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A curated collection of books that have cultivated insight, and deepened perspective. Explore the titles below by category and check out my current read.
Dopamine Nation
Dopamine Nation argues that constant, easy access to pleasure has tipped our brains toward compulsive overconsumption, and that embracing discomfort is the way back to balance.
The Myth of Normal
The Myth of Normal argues that many behaviors and illnesses we consider “normal” are actually adaptations to trauma, stress, and disconnection in modern society. Gabor Maté contends that healing requires compassion, authenticity, and addressing both personal and societal conditions that undermine well-being.
My Grandmother’s Hands
My Grandmother’s Hands explores how trauma lives in the body across racial lines and invites readers into somatic healing practices to break cycles of pain and build resilient, compassionate communities.
Are You Mad at Me?
Meg Josephson explores people-pleasing as a trauma response and offers tools to break free from fawning patterns to live more authentically.
Good Morning Monster
Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner shares the healing journeys of five trauma survivors, highlighting both the weight of suffering and the strength of resilience.