peterson, ccse, Esmt
Want to learn how to pay closer attention to your body? Martha Peterson brings a fresh lens of what pandiculation can offer us.
LIve pain-free
Lee albert, nMT
A method called “integrative positional therapy” to manage pain. Positions are available and adaptable for various physical ability levels.
8 steps to a pain-free back
Esther Gokhale, L.Ac.
Posture has a tremendous influence to our experiences of living in our bodies. Esther takes you through a series of learning fundamentals.
Gut health Tips
Chris Kresser m.s, L.ac
Want to know the basics of treating your gut kindly? This is a great place to start small, or also dive in deep. Follow the website for quick tips, and you can also find a free ebook on gut health.
anti-inflammatory resources
andrew weil, MD
Inflammation plays a key role in gut health, and overall health. Andrew has a wealth of resources on anti-inflammatory eating as well as lifestyle practices.
optimize your food
jo robinson
A book utilizing food research to help you acquire optimum nutrients from your food. Bring out your inner hunter gatherer, whether you’re outside or in the grocery store.
