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📚 Recommended Reading
These are some of the books I regularly recommend to deepen your understanding of burnout, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and compassionate living. Many of them are written in a warm, accessible style and include practical tools you can apply right away.
Note: Some of the links on this page are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend books and resources I personally trust, have read myself, or regularly suggest to clients. I believe in sharing tools that are evidence-based, supportive, and aligned with the values of compassion, mindfulness, and nervous system-informed care.
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🔥 Burnout & Sustainable Living
Books to help you understand stress, prevent burnout, and create a life that feels more manageable.
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The Cure for Burnout by Emily Ballesteros
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Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown
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Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
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The 4 Pillar Plan by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
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🌿 Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Build emotional resilience, calm your mind, and treat yourself with more kindness.
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Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
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The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Workbook by Mark Williams, Zindel Segal, et al.
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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself By Kristin Neff
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🧠Nervous System & Emotional Regulation
Learn how your body responds to stress—and how to work with it using practical tools.
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The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy – Deb Dana
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Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory – Deb Dana
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Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection – Deb Dana
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The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
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DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – Marsha Linehan
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👪 Parenting with Connection
Emotionally attuned parenting strategies based in brain science and co-regulation.
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No-Drama Discipline – Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
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The Whole-Brain Child – Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
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Parenting from the Inside Out – Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
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