Hey humans, so I'm a huge nerd at heart. Book and podcasts, as you may have noticed, are kind of my jam. A lot of you have asked for recommendations so I started this list. (Podcasts are easy to look up the titles since they're on my phone, but I borrow all my books from the library so I sometimes have a hard time remembering which ones were good!)
I'm always looking for channels/episodes you enjoyed. I would say I most enjoy humanitarian issue/political science breakdowns, time management tips, and self-discovery types of topics. Basically anything that helps me live a more informed and beautiful life.
The Ezra Klein Show
TED Talks - Inspiring
TED Talks - Interesting
How I Built This (entrepreneurship)
Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert
Books that had the biggest impact on me
Photo by Noel Alva on the road to San Salvador
Cal Newport on doing Deep Work and escaping social media*
Yuval Harari, author of “Sapiens” on AI, religion, and 60-day meditation retreats
David Miliband explains the global refugee crisis*
Dana Boyd on why fake news is so easy to believe*
Why our screens make us less happy | Adam Alter
Don’t feel sorry for refugees, believe in them | Luma Mufleh (just listened to this one, SO GOOD)*
Don’t everyone deserve a chance at a good life? | Jim Yong Kim*
Everyone around you has a story the world needs to hear | Dave Isay*
Never, ever give up | Diana Nyad
Know your worth, and then ask for it | Casey Brown
How to get better at the things you care about | Eduardo Briceno
My year of saying yes to everything | Shonda Rhimes*
Why some of us don’t have one true calling | Emilie Wapnick*
How to find work you love | Scott Dinsmore
What makes us feel good about our work? | Dan Ariely
The joy of surfing in ice cold water | Chris Burkard
How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas | Mannish Zomorodi
12 Truths I learned from life and writing | Anne Lamott
How to Design a library that makes kids want to read | Michael Beirut
A Doctor’s case for medical marijuana
How do you build a sacred space
3 ways to plan for the (very) long term
To raise brave girls, encourage adventure
A Scientific approach to the paranormal
What I learned from 2,000 obituaries
Our story of rape and reconciliation
My son was a Columbine shooter. This is my story.
How to build a business that lasts 100 years
The surprising thing I learned sailing solo around the world
The link between unemployment and terrorism
Here is a direct link to my GOODREADS list that I try to keep the most updated! Also has more of the faerie books that I don't list here :P
The Art of Feminine Seduction: How to Reclaim Power in Dating - as a woman LOVED this
Wabi-Sabi: the Wisdom in Imperfection - Absolute manifesto life motto game changer. Filled with beautiful lessons and parables.
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara. I love this as a life concept and it's something I've since tried to integrate into all of my offerings.
The Right Thing, Right Now: Justice in an Unjust World. by Ryan Holiday
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage. Just WOW. The start is a little slow but it gets CRAZY. True adventure story and super inspiring look at what humans are capable of both mentally and physically.
The Push: A Climber's Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going Beyond. by Tommy Caldwell. Similar to the above but individual journey. I love these types of stories.
The Celestine Prophecy - It reminds me of The Alchemist, but had more of an impact on me
The Alchemist - no words necessary for this one
Shantaram by Gregory Roberts. Also based on a true story that is spiritual, beautiful, travel, life insights. There's a reason this book is on so many book lists. It's long but wow does it take you on a journey. If you're going to India def a must.
NonViolent Communication: A Language for Life by Marshall Rosenberg. If there was one book in the world I would want every person to read it's this one. YES it's a little dry or boring if you aren't actually interested in leveling up your communication.
The Awakened Woman's Guide to Everlasting Love by Londin Winters. Very helpful on polarity feminine/masculine and how to create the type of relationship I desire.
Boys in the Boat - historical fiction and the most beautiful story of perseverance
30 Life Lessons for Living Well by Karl Pillemar. Easy to read and just a lovely little collection of stories from older wiser humans.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
More than Two: And Ethical Guide to Polyamory by Franklin Veaux. This was helpful for me to read before starting my first non-monogamous relationship. I believe some not so nice things have come out about the author but regardless I learned a lot and will take these lessons with me into future partnerships. Not for everyone.
Ep 209 Show up before you're ready featuring Glennon Doyle Melton* [this one is really, really special to me. I heard it while on a retreat in Iceland with Kym Pham and it was exactly what I needed to hear in that precise moment. It's about being honest, both with your self and with the world. I almost didn't include this one because it felt too personal to be on a general list, so do me a favor - if you listen to it give yourself some time and make sure you're in the right headspace :) It's awesome and I hope it helps you too. Disclaimer: I actually don't like most of Elizabeth Gilbert's other podcast episodes, go figure.
