Resources
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By Don Miguel Ruiz
By Gary Chapman
By Elizabeth Gilbert
By Marie Kondo
By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
By Natalie Lue
By Marie Forleo
By Melody Beattie
By Dr. Brené Brown
By Shonda Rhimes
By Don Miguel Ruiz
By Mira Kirshenbaum
By Elizabeth Gilbert
By Dr. Nicole LePera
From health and wellness, to relationships, the Goop podcast always has an array of interesting episodes to tap into. Here are a few of my favorites to get you started:
What makes a good marriage, Starting and ending a marriage, Gwyneth Paltrow & Jay Shetty: What happens when you spend time with yourself, Gwyneth Paltrow & Elena Brower: On divorce and self-forgiveness
By Gabrielle Bernstein
By Rachel A. Sussman
By Glennon Doyle
By Mel Robbins
5,4,3,2,1; it’s time to take control with Mel Robbins. This multi-talked guru breaks down the ‘hard things’ so you can regain control. Her series Start Here (scroll below) is also one of my favorites. She has very approachable action plans and doesn’t beat around the bush.
By Katherine Woodward Thomas
By Dr. Jennifer Freed
By Jenniffer Weigel
By Dr. Brené Brown
By Mel Robbins
By Samantha Irby
By Gabrielle Bernstein
By Julia Cameron
By Lori Gottlieb
By Sark
By Chris Prentiss
By Jessica Simpson
By Marci Alboher
By Kim McMillen with Alison McMillen
By Rachel Hollis
By Jamie Kern Lima
Do you have dreams of being an entrepreneur? Do you constantly feel underestimated? I have the book for you! Jamie Kern Lima, Founder of IT cosmetics, shares the incredible story of how she built her company into a billion-dollar brand. She’ll teach you how to ‘swing em’ and be unstoppable. Get ready to believe in yourself!
By Kelly LeVeque
I love learning about nutrition and health, but I also want a simple plan to follow. Kelly LeVeque wants to help you free yourself of food drama and shares simple rules to live by to live in balance. Be sure to check out her Instagram: @Bewellbykelly for daily tips. You’ll be hooked on her Fab4 smoothies!
By Esther Perel
At the beginning of most relationships, chemistry is on fire, and the sex is insatiable. Then, time takes over, and sex becomes an item on the to-do list. Esther Perel wants to change that. In Mating In Captivity, she shares how to unlock your erotic intelligence and keep sexual desire thriving throughout a long-term relationship.
By Kelly LeVeque
Kelly LeVeque shares even more fabulous smoothie recipes and digestible nutrition tips as a follow-up to Body Love. Her first book transformed my outlook on nutrition, and her second release did not disappoint.
By Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something? You aren’t wrong. Although we may tell people we are ‘fine,’ our body may be screaming, ‘no, you are not!’ Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk shares a detailed account of how your brain, mind, and body can hold trauma.
By Sahara Rose
Divorce can often bring a shift in purpose. But how do you find your purpose? Sahara Rose, the host of the Highest Self Podcast, wants to share her Vedic guide with you. If you are open to new thinking and possibilities, give this book a try.
By Sonya Renee Taylor
Self-love will change your life. So, how about radical self-love? Sonya Renee Taylor wants you to take back your power. Stop apologizing for your body. Her New York Times bestseller transformed my body image. I can’t recommend this book enough.
By Cheryl Strayed
As a modern-day Dear Abby, Cheryl Strayed shares a collection of responses to letters from her advice-giving column, Dear Sugars. I listened to the book on Audible and fell in love with Strayed’s insightful guidance, empathy, and storytelling abilities. Her advice is transformational. Pay close attention to Chapter 7: Planet Divorce.
By Kate Levinson, PhD
If you are ready to build a healthy relationship with money, look no further. Money and psychology go hand in hand, so why not learn about your emotional ties to money and transform them to work for you?
By Katherine Woodward Thomas
Divorce doesn’t always have to = drama. Often a divorce comes when two couples outgrow each other—Katherine Woodward Thomas shares five steps to living happily ever after divorce. As Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have shown us, it is possible!
By Nedra Glover Tawwab
As I grow older, setting boundaries for myself and others is the pathway to being present and happy. Your divorce may have pushed your limits; it’s a perfect time to reclaim yourself and find peace.
By Annie Daly
Wellness has been trending for the past few years. After working in wellness and travel journalism for years, the over commercialization trends started to wear on Annie Daly. Crafting a new adventure, Daly visited the world’s happiest and healthiest cities and shared her insights and learnings with us. Wellness shouldn’t be a trend; it’s a way of life.
By Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.
Let’s face it, sex education has never been female-focused, and Dr. Emily Nagoski is ready to revolutionize the way we think about our sex life. I highly recommend this book as a resource for all women. It’s time to unlearn the teachings of our past.
By Jen Sincero
Do you doubt yourself? Are you ready to stop and embrace your inner badass? Pick up a copy of Jen Sincero’s book and start living your best life. It’s time to let your inner badass shine!
By Innes de la Fressange & Sophie Gachet
When you go through a divorce or breakup, it’s often a perfect time to update your look. Wondering the MOMA in NYC, I found this treasure and read it from cover to cover. Instead of focusing on fast fashion, I learned to be classically chic. Are you ready to embrace your inner Parisian?
By Dallas Show
Speaking of fashion, isn’t it time you defined your style? I love clothes and dreamed of being a fashion designer in my youth. I have learned that owning your style can create confidence; it’s all about how you wear it.
Fashion + Drama + Campy Humor + Great Paired With a Cocktail = Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce. A binge worthy Bravo drama available on Netflix. Pour a beverage and enjoy!
By Susan J. Elliott
I live by one motto: things happen for a reason. My motto was tested during many breakups and my divorce; however, it still rings true years later. Breakups can be devastating. Susan J. Elliott shares how to move past your loss and make it the best thing that ever happened to you.
By Judith Orloff, M.D.
Dr. Judith Orloff, a psychiatrist and practicing intuitive, shares ten prescriptions for transforming fatigue, stress, and fear into vibrance, strength, and love. The power of positivity is real, and it will change your life.
A classic. The scene where Angela Bassett throws her ex’s clothes out and lights them on fire will forever be the definition of badass to me. Follow four friends through marriage, breakups, divorce, and love. The power of friendship is everything.
By Morgan Housel
An intriguing look at the relationship between psychology and money with lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness told through stories.