Resources

People, places, and things that have helped me on my healing journey.

Despite entering college with the idea that one day I would attend medical school, please note that I am not a medical doctor and offer no formal medical advice (nor do I receive any royalties).

My goal here is to share what helped me heal, because I believe that when we stop listening to everyone else and start listening to ourselves, that we - deep down - know what we need.

If you are inspired by anything here, I genuinely hope that it helps you too.

    • Being Whole: Healing from Trauma and Reclaiming My Voice; Cassandra Fay LeClair, PhD

    • The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma; Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

    • Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving; Pete Walker

    • Homecoming: Reclaiming and Healing Your Inner Child; John Bradshaw

    • The Beauty in Breaking; Michelle Harper

    • Knowing the Trees: Discover the Forest from Seed to Song; Ken Keffer

    • The Hidden Meaning of Birds; Arin Murphy-Hiscock

    • the freedom of forward; Morgan Richard Olivier

    • the tears that taught me; Morgan Richard Olivier

    • The Energy Codes; Dr. Sue Morter

    • the 7 Healing Chakras: Unlocking Your Body’s Energy Centers; Brenda Davies, MD

    • The Four Agreements; Don Miguel Ruiz

    • Strengthsfinder; Tom Rath

    • Rise, Sister, Rise: A Guide to Unleashing the Wise, Wild Woman Within; Rebecca Campbell

    • Strength to Love; Martin Luther King, Jr.

    • Between Two Worlds; Tyler Henry

    • Closer to Love; Vex King

    • from my soul to yours; e.russell

    • the healing you hear; Morgan Richard Olivier

    • Sitting on the Toolbox: Buddha’s Wisdom for a Joyful Life; Venerable Bhante Sujatha with Stacey Stern

    • The Circle of Fire: Inspiration and Guided Meditations for Living in Love and Happiness; Don Miguel Ruiz

    • Nature

    • Walking

    • Yoga

    • Meditation

    • Individual & Group Therapy

    • Individual & Group Coaching

    • Alcoholics Anonymous

    • Women’s Retreats

    • Increased water intake

    • Reduced caffeine (my morning coffee is now half decaf/half caffeinated)

    • Less soda (pop)

    • Reduced sugar intake

    • Fresh food

    • Soap

    • Lotions

    • Candles

    • Journaling

    • Sound Baths

    • Dancing/Music

    • Positive Affirmations

    • Evolve: store offering a variety of items that supports conscious lifestyles and spiritual practice

    • Dana Haines: offers goods and services to help broaden your spirit and rediscover your unique magic

    • Midnight Oil Soap Company: sells healing and energy clearing soaps, among other items

    • Self Care is for Everyone: sells clothing items, magnets, stickers and packs with reminders that you can do anything - and you’re not a burden