Resources
Trauma & Healing
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
The official home of EMDR therapy. This is the best place to find reliable articles, research, and deep dives into how eye movement therapy helps heal the nervous system.
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Herman, MD
A foundational text that gently maps out the process of healing, offering survivors a sense of being understood alongside a clear three-stage roadmap back to safety and reconnection.
Transforming The Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists by Janina Fisher
An empowering workbook for your healing journey that offers gentle explanations and practical tools to help you soothe your nervous system and reclaim your life without having to relive your past.
The Chair and the Valley: A Memoir of Trauma, Healing, and the Outdoors by Banning Lyon
A memoir that illustrates the realities of surviving complex institutional trauma, highlighting the immense courage it takes to overcome avoidance, find grounding in nature, and choose the path of active recovery.
Educated by Tara Westover
A memoir exploring the struggle of breaking free from an abusive, isolated family system, detailing the cost of estrangement and the power of education in discovering your own identity.
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
A comprehensive hub offering high-quality education, support groups, and reassurance-free clarity for individuals and families navigating OCD.
Freedom From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program For Living With Uncertainty by Jonathan Grayson
A guide that demystifies the painful cycles of OCD while equipping you with the practical, step-by-step tools needed to lean into uncertainty and reclaim your life.
Hosted by Stuart Ralph, this podcast features honest conversations with top clinicians and individuals who are successfully managing OCD, offering immense hope and community.
The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD by Jon Hershfield
A practical workbook that combines ERP strategies with mindfulness tools to help you stop fighting your thoughts.
Relationships & Attachment
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
Attached helps you understand your relationship style (anxious, avoidant, or secure) and how to communicate your needs for a healthier partnership.
Where Should We Begin? Podcast with Esther Perel
Legendary couples therapist Esther Perel’s podcast offers an unscripted and profoundly wise look at human connection, intimacy, and relationship dynamics.
Sexual Health
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
A science-backed book that transforms how we think about women's sexual response, desire, and body confidence.
Emily Nagoski’s Videos & Podcasts
If you prefer listening or watching, this collection of media breaks down sexual wellness, burnout, and emotional well-being with incredible warmth and zero judgment.
Body Image
A sharp and witty podcast that debunks the junk science behind diet culture, wellness scams, and anti-fat bias.
Anxiety & Depression
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to Act by Russ Harris
Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this book offers an approach to stopping the endless struggle against difficult emotions so you can build a rich, meaningful life. (You can also access their Free ACT Resources for worksheets and tools).
Stopping the Noise in Your Head: the New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry by Reid Wilson
A step-by-step strategy guide for overcoming panic, worry, and anxiety by learning how to outsmart your anxious brain rather than argue with it.
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