Inspiration & Resources

These are some of the books, tools, and resources that have inspired me and my clients. I share them with the hope that they spark something meaningful for you too.

📕 Featured Books

I’ve gathered some of the books that have deeply influenced my own path and the way I support others. Each of these offers wisdom, practices, or perspectives that can help open doors — though simple, they are not always easy. My hope is that one or more speaks to you in just the way you need.

✨ The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz
A guide that is simple but not easy. These four agreements — Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, Always do your best — can radically shift how we relate to ourselves and others.

✨ Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving – Pete Walker
A compassionate, empowering book for anyone healing from childhood trauma. Pete Walker offers both validation and practical tools for recovery, helping survivors move toward wholeness.

✨ Energy Anatomy – Caroline Myss
A deep exploration into the connection between energy, spirit, and the body. Myss invites us to see illness and healing through a new lens, blending intuitive wisdom with grounded teachings.

✨ Talk to Me Like I’m Someone You Love – Nancy Dreyfus
A practical, heartfelt book filled with phrases you can use in moments of conflict or disconnection. Sometimes we just need words that help us soften, listen, and reconnect — this book provides them.

✨ Internal Family Systems Therapy – Richard Schwartz
The foundation of IFS therapy, which teaches us how to approach all parts of ourselves with curiosity and compassion. Learning that all parts are welcome can be the beginning of profound healing and self-leadership.

✨ The House in the Cerulean Sea – TJ Klune
A tender, magical story about embracing all the parts of ourselves that the world may call “too much” or “not enough.” Through an IFS lens, the children reflect our exiles—parts longing for acceptance and belonging. With compassion and courage, the novel shows how healing comes from welcoming what was once feared, and how love thrives when we step beyond rigid societal norms.

✨ Somewhere Beyond the Sea – TJ Klune
This sequel continues the journey of love, courage, and chosen family. Through an IFS lens, it deepens the practice of welcoming exiled parts with compassion, even when faced with fear and resistance. The story reminds us that true freedom often means stepping outside of rules and expectations to honor authenticity. It’s a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of staying connected to our Self while helping others do the same.

🎬 Movies & Shows to Inspire Your Journey

Just like books, movies and TV shows can offer insight, perspective, and inspiration. Here are some that have resonated with me and many of my clients:

Inside Out
A beautiful, emotional exploration of our inner world. This animated film is a perfect metaphor for understanding and honoring all the “parts” of ourselves.

Inside Out 2
The sequel continues the journey of understanding our emotions as Riley navigates new challenges in adolescence. It beautifully illustrates how feelings shift, evolve, and sometimes conflict — a perfect reminder that all parts of ourselves, even the confusing or uncomfortable ones, deserve attention, compassion, and care.

Encanto
A magical story about family, gifts, and the pressure to be “perfect.” Encanto beautifully explores how each family member’s unique strengths and struggles matter, and how love and understanding can heal old wounds. A wonderful film for reflecting on self-acceptance and honoring all parts of ourselves.

Precious
A powerful, intense story of resilience and survival in the face of trauma and adversity. Precious reminds us that even in the most painful circumstances, the human spirit can find strength, hope, and the possibility of transformation.

Ginny & Georgia
A layered story about family, trauma, and resilience. Ginny & Georgia explores how patterns from the past shape the present, and how awareness, self-reflection, and courage can open the door to change. It’s a reminder that healing and growth are complicated, ongoing journeys — but they’re always possible.

🌸 Closing Note

Take what resonates, and let the rest go. These resources are companions on the journey — sometimes they offer guidance, sometimes comfort, sometimes a nudge forward. Wherever you are, may these resources support you in your own unfolding.

📕 Featured Books

✨ The Four Agreements – Don Miguel RuizA guide that is simple but not easy. These four agreements — Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, Always do your best — can radically shift how we relate to ourselves and others.

✨ Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving – Pete WalkerA compassionate, empowering book for anyone healing from childhood trauma. Pete Walker offers both validation and practical tools for recovery, helping survivors move toward wholeness.

✨ Energy Anatomy – Caroline MyssA deep exploration into the connection between energy, spirit, and the body. Myss invites us to see illness and healing through a new lens, blending intuitive wisdom with grounded teachings.

✨ Talk to Me Like I’m Someone You Love – Nancy DreyfusA practical, heartfelt book filled with phrases you can use in moments of conflict or disconnection. Sometimes we just need words that help us soften, listen, and reconnect — this book provides them.

✨ Internal Family Systems Therapy – Richard SchwartzThe foundation of IFS therapy, which teaches us how to approach all parts of ourselves with curiosity and compassion. Learning that all parts are welcome can be the beginning of profound healing and self-leadership.