Your Wellness Corner: Books, Articles, Podcasts & More
A KIND REMINDER
The resources shared on this page—whether books, podcasts, articles, or links—are simply tools meant to support you on your journey. They are not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are currently working with a therapist or counselor, these resources can complement the healing work you’re already doing. And if you’re not in therapy yet, please know that reaching out for professional support is a powerful and courageous step—one you absolutely deserve. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room for immediate assistance. Other crisis resources and hotlines are located at the bottom of this page, click here to scroll to those resources.
You’re not meant to walk through hard things alone. These tools are here to encourage, inform, and uplift you—but they are not a replacement for personalized, professional care.
Books I Recommend
These books cover meaningful topics like healing from trauma, navigating narcissistic abuse, managing anxiety, and other common challenges many of us face on the journey toward emotional and spiritual wellness.
“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. This book explores how trauma reshapes the body and brain, and how healing involves reconnecting with the body through therapies that go beyond talk, such as movement, mindfulness, and neurofeedback.
“Enough is Enough” by David E. Clarke, PhD. This book offers a faith-based, step-by-step plan to help individuals safely leave an abusive relationship, empowering them to find strength, healing, and freedom with God’s guidance.
“It’s Not You” by Ramani Durvasula, PhD. This book helps readers recognize the signs of narcissistic abuse, understand its impact, and begin the healing process by reclaiming their self-worth and setting healthy boundaries.
“Rhythms of Renewal” by Rebekah Lyons. This book guides readers to embrace four restorative rhythms—rest, restore, connect, and create—as intentional practices to combat burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm while nurturing spiritual and emotional health.
Podcasts I Recommend
Podcasts can help you feel less alone by sharing real stories, insights, and encouragement from people who understand. They offer support, hope, and perspective—right when you need it most.
“Why She Stayed” podcast by Grace Stuart. This is a powerful podcast that sheds light on the emotional and psychological complexities of abusive relationships—offering validation, understanding, and hope to those who may be quietly questioning their own experience or beginning their healing journey.
“Almost Oblivious” podcast by Autumn Baker. Raw and honest conversations about abuse in relationships through stories, facts and insights, this podcast helps listeners explore the connection between what abuse is, promote awareness and a broaden the understanding of domestic violence among the listeners.
“The Anxious Christian Podcast” by Rhett Smith, LMFT. This podcast series integrates clinical insight and spiritual formation to compassionately address anxiety.
“Therapy & Theology” by Lysa TerKeurst. This podcast blends biblical truth and therapy tools around grief, boundaries, emotional pain, and more.
Articles I Recommend
The articles I share offer research-backed insight, fresh perspectives, and words that might make you feel seen and understood—reminding you that you’re not alone on your journey toward healing and growth.
“Anxiety and Faith” by Marian Eberly, MSW, LCSW, RN, PhD. This article outlines the interaction between Christian belief, guilt, spiritual well-being, and anxiety.
“Narcissistic Abuse: What is Is and How to Survive” by Jen Grice. This articles provides faith-based guidance on spotting covert narcissism and steps toward healing.
“Stress and Trauma Can Change Your DNA- and the DNA of Your Kids and Grandkids” by Tracy Swartz. This article emphasizes how stress and trauma can affect your DNA and future generations, but awareness of this helps us build resilience and promote healing for lasting change.
“Helping Someone with Bipolar Disorder” by Jeanne Segal, PhD, Lawrence Robinson and Melinda Smith, MA. This article walks through helping someone with bipolar disorder. Which involves offering empathetic, nonjudgmental support, learning their warning signs and coping strategies, and ensuring both their safety and your own well-being.
“Teen Depression: How to Spot the Signs” by UCLA Health. This article highlights how to identify key signs of teen depression early and can help parents provide the support their child needs to heal and grow
“Behavioral Addictions, What Are They and How Does One Develop?” by Cooper Smith. This article dives into how behavioral addictions are compulsive habits that impact the brain like substance use and can be treated with therapy.
Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. These resources are meant to provide emotional support, guidance, and connection in difficult moments. If you are experiencing emotional distress or facing a mental health crisis, please know you’re not alone—help is always available. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support from trained counselors, anytime.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 for support, safety planning, and resources.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Call 800-656-4673 or visit rainn.org for confidential support.
Child Protective Services (Texas)
Call 1-800-252-5400 to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for confidential support and referrals related to substance use or mental health treatment.
From my Heart to Yours
Thoughts, tools, and encouragement for your journey.
Need a little extra support between sessions? I’ve written some blog posts just for you—whether you’re navigating tough emotions, looking for faith-based encouragement, or simply want to feel a little less alone.