Inspired By

I love to learn and talk about personal development, human behavior, wellness, 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!

Random Resources

Communication Patterns that Interfere with Connection

Real Self-Care Article by Christy Tending

The Responsibility Process, Christopher Avery

Favorite Audiobooks

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

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

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

Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk

The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown

Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home by Toko-pa Turner

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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

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

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

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

The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience by Andrew Newberg

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

Applying the Wisdom of the Ages by Wayne Dyer

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

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

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

Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection by Sharon Salzberg

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

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

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

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

Effective Communication Skills by Dalton Kehoe

Cultural Literacy for Religion by Professor Mark Berkson

Mind-Body Philosophy by The Great Courses

The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron

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

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

Favorite Books

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

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

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

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

Living this Life Fully by Mirka Knaster & Joseph Goldstein

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

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

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

The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh

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

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

Preflash Gordon / Paul Robertson, Photographer

Sheila Marie Dugopolski, Photographer and Yoga Instructor

Dianna Lucas, Integrative Wellness Specialist & Retreat Facilitator

Anu French, Musician, Artist, Pediatrician

Misty Pennington (Garden of Common Ground)

Kimberly Akuna, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer

David Konshak, Yoga and Personal Trainer

Erin Parrish-Duininck, Golden Rule Gallery

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.