We get it. Life moves fast and it can sometimes be impossible to sit down, stretch and read a book. Our favorite alternative solutions for a quick mental pick-me-up are audio books and podcasts.

PODCASTS

​It’s worth noting, we are not affiliated with any of the following individuals or podcasts. We also don’t follow these individuals exclusively. These podcasts are simply a collection of audio files that we feel are helpful and can be accessed in your spare time.

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​The Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin

​Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

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​The Daily Boost | Clarify Your Purpose with Scott Smith

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​The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

BOOKS

Our team was fortunate to have coordinated with an awesome mental health professional to curate a list of helpful books. 

1. How to do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal From Your Past, and Create your Self  by Dr. Nicole LePera
2. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction  by Dr. Gabor Maté
3. When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress Disease Connection  by Dr. Gabor Maté
4. Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think  by Dr. Dennis Greenberger and Dr. Christine A. Padesky

​There is no one-size fits all approach to mental health. Ultimately, it’s not so much the content we are sharing rather the practice of using audio books and podcasts to uplift your day without breaking up your routine. Amazon offers a free trial of its Audible audio book service. The link below will take you to the site where you can explore the library. You'll be surprised with the content and if you're lucky - some of your favorite books may even be narrated by the authors themselves. 

Amazon Audible

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Whether you listen during a break, during a workout or simply in your free time – a change of pace can be helpful. Next up, our favorite tools!

Tools