Resources for You
Holistic healing has the power to transform and nurture both the mind and body. My curated list of resources reflects my mission to illuminate your path toward resilience, authentic wellness, and personal growth through Essence of the Soul. Here, you'll find tools and insights designed to support every step of your journey.
Healing & Wellness Apps
Discover a selection of apps designed to support your journey towards healing and wellness. From mindfulness exercises to daily journaling, these tools offer accessible ways to nurture your mental health and well-being.
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The Tapping Solution
For guided tapping sessions aimed at reducing stress and anxiety
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Calm
For guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises.
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Headspace
For beginner meditation practices to help reduce stress and anxiety.
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Insight Timer
Free guided meditations for sleep, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, and more.
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10% Happier
To demystify mindfulness practices, making them accessible and relatable.
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Sanvello
For techniques and support for stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Woebot
A chatbot to help manage your mental health through tools & conversations.
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Moodfit
Offers tools and insights to help you understand and improve your mood.
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Daylio
A mood tracker and micro-diary that doesn’t require typing.
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Glo
For personalized yoga, meditation, and Pilates classes taught by world-class instructors.
Vision & Inspiration
Fuel your creativity and vision with tools and platforms designed to inspire and organize your thoughts, dreams, and goals. These resources are perfect for anyone looking to manifest their aspirations, embark on a healing journey, or find joy in the simple things.
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Pinterest
Create and share vision boards that reflect your aspirations, healing journey, or simply things that bring you joy.
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Miro
Perfect for brainstorming, project planning, or creating expansive vision boards.
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Canva
To create inspiring visuals, motivational quotes, and personalized affirmations that you can print, share, or keep as a reminder of your goals.
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Trello
For setting goals, tracking progress, and managing personal growth or projects.
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Notion
A digital notebook for keeping track of your life, plans, ideas, goals, and projects.
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Unsplash
For free images and photos that you can download and use for your vision boards.
Personal Development Books
Dive into transformative literature that explores the themes of coping strategies, trauma, personal growth, and mindfulness practices. These books offer profound insights and practical advice for navigating life's challenges and embarking on a journey toward a more fulfilling life.
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Stop Walking on Eggshells by Paul Mason and Randi Kreger
For those dealing with a loved one who has borderline personality disorder, offering strategies for communicating effectively and setting boundaries.
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The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
A guide to personal freedom and a life of genuine happiness, this book reveals how self-limiting beliefs can lead us to needless suffering and proposes four simple agreements as a pathway to personal liberation.
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The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Explores the impact of trauma on the body and mind, and how trauma can be healed through innovative therapies and understanding the connection between our emotions and physical states.
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Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Discusses the importance of vulnerability in creating strong connections and living a full, courageous life. Dismantles the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is our most accurate measure of courage.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
Offers a comprehensive guide to understanding how habits form and how to build good habits and break bad ones. Provides strategies for making small changes that lead to remarkable results over time.
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The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Explores the question of who we are and presents a path to freedom by understanding the consciousness that is our true self. He introduces the idea of letting go of painful thoughts and memories that hold us back.
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The Little Voice in Your Head by Mo Gawdat
A profound exploration of how the internal narratives we tell ourselves shape our experiences and happiness. Gawdat offers practical wisdom on quieting negative self-talk and cultivating a more positive mindset.
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Self-Ish by Sunita Osborn
Sheds light on the journey of self-discovery and healing after experiencing miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Guides readers through their grief to find strength and self-compassion.
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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Rheeda Walker
Offers an empowering approach to mental health challenges faced by the Black community, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural contexts, systemic issues, and promoting psychological resilience.
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Demystifies the process of therapy, highlighting its transformative power. The book offers an insightful, humorous, and deeply human look at the world of psychotherapy.
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment to find peace and happiness, helping readers to transcend their ego-based state of consciousness.
Inspirational Content Creators
Engage with content from creators who focus on healing, trauma recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth, offering both inspiration and practical advice. These creators share their insights through various mediums, from videos and podcasts to books and workshops.
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The Crappy Childhood Fairy
Provides practical strategies and insights for those who grew up in challenging family dynamics, focusing on healing from childhood PTSD and trauma through her videos and courses.
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HealthyGamerGG
Specializes in addressing the mental health issues of the gaming community. Through interviews and discussions, he offers insights on coping mechanisms, dealing with addiction, and improving emotional well-being.
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Heidi Priebe
Specializing in personality psychology, she writes extensively on personal growth and relationships, offering a deep dive into how personality types impact our lives and how we can navigate the complexities of human interactions.
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Brené Brown
A research professor who has spent decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her TED talks, books, and podcasts offer insights into the power of vulnerability and how to embrace it for a fuller life.
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Teal Swan
Known for her spiritual insights and teachings, her content is focused on healing from trauma, navigating emotional pain, and the journey toward self-realization and improvement.
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Jay Shetty
A former monk turned motivational speaker and podcast host, he shares wisdom on mindfulness, relationships, and purpose.
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Matt D'Avella
A filmmaker and minimalist, he explores themes of productivity, minimalism, and habit change.
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The Holistic Psychologist
She combines psychology and holistic health to address mental wellness. She offers tools for self-healing practices and the importance of consciousness in overcoming mental health challenges.
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Yoga with Adriene
Find a sense of peace and strength with yoga videos that cater to all levels and cover a range of practices from yoga for beginners to yoga for healing specific areas of the body or addressing emotional states like stress and anxiety.
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Russ Harris
Offers a wealth of resources including books, online courses, and free videos to help people lead a more fulfilling life by accepting what is out of their personal control and committing to action that enriches their life.
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The School of Life
Offers videos, articles, and workshops on emotional education covering topics like relationships, mental health, emotional intelligence, and more. Their content aims to help individuals navigate the complexities of life with a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
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The Mindful Movement
Offering guided meditations, yoga, and Pilates sessions, The Mindful Movement focuses on helping individuals connect with their bodies to find balance, reduce stress, and promote healing.
Support & Crisis Hotlines
Access immediate support through these important hotlines, offering a lifeline in times of need for anyone struggling with mental health challenges, substance abuse, or crisis situations.
Have an Emergency?
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. Your safety matters first!
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline
Offers support and information for individuals struggling with mental health issues. This service provides resources, support options, and an understanding ear for those in need. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
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The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25. It offers a safe and judgment-free place to talk. 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Offers a worldwide fellowship for individuals to share their experiences, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Visit www.aa.org to find phone numbers by region.
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National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Provides confidential support for survivors of sexual assault. The hotline offers services in English and Spanish, connecting callers with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in their area. 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Offers free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Crisis Text Line
A free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Text HOME to 741741.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
Provides confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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Veterans Crisis Line
Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text to 838255 or Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Offers confidential assistance and support to individuals affected by domestic violence, including safety planning, resources, and direct intervention. Advocates are available 24/7 to speak with survivors of domestic violence. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Provides assistance to abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Professional crisis counselors offer crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
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Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
Offers 24/7 year-round crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 1-800-985-5990 or Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
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Eating Disorders Helpline (National Eating Disorders Association)
Provides support, resources, and treatment options for people dealing with eating disorders or those concerned about a friend or family member. 1-800-931-2237 (Monday-Thursday from 9AM to 9PM and Friday from 9AM to 5PM ET)
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LGBT National Help Center
Offers confidential peer-support, information, and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning callers. Services include a hotline, online chat, and youth talkline. 1-888-THE-GLNH (4564); Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
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