Inspired By

I love to learn and talk about personal development, human behavior, wellness, self-care, grief, and spirituality. Sometimes I get really excited and want to share all of the interesting things I've learned, but it's not for everyone and people can get overwhelmed if I share too many resources. Please check out any of these resources if they speak to you!

Favorite Audiobooks

REvolution of the Soul: Awaken to Love Through Raw Truth, Radical Healing, and Conscious Action by Seane Corn (Copy) (Copy)

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté MD, Daniel Maté (Copy) (Copy)

Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home by Toko-pa Turner (Copy) (Copy)

The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to your True Self by Martha Beck (Copy) (Copy)

Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Dr. Joe Dispenza (Copy) (Copy)

Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg (Copy) (Copy)

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk (Copy) (Copy)

The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown (Copy) (Copy)

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Copy) (Copy)

The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based Bath to Well-Being by Ronald Siegel (Copy) (Copy)

Inner Wisdom Volume 1 & 2 by Wayne Dyer (Copy) (Copy)

Kosmic Consciousness by Ken Wilber (Copy) (Copy)

True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart by Tara Brach (Copy) (Copy)

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (Copy) (Copy)

I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It?: The New Science of Self-Discipline by Nick Hall (Copy) (Copy)

The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience by Andrew Newberg (Copy) (Copy)

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain (Copy) (Copy)

Applying the Wisdom of the Ages by Wayne Dyer (Copy) (Copy)

The Essential Box Set: The Landmark Speeches and Sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Copy) (Copy)

The Emotional Life of Your Brain by Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley (Copy) (Copy)

The Lost Teachings of Yoga: How to Find Happiness, Peace, and Freedom Through Time-Tested Wisdom by Georg Feuerstein (Copy) (Copy)

Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection by Sharon Salzberg (Copy) (Copy)

The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor (Copy) (Copy)

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris (Copy) (Copy)

Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change by Drs. Foote, Wilkens, Kosanke, & Higgs (Copy) (Copy)

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Mate (Copy) (Copy)

Cultural Literacy for Religion by Professor Mark Berkson (Copy) (Copy)

Mind-Body Philosophy by The Great Courses (Copy) (Copy)

The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron (Copy) (Copy)

Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You by Karla McLaren (Copy) (Copy)

The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now by Thich Nhat Hahn (Copy) (Copy)

Favorite Books

The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship by Don Miguel Ruiz (Copy) (Copy)

Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver (Copy) (Copy)

The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman (Copy) (Copy)

The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by Russell Friedman, Cole James, and John W. James (Copy) (Copy)

When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron (Copy) (Copy)

Living this Life Fully by Mirka Knaster & Joseph Goldstein (Copy) (Copy)

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (Copy) (Copy)

The Trauma Tool Kit: Healing PTSD from the Inside Out by Susan Pease Banitt (Copy) (Copy)

Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence-from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Lewis Herman (Copy) (Copy)

Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky & Connie Burk (Copy) (Copy)

The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music by Victor L. Wooten (Copy) (Copy)

The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh (Copy) (Copy)

The Mental Edge by Kenneth Baum (Copy) (Copy)

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by D Stone, B Patton, S Heen & R Fisher (Copy) (Copy)

Random Resources

Reframing Faux Feelings (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Communication Patterns that Interfere with Connection (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Self-Care Scavenger Hunt (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Real Self-Care Article by Christy Tending (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

The Responsibility Process, Christopher Avery (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

FRIENDS

I know a TON of amazing humans. Whether they know it or not, their creativity, vulnerability, and courage inspires me every day!

Abby Jean Goodell, maker/creator/doer/artistic type (Copy)

Preflash Gordon / Paul Robertson, Photographer (Copy)

Melissa Dittberner, Massage Therapist (Copy)

Shane, Tattoo Artist and Toni Wallin (Copy)

Meg Collier, Coach and Light Summoner (Copy)

Sheila Marie Dugopolski, Photographer and Yoga Instructor (Copy)

Dianna Lucas, Integrative Wellness Specialist & Retreat Facilitator (Copy)

Meghan Wilson, Krew Wellness, LLC (Copy)

Anu French, Musician, Artist, Pediatrician (Copy)

Misty Pennington (Garden of Common Ground) (Copy)

Kimberly Akuna, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer (Copy)

David Konshak, Yoga and Personal Trainer (Copy)

Karen Hunnicutt-Meyer, Photographer (Copy)

Dev Shabad Kaur (Divine Wellness STL) (Copy)

Zorina Wolf, Whole Person Drumming (Copy)

Christine Jaques, Owner of AX Fitness (Copy)

Erin Parrish-Duininck, Golden Rule Gallery (Copy)

Lindsay Decker, Natural Ink Artist (Copy)

Leah Nguyen, Soul Pattern Portraits (Copy)

Michelle Edwards, Alchemy Love Coach (Copy)

Dedication

This website is dedicated to a sensitive creative soul who is no longer part of this earthly plane. I will remain forever inspired by him, as will countless others, despite the distance that lies between us now.