Books & gear
Books & gear
“I’m often asked for recommendations—books, outdoor gear, trainings, and other tools that support personal growth, healing, and connection. This page brings them all together in one place. My goal is simple: to share resources I genuinely believe in, to connect like-minded people with the things and communities that help them thrive, and to highlight local organizations, causes, artists, craftsmen, and professionals whose work deserves to be seen. I’m glad to pass along anything that can make your journey a little clearer, stronger, and more meaningful.”
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents is one of the most impactful books I recommend to clients. It helps people finally make sense of patterns they’ve carried for years—patterns shaped by parents who were physically present but emotionally unavailable. This book has changed many of my clients’ lives by giving them language for their experiences, tools for breaking unhealthy cycles, and clarity for building healthier relationships with their parents, partners, and their own children. If you’re wanting to understand yourself more deeply and parent with greater emotional awareness, this is a powerful place to start.
Paperback Link: https://amzn.to/3LXiV
Audiobook Link: https://amzn.to/44mXpHh
No More Mr. Nice Guy is one of the most transformative books I recommend for men who feel stuck, resentful, or disconnected from their own needs. It helps men understand the patterns of approval-seeking, over-accommodating, and emotional suppression that often come from early family dynamics. Many of my clients have used the insights in this book to reclaim confidence, set healthier boundaries, improve their relationships, and step into a more grounded, authentic version of themselves. If you’re wanting to break old patterns and show up with more strength and clarity, this is a powerful place to start.
Paperback Link: https://amzn.to/4ihJBnd
Audiobook Link: https://amzn.to/48ukp9L
8 Dates is one of my favorite books to recommend to couples who want to strengthen their relationship in a practical, meaningful way. Each chapter guides partners through an intentional conversation about the things that matter most—trust, conflict, sex, money, dreams, family, and commitment. What I love about this book is that it doesn’t just teach communication skills; it creates real experiences that deepen connection. Many of my clients have used the structure of these eight conversations to rebuild trust, repair old hurts, and feel closer than they have in years. If you want a simple but powerful way to grow together, this book is an excellent place to start.
Paperback Link: https://amzn.to/47W3Fbs
Audiobook Link: https://amzn.to/4riYBoW
Transitions by William Bridges is one of the most helpful books for anyone navigating change, whether it’s a career shift, relationship transition, loss, or a season of personal growth. Bridges explains the inner emotional process behind every transition—and why it’s often more challenging than the external change itself. I recommend this book because it gives people clarity, language, and direction during times that feel confusing or overwhelming. Many of my clients have found comfort and confidence in understanding the phases of transition, and it has helped them move forward with greater intention and resilience.
Paperback Link: https://amzn.to/4p2W40M
Audiobook Link: https://amzn.to/4rj0qST
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