The Mountain Is You – by Brianna Wiest

Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted to understand the patterns that hold me back in ways I don’t always see. I was looking for insight into self sabotage that didn’t shame or criticize but explained it with compassion and clarity. Brianna Wiest has a way of naming emotionalContinue reading “The Mountain Is You – by Brianna Wiest”

The Self-Love Experiment – by Shannon Kaiser

Why I Picked Up This Book I turned to this book during a time when I wanted to understand what self-love actually looks like in practice. Not the inspirational quotes, not the surface level affirmations, but the real, sometimes uncomfortable work of learning how to treat myself with the same compassion I offer others. ShannonContinue reading “The Self-Love Experiment – by Shannon Kaiser”

Gut Feelings – by Dr. Will Cole

Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I’ve been wanting to understand the connection between my emotional world and my physical body more deeply. I’ve always known that stress, anxiety, and emotional heaviness show up physically, but I didn’t have the language or framework to explain how. Dr. Will Cole’s workContinue reading “Gut Feelings – by Dr. Will Cole”

Healing Through the Dark Emotions – by Miriam Greenspan

Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted to understand my emotional world more honestly especially the heavy ones too. I’ve learned a lot about resilience and positivity, but I realized I hadn’t spent enough time understanding the emotions that sit underneath all of that: grief, fear, despair, anger, sadness.Continue reading “Healing Through the Dark Emotions – by Miriam Greenspan”