Resources

Healing is a trial and error process, and I’ve tried a LOT of things.  Here’s a list of my favorite tools, as well as some online mental health resources.  If you are feeling stuck in your life, or recovery, I encourage you to try any of these.  What’s important is that you don’t give up, and keep exploring until you find what works for you!

It’s worth noting that if you are struggling with an eating disorder, you can find a ton of wisdom and healing in non-ED-specific books/programs. When I was in recovery, I found ED books/programs to be extremely triggering.  They were ultimately more harmful than helpful to me, and I don’t list any here for that reason. That is also why I created my own program!

 

Books

Healing from Trauma/PTSD:

• The Body Keeps the Score – by Bessel van der Kolk

• Waking the Tiger – by Peter Levine

 

Food Issues/Eating Disorders (also explore titles from other categories!):

• The Willpower Instinct – by Kelly McGonigal (also useful for any lifestyle changes & better understanding of our brains)

• Why Diets Make Us Fat – by Sandra Aamodt

• How to Eat – by Thich Nhat Hahn

 

Self-Awareness & Personal Growth:

• Man’s Search for Meaning – by Viktor Frankl – A Must Read for Everyone!

• Daring Greatly – by Brene Brown

• Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain – by David Eagleman

• Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself – by Joe Dispenza

• The Social Animal – by David Brooks

• Descartes’ Error: Emotion, Reason & The Human Brain – by Antonio Damasio

• The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature – by Steven Pinker

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – by Carol Dweck

• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom – by Don Miguel Ruiz

 

Spirituality & Healing

• Radical Acceptance – by Tara Brach

• The I Ching – Translation by Carol K. Anthony

• Heal Your Body – by Louise Hay

• The Wise Heart – by Jack Kornfield

• There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem – Wayne Dyer

• The Untethered Soul – by Michael A. Singer

• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment – by Eckhart Tolle

• A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose – by Eckhart Tolle

• Man & His Symbols – by Carl Jung

• Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your Spiritual Heart – by Ram Dass

 

Relationships:

• Calling in the One – by Katherine Woodward Thomas

• When the Past is Present: Healing the Emotional Wounds that Sabotage our Relationships – by David Richo

• How to be an Adult in Relationships – by David Richo

 

Courses/Training:

• Beyond Recovery – My online course

• Shameless Sisterhood – My in-person intensive program

• The Landmark Forum (available in over 120 locations around the world)

• Vipassana Retreats (extremely affordable & available all over the world)

• Pax Courses by Alison Armstrong – (for relationships and personal development –  available online & in person)

• The Happy Sensitive: From Suffering Sponge to Sensitive Savant Empath Programme (On-line program)

 

Learn More about Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

Psychedelics are still controversial because of bad, outdated science. Thankfully that is changing!  I hope you’ll keep an open mind, and look into these incredible therapies.  Please note that like any medication, they need to be done under the guidance of a trained professional.  There can be dangerous medication interactions and contraindications, so consult a trained practitioner and disclose all medications/medical conditions/over-the-counter pharmaceuticals before trying any of these!

• Ayahuasca

• Psilocybin

• LSD

• MDMA

 

Evidence-Based Practitioner Directories:

• EMDR

• Somatic Experiencing

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Neurofeedback 

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

 

Mental Health Resources:

• Eating Disorders

• Anxiety & Depression

• Addiction

• PTSD 

• LGBTQ-Specific Help

• Suicidal Thoughts 

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

• Schizophrenia 

• Domestic Violence

• Find a Rehab Facility