These recommended resources are here to help you support your inner healing and and move forward with clarity and compassion, beyond your work with Deepen Wellness.

Mental Health & Healing:

Books:

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark Williams et al.
The Art of Showing Up — Rachel Wilkerson Miller (2023)
We Can Do Hard Things — Glennon Doyle (2023)
How to Do the Work — Dr. Nicole LePera (Updated 2025 Edition)

Tools:

Light Boxes: Look for models with at least 10,000 lux, such as Carex Day-Light Classic Plus or Verilux HappyLight Luxe.
Apps for Mood & Mindfulness: Headspace, Insight Timer, Moodpath

Blogs & Podcasts

“Staying Positive in 2025: How to Reframe Resolutions for Mental Health Growth” — The Vibe With Ky Podcast/Blog
An article and podcast episode about shifting away from rigid resolutions and toward compassionate intentions in 2025. The Vibe With Ky
“Setting Intentions for 2025, Instead of Resolutions” — ShaMynds
Discusses how intentions focus less on outcome and more on meaningful direction, helping align goals with values for sustainable growth. ShaMynds
Emotional Longevity with Dr. Elisha Goldstein: Newer podcast focusing on emotional well-being and resilience without overwhelm — great for mindset shifts relevant to intentions vs. resolutions. Fame
Listening to Your Body: Why Interoception Matters — Greater Good Science Center
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_is_interoception
How the Body Signals Stress Before the Mind Notices — Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201909/how-the-body-keeps-score-stress
Understanding Somatic Awareness — Mindful.org
https://www.mindful.org/what-is-somatic-awareness/
The Science of Happiness — episodes on mind–body awareness
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts
Therapy Chat — episodes on somatic and nervous system work
https://www.therapychatpodcast.com/

Life Transitions & Identity

Books

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle — Emily & Amelia Nagoski
The Art of Rest — Claudia Hammond
Wintering — Katherine May

Blogs & Podcasts

Why Slowing Down Is Essential for Nervous System Health — https://www.mindful.org/slow-down-to-get-ahead/
Ten Percent Happier — mindfulness and habit change discussions https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast