Books, Podcasts, Articles and more
A working list of resources I find helpful
Books
Daniel Siegel, MD writes in a wonderfully accessible way about the mind, the brain, parenting, and effective discipline that teaches parents to set effective limits while maintaining warm connections with their children. Titles include: Mindsight, The Whole Brain Child, Discipline without Drama, Parenting from the Inside Out, Brainstorm, Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human.
Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. writes about the human emotions and experiences we can all relate to - in language that is easy to read, humorous and real, sometimes painfully so. Reading her work offers frequent opportunities for recognizing oneself! Titles include: The Dance of Anger, The Dance of Intimacy, The Dance of Connection, The Dance of Deception, The Mother Dance, Marriage Rules and her latest, Why Won't You Apologize?
Brene Brown, Ph.D, honest, funny, and so real, writes about the things no-one wants to talk about - vulnerability, shame, envy and perfectionism. Her TED talk on vulnerability is a great introduction to her body of research and work. This writing really resonates with what it is to be human. Titles include: I Thought it was Just Me, but it Isn't, The Power of Vulnerability, The Gifts of Imperfection, Rising Strong.
Podcasts
On Being takes up the big questions of meaning with scientists and theologians, artists and teachers — some you know and others you'll love to meet. Each week a new discovery about the immensity of our lives — updated every Thursday. Hosted by Krista Tippett. Discover more at onbeing.org. On Being Studios is the producer of On Being, Becoming Wise, Creating Our Own Lives, and more to come.
Invisibilia (Latin for invisible things) is about the invisible forces that control human behavior – ideas, beliefs, assumptions and emotions. Co-hosted by Lulu Miller, Hanna Rosin and Alix Spiegel, Invisibilia interweaves narrative storytelling with scientific research that will ultimately make you see your own life differently
Mindfulness
Mindfulness - an ongoing practice. Many wonderful teachers: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Michelle and Joel Levy and Sylvia Boorstein are a few among many.
https://www.mindful.org/how-to-practice-mindfulness/