Books

Reinventing Your Life – Jeffrey E. Young & Janet S. Klosko

In Reinventing Your Life, Dr. Jeffrey Young and Dr. Janet Klosko introduce the concept of “life traps”—deeply ingrained patterns that keep us stuck in unfulfilling relationships, self-doubt, or destructive cycles. With compassion and clinical expertise, they guide readers in recognizing these patterns and breaking free from them. Through practical strategies and real-life case studies, this classic book offers a path to lasting personal change and greater emotional freedom. Goodreads link.

Mindsight – Dr. Daniel J. Siegel

In Mindsight, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel introduces the powerful skill that combines brain science with emotional awareness, showing how we can literally rewire our brains for greater resilience and well-being. Through compelling case studies, he demonstrates how mindsight helps people manage anxiety, break free from destructive patterns, and heal past emotional wounds. This ground-breaking book offers practical tools to master emotions, improve relationships, and unlock the brain’s capacity for lasting change. Goodreads link.

The Dance of Anger – Harriet Lerner

In The Dance of Anger, Dr. Harriet Lerner explores how women are often taught to silence or dismiss their anger, leaving them feeling powerless or unheard. She shows how anger, when understood and expressed constructively, can reveal its true sources and serve as a force for clarity and change. This classic book has empowered millions of women to transform anger into a tool for personal growth and healthier relationships. Goodreads link.

The Dance of Connection – Harriet Lerner

In The Dance of Connection, Dr. Harriet Lerner shows how to navigate difficult conversations and restore love and trust in our most important relationships. Through practical “voice lessons” and real-life examples, she teaches how to set boundaries, ask for accountability, and speak with clarity and integrity—even when others are critical, unresponsive, or rejecting. This empowering guide offers strategies to build healthier, more resilient connections with partners, family, and friends. Goodreads link.

The Compassionate Mind – Paul Gilbert

In The Compassionate Mind, Professor Paul Gilbert explains how our brains’ natural threat-response systems can fuel anxiety, depression, and stress. He shows how developing compassion for ourselves and others not only soothes difficult emotions but also builds resilience, inner peace, and lasting well-being. Based on scientific research, the book introduces practical compassion exercises that anyone can use to improve mental health and emotional balance. Goodreads link.

Podcast

Unlocking Us – Brené Brown

Interviews exploring vulnerability, courage, and human connection. You can listen to the Unlocking Us Podcast on Brené Brown’s website.